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Plus: A federal flip-flop on AI innovation, the beauty of America as seen through World Cup tourists' eyes, and more...

Reason · Jun 29

Why Socialism Won't Deliver Government Efficiency

Plus: the Democratic Party's candidate problem, property tax breaks for seniors, and the UFC on the White House lawn

Reason · Jun 1

Trump Mobile Phone Launch Ridiculed Over Glaring 11-Stripe American Flag Blunder

Trump's new $499 'America First' phone sparks backlash over a misprinted US flag, disputed 'Made in USA' claims and similarities to cheaper foreign models.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Why Does Trump Want the Biggest Defense Budget Ever?

Plus: Trump’s budget ignores the deficit, NASA’s Artemis program faces delays and rising costs, and a listener asks about libertarian alternatives to Medicare for All.

Reason · Apr 6

Trump Replaces Old Illegal Tariffs With New Illegal Tariffs

Plus: The U.S. could be going to war with Iran, the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and why AI surveillance is worrying civil libertarians

Reason · Feb 24

The NFL's Rooney Rule Is a Well-Intentioned Failure

Plus: Bad Bunny’s halftime show and more on Super Bowl LX

Reason · Feb 10

Libertarians Tried To Warn You About Executive Power

Plus: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson embraces warrantless ICE searches, the Super Bowl halftime culture war, and Trump continues funding the Department of Education

Reason · Feb 10

Democrats Are Flipping Trump Districts in Texas?

Plus: a partial shutdown over ICE funding, Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, and Moltbook’s AI society

Reason · Feb 3

The Real Reason You Pay for NFL Stadiums

Economist J.C. Bradbury breaks down why taxpayer-funded stadiums are a bad idea, how team owners market them to politicians, and why another stadium building boom may be coming.

Reason · Jan 28

Can We Save American History From Partisan Politics?

Former U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan discusses the importance of preserving presidential records and the challenge of maintaining public trust in an era of partisan conflict.

Reason · Jan 14