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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 1H 4M

Yesterday’s Idea of a Modern Man

from The Atlantic Out Loud

The actor, playwright, and self-made cowboy was also a poet of masculine angst. By Michael O’Donnell From the ⁠⁠⁠January 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

The actor, playwright, and self-made cowboy was also a poet of masculine angst. By Michael O’Donnell From the ⁠⁠⁠January 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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