Eric Boehm, Author at Reason.com

The Hidden Politics of Whiskey Prices

Donald Trump is determined to make everything from Canadian whiskey to Mexican avocados more expensive. Can anyone stop him?

Eric Boehm | 3.31.2025 11:00 AM

Ornaments and greenery are seen around "Holiday Gift Guide" | Illustration: Lex Villena; Midjourney

Christmas

The 2024 Gift Guide for Freedom Lovers

From art to vice to games and maybe a little magic, Reason's staff is here to help you with your gift giving.

Billy Binion, Fiona Harrigan, Jeff Luse, Kelvey Vander Hart, J.D. Tuccille, Adam Sullivan, Ian Keyser, Justin Zuckerman, Christian Britschgi, Adani Samat, Bekah Congdon, Zach Weissmueller, Jack Nicastro, Regan Taylor, Cody Huff, Eric Boehm, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Natalie Dowzicky, Danielle Thompson, Matthew Petti, Jason Russell, Emma Camp, Veronique de Rugy, Ronald Bailey, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Peter Suderman, Brian Doherty, César Báez, Hunt Beaty, Jacob Sullum, Bess Byers, and John Carter | 11.28.2024 10:32 AM

A sign welcomes visitors to Iowa for the caucuses | Kyodo/Newscom

Iowa Caucuses

Most Iowans Don't Care About the Caucuses. You Shouldn't Either.

How do the Iowa caucuses work? The fact that people have to ask every four years shows why this tradition should end.

Adam Sullivan | 1.10.2024 3:30 PM

The Statue of Liberty is seen next to mistletoe | Illustration: Lex Villena

Christmas

This Year's Libertarian Gift Guide: 23 Ideas for 2023

In today's innovative economy, there's no excuse for sending a gift card. The staff at Reason is here with some inspiration.

Billy Binion, Matt Welch, Eric Boehm, Emma Camp, Alyssa Martinez, Fiona Harrigan, J.D. Tuccille, C.J. Ciaramella, Kelvey Vander Hart, Adam Sullivan, Jacob Sullum, Veronique de Rugy, Katarina Hall, John Carter, Bess Byers, Jason Russell, Peter Suderman, Regan Taylor, Natalie Dowzicky, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Brian Doherty, Christian Britschgi, and Joe Lancaster | 12.11.2023 5:00 PM

Coronavirus

Rand Paul on the Lab Leak 'Deception'

Reason's Zach Weissmueller talked with the senator about his quest to uncover the origins of COVID-19 and hold Anthony Fauci accountable.

Zach Weissmueller | 11.16.2023 1:54 PM

Coronavirus

The Truth About Sweden's COVID Policy

Join Reason on YouTube on Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion with Johan Norberg about his recent policy analysis of Sweden's decision to forgo lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe | 9.20.2023 1:24 PM

Pandemic

Was Trump's Operation Warp Speed a Success?

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion about lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic with Institute for Progress founder Alec Stapp.

Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe | 7.12.2023 10:10 AM

Gun Rights

Biden's ATF Can't Stop Cody Wilson's Ghost Guns

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion of Cody Wilson's ongoing lawsuit against the federal government.

Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie | 6.7.2023 11:17 AM

Artificial Intelligence

Is It Time To Hit 'Pause' on Artificial Intelligence Research?

Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion with economist Robin Hanson and software developer and investor Jaan Tallinn about the call for an immediate pause on A.I. development.

Zach Weissmueller | 5.10.2023 11:50 AM

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy's Campaign Against 'Woke, Inc.'

Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. ET for a discussion about Ramaswamy's run for the presidency and the agenda laid out in his book Woke, Inc.

Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie | 4.25.2023 5:53 PM