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The Reason Roundtable

The Reason Roundtable

The Reason Roundtable

Free minds and free markets. Reason.com is the leading libertarian magazine and video website covering news, politics, culture, and more with reporting and analysis.

  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Who Pays for Medicare for All?

    This week, editors Peter Suderman,  Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by reporter Reem Ibrahim to discuss whether America can afford Medicare for All and the broader Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) agenda. They examine the enormous cost of expanding government-run health care, why taxing billionaires wouldn't come close to covering the bill, and what the experiences of the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and other countries reveal about the tradeoffs of universal health care. They also consider whether either major political party is prepared to confront America's growing deficits and looming fiscal crisis.

    The editors then turn to the DSA's growing influence within the Democratic Party and the pushback from Democrats wary of socialism. They discuss President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce America's military presence abroad, including his decision to pull back from exercises with South Korea, and whether his approach represents a genuine foreign policy retrenchment or simply more erratic decision making. The panel also makes the case for giving children more independence and questions laws that punish parents for letting their kids play outside unsupervised. Finally, a listener asks when, during each panelist's lifetime, the government has been most effective and worked best for the American people.

     

    0:00—Medicare for All and American health care

    19:12—The DSA's influence in the Democratic Party

    28:58—Trump cancels joint military exercises in South Korea

    36:21—Listener question on government effectiveness

    46:34—The case for free-range parenting

    54:39—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Upcoming Reason Events

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    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "The DSA's Agenda Could Cost More Than $200 Trillion—and You'll Be Picking Up the Tab," by Reem Ibrahim

    "Socialists Claim Public Libraries Are Examples of Their Policies. Don't Believe Them," by J.D. Tuccille

    "Hong's Swan Song," by Liz Wolfe

    "It Can Happen Here," by Arnold Kling, David R. Henderson, and Maurice McTigue

    "Trump's Assault on Judicial Review Undermines a Crucial Safeguard Against Tyranny," by Jacob Sullum

    "The War on Free-Range Kids Makes The New York Times," by Lenore Skenazy

    "In Widow's Bay, the Real Monster Is Utilitarianism," by Christian Britschgi

    The post Who Pays for Medicare for All? appeared first on Reason.com.

    17 August 2026, 9:57 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Are Socialists Actually Leaving Wokeness Behind?

    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 represents a genuine break from the politics of 2020. They debate whether progressives have actually moved on from the excesses of the pandemic era, whether the DSA's economic agenda is any more workable, and why affordability has become such a potent message on the left.

    The editors also examine how the cost of living is driving infighting on the right, from the online battle over $20 burritos to the larger splits over tariffs, immigration, and the Iran war. They discuss President Donald Trump's latest attempt to end birthright citizenship and what the Jason Arday plagiarism scandal at Cambridge University says about academia's lingering ideological problems. Finally, a listener asks whether enormous CEO pay packages and widespread layoffs undermine the case for capitalism.

     

    0:00—Ocasio-Cortez says "Woke 1 was crazy"

    15:19—Conservatives debate the cost of burritos

    28:49—Trump's birthright citizenship order

    33:12—Listener question on capitalism

    46:08—Arday scandal and resignation

    55:54—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Upcoming events:

    Nick Gillespie discusses THC, INC., on Tuesday, August 11, in New York City. Tickets are free but must be reserved.

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "The Socialist Surge Revives Failed and Hateful Ideas," by J.D. Tuccille

    "The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner," by C. Jarrett Dieterle

    "Can You Imagine a Future Where Adults Don't Believe in Socialism?" by Steven Greenhut

    "Socialist Moment," by Peter Suderman

    "Abdul El-Sayed Says He's Not a Socialist. His Policy Agenda Says Otherwise," by Robby Soave

    "Socialists Are Trying To Take Hold of the Democratic Party—and They're Winning," by Zach Weissmueller

    "The GOP Is Warning About Socialism While Quietly Embracing It," by Veronique de Rugy

    "Francesca Hong's Hateful Holidays, Burrito Prices, and Woke 1.0," by Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi

    "A Burrito Costs How Much?" by Eric Boehm

    "A Viral Tweet Set Off a Discourse on $20 Burritos. Here's the Truth About Inflation," by Reem Ibrahim

    "Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders Are Mostly Theater," by Billy Binion

    "Trump Issues Another Unconstitutional Executive Order Targeting Birthright Citizenship," by Ilya Somin

    "The Trump Administration Promises the 'Largest Denaturalization Effort Ever,'" by Billy Binion

    "Rethinking the Social Responsibility of Business," by Milton Friedman, John Mackey, and T.J. Rodgers

    "Milton Friedman Accused of Making Corporations Greedy," by Brian Doherty

    "Phil Magness: Holding Leftists and Libertarians Accountable," by Nick Gillespie

    "The 1619 Project Unrepentantly Pushes Junk History," by Phillip W. Magness

    "What The New York Times' 1619 Project Gets Wrong About Capitalism: Phillip Magness," by Nick Gillespie

    "One Night Only Is a Rare Rom-Com About Regulation," by Peter Suderman

    The post Are Socialists Actually Leaving Wokeness Behind? appeared first on Reason.com.

    10 August 2026, 10:10 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Is Democratic Socialism Going National?

    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-Sayed means for the future of the Democratic Party.

    Next, the editors discuss President Donald Trump's decision to restart talks with Iran and the continuing political fallout from the conflict. They then debate the proposed Warner Bros.-Paramount merger and whether the government should intervene to block it. Finally, the panel revisits the COVID-19 response in the wake of Anthony Fauci's appearance before Congress and asks what lessons, if any, America has learned from the pandemic.

     

    0:00—Democratic socialism goes national

    26:57—Trump restarts talks with Iran

    34:28—Listener question on Warner Bros.-Paramount merger

    53:07—Fauci's appearance before Congress

    1:04:39—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "Friends Like These," by Liz Wolfe

    "Study Says Foxconn Deal Cost Wisconsin $20 Billion in Lost Economic Growth," by Veronique de Rugy

    "Trump Backs Down From Yet Another Empty Threat to Iran," by Matthew Petti

    "12 States Sue, Call Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger an Antitrust Violation," by Joe Lancaster

    "Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Wouldn't Be the End of Hollywood or Press Freedom," by Jack Nicastro

    "Mergers and Disquisitions," by Nick Gillespie

    "Don't Sweat Comcast/NBC, Either," by Matt Welch

    "The 2024 Campaign Was an Embarrassment for Elite Media," by Matt Welch

    "Reasons not to sweat AOL-Time Warner--and other megadeals," by Nick Gillespie

    "Another Merger That Didn't Require Antitrust: Time Warner to Ditch Time," by Matt Welch

    "What Anthony Fauci's Defenders (and Critics) Get Wrong," by Robby Soave

    "Anthony Fauci Refuses to Answer Rand Paul's Questions After Diary Disclosures Go Viral," by Robby Soave and Amber Duke

    "At Senate Hearing, Fauci Takes the Fifth To Avoid Accounting for Inconsistent Statements About a Lab Leak," by Christian Britschgi

    "What Anthony Fauci's Diary Reveals About COVID," by Robby Soave

    "We Will Regret Not Taking the Economic Effects of Mass Quarantine More Seriously," by Nick Gillespie

    "In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Web Slinging Superhero Grows Up," by Peter Suderman

    The post Is Democratic Socialism Going National? appeared first on Reason.com.

    3 August 2026, 9:56 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Democrats Have a Socialism Problem

    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 symbolism than workable policy. They discuss the DSA's platform, the future of Medicare for All, and what the rise of democratic socialism could mean for the Democratic Party ahead of the midterms.

    They also examine President Donald Trump's decision to hit pause on military action against Iran, discuss former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan's return to politics, and make the case for deregulating peptides. Finally, they answer a listener question about what The Odyssey says about liberalism.

     

    0:00—Do Democrats have a socialism problem?

    12:53—The DSA's policy agenda

    25:31—Trump pauses Iran strikes

    32:10—Listener question on The Odyssey

    43:56—Deregulating peptides

    50:22—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "Zohran Mamdani Tells Jon Stewart Socialism Is Just Having a Library," by Robby Soave

    "For Thousands of New York City Apartment Buildings, the Math Doesn't Math," by Christian Britschgi

    "The DSA, MAGA, and the New Policy Nihilism," by Peter Suderman

    "Nobody Likes Red Tape, Not Even Mamdani," by Meagan O'Rourke

    "Mamdani's Zombie Apartment Nightmare," by Christian Britschgi

    "Waltz: Interceptor Shortage Is Biden's Fault, Fake News, and Illegal To Discuss," by Matthew Petti

    "Pentagon Death Numbers," by Liz Wolfe

    "Trump Can't Just Pretend Iran War Casualties Don't Count," Joe Lancaster

    "Trump's Newest Tariffs Are Likely Illegal Too," by Eric Boehm

    "Tariff Man," by Peter Suderman

    "Disillusioned Revolutionaries: Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment," by Matt Welch

    "The Energy Department Admits the OMB Canceled Grants 'Solely' To Punish Trump's Political Opponents," by Jacob Sullum

    The post The Democrats Have a Socialism Problem appeared first on Reason.com.

    27 July 2026, 9:11 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Is the War in Iran Spiraling Out of Control?

    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 service members, rising gas prices, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the lack of a clear objective for a war that has continued despite repeated attempts at ceasefires.

    Next, the editors discuss Trump's new tariffs on Brazil and the increasingly incoherent use of trade policy to pursue unrelated political goals. They then examine Trump's primetime address on election security and whether his efforts to change election rules ahead of the midterms should be taken seriously. The panel also considers the growing popularity of democratic socialism, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political appeal, and why voters who support free markets may still embrace socialist politicians. Finally, a listener asks whether fears about artificial intelligence amount to a moral panic.

     

    0:00—Iran war intensifies

    12:53—Brazil tariffs and trade war escalation

    27:56—Trump's primetime address

    38:34—Listener question on AI moral panic

    47:44—Mamdani's rising popularity

    55:08—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "The Iran War Is Back, Sort Of," by Matthew Petti

    "As U.S. Starts 'New' Iran War, Lawmakers Want Answers About Deadly Elementary School Strike," by Meagan O'Rourke

    "Meet the New War," by Liz Wolfe

    "America Has a Huge Trade Surplus With Brazil. Trump Just Put 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Anyway," by Eric Boehm

    "Trump's Attacks on Free Trade Have Actually Made It More Popular With Voters," by John Mueller

    "The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History, by the Numbers," by Matt Welch

    "Election Vulnerability," by Liz Wolfe

    "Trump Threatens To Revoke ABC and NBC Licenses for Not Broadcasting His Election Speech," by Joe Lancaster

    "Election interference by foreigners: An assessment," by John Mueller

    "AI Is the Democratic Party's Next Villain," by Eugene Volokh

    "Labor Unions Hate Robots—and It's Stopping Democrats From Delivering on Affordability," by Peter Suderman

    "The Age of Stupid—and Self-Serving—AI Regulation Is Here!" by Nick Gillespie

    "Is AI Really Taking All the Jobs? Anthropic Co-Founder Jack Clark Reveals the Data," by Nick Gillespie

    "Working Class Hero," by Liz Wolfe

    "The 'Free Market' is More Popular than 'Capitalism,'" by Ilya Somin

    The post Is the War in Iran Spiraling Out of Control? appeared first on Reason.com.

    20 July 2026, 9:52 pm
  • 1 hour 8 seconds
    Did Lindsey Graham Push Trump Toward War?

    This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R–S.C.) and his political legacy as one of Washington's most persistent advocates for an interventionist foreign policy. The panel examines Graham's evolution from John McCain ally and Trump critic to one of the president's most loyal supporters, his role in pushing Trump toward a more hawkish foreign policy, and what his career reveals about the transformation of the Republican Party.

    Next, the editors check in on Trump's escalating war with Iran and debate whether there is any plausible case that the conflict has left the United States better off. They also discuss the bipartisan housing bill passed by Congress, whether its permitting and regulatory reforms could meaningfully reduce housing costs, and Trump's refusal to sign it. The panel then examines the collapse of Graham Platner's Senate campaign and what it reveals about Democratic candidate recruitment and populist politics. Finally, a listener asks whether the SAVE America Act's voting requirements could inadvertently produce a more informed electorate and create the conditions for a libertarian moment.

     

    0:00—Lindsey Graham's legacy

    10:13—New military strikes on Iran

    22:55—21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

    30:45—Listener question on the SAVE America Act

    39:47—Graham Platner ends Senate campaign

    50:24—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "Last of the Neocon 'Three Amigos': Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly," by Matthew Petti

    "Sen. Mitch McConnell's Hospitalization Proves Again That Gerontocracy Sucks," by Ronald Bailey

    "'Scrap It and Start All Over': Ex-Bush and Obama Officials Say the War on Terror's Powers Have Gone Too Far," by Billy Binion

    "Lindsey Graham Is Outraged About Federal Surveillance Powers That Lindsey Graham Helped Create and Expand," by Eric Boehm

    "Crisis Phase," by Liz Wolfe

    "The Sindex: Gas Prices Rose 29% in 2 Months After Trump Went to War With Iran," by Jason Russell

    "Can the U.S. Defend Itself if Sequestration Cuts Really Happen?"  by Nick Gillespie

    "Will Sequestration Cause the Sky to Fall (Defense Edition)? Not even close," by Nick Gillespie

    "Housing Villains," by Christian Britschgi

    "New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units," St. Louis Federal Reserve

    "The Noncitizen Voting Myth," by Fiona Harrigan

    "A Trump-Appointed Judge Quashes a Subpoena Aimed at Validating the President's Stolen-Election Fantasy," by Jacob Sullum

    "Has the GOP Lost Its Mind Over Donald Trump and Election Fraud?" by Nick Gillespie

    "Graham Platner Dropped Out, but His Shadow Lingers Over Democrats and U.S. Politics," by J.D. Tuccille

    "Good Riddance to Graham Platner," by Robby Soave

    "Democrats' Maine Problem," by Liz Wolfe

    The post Did Lindsey Graham Push Trump Toward War? appeared first on Reason.com.

    13 July 2026, 9:10 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Can You Hate the Government and Still Love America?

    This week, editors Peter Suderman,  Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by reporter Reem Ibrahim to discuss America's declining sense of patriotism and whether it's possible to distrust the government while still loving the country. The panel examines why fewer Americans say they are proud to be American, the growing skepticism toward capitalism, and whether there are still reasons for optimism about America's future.

    Next, the editors discuss why World Cup tourists are embracing the United States, from air conditioning to everyday convenience, and what the tournament says about America's global image. They then examine the Supreme Court's latest gun rights rulings and what they mean for the future of the Second Amendment. The panel also compares America's response to extreme summer heat with Europe's resistance to air conditioning. Finally, a listener asks about "stolen land," private property, and the libertarian perspective on historical injustice.

     

    0:00—Patriotism is on the decline

    11:31—World Cup visitors embrace America

    28:17—SCOTUS ruling on gun rights

    34:46—Listener question on "stolen land"

    47:07—Europe's resistance to air conditioning

    1:00:11—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "Why Are Americans Less Patriotic Than Ever?" by Nick Gillespie

    "After 250 Years, Are America's Best Days Still Ahead?" by Steven Greenhut

    "On America's 250th Birthday, Celebrate Liberty," by J.D. Tuccille

    "Americans Will Never Shut Up or Do As We're Told," by Matt Welch

    "The World Cup Experience Lives Up to the Hype," by Jason Russell

    "How the US Has—Mostly—Avoided the Dark Side of the World Cup," by Ilya Somin

    "Balogun's World Cup Red Card Is Suspended—Justly," by Paul Cassell

    "Second Amendment Roundup: Cert Granted on Semiautomatic Rifle Bans," by Stephen Halbrook

    "Europe May Never Be Cool, but It Can Be Air Conditioned," by J.D. Tuccille

    "Zohran Mamdani Goes Full Commie on Air Conditioning," by Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi

    The post Can You Hate the Government and Still Love America? appeared first on Reason.com.

    6 July 2026, 10:50 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Is Socialism Going Mainstream?

    This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and whether socialism is becoming a mainstream force within the Democratic Party. The panel examines what's driving the DSA's recent gains, whether President Donald Trump has accelerated the movement's rise, and what a more openly socialist Democratic Party could mean for American politics.

    Next, the editors discuss the DSA's policy agenda, including proposals on housing, labor, and public spending. They then examine Trump's strategy toward Iran and debate whether the latest round of military escalation has become a recurring cycle of weekend conflicts followed by uneasy ceasefires. The panel also reflects on America's 250th birthday and what the country's founding ideals still mean in an era of political polarization. Finally, a listener asks how low-budget filmmakers should balance fair pay for crew members with the financial realities of independent production.

     

    0:00—Is this the socialist moment?

    15:45—DSA policy analysis

    28:55—Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz

    31:30—Listener question on films and unions

    44:00—America's 250th birthday

    50:05—Weekly cultural recommendation

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "Are Socialists More Like Libertarians Than We'd Prefer To Admit?" by Elizabeth Nolan Brown

    "The DSA and the Democrats' Retreat Into Economic Fantasyland," by Peter Suderman

    "Mamdani Got His Rent Freeze Wish. Don't Expect New York City Housing To Become More Affordable," by Meagan O'Rourke

    "Democratic Socialism Remains an Elite Phenomenon," by Robby Soave

    "Darializa Avila Chevalier Will Be This Congress' First Campus Radical," by Robby Soave

    "Socialists Hijacked My City," by Liz Wolfe

    "Dire Strait," by Eric Bohem

    "Adam Schiff Wants Federal Tax Credits for Movie and TV Production," by Joe Lancaster

    "Film Subsidies Weren't Enough To Keep Marvel in Georgia," by Joe Lancaster

    "The Former Drug Dealer Whose Shows Make Millions Without Hollywood," by Ben Fritz

    "Don't Let the Country's Wet Blankets Ruin Independence Day," by J.D. Tuccille

    "The Gun That Won the Revolution," by David Kopel

    "Native Americans Taught Colonists How To Fight—and To Live Without Kings," by Charles C. Mann

    "Disillusioned Revolutionaries: Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment," by Matt Welch

    "My Very Long Ride on the MAGA Ferris Wheel," by Billy Binion

    The post Is Socialism Going Mainstream? appeared first on Reason.com.

    29 June 2026, 10:02 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Why U.K. Socialism Could Soon Be America's Problem

    This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by reporter Reem Ibrahim to discuss the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and what it reveals about the United Kingdom's economic stagnation. The panel examines the legacy of Brexit, the rise of the self-described "business-friendly socialist" Andy Burnham, and whether the U.K.'s growing embrace of big government policies offers a warning for the United States.

    Next, the editors discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists in major American cities, including New York, Washington, and Los Angeles. They then examine Trump's negotiations with Iran and debate whether the administration's deal represents a diplomatic success or a strategic retreat. The panel also discusses Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) decision to abandon plans for new migrant detention centers and what it reveals about the future of immigration enforcement. Finally, a listener asks whether Cuba's latest market reforms signal a genuine shift away from socialism or just another false start.

     

    0:00—Starmer resigns

    14:05—Democratic Socialists of America ascendant in blue cities

    31:29—Iran negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz

    39:12—Listener question on Cuba

    45:09—ICE to sell off warehouses

    55:03—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same," by Reem Ibrahim

    "England Fans Warned Not To Chant 'Keir Starmer's a Wanker' at World Cup," by Reem Ibrahim

    "How Worried Should We Be About a Socialist Mayor in D.C.?" by Christian Britschgi

    "Graham Platner Signals a Problem for Democrats, and the Rest of Us," by J.D. Tuccille

    "Compromise With Iran Isn't 'Surrender,'" by Matthew Petti

    "Bibi Tearing Up the Deal," by Liz Wolfe

    "ICE Largely Abandons Plan To Turn Warehouses Into Migrant Detention Facilities," by Joe Lancaster

    "ICE Says It's Moved Detainees Out of 'Alligator Alcatraz' For Hurricane Season," by C.J. Ciaramella

    The post Why U.K. Socialism Could Soon Be America's Problem appeared first on Reason.com.

    22 June 2026, 9:47 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Trillionaires

    This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch, to discuss Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire and whether that milestone represents a triumph of capitalism or a warning sign about inequality. The panel examines the political backlash to extreme wealth, the role government subsidies played in Musk's rise, and whether Americans should be more concerned about how fortunes are made than how large they become.

    Next, the editors discuss the Supreme Court's biggest pending decisions, including cases involving birthright citizenship and the Federal Reserve. They also debate Democratic proposals to expand the Supreme Court and what those efforts could mean for the judiciary's future. The panel then examines the economic fallout from the Iran war, including rising inflation and energy prices. Finally, a listener asks whether the free market is responsible for the growing "enshittification" of everyday life, from movie theaters to fast-food restaurants.

     

    0:00—Elon Musk becomes a trillionaire

    17:50—The Supreme Court's pending decisions

    31:33—Will Democrats pack the Supreme Court?

    38:41—Listener question on free market and quality decline

    48:57—Iran ceasefire agreement and economic impact

    53:37—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "Elon Musk Becomes the World's First Trillionaire. Is That Such a Bad Thing?" by Joe Lancaster

    "The Iran War Is Over, For Now," by Matthew Petti

    "The White House UFC Fight Is the Perfect Event for the Present, Not the Past," by Billy Binion

    "Counting Down the Supreme Court Term," by Sarah Isgur and David French

    "UFC Stages Successful White House Fight Night—if Not for Obama Insult," by Sean Gregory

    "Soccer Participation in the U.S. Is Surging Before the 2026 World Cup," by Sports and Fitness Industry Association

    "Soccer Passes Baseball in Race to Be America's Favorite Sport," by Ben Steiner

    The post Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Trillionaires appeared first on Reason.com.

    15 June 2026, 10:12 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Do Democrats Still Have a Big-City Crime Problem?

    This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by Associate Editor Liz Wolfe to discuss New York City's falling crime rates and whether Democrats have really solved their big-city crime problem. The panel looks at the recent Penn Station stabbings, subway disorder, fare evasion, and why many New Yorkers still feel uneasy even as murders and shootings decline.

    Next, the editors discuss California's recent elections, including Spencer Pratt's bid for Los Angeles mayor, and what these results reveal about voter attitudes toward political leadership and governance. They then examine the political and economic fallout from President Donald Trump's war with Iran. The panel also discusses proposals from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) and Trump to give the federal government a stake in artificial intelligence companies. Finally, a listener asks whether AI-powered surveillance threatens individual liberty.

     

    0:00—New York City's declining murder rate

    18:16—California election results

    28:22—The economic fallout of the Iran war

    38:33—Listener question on AI threats to liberty

    49:47—The push to nationalize artificial intelligence

    55:45—Weekly cultural recommendations

     

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    "D.C.'s Crime Drop Didn't Require a Military Deployment," by Tosin Akintola

    "Trump's Middle Eastern Ceasefire: Fiery But Mostly Peaceful," by Matthew Petti

    "Trump and Bibi Are Fighting," by Liz Wolfe

    "Bernie Sanders' AI Wealth Fund Bill Shows That He Doesn't Understand AI or Wealth," by Tosin Akintola

    "Native Americans Taught Colonists How To Fight—and To Live Without Kings," by Charles C. Mann

    "Neil Gorsuch on the Declaration of Independence, Originalism, and Separation of Powers," by Nick Gillespie

     

    The post Do Democrats Still Have a Big-City Crime Problem? appeared first on Reason.com.

    8 June 2026, 9:40 pm
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