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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 whether it's finally time to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The panel examines the growing chaos at American airports as Immigr... more

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the legacy of Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, and the enduring impact of the overpopulation panic he helped popularize. They examine how dire... more

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the escalating war with Iran and its growing economic consequences. With oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, the panel examines the risks to global ene... more

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the U.S. military strikes against Iran, and why the United States repeatedly finds itself pulled into wars in the Middle East. The panel examines the Whit... more

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Hosts

Peter Suderman
Host of The Reason Roundtable and editor at Reason Magazine, providing insights and commentary on a range of topics including political policies and civil liberties.
Katherine Mangu-Ward
Editor of Reason Magazine and co-host of The Reason Roundtable, known for her libertarian viewpoints and critiques on government policies.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • 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 States19 days 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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    3
    _Tina___
    United States2 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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    2
    Nanda Farai
    Canada3 months 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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    MackDieselFaShow
    United States4 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.

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    TOWright
    United States5 months ago

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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.
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.
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Q: What about the workers?
Big Tech companies like Amazon definitely surveil their workers, which is a significant concern.

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