The Reason Roundtable

The hosts compare Florida and California politics ahead of the DeSantis vs. Newsom debate. They discuss governance, policies, population growth, and personal preferences. They also touch on party shifts, emotional impact, leadership strategies, a sandwich shop monopoly, a Bob Dylan concert experience, a messy biopic on Napoleon, and upcoming events.

The podcast discusses the election of a libertarian economist as president of Argentina, the verdicts in the Backpage trial, the resignation of Sam Altman from OpenAI, and provides cultural recommendations. It also explores the challenges faced by the new libertarian president, the battle for free speech, therapy benefits, conspiracist thinking among libertarians, the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, innovative cocktails at a bar, the SpaceX Starship test flight, and baseball stories and promotions.

The Reason Roundtable live from Washington, D.C. discusses Lina Khan's anti-corporatism, Republican candidates' views on Israel, a new project by Reason magazine, revisiting the libertarian roots of the internet, the deadly consequences of hospital licensing laws, Elizabeth Nolan Brown's work on sex trafficking, and the media's coverage of fringe groups.

Editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman discuss the victories for pot legalization and abortion in recent elections. They also explore topics like Sen. Joe Manchin's retirement announcement, the impact of 'The West Wing,' the Libertarian Party's delay in announcing its platform for the 2024 election, the timeless classic Pulp Fiction, cancel culture, and more.

This week's The Reason Roundtable assesses President Joe Biden's declining poll numbers and discusses the ongoing protests against the Israel-Hamas war. They also explore the impact of age on the presidential election and critique Biden's executive order on regulating artificial intelligence. Additionally, the podcast includes a discussion on the TV show Fouda and a book recommendation for Night Owl by Andrew Maine.

Janet Yellen, known for her questionable wartime calculations, discusses the Israel-Hamas war and the economy under President Biden. Topics include distressing responses to the war, Biden's weird economy, and the appointment of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Plus, cultural recommendations and a discussion on stand-up comedy and a robot narrator.

President Biden's visit to Israel in the wake of Hamas attacks, U.S. domestic responses to the war in Gaza, House Republicans' enduring embarrassment, and cultural recommendations

The Reason Roundtable discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict, the US response, and the search for the next Speaker of the House. They also touch on the state of college campuses and cancel culture, American foreign policy, and entertainment experiences. Plus, a discussion on the techno-political documentary 'Death Athletic' and a tribute to Suzanne Summers.

The podcast discusses the recent Hamas attack in Israel and the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his role as speaker of the House. They explore the complex Israel-Palestine conflict, the challenges of extending a pact, and the libertarian perspective on public policies. They also touch on the impact of libertarian policies on quality of life, an immersive entertainment experience in Las Vegas, a movie review, and the cultural significance of Mary Tyler Moore.

This week's Reason Roundtable covers government shutdowns, Mexican fentanyl, the second GOP debate, and the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. They discuss the delay in the spending bill, skepticism towards Kevin McCarthy, different viewpoints on budget process, total spending levels, immigration and the border. The hosts also criticize American interventionism, national service programs, and talk about the appointment of Feinstein's replacement as well as an entralling concert film experience and the recycling of pizza boxes.