Jacob Sullum

Jacob Sullum, a Reason senior editor and author of Beyond Control, joins to discuss the complex impacts of drug prohibition and gun regulation in America. He highlights how decades of restrictive policies have backfired, failing to ensure safety while undermining individual liberties. The conversation dives into the racial roots of these laws, the contradictions in gun ownership rights, and the evolving public attitudes towards drug legalization and gun rights. Sullum advocates for a more nuanced approach to these pressing issues.

Jacob Sullum, a Senior editor at Reason magazine known for his insights on drug policy and criminal justice, joins the discussion on Biden's recent pardons amid mounting pressure. The conversation dives into the ethical implications of these clemency grants, especially concerning nonviolent offenses. They weigh Biden's approach against Obama's legacy, and critique the government's handling of justice post-Capitol riot, exploring disparities in prosecution. The dialogue also touches on mental health law and its complex intersections with public safety, emphasizing the need for reform.

Jacob Sullum, senior editor at Reason magazine, discusses the challenges of defining 'disinformation', critiques the Global Disinformation Index's ranking of Reason as a risky news source, explores the difficulty in defining disinformation, analyzes mistake correction policies and bias in journalism, discusses the perception and consequences of disinformation, explores hate speech policies on social media, and emphasizes the need for transparency and intellectual honesty in journalism.

Jacob Sullum, a journalist at Reason magazine, discusses the complex landscape of censorship and social media bias, examining how political narratives shape crime perceptions. He highlights disparities in moderation based on ideological lines. Kristen Bellstrom, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, uncovers the long-term decline of trust in American institutions since the 1970s and the underlying factors contributing to this erosion. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency and grassroots efforts to rebuild confidence in government and media.

On this episode of Judge Week we tackle two Supreme Court decisions pertaining to firearms: United States v. Rahimi, and Garland vs. Cargill. Anastasia Boden of the Pacific Legal Foundation and Jacob Sullum of Reason join respectively to discuss. Support the show! Patreon.com/andrewheaton