The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Want to know what comes next in politics, culture, and libertarian ideas? Reason’s Nick Gillespie hosts relentlessly interesting interviews with the activists, artists, authors, entrepreneurs, newsmakers, and politicians who are defining the 21st century.

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Russ Roberts: Life in Israel Since October 7

A discussion with economist, podcaster, and Shalem College President Russ Roberts in the wake of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel

Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min

Colleen Eren: Why Donald Trump Signed the FIRST STEP Act

The author of Reform Nation explains how celebrity, philanthropy, and activism produced the most significant prison reform in decades.

Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 45 min

Lyn Alden: Our Money Is Broken

"At its core, money is a ledger," writes the investment analyst in her new book, Broken Money.

Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min

Johan Norberg: Why We Need a Capitalist Manifesto

Q&A with the author of the book Elon Musk calls "an excellent explanation of why capitalism is not just successful, but morally right."

Nov 01, 2023•49 min

Marcos Falcone: Can a Libertarian Still Win in Argentina?

Argentine libertarian writer Marcos Falcone breaks down Argentina's recent election results and the upcoming runoff.

Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min

Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott: The Canceling of the American Mind

“We've taught young people that any of their missteps or any of their heterodox opinions are grounds to tear them down. That's no way to grow up.”

Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min

Trita Parsi: Is De-escalation Feasible in the Middle East?

Parsi, from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, talks with Zach and Liz about the Israel-Hamas war.

Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min

Shane Mauss: Finding the Humor in Psychedelics

The psychedelic comedian talks cognitive liberty and the mind-blowing pace of legalization efforts.

Oct 18, 2023•33 min

Max Abrahms: Historic Escalation in the Israel-Hamas War

Abrahms holds that Hamas' brutal attack on Israeli civilians is not only immoral but "a major strategic mistake" for the Palestinian cause.

Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 38 min

Alexandra Hudson: How Civility Can Save America—and the World

We don't need better manners, we need a commitment to mutual respect and tolerance, and space to live our lives as we see fit.

Oct 11, 2023•48 min

Aella: Is Porn Too Pervasive?

The former OnlyFans star and outspoken libertarian defender of sex workers considers the acceleration of government crackdowns on online porn, the sexual revolution, and sex work.

Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 26 min

Yascha Mounk: Avoiding The Identity Trap

How to battle identity politics and defend liberal values of universalism, free speech, and open inquiry

Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min

Josh Barro: A Republican Presidential Debate Detached From Reality

"The orange elephant in the room just never seems to be addressed head on," says Reason's Zach Weissmueller.

Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 23 min

Bjorn Lomborg: How Our Climate Fixation Hurts the World's Poor

The 'skeptical environmentalist' offers 12 low-cost, proven policies that he says could save 4.2 million lives and generate $1.1 trillion in new wealth every year.

Sep 27, 2023•57 min

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