
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the upcoming New York City mayoral election and what a Zohran Mamdani victory could mean for both the city and national politics. They weigh the best-case... more
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by associate editor Liz Wolfe to discuss Argentine President Javier Milei's strong midterm showing and what it suggests about the durability of his libertarian reform agenda... more
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine Argentina's $20 billion bailout and what it means for President Javier Milei's promise of a libertarian turnaround. They debate whether foreign aid underm... more
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch celebrate the release of over 2,000 hostages, political prisoners, and detainees, while considering whether President Donald Trump's Israel–Gaza deal represents a... more
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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.
This used to be a fun, freewheeling, interesting podcast. It’s become a structured, ponderous snooze fest. Podcast by checklist. Yawn.
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.
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
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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The discussions feature a variety of pressing contemporary issues, with a strong focus on civil liberties, government overreach, economics, and societal trends. The hosts delve into topics such as public health policies, the implications of U.S. foreign interventions, and debates surrounding gun control and immigration. Unique to this platform is the blend of light-hearted banter mixed with serious analysis, appealing to listeners who appreciate a libertarian perspective. The podcast encourages critical thinking about current events, inviting guests who often bring varying viewpoints and expertise to enrich the dialogue, particularly on complex political landscapes and economic policies.
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