Politics Is Not Pretty: Podcast
Reason editors rate the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump's nuclear politics, the optics of political summits, and the resuscitation of Zora Neale Hurston.
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Every Monday, the libertarian editors of the magazine of “free minds and free markets”—Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Peter Suderman—discuss and debate the week’s biggest stories and what fresh hell awaits us all.
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Rand Paul Threatens to Filibuster Trump's CIA Pick, Because Torture: Podcast
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Executing Drug Dealers and Other Trump Punchlines: Podcast
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The Lunacy of Trump's Trade War: Podcast
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The Parkland Shooting Screw-Ups Go All the Way to the Top: Podcast
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Both the Grammys and the State of the Union Worship at the Cult of the Presidency: Podcast
Working toward a de-presidentified future while trying to imagine an immigration deal that isn't awful
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Is Chelsea Manning the First Real 21st Century Politician?: Podcast
Like millions of Americans but with more emojis, the convicted/commuted leaker and would-be senator has views that don't fit neatly into our two-party mold.
Why on Earth Are We Talking About 'Oprah 2020'?: Podcast
What the Golden Globes #MeToo protests and Dave Chappelle's latest specials tell us about the current political moment.
Stop Making Iran Protests About American Politics: Podcast
Instead of arguing about media coverage and posturing about partisan reactions, maybe focus on sanctions and refugee policy?
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Reason editors point to the good stuff in tax reform, and the bad everything else
Trump vs. Weigel—Shudder, Giggle, or Both?: Podcast
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Is Libertarian Nihilism Partly to Blame for Washington Getting Worse and Worse?: Podcast
Reason Podcast tackles tax reform, Trump's Roy Moore endorsement, the Flynn flip, and more.
Liberals Are Freaking Out About Net Neutrality Because They Don't Understand Capitalism: Podcast
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What Charles Manson Teaches Us About Harvey Weinstein, Al Franken, and Tax Reform: Podcast
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Harvey Weinstein and the End of Open Secrets: Podcast
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Reason's Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Eric Boehm, and Andrew Heaton discuss the president's NFL feud, Graham-Cassidy, and tax reform.
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Reason editors discuss the debt ceiling, Hurricane Irma, and the 9/11 anniversary.
Trump Boots Out Immigrant Kids [Podcast]
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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.
Don't Let Fascists Steal Free Speech [Podcast]
Reason editors talk white supremacy in Virginia, free speech, the controversial Google memo, and more.
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.
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.
Chuck Schumer Is Protecting the Nation From Snortable Chocolate [Reason Podcast]
Reason editors discuss Trump's Warsaw speech, the Putin meeting, Mike Pence's Mars shot, and more.
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Chris Christie rules the Garden State's beaches with an iron fist.
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Trump's Tough Talk in Saudi Arabia, Cultural Appropriation Follies, And Protesting Mike Pence [Reason Podcast]
What happens when rhetoric is good but totally divorced from reality, whether the topic is the budget or war?
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Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch discuss Comey, Trump, Sessions, and the Rock.
