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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 discuss the political fallout from a shocking Texas special election, in which a Democrat flipped a district that President Donald Trump had won by 17 points in 2... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by special guest Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party, to examine the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and the Trump administration'... more

This week, editors Peter Suderman and Matt Welch are joined by novelist and Reason contributor Kat Rosenfield and head of media for the Institute of Economic Affairs Reem Ibrahim to assess the mounting confrontation between the United States and its ... more

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason senior editor Robby Soave to discuss the Justice Department's (DOJ) investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and whether this latest tactic is ju... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Jeschinski
Commentator and Reason versus Debate victor
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Kat Rosenfield
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Robbie Suave
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Reem Ibrahim
Head of media at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London
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Emily Jashinsky
Washington correspondent for Unheard, co-host of Breaking Points, host of After Party
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Republican pollster and author of The Selfie Vote.
Independent consultant
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Matthew Petty
Foreign policy reporter with insights on Middle Eastern conflicts
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Mike Pesca
Podcaster extraordinaire from The Gist
Episode: Trump's War on Harvard

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Peter Suderman
Host of The Reason Roundtable

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Bizarrely out of the loop

    I genuinely don't know how the hosts could also be editors of a current events magazine; their reporting and commentary on culture, especially abroad, is like the literati equivalent of a teenager telling you about this hot new novel called "1894" that just dropped, or like your grandma calling you to ask if you've heard about a new interwebs virus called "TikTok."

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    Nanda Farai
    Canadaa month ago
  • Can someone tell Suderman to calm down

    I enjoyed this podcast 10 fold more when Matt Welch was the host. Can someone tell Suderman to calm down and stop with the overt adderall enthusiasm.

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    3
    MackDieselFaShow
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun and Insightful

    The Reason cast on this podcast is top tier. The topics are always timely, and the conversation lively and entertaining. I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TOWright
    United States3 months ago
  • Podcast Addict
    DKG
    4 months ago
  • Spectators

    Bitter kids on the bleachers, criticizing the ones actually playing, always in the stands, never on the field.

    I’ve listened for a few years hoping to learn something helpful in understanding politics. I’ve realized they are just complainers with no real solutions. Disappointing.

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    Your Squirreliness
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the spirited discussions and timely analysis of current events, often noting the engaging panel dynamic. Some express a desire for more clarity and fewer interruptions, while others find the libertarian perspectives refreshing and thought-provoking. However, there are critiques regarding potential biases and the perceived decline in the show's previous spontaneity.

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When Did Republicans Stop Caring About Gun Rights?
Q: [Katherine] How did we get in this position?
Katherine expresses her disbelief over how the Republican party seems to have shifted away from valuing the Second Amendment.
Is America Really Going to War for Greenland?
Q: Is there any good reason at all?
There is little justification for wanting Greenland from a libertarian perspective, as Americans effectively already have control for military purposes without owning the territory.
Is America Really Going to War for Greenland?
Q: How does this change sort of his stature there?
Trump's unpredictable threats make him a less reliable negotiating partner, causing concern among European leaders about the stability of U.S. foreign policy.
Reason Vs. Breaking Points: Does Big Tech Do More Good Than Harm?
Q: What about the workers?
Big Tech companies like Amazon definitely surveil their workers, which is a significant concern.
Reason Vs. Breaking Points: Does Big Tech Do More Good Than Harm?
Q: Is our children learning?
Mental health amongst college students has actually been improving over the past three years despite technology usage.

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4. Jerusalem Demps
5. Reem Ibrahim
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8. Matthew Petty

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