Economist Jennifer Doleac discusses why long sentences don’t reduce crime, how first-time defendants benefit from leniency, and why clearance rates are key to crime reduction.

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Prison Doesn't Work the Way You Think

Afroman discusses his free speech court victory, why he thinks he could unite America, and whether he feels pressure to always be high.

Afroman on Becoming the 2028 Libertarian Presidential Nominee

Emma Ashford discusses Trump’s incoherent Iran strategy, the failures of post–Cold War foreign policy, and why a multipolar world limits American power.

How the Iran War Could Backfire

Jacob Siegel discusses how the internet reshaped political power, the rise of technocratic rule, and why information control keeps failing.

The Rise of the Information State

The California congressman discusses the Iran war, unchecked executive power, California’s wealth tax debate, and the search for a shared American identity.

Ro Khanna: Congress Has Surrendered on War

Brink Lindsey discusses the gap between mass prosperity and mass flourishing, capitalism’s crisis of inclusion, and the implications of falling fertility.

How Capitalism Lost the Working Class

Tech journalist Taylor Lorenz discusses the Meta trial, the moral panic around social media, and the risks of regulating online speech.

Taylor Lorenz: Is Social Media Responsible for Bad Parenting?

Comedian Adam Carolla discusses how soft journalism destroys media credibility, why California is losing residents, and the importance of meritocracy.

Adam Carolla: Why No One Under 30 Trusts Legacy Media

Whole Earth Catalog creator Stewart Brand discusses maintaining complex systems, the importance of stewardship, and how technological optimism shapes the future.

Why Civilization Needs Better Manuals

Mark Chenoweth discusses the SEC’s gag rule, the power of the administrative state, and the legal battle over whether regulators can silence their critics.

Can the Government Ban You from Telling the Truth?

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