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Rachel Barkow: Did Trump and Biden Turn Pardons Into a Corrupt Joke?

Longtime surgeon and Cato Institute fellow Jeffrey Singer argues that government overreach in health care undermines patient autonomy.

Jeffrey Singer: Get Government Out of Health Care

Former Obama administration economic adviser Jason Furman explains why both major parties have abandoned economic reality in favor of political fantasy.

Jason Furman: Why Everyone Is Wrong About the Economy

The former editor in chief of the South China Morning Post discusses his book on Jimmy Lai, who is currently on trial in Hong Kong for having the audacity to stand up to the government.

Mark Clifford: A Political Prisoner Fights for Free Speech in China

The novelists join the podcast for a sharp, satirical dive into fiction, free speech, and the absurdity of modern culture.

Leigh Stein and Julius Taranto: Did Wokeness and Trump Kill Literary Satire?

Authors James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber discuss their new book Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance.

James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber: Psychedelics Legalization Will Continue No Matter Who Is President

Reason Senior Editor Brian Doherty explores the evolution of libertarian thought in his new book.

Brian Doherty: The Fascinating Women and Weirdos Who Founded Libertarianism

The Good Eats host talks about the virtues of Cap'n Crunch, why fusion cooking isn't cultural appropriation, and how Martha Stewart's perfectionism ruined dinner parties.

Alton Brown: A Culinary Legend Offers Food for Thought

New York Times columnist and linguist John McWhorter discusses the rise and fall of "woke," DEI and affirmative action, and his new book on the history of pronouns.

John McWhorter: Is 'Wokeness' Finally Dead?

Wall Street legend Jim O’Shaughnessy discusses how to live well and innovate boldly during the age of Trump, Musk, and AI.

Jim O'Shaughnessy: Don't Squander This Age of Innovation

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