The Reason Roundtable

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.

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.

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.

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.

Americans care about rising inflation, but politicians fail to address it. Discussion on high inflation impact, Biden's policies, and media coverage. Libertarian Party invites Trump, sparking debates. Critiques of COVID policies and student loan dynamics. Controversy over Anti-Semitism Awareness Act and free speech rights. Exploration of 'Unredacted' documentary on Guantanamo prisoners' rehabilitation.

The podcast delves into anti-Israel campus protests, Harvey Weinstein's overturned conviction, and ongoing Trump trials. They discuss challenges of free speech on campuses, the influence of college activism on politicians, and critique Modern Monetary Theory. Also, they explore Nozick's libertarian legacy, Hollywood's passion in films, and upcoming podcast events.

Special guest Eric Boehm joins the Reason Roundtable to discuss Congress passing bad bills on military spending, FISA reauthorization, and a TikTok ban. They also cover new Title IX rules, foreign aid debates, and the implications of these policy decisions on freedom and international relations.

This podcast delves into Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel, the House vote on Section 702 of FISA, Arizona Supreme Court ruling on abortion, and cultural recommendations. The discussions touch on geopolitical tensions, civil liberties, government programs, speech protection, abortion politics, new movies, and reimagining historical events.

Podcast discusses Biden's response to Gaza aid worker deaths and IRS audits on the middle class. Topics include US-Israel relations, challenges in foreign policy, disaster aid, tax enforcement controversy, and libertarian views. Also covers series finales of TV shows, dark fantasy novels, and a play on Russian oligarchs.

The Reason Roundtable covers Trump's terrible tariff proposal, reactions to Baltimore bridge collapse, and reflections on Joe Lieberman. Debate on Trump vs. Biden trade policies, media scapegoating, and government interventions. Comparison of troop withdrawal strategies, economic stimulus plans, and cultural perspectives on gender roles. Recommendations include Wave length board game and Kings County Distillery experience.