The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI

Nick Thompson is CEO of The Atlantic , an elite marathoner, and author of the memoir The Running Ground . This conversation explores how running reveals our deepest inherited patterns. We discuss Nick's journey from getting fired from CBS in under an hour to running The Atlantic , reconciling with his brilliant father's tragic collapse, setting age-group records at 50, and why AI threatens the very nature of reality. We also discuss why the simple act of running becomes a portal for understanding your deepest patterns. Nick offers profound lessons in post-traumatic growth. And he shares them generously. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼 https://www.gobrewing.com On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉🏼 https://www.on.com/richroll AG1: Get their best offer ever – Welcome Kit, D3+K2, Flavor Sampler, plus a FREE bonus gift ($126 in value!) ⁠ https://www.drinkAG1.com/richroll Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼 https://www.rivian.com Prolon: Get 15% OFF plus a FREE bonus gift👉🏼 https://www.prolonlife.com/richroll The Sprouting Company: Get 10% off and a free copy of “The Sprout Book” with code RICHROLL👉🏼 https://www.thesproutingcompany.com/pages/richroll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼 https://www.richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at https://www.voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange