Trump Had a Point About NATO Free-Riding Off American Defense
It’s true that the U.S. pays too much of the continent’s defense bills even as it’s going broke.
Foreign Policy
Tucker Dreams of Moscow
Plus: Aid for Ukraine, remote learning for 5-year-olds, intermittent fasting for Palestine, and more...
A Rare Win for Sanity in U.S. Tariff Policy
The U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously to reject a nakedly protectionist proposal that would have made canned goods more expensive.
Trump's Terrible, Popular Tariffs
Plus: A listener asks if it should become the norm for all news outlets to require journalists to disclose their voting records.
Endless War Continues
Plus: An immigration deal that's already collapsing, more expensive Big Macs, and Taylor Swift (because why not).
Review: Godzilla Minus One Rejects the Idea of a 'Noble Death' in War
Director Takashi Yamazaki brings to the screen the most dreadful version of Godzilla since the franchise began.
David Stockman: Trump's War on Capitalism and Freedom
Reagan's former budget director says Donald Trump killed prosperity—and the GOP's core beliefs in capitalism and freedom.
Argentina, Once One of the Richest Countries, Is Now One of the Poorest. Javier Milei Could Help Fix That.
The new libertarian president believes in free markets and the rule of law. When people have those things, prosperity happens.
Dispatch From Israel: A Soldier Dies, Strangers Gather To Mourn
Sitting with the mother of Ahmad Abu Latif, a Bedouin killed on the Gaza border.
Errors and Escalations
Plus: Trump vows a costlier trade war, Elon Musk's brain implant, and more...
Politics Created the Border Crisis
Plus: A listener asks if libertarians are too obsessed with economic growth.
The Killing of 3 American Troops Was an Avoidable Tragedy
The U.S. base on the Jordanian-Syrian border has long been "strategic baggage."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Doubles Down On Dangerous Claim that Immigration is "Invasion"
The argument is badly wrong, and would set a dangerous precedent if ever accepted by courts.
Dispatch From Israel: Inside the Hope Machine
Conversations with a coalition of Israelis who aren’t willing to wait for the government to get their loved ones back after October 7
James Kirchick: 'Abolish Speech Codes Entirely'
How identity politics and institutional cowardice have undermined the free speech on which our society relies.
Fifth Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing to Case Where Texas Claims Immigration and Drug Smuggling Qualify as "Invasion"
The court could potentially resolve the case without addressing the invasion arguments.
Free Speech Absolutism in Practice
Author James Kirchick supports the First Amendment, full stop. Why don't more journalists?
Israeli Spy Base
Plus: Workplace wellness programs, obnoxious awards shows, "love gov" update, and more...
The Trump Train Rolls Through Iowa
Plus: A listener asks the editors if there are any bad laws that might discourage people from having kids.
The War on Terror Zombie Army Has Assembled
All of the unfinished U.S. conflicts in the Middle East are coming together into one big crisis for Biden.
Does Biden Need Congressional Authorization for His Strikes Against the Houthis? [Updated]
The answer is likely "no" for US military action so far, because it is a defense against attack. But a broader conflict or one of much longer duration would be different.
U.S. Attacks Houthis in Yemen
Plus: Biden staffers can't grow a pair, AI ancestor worship, Taiwanese elections, and more...
War With Russia Teaches Ukraine To Value Private Guns
Survey finds growing acceptance of civilian firearms among the country’s population.
Milei Wants Argentina To Take Back the Falkland Islands
The government says it's about sovereignty. It might be about oil, too.
On Economic Issues, the Populist Right and Left Share a Lot of Common Ground
That's bad news for Americans.
Ron DeSantis Wouldn't Say No to Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
But he would say no to pro-Palestinian speech.
Magatte Wade: The Real Reasons Why Africa Is Poor and Why It Matters
The author discusses how cryptocurrencies are helping people like her build the Africa—and the world—they want.
The Real Reasons Africa Is Poor—and Why It Matters
Author Magatte Wade discusses how cryptocurrencies are helping people like her build the Africa—and the world—they want.
The U.S. Is Done In Iraq
U.S. officials ritualistically tout their respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, but every U.S. president over the last three decades has bombed Iraq in some way.
Biden Considering Higher Tariffs on E.V.s Imported from China, Raising Prices for Americans
Tariffs of 25 percent introduced under Donald Trump have been allowed to remain in place, and Biden may tack on even more to shield American firms from competition.
New Tariffs on Tin Cans Get Biden Administration Approval
There's no good reason for the government to block Americans' access to cheaper tin cans.
Iran Explosion
Plus: Gay fallout, Lithuanian badasses, Epstein buddies, Haley chutzpah, and more...
Russ Roberts on October 7 and the Future of U.S.-Israel Relations
"I've never been in favor of that aid. I've always opposed it. I don't think it's good for Israel," the American-Israeli economist tells Reason.
Protectionism Ruined U.S. Steel
Another round of federal intervention to prevent its sale makes no sense.
Escalation in the Red Sea
Plus: Inheritance taxes, lady gadgets, a stabbing in South Korea, and more...
October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech?
Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.
Russ Roberts: Life in Israel Since October 7
Zach and Liz have a discussion with economist, podcaster, and Shalem College President Russ Roberts in the wake of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel.
US, Allies Consider Seizing Russian Government Assets and Giving them to Ukraine
They should take this wise and just step sooner rather than later.
British Teen Gets Potential Life Sentence for Grand Theft Auto VI Hack
Rockstar Games told a U.K. court that it spent $5 million to recover from the hack. Is that worth the rest of a teenager's life?
All I Want for Christmas Is for Congress To Exercise Fiscal Restraint
Lawmakers can take small steps that are uncontroversial and bipartisan to jumpstart the fiscal stability process.
Genre-Bending Anime Spy x Family Tackles Cold War Espionage
State power and oppressive surveillance serve as the backdrop for this animated spy comedy.
Infographic: Floridians From Overseas
Nearly half of Miami's population was born outside the continental United States.
