Eric Boehm

Political commentator and journalist Eric Boehm and documentary filmmaker and journalist Zach Weissmueller join the Reason Roundtable for a post-mortem examination of the first Republican presidential primary debate and to discuss reactions to former President Donald Trump's mug shot. Interesting topics include the analysis of the debate, concerns about invading Mexico, Nikki Haley's critique of the debt, Trump's decision to skip the debate, Ron DeSantis's appeal to Trump voters, the issue of stadium subsidies, and the debate over Ron DeSantis's COVID actions.

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.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the legal trials of Donald Trump, the death of Alexei Navalny, new AI video tools, and cultural recommendations. They delve into the complexities of Trump's legal proceedings, the impact of Navalny's passing, and the advancements in video production technology. They also touch on the cultural significance of a baseball championship game in Miami and review a documentary on Navalny's recovery.