The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Magatte Wade, Director of the Center for African Prosperity at the Atlas Network, discusses the misrepresentation of Africa's poverty and the importance of the 'cheetah generation' embracing free markets and transparency in government. Topics include trade vs aid, challenges of doing business in Africa, conscious capitalism, benefits and costs of being part of a diaspora, and promoting prosperity in Africa.

Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, known for passing significant reforms during his time in office, discusses the future of the Republican Party, tax reform, attracting companies, economic nationalism, and the importance of federalism.

In this episode, Nick Gillespie interviews William D. Eggers, co-author of Bridgebuilders and executive director of Deloitte's Center for Government Insights. They discuss moving beyond the outdated vending machine model of government, the use of indirect tools in government interventions, successful examples like NASA's role in catalyzing the commercial space industry, the importance of bridge builders in navigating across sectors, lessons from the COVID-19 crisis, successful governance models, and the contrasting approaches of politicians in different states.

Jennifer Burns, Stanford historian and author of Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative, discusses the influential economist's breakthroughs in economics, collaborations with female economists, engagement with politicians, and role in ending the military draft and championing school choice.

Annie Duke, author and former professional poker player, discusses the underrated importance of quitting in various aspects of life and how blind commitment to grit and stick-to-it-iveness can lead us astray. She explores misleading mental tendencies, the dangers of clinging to a certain identity, the rising costs and delays of the California High Speed Rail project, the importance of prioritizing challenges, the significance of quitting in politics, bringing decision education to every child, and the concept of quiet quitting in jobs.

Just Asking Questions is a new podcast where host Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe tackle various topics. In this inaugural episode, they are joined by Dave Smith to discuss the question 'What is a libertarian?' They explore the concept of libertarianism, the role of government, the challenges faced by the Libertarian Party, and debate vaccine mandates and the motivations of government actors.

Jeff Kosseff, cybersecurity law professor and author, discusses legal protections for misinformation, blurred lines between private companies and government, and reasons behind limits on the First Amendment. They explore the origin of 'you can't yell fire in a crowded theater,' fake news origins, Stolen Valor Act, false speech and misinformation, perspectives on crisis communication, and the importance of media literacy.

Virginia Postrel and Jim Pethokoukis discuss the future, economics, progress, and science fiction. They explore the importance of preserving the American liberal heritage and shaping a better future. They reflect on mid-century visions of the future and the need for practical problem-solving approaches. They also discuss societal fears, the connection between economic growth and individuals, and the impact of technology on relationships. The implications of OpenAI's chat GPT release and America's technological future are explored as well.

Novelist Sandra Newman discusses her new book 'Julia,' a retelling of George Orwell's '1984' from a different perspective. They talk about the origins of the book, why '1984' continues to resonate with readers, and the role of literature in a media-dominated world. They also explore topics such as flaws in the Soviet government, sacrifice and meaning in '1984,' impact of imaginative worlds, gender and non-binary identity, and literary influences.

Former governor Jeb Bush discusses his views on Florida's growth and success, the influence of immigrants, special tax districts, migrants and immigration law. They also explore the concept of the 'Florida man' meme and Bush's thoughts on current politicians.