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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.

Eric Boehm, occasional guest appearances on the Roundtable pod and written work at Reason, hosts a new podcast called Why We Can't Have Nice Things. Each episode explores a rule or law hindering the free market. This episode focuses on the Jones Act, a 100-year-old shipping law that worsens traffic on American highways. It delves into the history, consequences, and potential solutions for the Jones Act, exposing the flaws of protectionist policies.

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.