The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table Tariffs, Ukraine and Trump with Nick Gillespie
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Apr 5, 2025 
In this discussion, Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of Reason Magazine, shares insights on a range of topics. He critiques the impact of tariffs as detrimental consumer taxes that stifle competition. The conversation navigates the complexities of the federal budget and highlights how technology can both reduce costs and pose risks to the workforce. Gillespie also reflects on Trump's political legacy, emphasizing the nuanced impacts on governance and individual freedoms. The ideological divides within the libertarian movement are also examined, particularly regarding interventionism.
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Weiner's Run
- Nick Gillespie and Noam Dworman discuss Anthony Weiner's NYC council run.
- Gillespie finds Weiner sociopathic, while Dworman enjoys his pugnacious personality.
Local Elections and Fiscal Conservatism
- Ideology matters less in local elections, but NYC Democrats' lack of fiscal conservatism frustrates Gillespie.
- He cites increased federal spending as a major concern.
Austin's Housing Boom
- Gillespie recounts a trip to Austin, Texas, where he learned about the city's housing boom.
- Increased housing supply lowered rents, a concept he finds surprisingly novel in other cities.