Eric Boehm

This week, Eric Boehm, a Reason reporter, joins the conversation to dissect the political fallout from Trump's immigration raids and the unrest these actions ignited in Los Angeles. They delve into the complex responses from political leaders and public sentiment surrounding immigration policies. The discussion also touches on the dramatic clash between Trump and Elon Musk over a spending bill, and explores the evolving landscape of drone warfare, especially in Ukraine, highlighting the technological advancements and debates surrounding modern military tactics.

Eric Boehm, a reporter for Reason, joins to dissect significant media shifts, such as Bari Weiss's rise to editor at CBS and the impact of her previous sale of The Free Press. The panel debates if platforms like Substack signal a renaissance in journalism or fuel media chaos. They also tackle Trump's controversial troop deployments, constitutional implications, and leaked violent fantasies from a Virginia AG candidate. Discussions even venture into the challenges facing libertarians amidst Argentina's economic turmoil.

In this discussion, Eric Boehm, a reporter and the host of the podcast Why We Can't Have Nice Things, delves into the dysfunctionality of American healthcare. He examines how regulations, like certificate of need laws, inflate costs and limit access, and critiques failed government interventions like Obamacare. Boehm highlights Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, aimed at improving drug affordability. He also addresses the barriers faced by telemedicine and the dire consequences of current organ donation policies, advocating for significant reforms in the healthcare system.

In this discussion, Eric Boehm, a reporter at Reason, and Jeff Singer, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, delve into the shifting sands of government dietary advice. They explore President Biden's late changes to alcohol guidelines and the implications for public health and personal freedom. The duo critiques how regulatory capture can distort health advice and advocates for individual autonomy in health choices. They examine the balance of societal regulations versus personal decisions, challenging the authority of government mandates on dietary practices.

Special guest Eric Boehm joins the Reason Roundtable to discuss Congress passing bad bills on military spending, FISA reauthorization, and a TikTok ban. They also cover new Title IX rules, foreign aid debates, and the implications of these policy decisions on freedom and international relations.