EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Art of the (New) Deal
Critics wrote the work off as kitsch for the masses. But a set of murals celebrating Social Security—now threatened with destruction—show that such sweeping judgments went too far. By Judith Shulevitz From the May 2026 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news: http://theatlantic.com/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Critics wrote the work off as kitsch for the masses. But a set of murals celebrating Social Security—now threatened with destruction—show that such sweeping judgments went too far. By Judith Shulevitz From the May 2026 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news: http://theatlantic.com/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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