Special guest Elizabeth Nolan Brown joins The Reason Roundtable to discuss media fallout after Biden's debate performance, the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, social media moderation, and cultural recommendations. The podcast explores media bias, Biden's fitness, Supreme Court rulings, presidential accountability, social media laws, and TV shows/books like 'Hacks' and 'The Last Rancher'. The hosts also dive into themes and experimentation in The Bear Season 3, upcoming events, and the Backpage case documentary premiere in New York City.

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman welcome special guest Elizabeth Nolan Brown as they unpack the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump. They also check in on the ongoing legal saga of the classified advertising site Backpage in the wake of founder James Larkin's untimely death. 0:46: The latest Trump indictment 21:21: The legacy of free speech warrior James Larkin 46:25: Weekly Listener Question 53:27: This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "Trump's Prosecution Could Be Stymied by the Blurry Line Between Deceit and Self-Delusion," by Jacob Sullum "Did Trump Really Believe the Election Was Stolen? Here Is Why It Matters." by Jacob Sullum "2 Reasons It's Not Clear That Trump 'Corruptly' Obstructed an Official Proceeding," by Jacob Sullum "Should Trump go to prison?" by Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie "Don't Jail Trump for January 6," by Robby Soave "Why the Press Conflates Prostitution with Sex Trafficking—and Why That's a Threat To Free Speech," by Nick Gillespie and Elizabeth Nolan Brown "FCC Head Ajit Pai on Section 230 and Free Speech," by Nick Gillespie "Emails show CDC policed COVID speech on Facebook," by Zach Weissmueller, Nick Gillespie, and Robby Soave "The 26 Words That 'Created the Internet'—and Why They May Be on the Chopping Block," by Nick Gillespie "Why the Government's Legal Assault on Backpage.com Backfired," by Nick Gillespie "The War on Backpage.com Is a War on Sex Workers," by Paul Detrick "Politicians Want To Destroy Section 230, the Internet's First Amendment," by Paul Detrick and Elizabeth Nolan Brown "'Je suis Charlie'? No, You're Not, or Else You Might Be Dead," by Matt Welch Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor: Health insurance is broken. Premiums are increasing, deductibles are getting larger, and claims denials are becoming more common. The headache of health insurance is exactly why CrowdHealth was created. It's not health insurance—it's a better way to pay for health care through crowdfunding. CrowdHealth gives its members the freedom to efficiently and affordably break free from the antiquated insurance system and into a health care option that fits their needs. The insurance companies don't give you the peace of mind you need. CrowdHealth does. That's why your $50/month membership includes the tools and services you need to get the highest quality health care. You'll get access to telemedicine visits, discounted prescriptions, and so much more, without doctors' networks messing things up. Plus, you'll have access to your own personal care advocate, who will help you navigate the complexities of health events and even negotiate bills on your behalf. And of course, you'll join the Crowd—a group of members just like you who want to help pay for each other's unexpected medical events. It's time you opt out of restrictive health insurance plans and let CrowdHealth help fit your health care needs. Get started today for just $50 per month. Use code ROUNDTABLE to get the health care you deserve. CrowdHealth is not insurance. Learn more at joincrowdhealth.com, code ROUNDTABLE. Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers SteveThe post Have We Lost Track of the Trump Indictments Yet? appeared first on Reason.com.

It’s been a while since the Remnant featured some pro-natal wonkery. To fill that void, Jonah’s joined today by Elizabeth Nolan Brown, a senior editor at Reason, to discuss her cover story for the latest issue of the magazine, “Storks Don't Take Orders From the State.” Together, they discuss the many burning questions surrounding baby-making in modern America: Why are fertility rates falling (spoiler: Elizabeth doesn’t think it’s because there’s a crippling sex recession)? Are pro-natalist policies working in other places? What are the main reasons to have children? And will Jonah ever explain his hatred of old people?Show Notes:-Subscribe to The Dispatch and watch an exclusive live Remnant with Jonah, Steve Hayes, and Chris Stirewalt- Elizabeth’s author page at Reason- Elizabeth’s cover story, “Storks Don't Take Orders From the State”- The vampire problem- Jonah: “The Worst Fang Club”- Yuval Levin: “The Changing Face of Social Breakdown”- Jonah: “I Think We’re Turning Japanese”- Brian Doherty: “Libertarian Party Faces State Rebellions” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Nolan Brown, a sex trafficking commentator, joins a lively discussion on the high-profile allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, diving into the complexities of federal investigations. The group critiques the use of the Mann Act and the sensationalism surrounding adult cases, highlighting its societal implications. They also explore how modern technology shapes political scrutiny, emphasizing the shift in voter focus towards authenticity over personal scandals. Expect thought-provoking insights on libertarian principles and the realities of political engagement!

In this year's first episode of The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman and Katherine Mangu-Ward welcome special guests Elizabeth Nolan Brown and Zach Weissmueller to make predictions for 2024 and take one last look at 2023. 02:31—2024 predictions 20:08—Lessons from 2023 32:05—Assorted resolutions 36:32—Weekly Listener Question 43:22—State officials attempt to remove Donald Trump from the ballot. 46:24—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "The Year of Bad Vibes," by Liz Wolfe "Prediction: 2024 Will See Deadly Political Violence in the Streets," by Matt Welch "Was Biden's Social Media Meddling Illegal?" by Zach Weissmueller "Florida Gov. Scott Rejects Federal Funding for Flawed Orlando to Tampa High-Speed Rail Plan," by Robert Poole Just Asking Questions podcast "Milei Brings His Chainsaw to Argentina's Regulatory State," by Katarina Hall "1972: The Year That Made 2018 Seem Sane," by Brian Doherty "Jeb Bush: What He Thinks of Trump, Biden, DeSantis, and 'Florida Man,'" by Nick Gillespie "Who Decides Whether Trump Can Run, and What Sort of Evidence Suffices?" by Jacob Sullum Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor: Around New Year's, we get obsessed with how to change ourselves instead of just expanding on what we're already doing right. Maybe you finally organized one part of your space, and you want to tackle another. Or maybe you're taking your supplements every morning, and now you want to actually eat breakfast too. Therapy helps you find your strengths, so you can ditch the extreme resolutions and make changes that really stick. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online, designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit BetterHelp.com/roundtable today to get 10 percent off your first month. Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers SteveThe post In 2024, Teens Will Get Pregnant in Driverless Cars appeared first on Reason.com.