EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 21 MIN
What 100 Million Volts Do to the Body and Mind
The odds of being struck by lightning in America in a given year are one in 1.2 million. How does the experience reorient a person’s sense of chance, of fate? By Jacob Stern From the April 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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