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The Soho Forum Debates

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Reason presents a libertarian-themed debate series recorded monthly before a live audience in New York City. Moderated by former Barron's Economics Editor Gene Epstein, the Soho Forum features Nobel prize winners, radical thinkers, and other public intellectuals facing off over the future of abortion, bitcoin, electric vehicles, government debt, illegal drugs, robotics, sex work, and other controv... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • The Debates are Excellent

    The Soho debates are top tier. Great topics and debaters. The only shortcoming is that the host sometimes causes confusion. He seems lovable, but it can be annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
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  • Alex Nowrasteh

    He is a total idiot and a complete joke.

    As Dave said, we live in reality not in Alex Nowrasteh’s fantasy world.

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    4
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    United States9 months ago
  • Weirdly I am binging this

    Don’t know how or why I stumbled upon it but these debates are exciting, insightful, well-organized, with big names and influential arguments - I am learning more listening to both sides debate than any other podcast journey I’ve been on. Thank you!!!

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    5
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    United States2 years ago
  • Kate Klonick vs common sense

    Kate Klonick is what is wrong with the country and politics. She seems to believe that government is good and people are stupid, that the government needs to remove freedoms from people to protect them from themselves.

    She is an idiot at best and more likely simply evil.

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Q: Do you really think that's how these decisions get made?
The speaker contested the moral implications of using antitrust for political power over consumer protection.
Should Affirmative Action End?
Q: Is the capitalist system neutral to racial discrimination in hiring or economic opportunity?
The capitalist system does not eliminate discrimination but puts a price on it, making discriminatory practices disadvantageous for business.
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Q: Could you give us your working definition of affirmative action?
Affirmative action begins as active anti-discrimination to combat systematic discrimination that has targeted workers based on race.

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A debate series that features scholarly discussions on a range of controversial topics, exploring pressing societal issues like abortion, government policies, and economic theories. It gathers prominent public intellectuals, including Nobel laureates and radical thinkers, to engage in thought-provoking dialogues while challenging mainstream narratives. The unique format allows for audience involvement, making it an interactive experience for those seeking to deepen their understanding of complex topics and differing viewpoints. This forum is likely to appeal to listeners interested in libertarian perspectives and rigorous debate on contemporary issues.

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