The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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.

Kat Murti, former Cato Institute staffer, discusses drug policy reform with Nick Gillespie. They touch on youth activism, marijuana legalization, harm reduction, safe injection sites, and SSDP's work in psychedelics, emphasizing the need for practical actions over empty promises.

Nick Gillespie interviews Noam Dworman, owner of New York's Comedy Cellar, discussing free speech, comedy culture, anti-Semitism, political correctness, and the history of comedy in Greenwich Village. Dworman shares insights on censorship, the importance of diverse viewpoints, and the evolution of free speech in society, while reflecting on his podcast 'Live From the Table' and personal experiences navigating controversy in comedy clubs.

Stephen Wolfram, a high school and college dropout who created Mathematica and WolframAlpha, discusses AI with Reason's Katherine Mangu-Ward. They explore AI's predictive capabilities, impact on academia, quantum computing complexities, AI recommendations, and the possibility of faster-than-light travel. Wolfram offers insights on AI's role in society and the evolving relationship between humans and technology.

Comedy writer Rob Long discusses Hollywood's lack of originality, the struggles of being a conservative in a progressive industry, and the influence of psychedelics on his creativity. The conversation touches on faith, Jesus, psychedelic experiences, and the evolving comedy landscape.

Ford Fischer, videographer and cofounder of New2Share, discusses his decentralized video journalism project, challenges in providing unfiltered content, media bias, documenting extremism, and the implications of surveillance on police accountability. The conversation also covers the impact of CESTA FOSTA law on sex workers, journalistic challenges in the contemporary media landscape, and the potential for election violence and polarization in the future.

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses the impact of smartphones on young Americans' mental health, advocating for play-based childhood over phone-based ones. The conversation delves into rising rates of anxiety and depression, the need for policies promoting resilience and independence, and the debate on childproofing the internet.

Abigail Shrier, author of Bad Therapy, criticizes the infantilizing therapeutic culture affecting Gen Z's mental health. They discuss unqualified therapists, iatrogenesis risks in child therapy, humor in facing challenges, blurred lines between trauma and everyday struggles, parental interventions, and challenging mainstream narratives on transgender issues.