The Big Story: Trump’s Return | The Atlantic Festival 2025

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In this session, we’ll go behind the headlines with Atlantic journalists to explore the year’s biggest stories. Hear from The Atlantic’s politics team—Ashley Parker, Toluse Olorunnipa, Anne Applebaum, and Tom Nichols—as they discuss the latest news from the White House and the halls of Congress with Atlantic staff writer Jonathan Lemire. Speakers include: Ashley Parker, Staff Writer, The Atlantic Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer, The Atlantic Tom Nichols, Staff Writer, The Atlantic Toluse Olorunnipa, Staff Writer The Atlantic Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer The Atlantic The Atlantic Festival brings the brand’s essential journalism to life on stage through dynamic conversations, exclusive screenings, and engaging performances. Expect rigorous dialogue with influential voices in politics, culture, business, technology, and media—plus opportunities to connect with other curious, thoughtful attendees. The 2025 lineup includes Scott Galloway, Richard Ayoade with David Letterman, H.R. McMaster, Clara Wu Tsai, Arvind Krishna, Jennifer Doudna, Monica Lewinsky, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Bryan Stevenson, Dr. Becky Kennedy, and many more. Atlantic journalists including Jeffrey Goldberg, Jemele Hill, Vann Newkirk, and Sophie Gilbert will moderate and lead discussions. Explore the full event: https://www.theatlantic.com/theatlanticfestival/