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Brian Doherty, Historian of the Libertarian Movement, Dead at 57
The longtime Reason senior editor accidentally fell to his death in a park along the San Francisco Bay.
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Elizabeth Warren Ruins Housing Again; Iran War Endgame?
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi return to discuss yet another bad idea from Elizabeth Warren and if the war in Iran will end sooner rather than later.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Fiery writs, imperial sovereigns, and cheating escheators.
How Chile's Free Market Miracle Survived a Resurgent Left
Outgoing President Gabriel Boric predicted that Chile would go from being neoliberalism’s “cradle” to its “grave.” His movement got buried instead.
Trump and Vance Promised 'No New Wars.' What Happened To That?
Some MAGA peaceniks have seemingly transformed into neocons.
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The Post–Charlie Kirk Right Is at War With Itself. Libertarians Are the Odd Target.
Rising campus conservative star Kai Schwemmer declares libertarianism his enemy.
Trump Goes to War
Plus: Donald Trump vs. Thomas Massie, Republicans preparing to kill the filibuster for a very dumb reason, explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, and more...
The Supreme Court's Approval Ratings Have Dropped. Does It Matter?
What happens if both political parties come to distrust the Court’s judgment?
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The Reading Method That Left Many Kids Behind
Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?
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Will the War in Iran Crash the Global Economy?
Plus: Kristi Noem is fired as DHS secretary, a listener asks about libertarian drug use, and new polling reveals Americans distrust AI and each other.
Regime Change in Cuba: 'Just a Matter of Time'
Trump and other D.C. interventionists feel like they're on a roll.
Tony Gilroy on Andor, the Force, and Authoritarianism
"The concept of the show was to talk about what happens when authoritarianism and fascism comes kicking down your door," the creator of the Disney+ series tells Reason.
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Kristi Noem, Iran War Predictions, Playing Video Games
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi say farewell to Kristi Noem before they move on to the war in Iran, "heritage Americans," and airplane etiquette.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Lies, damned lies, and statutes of limitations.
Why J.D. Vance Is a Risky Bet for Republicans in 2028
Vance's support for unpopular policies could spell trouble for the GOP in 2028. But this could be a good thing for the party's future, says Jonah Goldberg.
The Bride!: A Feminist Frankenstein That Plays Like a Lost Remnant of Woke Culture
A cinematic time capsule from before the vibe shift.
Noem Out at DHS
Plus: Markwayne Mullin tapped, people will die, Lone Star beer comes to D.C., and more...
The Fifth Circuit and the Louisiana 10 Commandments Law
The en banc court pushes pause--for now
Review: Resisting the Hive Mind Virus in PLUR1BUS
The protagonist in the Apple TV series does not want her consciousness absorbed into a collective human mind.
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Trade Wars, Meet Actual Wars
Plus: Congress shrugs, a cat cafe unionizes, and Liz Wolfe checks in, and more...
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Jonah Goldberg: The GOP Is Becoming Anti-Conservative
Jonah Goldberg discusses the Iran war, Trump’s governing style, the rise of the populist right, and why he believes the GOP is drifting away from conservatism.
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