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.
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Infographic: Floridians From Overseas
Nearly half of Miami's population was born outside the continental United States.
Milei Begins Shock Therapy in Argentina
The self-described anarcho-capitalist president devalued the peso, halved government ministries, and announced a series of spending cuts.
Javier Milei Sworn in as President of Argentina
"Just as the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of a tragic era for the world," he said, "these elections have marked the turning point in our history."
Goodbye to George Santos and Henry Kissinger
Plus: an unexpected digression into the world of Little Debbie dessert snack cakes.
Henry Kissinger's Deadly Career Gives the Lie to the Myth of the Disinterested Statesman
But his cynical brand of realism did at least lead him to caution against some of America's ideological military adventures.
Both Parties Agree: It's the Government's Business Whether You Invest in Chinese Companies
Some, like Rep. Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.), advocate a more measured approach.
Russ Roberts: Life in Israel Since October 7
A discussion with economist, podcaster, and Shalem College President Russ Roberts in the wake of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel
U.S. Faces Risks in Spreading Israel-Hamas Conflict
Americans are likely to be blamed no matter what happens.
Is Javier Milei's Movement in Argentina a Cult of Personality in the Name of Liberty?
The stakes are high for this weekend's presidential election.
Nobody Knows Who Attacked the Hospital
Plus: NYC's assault on gun rights, Jim Jordan's shallowness, and more...
Blaming Hamas Shouldn't Mean Ignoring the Palestinians' Plight
Terrorism does not thrive on peace and normalcy. It thrives on war and chaos and overbroad revenge projects.
America's Immigrant Brain Drain
International students want to stay in the U.S. after graduation. Most of them can't.
Bahrain's Dictatorship Gets More Biden Administration Help
The U.S.-Bahraini security pact is the first step towards a future U.S.-Saudi “mega-deal.” Critics say it violates the U.S. Constitution and aids torturers.
Don't Cry for Me: Puzzle #8
"Derogatory term for one of America's highest periods of economic growth"
Africa's Planned Cities Need Unplanning
Nigeria's shantytowns are more functional than its centrally planned gated communities.
Gloria Álvarez and Eduardo Marty: The Potential for a Libertarian President in Argentina
A self-described "anarcho-capitalist" leads in the polls ahead of Argentina's upcoming presidential election.
A Libertarian President in Argentina?
Join Reason on YouTube at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion about the rise of Argentina's Javier Milei with Latin American libertarian activist Gloria Álvarez and Argentine economist Eduardo Marty.
Can Traditional Legal Customs Coexist With Western-Style State Law?
Geoffrey Swenson’s book Contending Orders tackles Afghanistan and Timor-Leste.
Why the U.S. Hasn't Declared a Coup in Niger
The U.S. is prioritizing foreign militaries over democracies.
Say Goodbye to Permissionless Travel
Americans will need a visa to visit Europe in 2024. Meanwhile, Europeans who have been to Cuba are discovering they can't come to the U.S., because terrorism.
A Private Libertarian City in Honduras
Próspera Inc. is creating a voluntary free market mini-state inside one of Latin America's poorest nations.
Modi's Rotten Human Rights Record Didn't Keep Biden From Hosting Him
"During the visit, Biden could have refrained from deep public embraces of Modi or from emphasizing India's democracy. He chose to do neither," says Michael Kugelman.
Bombing Mexican Cartels Won't Stop Fentanyl
A Republican-sponsored resolution would authorize the president to "use all necessary and appropriate force" against foreigners involved in fentanyl trafficking.
Debate: The E.U. Was a Mistake
Are the plausible alternatives to continental governance any better?
Debate: The U.S. Should Increase Funding for the Defense of Ukraine
Does Ukraine face an existential risk? Does it matter?
Blame Regulations, Not Foreign Buyers, for High Housing Costs
Restricting foreign real estate ownership has something for both sides—conservatives don't like foreigners, and progressives don't like capital.
Rousseau, Malthus, and Thanos Were Wrong
The authors of Superabundance make a strong case that more people and industrialization mean a richer, more prosperous world.
If China Invades, Taiwan Shouldn't Count on U.S. Support
Compared to Russia, war with China is a deeper nightmare.
Conservative Cancel Culture Comes to Kurdistan
Religious Kurds used social media to shut down a rap concert—and they're swinging their weight around politics, too.
So Long, Soyuz: Russia Is Leaving the International Space Station
Privatization can free orbital innovation from ground-bound politics.
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Will Probably Disappoint Fans of Free Markets
After 50 days, Liz Truss is out as the U.K. prime minister and Rishi Sunak is in.
Blame Qatar's Illiberal Migrant Labor Laws for Its Mounting World Cup Death Toll
Thousands of people from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have died while working on enormous infrastructure projects in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
U.S. Admits To Providing Intel on Russian Assets to Ukraine
The last thing the U.S. should be doing is poking a nuclear bear.
Ukraine Fights On as Western Allies Waver
Ukrainians aren't giving up, but some international supporters are growing pessimistic.
China's Quest To Take Taiwan
If Taiwan became embroiled in a protracted military engagement with China, global supply-chain turmoil would ensue.
Trump's Quiet War on Iran Gets Loud
The administration has been quietly escalating against Iran and its allies using a selection of counterterrorism laws that allowed it to act without going through Congress or the public.
Terror Semantics, the AR-15 McGuffin, Runaway Aboutism, and the Clinton/Trump Follies: Working Through Orlando on The Fifth Column
Your favorite libertarian podcast tackles the nation's deadliest mass shooting
Defending Due Process for Pre-Criminals, and Criticizing Mike Rowe's Anti-Passion Absolutism
Matt Welch talks Orlando and more on Red Eye
Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson Says Gun Restrictions Make Us Less Safe
Gun free zones and providing free recruiting services to ISIS by overly crediting Orlando shooting to foreign terror both condemned by Gary Johnson in interview this morning.
The Post-Orlando Trump/Clinton Crackdown
Matt Welch talks terrorism and the political instinct to control & clench on tonight's Kennedy
Trump Reiterates His Call for a Ban on Muslim Immigrants Because a Tiny Percentage Are 'Implicated in Terrorism'
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee exaggerates both the number of immigrants and the number who pose a domestic threat.
A New Place to Think About "Free Cities"
Can special economic zones and private cities morph to arenas for widespread, unprecedented market and regulatory liberty?
Trump's Thin Skin vs. Clinton's Thick Head
On war and peace, he's dangerously unpredictable, while she's predictably dangerous.
