The Reason Roundtable

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.