The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Ted and Courtney Balaker, creators of The Coddling of the American Mind documentary, discuss Gen Z mental health, free speech, DEI programs, oppressor-victim worldview, and distributing films on Substack. They share insights on student experiences, censorship, non-traditional media backgrounds, and working with Drew Carey. Visual storytelling's power and the decision to release the film on an innovative platform are also highlighted.

Corey DeAngelis, a school choice activist, discusses the failures in K-12 education, proposing solutions focusing on parents and students. He explores the rise of the 'parent revolution' in education and the evolving dynamics between teachers' unions and parents. The podcast delves into the impact of school choice policies in various states, universal vouchers, and political strategies on education and parental rights.

Nick Gillespie interviews Eric Brakey, new exec director of The Free State Project, on libertarian movement, concentrating libertarians in NH, achievements in legislative reforms, collaboration with Democrats, and the impact of Young Americans for Liberty

Andy Mills, co-creator of Reflector, discusses controversial alcoholism treatments, the free speech implications of rapper Young Thug's trial, podcast economics, investigative journalism, and media consumption. They explore the use of naltrexone for alcoholism, artistic expression in criminal trials, and the challenges of storytelling and media bias. Mills reflects on his background, 'wokeness' in journalism, and the importance of diverse perspectives in storytelling.

Mike Rowe discusses the decline of patriotism, importance of historical knowledge, and gratitude in combating political polarization. He shares stories from WWII and Korea, challenges in societal institutions, and the need for gratitude and curiosity. Rowe remains 'skeptimistic' about the future, emphasizing the importance of humility and community.

John Mackey, Co-founder of Whole Foods, discusses his memoir and the evolution of capitalism. Topics include socialism's failures, psychedelic experiences, conscious capitalism, and the challenges of unionization and Amazon acquisition for Whole Foods. Mackey also shares insights on his new venture, Love.Life, and emphasizes the importance of choosing love over fear in business.

Glenn Loury, economist and podcaster, shares his memoir 'Late Admissions' detailing self-invention, addiction, and redemption. Topics include being a black conservative, struggles with addiction and scandal, recovery journey, reflections on race, class, and conservatism, and navigating personal growth and challenges.

Jay Bhattacharya, co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, discusses his lawsuit against the Biden administration for COVID censorship. He reflects on the politicization of the NIH, loss of trust in public health, Biden vs. Trump on COVID response, and the importance of restoring trust in public health.

Journalist Glenn Greenwald discusses topics like the failing fortunes of The Intercept, Israel/Gaza War, student protests, legacy media disinformation, Julian Assange, Latin American politics, drug policy, and potential outcomes of a Biden vs. Trump election.

Nellie Bowles discusses the impact of lockdowns and racial unrest in America, the financial aspects of BLM, progressive stacking, cancel culture in the pandemic era, gender identity language controversies, navigating social change, and the influence of authors on journalism.