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The Town That Fought a Giant

The Atlantic's new long-form feature follows a small American town that took on a far more powerful corporation; the outcome is in the piece.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 8:38 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Atlantic: “The Town That Fought a Giant”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:38 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised, The Atlantic has a long read this morning about a small town that stood up to a powerful corporation, a true David and Goliath scenario.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI adore an underdog story, Hank, especially the ones where the underdog has a town hall and a very organized email list.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock has the forecast, and I hear it involves a cloud he's already named.