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Freed Up is a break from the joyless churn of doomscrolling—a lighthearted libertarian podcast from Reason for people who still like to laugh. Each week, cohosts Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi riff on whatever made them laugh, cringe, or roll their eyes, from politics and media freakouts to pop culture and internet absurdities. They roast politicians, mock each other, and occasionally stumble... more

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Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Republican Rep. Thomas Massie's primary defeat in Kentucky and how his refusal to be a Trump yes-man cost him his seat in Congress. Then, they break down why Jeff Bezos is going viral after floating a propo... more

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi dive right in to the latest news: A CIA whistleblower is alleging that his agency revised its assessment of COVID-19's origins under pressure from…Anthony Fauci! Next up, the boys discuss the spread of hantavirus a... more

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi cover a wide range of topics, opening with a critique of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortes' claims about billionaires and wage theft. Then they dig into a philosophical debate over what it means to be American... more

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi break down how extreme the COVID cover-up has been. They also discuss how Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) is gung-ho on prosecuting Anthony Fauci even though he has a full pardon from the Biden administration. Then they tal... more

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Robby Soave
Co-host of Freed Up; regular on Reason-branded programs; widely recognized libertarian-leaning commentator.
Christian Britschgi
Co-host of Freed Up; frequent co-host on the show with libertarian views and policy-focused commentary.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Reason - Always Great

    Another great offering by Reason. Thankfully this is another opportunity to enjoy a review show that is honest and not combative.

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    5
    MoonyThinker
    United States3 months ago
  • So funny!

    This show is a great break from the hyper polarized news. I love the chemistry Robby and Christian have together!

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    5
    Penguin234567
    United States4 months ago

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Thoughtful libertarian banter that stays entertaining and insightful.
Shows that policy talk can be accessible and funny at the same time.
Great chemistry between hosts; the humor lands without sacrificing policy clarity.
Pitches well for guests who blend culture with policy analysis.

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What is Freed Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Freed Up offers brisk, humorous takes on politics, media, and culture from two libertarian-leaning hosts. The conversation consistently blends sharp policy observations with pop culture riffs, skewering politicians and media narratives while keeping the tone light and irreverent. Episodes frequently touch on current events through a Reason-influenced lens, with recurring threads on free speech, government overreach, tech policy, and how big stories become political theater. A standout trait is the duo's chemistry and willingness to riff across topics—from Star Wars and streaming to immigration and foreign policy—without taking themselves too seriously, yet still offering pointed, ideologically coherent critique that appeals to listeners who... more

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