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The Reason Roundtable

The Reason Roundtable
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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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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine President Donald Trump's claim that overwhelmingly negative coverage of him is "no longer free speech," suggesting that criticism of the president could b... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch confront the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They open with reflections about the history of political violence in the U.S. and whether reactions onlin... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into Sen. Josh Hawley's (R–Mo.) speech at the National Conservatism Conference, where he denounced artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologie... more

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This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward and Matt Welch are joined by Senior Producer Zach Weissmueller and Senior Editor Robby Soave to unpack RFK Jr.'s tumultuous week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from leadership shake-up... more

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Recent Guests

Reem Ibrahim
Head of media at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London
Institute of Economic Affairs
Episode: Lower Crime Hasn't Stopped Gun Control Push
Emily Jashinsky
Washington correspondent for Unheard, co-host of Breaking Points, host of After Party
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Episode: The New York Times Doesn't Understand Men
Kristin Soltis Anderson
Republican pollster and author of The Selfie Vote.
Independent consultant
Episode: Did NYC Vote for Socialism or Against the Establishment?
Matthew Petty
Foreign policy reporter with insights on Middle Eastern conflicts
Episode: Israel Strikes Iran. Is Escalation Inevitable?
Mike Pesca
Podcaster extraordinaire from The Gist
Episode: Trump's War on Harvard
Mary Katharine Ham
Journalist and political commentator.
Episode: Why Trump's China Tariffs Won't Work
Andrew Sullivan
A legendary blogger and journalist, currently writing The Weekly Dish on Substack and hosting The Dishcast Podcast.
Substack
Episode: Trump's War With the Courts
Justin Amash
Former Congressman and advocate for limited government and individual liberty.
Episode: Justin Amash on Why the President Isn't Above the Law
Timothy Carney
Washington Examiner's senior columnist
Washington Examiner
Episode: Was Biden Right To Take Prisoners Off Death Row?

Hosts

Matt Welch
Co-host and editor, often engaging in lively debates and discussions on the show.
Peter Suderman
Host with expertise in political and economic analysis, contributing insights during discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Going downhill

    This used to be a fun, freewheeling, interesting podcast. It’s become a structured, ponderous snooze fest. Podcast by checklist. Yawn.

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    vqzqob
    United States3 months ago
  • Open Borders Feckless Clowns

    The most ironically named publication, ever. These hosts should open their brownstones to these illegals they pine for. They enjoy our freedoms, yet derogate those who fight/die for it. Oh, and you’re “libertarian” but have some trad Cath (her tattoos notwithstanding) stumping for the state to force people to stay pregnant.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    markaigh
    United States3 months ago
  • DOGE

    Counter to your argument that DOGE didn’t listen to the “experts”, the reality is that the “experts” haven’t even tried to cut government. The “experts” are worthless idiots who prefer to whine and complain, but never begin.

    DOGE actually started and while it may be far from perfect, it is far better than more theoretical do-nothing hand-ringing waiting for the perfect moment and perfect tactics that will never happen and even if pigs fly, wouldn’t actually be perfect but more likely extremely... more

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    1
    Evan Stevoid
    United States4 months ago
  • Reason good, Roundtable blah

    Reason is awesome. Enough said there.

    But this podcast is getting sour. Maybe it’s time for new members of the staff? I just don’t feel like much is offered in each episode. A younger view would help for sure since Matt and Nick overlap too often culturally and idealistically.

    I haven’t unsubscribed but I delete about as many episodes as I listen to

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    lrhhrl
    United States6 months ago
  • I really used to enjoy this one

    Where do I begin? I have been a loyal listener for the past couple of years, and I pride myself on diligently delving into different perspectives when it comes to political ideology and geopolitical analysis, but I must admit, given the dire straits we (The US) find ourselves in, I can’t justify any platforming of the mess that is the Trump Administration. I tried to listen to the “DOGE” episode, and I found the take to be quite disgusting, we should not be glorifying an unelected billionaire ... more

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    disabled sk8er
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful discussion and diverse viewpoints among the hosts, finding the content intellectually stimulating.
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Critiques often focus on the perceived arrogance and smugness of the hosts, indicating varied opinions on their presentation style.
Overall, there is a mixed reception on the evolving style and quality of content, with some wishing for a return to earlier formats.

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The New York Times Doesn't Understand Men
Q: How did this gender gap happen in politics, in media? And is there something to be done about it?
Matt emphasizes the disconnect between The New York Times' readership and the average American's concerns, suggesting a reinforcement of cultural bubbles affecting political engagement.
The New York Times Doesn't Understand Men
Q: Is this just a media phenomenon, or does it have larger implications for politics?
Emily discusses how media accounts fail to grasp the genuine issues surrounding male loneliness, and how that plays into broader cultural and political dynamics.
The Insanity of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
Q: What do you say about the spending reductions for Medicaid?
Eric argues that the focus on Medicaid spending cuts is misleading, as spending is expected to increase overall despite claims of cuts.
The Insanity of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
Q: How do you feel about the idea of America and the American project right now?
Eric feels most patriotic about America during events like the Olympics and expresses disappointment due to ongoing failures in U.S. governance.
Did NYC Vote for Socialism or Against the Establishment?
Q: What does it mean to be a Republican pollster?
Kristin explains that being a Republican pollster involves working on polling for clients who are center to center-right, and sometimes partnering with Democratic pollsters for bipartisan projects.

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