
			
									
											
													
			
		
		Just Asking Questions is a new Reason podcast hosted by Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe. Each week they bring you long-form conversations diving deep into a single topic for an hour or more, with data, media clips, and guests who can teach, challenge, and have fun. To hear future episodes, subscribe to Just Asking Questions and watch video premieres on Reason's YouTube channel every Thursday. In this inaugural episode of Just Asking Questions, podcaster Dave Smith joins the show to tackle a fundamental question: "What is a libertarian?" Smith discusses what has recently transpired in the Libertarian Party; his past and present disagreements with Reason-style libertarians; whether politicians are incompetent, evil, or both; and his greatest libertarian "white pill" for the future. The post A New Reason Podcast Is Just Asking Questions appeared first on Reason.com.

A New Reason Podcast Is Just Asking Questions

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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		In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman debrief in the wake of former President Donald Trump's conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records last week in New York City. 00:33—Donald Trump's conviction 27:37—Weekly Listener Question 42:11—Recent undercovered stories 50:48—This week's cultural recommendations Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Mentioned in this podcast: "Does Donald Trump's Conviction in New York Make Us Banana Republicans?" by J.D. Tuccille "Trump's Conviction Requires Him To Surrender His Guns. Civil Libertarians Should Be Troubled." by Jacob Sullum "The Prosecution's Story About Trump Featured Several Logically Impossible Claims," by Jacob Sullum "First Felon," by Liz Wolfe "Trump's Conviction Suggests Jurors Bought the Prosecution's Dubious 'Election Fraud' Narrative," by Jacob Sullum "Trump Jury Instructions Invite Conviction Based on a Hodgepodge of Dubious Theories," by Jacob Sullum "Prosecutors Say Trump Tried To 'Hoodwink the American Voter,' Which Is Not a Crime," by Jacob Sullum "The Felon," by Matt Labash "Chase Oliver: What Does the Libertarian Presidential Candidate Really Believe?" by Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe "Chase Oliver Is the Libertarian Party's Presidential Pick," by Eric Boehm "$7.5 Billion in Government Cash Only Built 8 E.V. Chargers in 2.5 Years," by Joe Lancaster "Biden's Tariffs Are a Bad Idea," by Eric Boehm "Fauci to Congress: 6-Foot Social Distancing Guidance Likely Not Based on Data," by Christian Britschgi "'15 Days To Slow the Spread': On the Fourth Anniversary, a Reminder to Never Give Politicians That Power Again," by John Stossel "The CDC Made America's Pandemic Worse," by Peter Suderman "The CDC's Guidance for Summer Camps Is Insane," by Robby Soave "CDC's New 'Reopening' Guidance Will Keep Schools Closed in the Fall," by Matt Welch "What Ken Burns' New Film Gets Right—and Wrong—About the Roosevelts," by Damon Root Upcoming Reason Events:  The Reason Roundtable LIVE! on June 6 in Washington, D.C. Reason Speakeasy: Corey DeAngelis on June 11 in New York City  Today's sponsor:  Hello, liberty lovers! Are you passionate about preserving civil liberties and individual freedom? Do you want to support organizations that uphold these principles but struggle to navigate the complex world of charitable giving? Well, fear not! We have the perfect solution for you: a giving account with DonorsTrust. A giving account, also known as a donor-advised fund, is a simple, secure, and tax-advantaged way for libertarian givers like you to support the causes you care about most. With a donor-advised fund, you can make a contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to your favorite charities over time. Plus, you retain control over how your charitable dollars are invested, ensuring they align with your values and goals. Whether you're passionate about defending free speech, protecting property rights, or promoting limited government, a donor-advised fund with DonorsTrust empowers you to make a meaningful impact. So, join us in preserving liberty for future generations by opening a donor-advised fund at DonorsTrust today. To learn more and get started, visit our sponsor, DonorsTrust, at www.donorstrust.org/roundtable. Take control of your giving and make a difference in the fight for freedom. That's www.donorstrust.org/roundtable. Remember, every dollar counts in the battle to safeguard our civil liberties. Let's make our voices heard together!  Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve Producer: Hunt BeatyVideo Editor: Ian KeyserThe post Should Donald Trump Have Been Convicted? appeared first on Reason.com.

Should Donald Trump Have Been Convicted?


			
									
											
													
			
		
		In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and special guest Zach Weissmueller rehash the events that took place this past weekend in Washington, D.C., during the 2024 Libertarian National Convention, where former President Donald Trump addressed the crowd ahead of the Libertarian presidential candidate selection process. 01:20—Libertarian Party convention recap 38:14—Weekly Listener Question 44:22—Some Memorial Day memorializing 58:40—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "WATCH: Libertarians React to Donald Trump's Speech at Their Convention," by Zach Weissmueller "Chase Oliver Is the Libertarian Party's Presidential Pick," by Eric Boehm "Trump, Who Wants To Execute Drug Dealers, Promises To Free Ross Ulbricht," by Billy Binion "Libertarians Booed Donald Trump Because He Isn't Libertarian," by Robby Soave "No, Vivek Ramaswamy, a Libertarian-Nationalist Alliance Doesn't Make Sense," by Eric Boehm "Cato Institute President Peter Goettler on Why Trump is no Libertarian," by Ilya Somin "Inside the Libertarian Party's Decision To Host a Trump Speech," by Brian Doherty "Dave Smith: What Is a Libertarian?" by Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe "Debate: It's Time for a National Divorce," by Angela McArdle and Zach Weissmueller "What Does the Mises Caucus Really Want?" by Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie "What's Next for Chase Oliver, the Libertarian Who Forced a Runoff in the Georgia Senate Race?" by Eric Boehm "How's the New Libertarian Party Doing? Live With Angela McArdle" by Nick Gillespie and Zach Weissmueller "The Libertarian Party's Internal Strife Is as Old as the Party Itself," by Brian Doherty "Zach Weissmueller: Will the Mises Caucus Save or Kill the Libertarian Party?" by Nick Gillespie "Ron Paul Revolution 2.0: Angela McArdle's Plan for the Libertarian Party," by Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie "'By Our Fruits, You'll Know Us': The Mises Caucus Mastermind," by Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie "Inside the Mises Caucus Takeover of the Libertarian Party," by Zach Weissmueller, Nick Gillespie, and Danielle Thompson "Can a Post-'Takeover' Libertarian Party Improve on Its Historical Run of 2012–20?" by Matt Welch "Super Size Me Was Not Groundbreaking Journalism," by Billy Binion "South Park Libertarians," by Nick Gillespie and Jesse Walker "It's Time for Over-the-Counter Ozempic," by Charles M. Silver, Jeffrey A. Singer, and Michael F. Cannon Upcoming Reason Events:  The Reason Roundtable LIVE! on June 6 in Washington, D.C. Reason Speakeasy: Corey DeAngelis on June 11 in New York City  Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor:  We all carry around different stressors—big and small. When we keep them bottled up, it can start to affect us negatively. Therapy is a safe space to get things off your chest—and to figure out how to work through whatever's weighing you down. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/roundtable today to get 10 percent off your first month.  Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve Producer: Hunt BeatyVideo Editor: Ian KeyserThe post Libertarian National Convention: Are You Not Entertained? appeared first on Reason.com.

Libertarian National Convention: Are You Not Entertained?


			
									
											
													
			
		
		Last weekend, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman recorded an episode of The Reason Roundtable in front of a live audience at Reason Weekend in Boston, Massachusetts, with topics centered on both past and future U.S. vice presidents. 1:23—President Joe Biden proposes new tariffs on China 11:42—Potential Donald Trump V.P. picks 27:06—Kamala Harris 35:35—Favorite vice presidents of American history 42:49—This week's cultural recommendations 54:06—Audience Q&A; Upcoming Reason Events: The Reason Roundtable LIVE!, June 6 in Washington, D.C. Reason Speakeasy: Corey DeAngelis, June 11 in New York City Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve The post A Bonus Reason Roundtable. Live From Boston! appeared first on Reason.com.

A Bonus Reason Roundtable. Live From Boston!


			
									
											
													
			
		
		In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman consider U.S. foreign policy toward Iran in the wake of a helicopter crash that left Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian dead. 00:51—Iranian president dies in helicopter crash 16:46—Drug Enforcement Administration's proposal to reschedule marijuana 34:59—Weekly Listener Question 45:54—Reason Weekend 2024 56:09—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "Iran's President Dies," by Liz Wolfe "World War War III May Already Have Started—in the Shadows," by J.D. Tuccille "Sanctions Are for Losers," by Steve H. Hanke "The Iranian Coup that Led to 67 Years of Reckless Intervention," by Nick Gillespie "Iran's Theocracy Will Collapse Because of People Like Kimia Alizadeh," by Nick Gillespie "Elica Le Bon: Is War With Iran Coming?" by Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe "They Said They Didn't Want War With Iran. Now They're Cheering on War With Iran." by Matthew Petti "What We Saw at the Rally Against the Iran Nuclear Deal," by Nick Gillespie "DEA Moves To Reclassify Marijuana as a Schedule III Drug," by C.J. Ciaramella "Kat Murti: How To End the Drug War for Good," by Nick Gillespie "12 Senators Urge the DEA To Legalize Marijuana, Which Only Congress Can Do," by Jacob Sullum "What Rescheduling Marijuana Would and Wouldn't Do," by Jacob Sullum "Biden's Spin on Marijuana's Rescheduling Exaggerates Its Practical Impact," by Jacob Sullum "Kamala Harris Implausibly Claims Biden's Marijuana Pardons Number in the 'Tens of Thousands,'" by Jacob Sullum "Rescheduling Marijuana Does Not Address Today's Central Cannabis Issue," by Jacob Sullum "Want To Stop School Book Battles? Give Parents Real Choice in Education," by Nick Gillespie "Rick Doblin: 'People Should Have the Fundamental Human Right To Change Their Consciousness,'"  by Nick Gillespie "Why We'll Never Run Out of Energy: Q&A; with Science Writer Charles Mann," by Jim Epstein "Your Flight Is Delayed," by Robert Poole "FAA safety review reveals air traffic control dysfunction," by Robert Poole   Upcoming Reason Events:  The Reason Roundtable LIVE! on June 6 in Washington, D.C. Reason Speakeasy: Corey DeAngelis on June 11 in New York City  Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor:  Hello, liberty lovers! Are you passionate about preserving civil liberties and individual freedom? Do you want to support organizations that uphold these principles but struggle to navigate the complex world of charitable giving? Well, fear not! We have the perfect solution for you: a giving account with DonorsTrust. A giving account, also known as a donor-advised fund, is a simple, secure, and tax-advantaged way for libertarian givers like you to support the causes you care about most. With a donor-advised fund, you can make a contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to your favorite charities over time. Plus, you retain control over how your charitable dollars are invested, ensuring they align with your values and goals. Whether you're passionate about defending free speech, protecting property rights, or promoting limited government, a donor-advised fund with DonorsTrust empowers you to make a meaningful impact. So, join us in preserving liberty for future generations by opening a donor-advised fund at DonorsTrust today. To learn more and get started, visit our sponsor, DonorsTrust, at www.donorstrust.org/roundtable. Take control of your giving and make a difference in the fight for freedom. That's www.donorstrust.org/roundtable. Remember, every dollar counts in the battle to safeguard our civil liberties. Let's make our voices heard together!  Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty. Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve Producer: Hunt BeatyThe post Death of an Authoritarian appeared first on Reason.com.

Death of an Authoritarian


			
									
											
													
			
		
		In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman conjure up a few changes they'd wish to see in the vain hope of improving U.S. presidential campaigns and consider the Biden administration's threat to cut off arms shipments to Israel. 00:35—Desirable presidential campaign reforms 23:00—Weekly listener question 33:20—FreedomWorks is disbanding 49:34—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "6 States" by Liz Wolfe "Social Security and Medicare Are Going Insolvent. Neither Biden nor Trump Has a Plan for It." by Eric Boehm "The New York Case Against Trump Relies on a 'Twisty' Legal Theory That Reeks of Desperation" by Jacob Sullum "Biden-Backed DISCLOSE Act Would Dox Donors to Groups That Run Political Ads" by Elizabeth Nolan Brown "Patrick Ruffini: Why Blacks and Hispanics Are Turning Toward Trump" by Nick Gillespie "Last Night's Debate Was a Disaster. That's Exactly Why There Should Be More of Them." by Eric Boehm "The AWOL Electorate" by Nick Gillespie "Trump Leads in 5 Key States, as Young and Nonwhite Voters Express Discontent With Biden" by Nate Cohn "Is America's Blank Check for Israel Ending?" by Matthew Petti "Biden, the Arms Supplier" by Liz Wolfe "Chaos in Rafah" by Liz Wolfe "Tea Party Nihilism vs. Occupy Wall Street Participatory Democracy" by Nick Gillespie "Tea Party Confidential: Live From the September 12 [2009] Taxpayer March on Washington" by Nick Gillespie, Matt Welch, Michael C. Moynihan, Dan Hayes, and Meredith Bragg "Peter Schiff Speaks for the 1 Percent at Occupy Wall Street" by Anthony Fisher "Marco Rubio Used To Know How Tariffs Work. What Happened?" by Eric Boehm "How GOP Fiscal Sanity Died, in 7 Easy Steps" by Matt Welch "Legendary Punk Producer Steve Albini Says the Internet Solved the Problem With Music" by Peter Suderman Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor:  We all carry around different stressors—big and small. When we keep them bottled up, it can start to affect us negatively. Therapy is a safe space to get things off your chest—and to figure out how to work through whatever's weighing you down. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/roundtable today to get 10 percent off your first month.  Audio production by Ian Keyser Assistant production by Hunt Beaty Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve Audio Production: Ian KeyserProducer: Hunt BeatyThe post Campaigns Can't Get Worse, Can They? appeared first on Reason.com.

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