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Every Monday, the libertarian editors of the magazine of “Free Minds and Free Markets”—Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Peter Suderman—discuss and debate the week’s biggest stories and what fresh hell awaits us all.

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On this special edition of The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the sweeping Democratic victory in the midterm elections and what it means for the future of MAGA. With Republicans... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss what the midterm elections could mean for libertarians. They debate whether a Democratic victory might help curb President Donald Trump's executive power ... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by Associate Editor Liz Wolfe to discuss California's proposed 5 percent wealth tax on billionaires, which a Hoover Institution study suggests could ultimately cost the stat... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the riots engulfing France and whether the country's increasingly unsustainable welfare state has made it ungovernable. They examine competing claims that... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Wolfe
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Robbie Swabe
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Episode: How Did America Get $40 Trillion in Debt?
Liz Wolf
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Episode: Is Democratic Socialism Going National?
Sarah Isker
Legal Eagle from the internet, from advisory opinions from everywhere
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Mike Heska
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Episode: Does Anyone Know What's Happening in Iran?
Robbie Suave
Reason's Robbie Suave, contributing participant
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Episode: Gavin Newsom's Free Diaper Disaster

Hosts

Peter Suderman
Editor at Reason Magazine; host with a long-running role in coordinating editorial discussions and shaping Roundtable's libertarian analysis.
Katherine Mangu-Ward
Co-host/editor at Reason Magazine; leads discussion and provides libertarian critique of policy and media narratives.
Matt Welch
Co-host/editor at Reason Magazine; contributes analysis and humor to policy discussions.
Nick Gillespie
Co-host/editor at Reason Magazine; drives debate with libertarian perspectives on policy and government.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Love y’all

    But Suderman remains insufferable. Same as it ever was…

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    5
    quhwhjeodns
    United States19 days ago
  • JD Vance versus Nick Gillespie

    While I don’t agree with JD Vance, he is dramatically better take than Nick Gillespie has with his ability to conflate and propagandize.

    Nick should be very near the age to join Medicare, so if the problem is the boomers then he should put his money where his mouth is!

    Many boomers don’t have the extravagant lifestyle that Nick is accustomed to and have worked hard for forty years to scrap by. These boomers could be in peril of affording retirement.

    I see numerous retirees who have to cont... more

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    1
    Evan Stevoid
    United States24 days ago
  • No more Reem please

    This show is always interesting, and the hosts are well informed, knowledgeable and eloquent… With the exception of Reem who speaks only in generalities, all or nothing language and is more often than not uninformed on the history of the world and even of the organization she represents (Reason). Please stop having her on until she’s ready.

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    4
    Jim9196
    United States25 days ago
  • Good core content, backup hosts don’t have the credentials

    Good core content, backup hosts don’t have the credentials that make their more juvenile takes worth listening to.

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    2
    JaredHoc
    United States3 months ago
  • Corrupted file.

    “Yeah, I had a discussion with some reason staffers about the substance and tone in which we might eulogize him. And I learned a rule from a colleague, which I like a lot, which is don't say anything after someone died that you didn't say while they were alive.”

    Foolproof way of allowing yourself to say terrible things about someone after they die.

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    RandomPersonInAnalytics
    United States4 months ago

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Guest mix provides broad, informed viewpoints; sometimes polarizing but consistently engaging.
Lively, intelligent discussion that blends humor with serious policy analysis.
Thoughtful, provocative libertarian perspectives with sharp critique of policy and media narratives.

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What Do Libertarians Have To Gain From the Midterms?
Q: Is proportional representation, like in parliamentary systems, the only actual fair way to solve gerrymandering?
The editors argue that every districting system requires choices about where to draw boundaries and can be manipulated. They discuss neutral redistricting processes, the challenges of protecting impartial institutions, and the possibility that a larger House could produce smaller, more representative districts.
California's Wealth Tax Could Cost the State $39 Billion
Q: Rounders, will the current democratic socialist moment end up being remembered like the libertarian moment of the Tea Party era?
The panel says the outcome is uncertain. They discuss the DSA's growth and local influence, its possible effect on Democratic candidates and staff, and how its impact may compare with the Tea Party's role in national politics.
J.D. Vance Is Playing Dumb About Socialism
Q: What do you think it says about our government and our country that the execution will be administered by firing squad and publicly streamed? Doesn't this bear a striking resemblance to the terrorist entities we've fought against for the last couple decades, and couldn't it radicalize future terrorists?
Katherine Mangu-Ward opposes the death penalty and says public executions risk a botched spectacle. Reem Ibrahim notes that terrorist organizations use execution videos to radicalize young people and calls a government broadcast uncivilized. Nick Gillespie argues the death penalty is unnecessary and does not deter crime.
France's Welfare State Is Finally Imploding
Q: Does this sort of thing actually improve life for consumers? Does Elizabeth Warren maybe have a little tiny bit of a point here in any way?
Nick Gillespie argues that the proposed merger does not establish consumer harm and says Warren's opposition reflects an overly static view of the economy, where companies should be protected from change.
France's Welfare State Is Finally Imploding
Q: Why don't the Libertarians do the same with the Republican Party?
The panel says libertarians can organize within the party, but the Tea Party experience shows how such movements can be absorbed or displaced. They add that libertarians need to build influence through local and state government, while today's Republican Party is hostile to their ideas.

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What is The Reason Roundtable about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, policy-forward roundtable of libertarian editors discusses the week's biggest stories through a skeptical, data-informed lens. Episodes repeatedly tackle economic issues like inflation, housing, and taxes, assess the role of government and markets, and weave in foreign policy considerations (Iran, Brexit, U.K. trends) with culture and tech canons. The conversation blends brisk banter, cross-ideological guests, and occasional sponsorships, making it a good fit for listeners who want timely, opinionated analysis without partisan boilerplate. Noteworthy is the panel format that swaps perspectives among seasoned editors, plus frequent guest contributors who bring legal, media, or foreign-policy expertise to deepen the libertarian criti... more

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