With the wealth gap widening, some Americans are starting to consider socialism as a viable economic and political model. Supporters of capitalism claim that no other system has been as effective in creating value, increasing prosperity, and producing the wealth that has lifted billions of people out of poverty. The free market, they argue, encourages competition and human ingenuity, values individual choice, and organizes society in a fair and just way. Critics of capitalism, however, paint a different picture. They argue that capitalism is inherently exploitative and that business owners seek profits above all else, leading to the distortion of human worth as one distilled to an individual’s labor power. Further, they claim that a capitalist system is inherently rigged to benefit the wealthy and powerful, and the byproducts of which have created unsustainable waste and decimated the world’s wildlife and natural resources. In light of this emerging divide, we ask this question: Is capitalism a blessing?With John Mackey, Bhaskar Sunkara, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Richard D. Wolff.John Donvan is our moderater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenneth Pucker, former COO of Timberland and a sustainability professor, debates with Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief at Reason Magazine, on the fast fashion industry's impact. They discuss the environmental damage and labor exploitation caused by trendy, low-cost clothing, while also acknowledging the economic benefits it provides to consumers and local economies. Their conversation highlights the tension between consumer choice, ethical labor practices, and the need for innovative solutions to balance sustainability with affordable fashion.

Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason magazine, discusses libertarian views on war, diplomacy, and national security. Topics include libertarianism's stance on nation-state conflicts, differences with the Libertarian Party, and the influence of political philosophers like Ayn Rand and Friedrich Hayek. The conversation also covers libertarian perspectives on journalism, state power, individual freedoms, and innovative living experiments like charter cities and seasteading.

Editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman discuss the victories for pot legalization and abortion in recent elections. They also explore topics like Sen. Joe Manchin's retirement announcement, the impact of 'The West Wing,' the Libertarian Party's delay in announcing its platform for the 2024 election, the timeless classic Pulp Fiction, cancel culture, and more.

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, Katherine Mangu-Ward is back alongside editors Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman as they contextualize Fox News' defamation settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and Tucker Carlson's sudden departure from the network. 01:20: Fox News' defamation settlement 15:55: BuzzFeed News shuts down 29:55: Tucker Carlson out at Fox News 44:35: Weekly Listener Question 50:45: Elon Musk and rapid unscheduled disassembly 52:35: This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "The Fox/Dominion Settlement Highlights the Importance of Discovery in Proving 'Actual Malice,'" by Jacob Sullum "In a $788 Million Defamation Settlement, Fox News Admits That It Spread False Claims About Election Fraud," by Jacob Sullum "Fox's Excuses Reinforce Dominion's Defamation Case," by Jacob Sullum "Tucker Carlson on The Daily Caller, His Infamous Jon Stewart Debate, and Walking out of the Ron Paul Convention," by Michael C. Moynihan "Tucker Carlson Describes the Capitol Riot as 'Mostly Peaceful Chaos.' Is He Wrong?" by Jacob Sullum "Does Tucker Carlson Get Anything Right About Libertarians?" by Matt Welch "Tucker: The Man and His Dream," by Matt Welch "The Death of BuzzFeed News Was a Facebook Murder-Suicide," by Robby Soave "Democrats Threaten Matt Taibbi With Jail Time Over Twitter Files Testimony," by Robby Soave 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: Getting to know yourself can be a lifelong process, especially because we're always growing and changing. Therapy is all about deepening your self-awareness and understanding. Because sometimes we don't know what we want or why we react the way we do until we talk through things. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. 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 anytime for no additional charge. Discover your potential with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/roundtable today to get 10 percent off your first month. Audio production by Tarcisio Longobardi; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers SteveThe post What Does Tucker Carlson's Sudden Schism With Fox News Mean? appeared first on Reason.com.