Reporting on the sweeping changes unfolding in the United States, and preparing you to think about what might happen next.
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Autocracy in America
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Reporting on the sweeping changes unfolding in the United States, and preparing you to think about what might happen next. Subscribe now to The Atlantic to hear all 5 episodes of our latest season available immediately on January 9, 2026.
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