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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Plot Against Humanities

from The Atlantic Out Loud

Is the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation the last best hope for American arts and letters—or is it killing them? By Tyler Austin Harper From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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