The Reason Roundtable

Discussions on Nikki Haley's primary loss in South Carolina and Biden's plan against corporate greed. Analysis of Republican primary strategies and Trump's influence. Critiques of government greed and public sector unions. Exploration of global interventions and US interventionism. Examination of success and themes of TV show Yellowstone. Reflections on Kevin Costner, space exploration, and lunar missions. Challenges of independent filmmaking and comedy in current events.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the legal trials of Donald Trump, the death of Alexei Navalny, new AI video tools, and cultural recommendations. They delve into the complexities of Trump's legal proceedings, the impact of Navalny's passing, and the advancements in video production technology. They also touch on the cultural significance of a baseball championship game in Miami and review a documentary on Navalny's recovery.

On this episode, the hosts discuss topics such as President Biden's cognitive decline, the Super Bowl, Biden's 'shrinkflation' tweet, the Republican party's handling of legislative matters, Nikki Haley's loss, drug decriminalization in Oregon, rising deficits, and cultural recommendations including the 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' series and a documentary about 'We Are the World'.

The Reason Roundtable discusses the negative consequences of implementing tariffs on goods imported from China, analyzes the state of the American economy under the Biden administration, shares polling data and experiences at a liberty con conference, explores Reason's commitment to philosophical diversity, debates the regulatory efforts to protect children on the internet, talks about changes in TV consumption, and discusses Tracy Chapman's impactful performance at the Grammy Awards.

Discussion on the U.S.-Mexico border crisis and the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Jordan, along with topics like halting natural gas export terminals, the New Hampshire primary, and the relationship between economic growth and environmental preservation.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Trump claims full immunity for presidents. Argentine President Javier Milei addresses Davos. Cultural recommendations and discussions on various topics.

The Reason Roundtable discusses the results of the Iowa caucuses, the U.S. attacks on Houthis in Yemen, and the bipartisan spending deal drama in Congress. They also provide cultural recommendations and delve into topics such as car seat laws and fake art.

Guest Christian Britschgi joins Peter Suderman and Katherine Mangu-Ward on the Reason Roundtable to discuss Nikki Haley's campaign situation and the Democratic concerns about Joe Biden's reelection campaign. They also touch on controversial statements by Haley, assessing competence in politics, a controversial incident in the hearing room, and discussions about Hunger Games, alternate history novels, and Andy Warhol's work.

In this year's first episode of The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman and Katherine Mangu-Ward welcome special guests Elizabeth Nolan Brown and Zach Weissmueller to make predictions for 2024 and take one last look at 2023. 02:31—2024 predictions 20:08—Lessons from 2023 32:05—Assorted resolutions 36:32—Weekly Listener Question 43:22—State officials attempt to remove Donald Trump from the ballot. 46:24—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "The Year of Bad Vibes," by Liz Wolfe "Prediction: 2024 Will See Deadly Political Violence in the Streets," by Matt Welch "Was Biden's Social Media Meddling Illegal?" by Zach Weissmueller "Florida Gov. Scott Rejects Federal Funding for Flawed Orlando to Tampa High-Speed Rail Plan," by Robert Poole Just Asking Questions podcast "Milei Brings His Chainsaw to Argentina's Regulatory State," by Katarina Hall "1972: The Year That Made 2018 Seem Sane," by Brian Doherty "Jeb Bush: What He Thinks of Trump, Biden, DeSantis, and 'Florida Man,'" by Nick Gillespie "Who Decides Whether Trump Can Run, and What Sort of Evidence Suffices?" by Jacob Sullum 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: Around New Year's, we get obsessed with how to change ourselves instead of just expanding on what we're already doing right. Maybe you finally organized one part of your space, and you want to tackle another. Or maybe you're taking your supplements every morning, and now you want to actually eat breakfast too. Therapy helps you find your strengths, so you can ditch the extreme resolutions and make changes that really stick. 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. Celebrate the progress you've already made. 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 SteveThe post In 2024, Teens Will Get Pregnant in Driverless Cars appeared first on Reason.com.

Editors of Reason Roundtable discuss under-covered stories in politics, science, and culture from 2023. Topics range from the national debt to life expectancy misconceptions, a life extension drug for dogs, and the quiet movement of psychedelics. They also delve into cultural optimism through artistic engagement and the cultural impact of 2020, including the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests.