
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

In this episode, Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Donald Trump's pointless primetime speech, then turn to J.D. Vance and Joe Rogan's continued fixation on Jeffrey Epstein. The hosts also talk about wildfire smoke from Canada reaching Washi... more
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss why Maine Democratic candidate for Senate Graham Platner is refusing to drop out despite attacks from fellow Democrats, then Robby shares a conspiracy theory he actually believes. They look back at how Amer... more
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss New York Gov. Zohran Mamdani's proposal to ease pressure on the power grid by having New Yorkers sweat it out at home, then dive into the latest debate over the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizens... more
In this episode of Freed Up, Robby Soave and Jason Russell discuss New York City's election of young radical socialists and what it reveals about the left's growing internal divide. They also react to World Cup visitors embracing American culture.
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Freed Up delivers brisk, humorous takes on politics, media narratives, and culture through a libertarian lens. Episodes frequently balance sharp policy critique with pop-culture riffs, exploring topics from government power and media framing to tech, AI, celebrity drama, and online discourse. The hosts' chemistry, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and lighthearted banter make dense political debates feel accessible, while occasional deep-dives into policy or ethical questions add substance. Noteworthy are the show's penchant for counterpoint, pragmatic skepticism of authority, and culture-war pragmatism, all delivered with rapid-fire banter and nerdy tangents that keep conversations lively and entertaining for listeners who want... more
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