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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 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's admission that "Woke 1 was crazy" and whether the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) new focus on affordability repr... more

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by Associate Editor Liz Wolfe to discuss whether democratic socialism is gaining ground beyond the coasts and what the rise of candidates like Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sa... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss whether the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) growing influence reflects a serious governing vision or a political movement driven more by symbolis... more

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the escalating war with Iran and whether President Donald Trump has any way to bring the conflict under control. The panel examines the deaths of American... more

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Robbie Suave
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Jerusalem Demps
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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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
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    “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 Statesa month ago
  • Got it…

    I generally enjoy these round-ups, with a mix of agreement & disagreement to tune of sharing knowledge & information. Something has gotten out of hand lately. Peter REFUSES to not mention listening to MJ’s “Thriller” on vinyl. For better or (mostly) worse, I work in the vintage vinyl “sector” & his repeated comment has got to be stopped! Please, please, PLEASE! Vinyl is great, music is great, CDs are great, headphones are great, speakers are great but one thing that isn’t great is a neophytic cl... more

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    AOPisaac
    United States2 months ago
  • Half Great

    Katherine and Peter should have their own podcast where they can talk in dorky millennial meme-speak and Nick and Matt can keep this one where they talk like normal people.

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    njk_listener
    United States5 months ago
  • Latest episode

    Really enjoyed having a British perspective this week, but for the love of god, you have to stop using terms like 'TDS'. Giving it credence is embarrassing. You sound like you're sucking off DT, too afraid to fully criticize this asinine administration and many of the clearly unconstitutional, anti libertarian, anti liberalism actions. WAKE UP.

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    _Tina___
    United States7 months ago
  • 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
    Canada8 months ago

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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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Are Socialists Actually Leaving Wokeness Behind?
Q: Can you explain why very online conservatives are arguing about burrito prices?
The panel treats the burrito discourse as a stand‑in for broader questions about affordability and the inflationary pressures on everyday costs, illustrating how people on all sides try to tether economic anxiety to culture or identity debates rather than addressing core policy tradeoffs.
Is Democratic Socialism Going National?
Q: Liz, about universal child care and how it might be funded, what are the main concerns from a libertarian perspective?
The concern centers on who pays for universal programs and the potential for regressive taxation, while acknowledging the appeal of means-tested targeted transfers to avoid overburdening taxpayers.
Trump's War With Iran Is Unjustified and Unpopular
Q: Is regime change war distinct and more immoral than other forms or purposes of war?
The hosts argue that regime-change wars are typically not defensive, are more prone to moral hazard, and lack legitimate justification when used as a tool of foreign policy; even in hypothetical scenarios, they discuss how such actions often violate principles of self-defense and consent.
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.

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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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