
The Reason Roundtable
Every Monday, the libertarian editors of the magazine of “Free Minds and Free Markets”—Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Peter Suderman—discuss and debate the week’s biggest stories and what fresh hell awaits us all.
Latest episodes

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Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Why the Media Covered for Biden
Special guest Elizabeth Nolan Brown joins The Reason Roundtable to discuss media fallout after Biden's debate performance, the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, social media moderation, and cultural recommendations. The podcast explores media bias, Biden's fitness, Supreme Court rulings, presidential accountability, social media laws, and TV shows/books like 'Hacks' and 'The Last Rancher'. The hosts also dive into themes and experimentation in The Bear Season 3, upcoming events, and the Backpage case documentary premiere in New York City.

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 6min
Biden, Cognitive Decline, and the End of American Empire
Editors analyze the hapless Biden vs. Trump debate, discussing Biden's cognitive decline and the potential end of the American empire. They explore Biden's moderate approach, foreign policy views, and vision for America. The conversation also covers Julian Assange's situation, LGBTQ+ activism, and a historic mansion in the Hudson Valley.

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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 12min
Eating Doritos While Drowning in Debt
Editors discuss $2 trillion federal budget deficit, Biden vs. Trump on immigration, Fauci and COVID-19 origins. They analyze libertarian solutions to fiscal challenges, recent immigration policy developments, and benefits of Lumen metabolic coach. Debate obesity, Clinton Eastwood movies, Mulaney's comedy special, and upcoming events at Freedom Fest.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h
Abortion, Guns, and Hunter Biden.
Editors discuss recent Supreme Court rulings on abortion pill & gun bump stocks. Secret recording of Justice Alito revealed. Listener question segment. Hunter Biden's conviction highlighted. Cultural recommendations shared. Topics range from SCOTUS decisions to conspiracies & healthy aging supplements.

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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Partisan Border Wars
The podcast delves into President Biden's asylum restrictions, political trials like Trump and Hunter Biden's cases, and the importance of legal immigration. It also explores Amtrak's ambiguous status, the evolution of the Bad Boys franchise, and diverse topics from Pride Parade to pop songs.

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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Should Donald Trump Have Been Convicted?
Debating Trump's conviction, legal nuances, and political motivations. Exploring the impact on trust in institutions and election accuracy. Contrasting Biden and Trump's foreign policies. Analyzing immigration policies amid the Trump trial. Discussing electric vehicles, Lenny Kravitz's lifestyle, and historical White House scandals.

May 28, 2024 • 1h 10min
Libertarian National Convention: Are You Not Entertained?
Editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and special guest Zach Weissmueller discuss the Libertarian National Convention, including Donald Trump's speech and the presidential candidate selection process. They explore the impact of Trump's involvement on the party's image, reflect on libertarian values, address voting dilemmas, and recommend strategic voting. The podcast also covers Ellis Island's significance, political legacies, humorous analyses of South Park, and Lizzo's reaction to societal judgment.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
A Bonus Reason Roundtable. Live From Boston!
Editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman discuss President Biden's new tariffs on China, potential Donald Trump V.P. picks, favorite vice presidents in history, and cultural recommendations at a live recording in Boston.

May 20, 2024 • 1h 11min
Death of an Authoritarian
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash sparks discussion on US-Iran relations. The podcast also covers DEA's proposal to reschedule marijuana, libertarian school policies, and a science fiction novel's authoritarian themes.

May 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
Campaigns Can't Get Worse, Can They?
Editors discuss reforms needed for U.S. presidential campaigns and the Biden administration's threat to cut off arms shipments to Israel. They touch on listener questions, FreedomWorks disbanding, and cultural recommendations.