Adam Harris

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a replacement. The party aims to win races in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Alaska to flip Senate seats, but analysts suggest their strategy may be misaligned. Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic discussed concerns Democrats are targeting isolated white male voters who shifted to President Trump.

The Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause, established in 1868, grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to its jurisdiction. President Trump's 2025 executive order challenged this by proposing to deny citizenship to children born to parents lacking legal status or temporary visitors, prompting a Supreme Court case that could redefine birthright citizenship. The Court will decide if the Constitution's wording applies universally, excluding rare exceptions like children of foreign dignitaries.

The Atlantic's Radio Atlantic podcast launches a new Monday video episode hosted by Adam Harris, co-hosting with Hanna Rosin on Thursdays. The expansion includes the first episode discussing a Supreme Court citizenship case and new senior hires in the podcast team.

The Atlantic is expanding its video podcast offerings, including new shows hosted by Adam Harris and Hanna Rosin, and has seen a 104% year-over-year revenue increase. The company has doubled its video team and plans to launch a weekly podcast with David Brooks later this year, focusing on YouTube for growth.

American colleges face multiple crises including declining enrollment of 18-year-olds, economic uncertainty, and AI disruption of entry-level jobs, forcing institutions to reconsider their fundamental purpose and business model. Graduates entering the job market face unprecedented challenges with AI transforming employer expectations and job availability. The traditional college-to-career pathway that once seemed guaranteed is no longer reliable.