The Reason Roundtable

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.

Exploring the absurd Apple antitrust case, the $1.2 trillion spending package, Trump's $464 million bond payment, and social security debates. Dive into iMessage design, government spending dynamics, and legal challenges, with banter on retirement cruises and UFOs. Analyzing Trump's legal woes, fundraising tactics, frustrations with the two-party system, and discussing intriguing book and movie plots.

The podcast discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the US, California's costly high-speed rail project, Elon Musk's Starship rocket launch, cultural recommendations, and the implications of Chinese ownership of social media platforms.

Editors discuss Biden's fiery yet empty State of the Union, predict third-party election outcomes, answer listener questions, and share cultural recommendations. Banter includes Schumer selfie encounters, recruiting candidates, tax fairness, and a critique of progressive policies. They explore taxation, third-party dynamics, political figures, and a quirky comedy show.

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman debate the pros and cons of various ideas for electoral reform ahead of this week's Super Tuesday primary contests. 00:27—The Supreme Court rules Colorado can't remove Donald Trump from the ballot. 06:19—Electoral dysfunction, incentives, plus pros and cons of various proposed reforms 36:40—Weekly Listener Question 45:48—Sen. Mitch McConnell (R–Ky.) announces his retirement. 56:06—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "Supreme Court Unanimously Rules That States May Not Disqualify Trump As an Insurrectionist," by Jacob Sullum "Does Ranked Choice Voting Disenfranchise Minorities?" by Joe Lancaster "The Modern Supreme Court Agrees With Chief Justice Chase: Trump Cannot Be Removed From the Presidential Ballot," by Josh Blackman "Supreme Court Rules for Trump in Section 3 Disqualification Case," by Ilya Somin "'Super' Week," by Eric Boehm "How Ranked Choice Voting Would Sort the Republican Primary Field," by Eric Boehm "Morris P. Fiorina: Why 'Electoral Chaos' Is Here To Stay," by Nick Gillespie "In Alaska, Ranked Choice Voting Worked," by Eric Boehm "Gerrymandering Is Making Elections Less Competitive," by Eric Boehm "The Commission on Presidential Debate's 15 Percent Polling Criterion Must Go, Argues Lawsuit from Gary Johnson," by Brian Doherty "How GOP Fiscal Sanity Died, in 7 Easy Steps," by Matt Welch "Dune: Part Two Is a Glorious Sci-Fi Spectacle," by Peter Suderman "The Great Gatsby's Creative Destruction," by Nick Gillespie "Comic: Robert A. Heinlein in 'The Moon Is a Hot Babe,'" by Peter Bagge "Robert Heinlein at 100," by Brian Doherty "The Parables of Octavia Butler," by Amy H. Sturgis "Science Fiction Is for Socialists?" by Katherine Mangu-Ward "Sandra Newman: Reimagining 1984 From Julia's Perspective," by Nick Gillespie "Science Fiction: Created Worlds," by John Pierce "Review: Dune and The Velvet Underground," by Kurt Loder "Herbert's Dune It Again," by Patrick Cox "Giant Douche and Turd Sandwich Debate," by South Park Studios "Episode 77: Nick Gillespie / The Byrds," by Scot Bertram and Jeff Blehar Nick Gillespie's Q&A on C-SPAN Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor: A common misconception about relationships is that they have to be easy to be "right." But sometimes, the best ones happen when both people put in the work to make them great. Therapy can be a place to work through the challenges you face in all of your relationships—whether with friends, work, your significant other, or anyone else. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Visit BetterHelp.com/roundtable today to get 10 percent off your first month. Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve Producer: Hunt BeatyThe post Rank Choices appeared first on Reason.com.