Andrew Heaton is a comedian, award-winning political satirist, and host of "The Political Orphanage," a podcast for thoughtful people who hate partisanship. He is a frequent Reason collaborator and author of the political satire book Laughter is Better Than Communism. To see more of his stuff, visit www.MightyHeaton.com
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13 Non-Pedophile Reasons Why You Can Hate Roy Moore
Just when you thought you couldn't like Moore any less.
13 Non-Pedophile Reasons Why You Can Hate Roy Moore
Just when you thought you couldn't like Moore any less.
Everyone Wants to Beat Up Libertarians: Podcast
On today's show, Reason's editors discuss the attack on Rand Paul, the Texas mass shooting, and the election results.
What's More Sinister than Russian Election Hackers? [Podcast]
This week's show covers Venezuela, the New York City terrorist attack, Russian hackers, the Republican tax agenda, and a preview of a debate on Capitalism.
Desperate Mayors Compete for Amazon HQ2 (Sketch)
Local politicians clash as they try to lure Amazon's new headquarters to their towns.
What Manafort's Indictment Means for Trump: Podcast
This week's show covers Robert Mueller's Russia probe, Jeff Flake's decision not to run, and the opioid crisis.
How Sugar Subsidies Ruin Halloween
Crony capitalists are getting rich off your candy.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nipple Slips, and the Fall of Jeff Flake
Reason's Andrew Heaton steps into Bold TV.
Ex-Presidents We Want to Drink With: Podcast
This week's show covers the John Kelly phone flap, former presidents against Trump, and why Republicans are only pretending to be worried about the budget.
Why the Lights Are Still Off in Puerto Rico
The government set the stage for a post-hurricane catastrophe.
Why the Lights Are Still Off in Puerto Rico
The government set the stage for a post-hurricane catastrophe.
Harvey Weinstein and the End of Open Secrets: Podcast
This week's show covers the Iran nuclear deal, threats to the First Amendment, the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and Trump's latest moves on health care.
Should You Be Able to Buy Birth Control—or a Tank—Over the Counter? [Podcast]
Reason's Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch on why government-mandated birth control and the NRA both suck.
Why We Should Privatize the Postal Service
It's a costly, slow way to shuffle junk mail around. Let's open it up to competition.
Why We Should Privatize the Postal Service
It's a costly, slow way to shuffle junk mail around. Let's open it up to competition.
How to Stop Post-Tragedy Panic Syndrome: Podcast
Reason's Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch on the Las Vegas shooting, Trump's Twitter rage at Puerto Rico, and the Jones Act.
Screw Donald Trump—Go Ahead, Sit During the Anthem: Podcast
Reason's Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Eric Boehm, and Andrew Heaton discuss the president's NFL feud, Graham-Cassidy, and tax reform.
We Read Hillary's Book So You Don't Have To
Clinton takes complete ownership for how her actions are all your fault.
Harvard's Spineless Administrators vs. Chelsea Manning: Podcast
Reason editors talk single-payer health care, Rand Paul's push to deauthorize foreign wars, and Chelsea Manning vs. Harvard.
Our Amazing Debt (Cosmos Parody)
Join us as we explore the enormity of our fiscal black hole, which now surpasses $20 trillion.
Calm People vs. the Apocalypse [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss the debt ceiling, Hurricane Irma, and the 9/11 anniversary.
Nicholas Sarwark on the Future of the Libertarian Party
Trump is 'the best recruiting tool for the Libertarian Party we've ever had.'
Houston's Anarchic Zoning Laws are an Affront to Sim City
They just build whatever they want, wherever they want, like a bunch of savages.
Minimum Wage: Bad for Humans, Good for Robots
Outlawing cheap labor comes with a lot of disastrous consequences.
Minimum Wage: Bad for Humans, Good for Robots
Outlawing cheap labor comes with a lot of disastrous consequences.
Trump Boots Out Immigrant Kids [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss DACA, Artificial Intelligence, federalism, and driverless cars.
Price Gougers Are Heroes! [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss Hurricane Harvey, the pardon of Joe Arpaio, Al Franken 2020, Antifa, and more.
Stop Subsidizing Sports!
From stadium deals to college teams Olympics, why are taxpayers forced to pony up cash for athletic ventures that don't benefit them?
Stop Subsidizing Sports!
From stadium deals to college teams Olympics, why are taxpayers forced to pony up cash for athletic ventures that don't benefit them?
Why Trump Hates Jeff Flake [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss the president's attack on the Arizona senator, Steve Bannon's exit, and what's next in Afghanistan.
Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians React to Solar Eclipse
Denial and panic aren't the only responses, folks. (Works for climate change, too.)
What to Do With Your Embarrassing Confederate Statue
Helpful tips on dealing with racist monuments.
Don't Let Fascists Steal Free Speech [Podcast]
Reason editors talk white supremacy in Virginia, free speech, the controversial Google memo, and more.
How to Stop Patent Trolls
They're on the run. Time to finish them off.
Mayor Bill de Blasio: The Perfect Ayn Rand Villain [Podcast]
Reason editors talk immigration, affirmative action, and why the "Pharma Bro" witch hunt should concern everyone.
Trump Throws Trans Troops Under the Bus [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss the president's management casualties, free speech on Twitter, blowing up Mt. Rushmore, and more.
13 Reasons Jeff Sessions is a @$#/!
The attorney general is an unreformed drug warrior and sinister elf.
13 Reasons Jeff Sessions is a @$#/!
The attorney general is an unreformed drug warrior and sinister elf.
Nancy MacLean's Libertarian Conspiracy Theory [Podcast]
Reason editors discuss Democracy in Chains, the future of privacy, Freedom Fest, and Trump's pardoning power.
Donald Jr.: Traitor or Sleazeball? [Reason Podcast]
"America did a fucking great job of deligitimating its own institutions," says Reason's Nick Gillespie.
Science: Power Causes Brain Damage
Studies raise questions about what authority does to the mind.
The Government's War on Interns
Regulations are protecting interns right out of the job market