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Latest podcast episodes about Nick Gillespie

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Scott Barry Kaufman: Incels, Narcissists, and the Victim Mindset

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 51:38


Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman joins Nick Gillespie to discuss toxic identity politics, the rise of grievance-based thinking, and why true self-actualization requires moving beyond victimhood.

The Fifth Column - Analysis, Commentary, Sedition
Members Only #251 - I Learned It from Watching Nick Gillespie

The Fifth Column - Analysis, Commentary, Sedition

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:18


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com* We think we *might* have talked about politics in this episode?* Happy anniversary Christian Cooper! * Talking to the dude who made those drug PSAs* The Glug (1981)* 2020: The year that broke America* Burning down the house (almost) * The tax protestor in our midst* Johnny Rotten, Johnny Ramone, the Plastic People, and the politics of punl* Nick of Schumpeterian Gatsby…

C-SPAN Radio - C-SPAN's The Weekly
The Best-Of James Traficant Speeches – Annotated by Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine

C-SPAN Radio - C-SPAN's The Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 46:12


At some point, close listeners to C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" might have wondered: Why have we never done an episode featuring the best-of James Traficant? Well – wonder no more. Because – it's this week's episode! Why now? Two reasons: 1. This podcast is running on May 8th - That's right – Congressman James Traficant's birthday … he was born on May 8th, 1941; 2. We have a very special guest for this podcast … We're joined by one of America's foremost James Traficant experts – he's the editor at large of Reason magazine – Nick Gillespie We mark what would have been James Traficant's 84th birthday by playing best-of clips from his House floor speeches … spanning his 15 and a half years as a Democratic Congressman from Ohio -- then we'll hear Nick Gillespie react to each of them. Which James Traficant clips will you hear? Here's a hint: They all have one thing in common. They all include his iconic catch phrase, "Beam me up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
A Conversation with Nick Gillespie in Milwaukee | Richard Dawkins' Final Tour

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 93:00


In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nick Gillespie, for an insightful conversation touching on evolution, genetics, science, and culture. They explore Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead, along with his previous works such as The Selfish Gene. The discussion expands into science's ongoing tensions with ideology, religion, and postmodern thought, followed by a spirited audience Q&A session. This episode was filmed at Pabst Theatre, on the September 20th 2024, as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Nick Gillespie is editor-at-large at Reason magazine, a prominent journalist, and commentator known for insightful coverage of politics, culture, and free speech.

Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy
E334. Humans' Messy Relationship with AI - Sarah Rose Siskind

Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 49:52


Sarah Rose Siskind returns to Walk-Ins Welcome for a fascinating chat about AI, exploring its strengths, quirks, and why it sparks insecurity in so many. She and Bridget unpack humanity's love-hate dance with robots, wrestling with the paradox at its core: Will robots become too human? Why aren't they human enough? They dive into AI's struggle to nail comedy (despite being a comedian's secret weapon), its transformative role for women in crisis—like in Afghanistan—and the unexpected power of Bitcoin for women across the Middle East. Sarah also shares her vision for restoring trust in science through her Null Bell Prize for unsung scientific flops, strategies for rebuilding faith when it's lost, and how she proposed to husband, Nick Gillespie, at Burning Man. Sponsor Links: - Quest offers 100+ lab tests to empower you to have more control over your health journey. Choose from a variety of test types that best suit your needs, use code WALKINS to get 25% off - https://www.questhealth.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn't conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there's no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she'll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

Australiana
Free minds and free markets, with Nick Gillespie

Australiana

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 62:02


Freedom is under assault across the West. The US is reverting to 18th century economic protectionism, the UK are jailing people for tweets, and Australia gave up on the pretense of rugged individualism a long time ago.How do we fight for freedom in a world that is becoming less free? To help Will with that question, he is joined by Nick Gillespie. Nick is an Editor-at-large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of free minds and free markets, and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie.Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here.Read The Spectator Australia here.Visit Reason here.Follow Nick on X here.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Tariffs, Ukraine and Trump with Nick Gillespie

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 66:58


Nick Gillespie is a libertarian, the Editor at Large of Reason Magazine and host of the podcast, Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Tariffs, Ukraine and Trump with Nick Gillespie

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 66:58


Nick Gillespie is a libertarian, the Editor at Large of Reason Magazine and host of the podcast, Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie.

Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy
E332. Do Tariffs Destroy Economic Freedom? - Nick Gillespie

Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 73:02


Editor at Large of Reason magazine, Nick Gillespie returns to the podcast discuss the current state of libertarianism, why he feels it's moving into a revival, Trump's tariff tantrums, what's wrong with the deportations, the problem with Europe, pondering how California lost Hollywood and Silicon Valley and what it will take to recover, and whether or not bitcoin can fix money. He and Bridget cover the reality of the middle class, the truth about factory jobs, why he's a techno optimist, the future of school choice, the wars within the political parties, why he isn't worried about collapsing birth rates, and why he sees Trump as the end of an era rather than the beginning of a new one. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn't conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there's no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she'll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wvaSupport the show

The Gist
Not Even Mad: Anthony Weiner and Nick Gillespie

The Gist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 86:17


Former Congressman (and current NYC Council candidate) Anthony Weiner and Reason Editor-at-Large Nick Gillespie square off over whether the national debt is an true crisis, if Chuck Schumer made the best of a bad hand, and whether government can—or should—ever shrink. Plus, in Goat Grinders, we take on Walter Cronkite's legacy, the absurd NCAA tournament gripes, and the myth of “wanting it more.” Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Problem With Jon Stewart
Libertarian Says What? with Nick Gillespie

The Problem With Jon Stewart

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 87:13


As the Trump administration pursues its federal downsizing project, we're joined by Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of “Reason” magazine and Host of “The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie” podcast, to examine what's at stake. We explore where libertarian principles align with and diverge from Trump's approach, debate if government serves as essential check on free markets, and consider what role government should play in a society that values both liberty and the public good. PLUS+, find out what Donald Trump, Bob Dylan & George Constanza have in common! Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast > TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu — This podcast is brought to you by: ZipRecruiter Try it for free at this exclusive web address: ziprecruiter.com/ZipWeekly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bulwark Podcast
'The Hottest Circle of Hell Is for Those Who Stay Neutral'

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 83:29


Do you have to pick a side in politics? That was the question Reason Magazine, the flagship publication of the libertarian movement, invited The Bulwark to debate. In a panel moderated by Reason features editor and Across the Movie Aisle co-host Peter Suderman, Sarah and Tim debated picking sides with Reason editors-at-large Matt Welch and Nick Gillespie. The debate was sharp, occasionally heated, enlightening, and definitely amusing. The results were . . . resounding. Watch for yourself.

Blackballed With James Di Fiore
Blackballed Rewind: American Journalist Nick Gillespie

Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 78:55


Libertarian writer and thinker Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine joins James Di Fiore to talk politics, drugs, and COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Katz Today
Episode 3534: Tony Katz Today Hour 2 - 12/23/24 (Andrew Langer Guest Hosts)

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 36:04


Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is gone on vacation, Andrew Langer guest hosts today! Andrew starts the second hour of the show telling a family Christmas story about garlic. Andrew also answers fan questions off social media and talks more on the cromnibus. Hour 2 Segment 2 Andrew talks more about Donald Trump’s speech at Turning Point USA and John Fetterman on Trump calling out Kamala Harris. Hour 2 Segment 3 Andrew is joined with Pete Suderman of Reason Magazine to break down the debate between Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch. They also talk about the highs and lows of movies this year. Hour 2 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Hakeem Jeffries saying democrats should be focused on lowering costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Andrew Langer & Pete Suderman on Gillespie/Welch Debate

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 10:35


Andrew is joined with Pete Suderman of Reason Magazine to break down the debate between Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch. They also talk about the highs and lows of movies this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Tony Katz Today Full Show - 12/23/24 (Andrew Langer Guest Hosts)

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 107:58


Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away on vacation, Andrew Langer fills in today! Andrew starts the show by talking about Donald Trump speaking at Turning Point USA on what he’s going to do on day one when he is sworn in. Hour 1 Segment 2 Andrew talks about Merrick Garland testifying and how other democrats react to Joe Biden’s mental health decline and how they covered it up. Hour 1 Segment 3 Andrew talks with Frank Russo of the CPAC Foundation to talk about the Biden administration commuting 37 death sentences ahead of Trump being sworn in. Hour 1 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Wes Moore lying about Biden’s mental health decline and lying about a bronze star. Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is gone on vacation, Andrew Langer guest hosts today! Andrew starts the second hour of the show telling a family Christmas story about garlic. Andrew also answers fan questions off social media and talks more on the cromnibus. Hour 2 Segment 2 Andrew talks more about Donald Trump’s speech at Turning Point USA and John Fetterman on Trump calling out Kamala Harris. Hour 2 Segment 3 Andrew is joined with Pete Suderman of Reason Magazine to break down the debate between Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch. They also talk about the highs and lows of movies this year. Hour 2 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Hakeem Jeffries saying democrats should be focused on lowering costs. Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away for vacation, Andrew Langer guest hosts! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about Kay Granger seemingly disappearing and finding out she’s been in a senior living facility since July. Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew joins with Taylor Barkley of the Abundance Institute to talk about the continuing resolution and how AI can impact the government. Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew joins with Wayne Crews of the Competitive Enterprise Institute to talk about the use of AI to make things easier. Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about what are some of the best Christmas specials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reason Podcast
Do You Have To Choose a Side in Politics? Reason Versus The Bulwark

Reason Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 86:21


The Bulwark's Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell debate Reason's Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch on choosing a side in politics.

Tony Katz Today
Episode 3527: Tony Katz Today Hour 1 - 12/19/24 (Andrew Langer Guest Hosts)

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 36:09


Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away on vacation, Andrew Langer fills in today! Andrew starts the show by talking about a debate between Matt Welch and Nick Gillespie. Later, Andrew talks about Fani Willis being disqualified for the Trump Georgia case. Andrew also talks about Joe Biden comparing his four years to Trump’s new incoming four years. Hour 1 Segment 2 Andrew talks about when the Trump/Biden debate happened in June and when he was later pulled. Hour 1 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by Susan Crabtree, correspondent to RealClearPolitics to talk about California mandating all electric vehicles by 2035. They also talk about the latest with the New Jersey drones. Hour 1 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the continuing resolution and more on the Welch/Gillespie debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Episode 3529: Tony Katz Today Hour 3 - 12/19/24 (Andrew Langer Guest Hosts)

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 36:08


Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away for vacation, Andrew Langer guest hosts! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about J.D. Vance’s stance on the continuing resolution and how Gavin Newsom claims to be DOGE before it ever happened. Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks with former Senator, Rick Santorum, to talk about the Cromnibus and the Kids Online Safety Act. Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew talks more about the debate between Matt Welch and Nick Gillespie. Andrew also talks about how Liz Cheney thinks Donald Trump is an existential threat and Americans should prevent him from being President. Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about David Hogg wanting to run for DNC chair and on school shootings. Andrew also talks about Kamala Harris’s context in which you exist line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Tony Katz Today Full Show - 12/19/24 (Andrew Langer Guest Hosts)

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 108:24


Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away on vacation, Andrew Langer fills in today! Andrew starts the show by talking about a debate between Matt Welch and Nick Gillespie. Later, Andrew talks about Fani Willis being disqualified for the Trump Georgia case. Andrew also talks about Joe Biden comparing his four years to Trump’s new incoming four years. Hour 1 Segment 2 Andrew talks about when the Trump/Biden debate happened in June and when he was later pulled. Hour 1 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by Susan Crabtree, correspondent to RealClearPolitics to talk about California mandating all electric vehicles by 2035. They also talk about the latest with the New Jersey drones. Hour 1 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the continuing resolution and more on the Welch/Gillespie debate. Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is gone on vacation, Andrew Langer guest hosts today! Andrew starts the second hour of the show talking about the Cromnibus and how Ralph Norman, Viktoria Spartz, and Vivek Ramaswamy react to it. Hour 2 Segment 2 Andrew is joined by Mandy Gunasekara of the Independent Women’s Forum to talk about the cases that have been against Donald Trump and how deep the deep state truly is. Hour 2 Segment 3 Andrew is joined by Jerry Rogers of RealClearPolicy to talk more about the Cromnibus. Hour 2 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Jasmine Crockett and how Sunny Hostin believes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn’t super far left. Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away for vacation, Andrew Langer guest hosts! Andrew starts the final hour of the show talking about J.D. Vance’s stance on the continuing resolution and how Gavin Newsom claims to be DOGE before it ever happened. Hour 3 Segment 2 Andrew talks with former Senator, Rick Santorum, to talk about the Cromnibus and the Kids Online Safety Act. Hour 3 Segment 3 Andrew talks more about the debate between Matt Welch and Nick Gillespie. Andrew also talks about how Liz Cheney thinks Donald Trump is an existential threat and Americans should prevent him from being President. Hour 3 Segment 4 Andrew wraps up another edition of the show talking about David Hogg wanting to run for DNC chair and on school shootings. Andrew also talks about Kamala Harris’s context in which you exist line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trip Report
Special Dispatch: An Election Retrospective with Nick Gillespie

The Trip Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:06


Welcome to a Special Dispatch of The Trip Report Podcast, a production of Beckley Waves. Today, I'm joined by Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large of Reason magazine, to discuss the results of the US election and specifically what it might mean for psychedelic policy, research, and drug development.  As a veteran observer of the intersection between politics, regulation, and civil liberties, Nick offers a unique lens through which to examine the evolving dynamics of psychedelics, the regulatory state, and how the incoming Trump administration might approach the matter.Our conversation focuses on the curious coalition between former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President-Elect Donald Trump, who has said he will let Kennedy “go wild on health” through a yet-to-be-announced position in his administration. This partnership raises critical questions about the potential for sweeping changes to policy in the United States—particularly as it relates to psychedelics, alternative therapies, and broader health reforms.We explore the paradoxical nature of this political moment, in which historical stigmas are shifting, and new coalitions are forming. With drug policy historically defined by prohibition, could we now be on the verge of a psychedelic renaissance fueled by executive power and bipartisan pragmatism? We unpack the complexities of de-scheduling psychedelics, the implications of potential federal support for therapeutic use, and how the cultural, medical, and regulatory terrain could evolve.In typical fashion, Nick brings clarity and insight to a conversation that touches on the FDA's recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy, the mixed outcomes of state-level psychedelic ballot initiatives, and the broader cultural shifts that frame America's approach to mental health, addiction, and drug legalization.This is a moment where history, politics, and the psychedelic renaissance converge—an era brimming with opportunity and risk, with the potential for substantive change at hand.Without further ado, I bring you my conversation with Nick Gillespie.Listen to the episode on Substack, Spotify, Google or Apple.Credits:* Hosted by Zach Haigney * Produced by Zach Haigney, Erin Greenhouse, and Katelin Jabbari* Find us at thetripreport.com* Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeTheme music by MANCHO Sounds, Mixed and Mastered by Rollin Weary This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetripreport.com

Spectator Radio
Americano: will Trump make good on his election promises?

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 31:55


Kate Andrews, standing in for Freddy Gray, is joined by Nick Gillespie, host of The Reason Interview, and Freddy Gray himself. They discuss whether Trump 2.0 could be different in his final time in office. Will he 'drain the swamp'? And will the Democrats learn the lessons from their election loss?

Americano
Will Trump make good on his election promises?

Americano

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 31:55


Kate Andrews, standing in for Freddy Gray is joined by Nick Gillespie, host of The Reason Interview and Freddy Gray himself. They discuss whether Trump 2.0 could be different in his final time in office. Will he 'drain the swamp'? And will the Democrats learn the lessons from their election loss?

The spiked podcast
315: Why Trump won

The spiked podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 33:50


This is the audio from a video we have just published on our YouTube channel, featuring Batya Ungar-Sargon, Zaid Jilani and Nick Gillespie. To make sure you never miss great content like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked  Donald Trump has defied the odds – and the elites – to stage the political comeback of the century. Here, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Zaid Jilani and Nick Gillespie explain why Trump's victory over Kamala Harris was so stunning. They discuss Trump's appeal to the working class, the complacency of the Democrats and why there's no justification for the elite's ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome'.

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Live on Election Night! The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 55:00


Reason's Nick Gillespie will be live on election night with Kmele Foster, Allison Schrager, and more special guests.

The Dispatch Podcast
Liberal Elegy | Roundtable

The Dispatch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 71:43


Reason Magazine editor-at-large Nick Gillespie joins Sarah, Steve, and Jonah to discuss whether conservatives (and libertarians) would be better off with a Trump or Kamala win in November. The Agenda: —If Republicans Want to Win, They Need Trump to Lose — Big —No small government parties —Trump and Harris' “harmonic convergence” —To fight wokeness, vote Harris —The way forward for third parties —The need for a new consensus —Future of the two-party system Show Notes: —Yuval Levin on Advisory Opinions The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trip Report
Ep #30 Nick Gillespie: Reflection on the FDA's Rejection of MDMA Assisted Therapy

The Trip Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 61:06


Welcome to The Trip Report Podcast, a production of Beckley Waves, a Psychedelic Venture Studio.Last week on the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Carlene MacMillan, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of Osmind, about the FDA's rejection of MDMA Assisted Therapy. That conversation focused on some of the problems with the application, including potentially missing data, inaccurate or unreported adverse events, and the general uncertainty that both the Advisory Committee and FDA itself had with the work Lykos submitted.Today's conversation addresses the matter from another perspective, namely the inadequacy of the current regulatory regime for evaluating treatments that challenge the current epistemological paradigm and come from “outsider” organizations.To make sense of this, I asked Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of Reason Magazine, to come on the podcast to discuss the matter. To say that Nick is critical of the FDA would be an understatement.His position is that the latent mission of the FDA and other regulatory agencies is to maintain the existing power structures and commercial interests of the organizations they regulate rather than to protect public health, ensure public trust, or facilitate the availability of new treatments.His views challenge mainstream narratives of both the right and the left, which makes him the perfect guest as we delve into the complexities of drug regulation, the FDA's role in approving psychedelic therapies, and the broader implications for personal autonomy in today's world.In this episode, we explore:* The challenges of navigating the FDA's regulatory process for novel therapies like MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.* The increasingly confusing political and ideological landscape * Outdated and ossified regulatory institutions* The prospect of individual states taking over regulatory responsibilities from the federal government* The cultural and political dynamics that shape public opinion on psychedelics and other controlled substances.* The evolving landscape of personal freedom in the context of healthcare and drug use.* And much more.And now, I bring you my conversation with Nick Gillespie.Listen to the episode on Substack, Spotify, Google or Apple.Credits:* Hosted by Zach Haigney * Produced by Zach Haigney, Erin Greenhouse, and Katelin Jabbari* Find us at thetripreport.com* Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeTheme music by MANCHO Sounds, Mixed and Mastered by Rollin Weary This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetripreport.com

Uncertain Things
The Agony of Abundance (w/ Nick Gillespie)

Uncertain Things

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 115:39


Nick Gillespie — editor at large at the libertarian institution that is Reason Magazine (and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie) — comes on the pod for an IRL conversation about 'The Agony of Abundance,' the paradoxical state in which we're more prosperous, yet more dissatisfied, than ever. We discuss the negative narratives peddled by the media — a misdirection that's untethering us from reality — and debate the limitations libertarianism and liberal thinking in an ever-more tribal world. And, before we go, we dive into psychedelics and whether they're really worth all the fuss.Uncertain Things is a reader-supported publication. To support this rag-tag podcast crew of two, consider becoming a paid member.On the agenda:-00:00 Housing Preamble-04:12 Welcome to Uncertain Things-06:01 Our Negative Perceptions vs. Reality-23:39 Mass Misdirection-33:28 Trust and the U.S. and Israeli Governments-41:05 Liberalism vs. Tribalism-01:08:57 On Generating a Liberal Revival-01:24:08 Debating PsychedelicsMentioned in this episode:-The Economic Theory That Explains Why Americans Are So Mad - Ezra Klein Show-The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture - Amazon -Big Tech Panic (w/ Shoshana Weissmann) - Uncertain Things -What to Expect When No One's Expecting: America's Coming Demographic Disaster - Amazon-‘They Aren't Who You Think They Are': The inside story of how Kanakuk—one of America's largest Christian camps—enabled horrific abuse. - The Dispatch-In Praise of Privilege - Uncertain-Psychedelic Libertarianism with Nick Gillespie - Coleman's Corner-The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less - AmazonUncertain Things is hosted and produced by Adaam James Levin-Areddy and Vanessa M. Quirk. For more doomsday rumination, subscribe to: uncertain.substack.com. Get full access to Uncertain Things at uncertain.substack.com/subscribe

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
The Trump Assassination Attempt with Nick Gillespie

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 77:00


Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Did Political Rhetoric Cause the Trump Assassination Attempt with Nick Gillespie

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 77:00


Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie.

Dissident Dialogues
"Here's Where I Despair!" Has Post-Liberalism Already Won? LIVE DEBATE - Dissident Dialogues 2024

Dissident Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 55:37


Freddie Sayers, Mary Harrington, Nick Gillespie and Sohrab Ahmari come together at the Duggal Greenhouse in New York City to debate whether Liberalism can be saved from the jaws of its mutant totalitarian progeny. Is it too late? Is Post-Liberalism the answer? Does Liberalism in fact need some illiberalism to save itself? Freddie Sayers is the editor-in-chief of Unherd, Mary Harrington is the author of 'Feminism Against Progress' and Unherd columnist, Sohrab Ahmari is an author and the founder of Compact Magazine and Nick Gillespie is editor-at-large of Reason Magazine.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
The Twitter Feud Continues: Nick Gillespie and Kat Rosenfield

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 83:10


Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie. Kat Rosenfield is the author of five books and a columnist at the Free Press.

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
The Twitter Feud Continues: Nick Gillespie and Kat Rosenfield

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 83:10


Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie. Kat Rosenfield is the author of five books and a columnist at the Free Press.

How The World Works
Nick Gillespie

How The World Works

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 67:35


Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Nick Gillespie, Author, and Editor at Large at Reason. The two discuss what motivated and inspired their professional paths. From odd jobs like working in a pantyliner factory to understanding what guided Gillespie's professional ambitions onward, Kevin has a tell all discussion with Nick on all things labor and employment. 

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
Nick Gillespie on Libertarianism

The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 83:08


Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by Nick Gillespie, editor at large at Reason. He is also host of The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie podcast.

Honestly with Bari Weiss
Should the U.S. Shut Its Borders? A Live Debate.

Honestly with Bari Weiss

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 86:35


The United States is home to more immigrants than any other country in the world. It is a truism that everyone who lives here at some point came from somewhere else. At the same time, debates about who and how many people to let in have roiled the nation since our very founding. And in the past few years, things have heated up to a new level. That's no surprise, considering that unlawful attempts to cross the southern border hit a record high of about 2.5 million last year. In the past four years, nearly 5 million attempts to cross the border illegally occurred in Texas alone. We've all seen the videos of mothers with babies shimmying under barbed wire, of migrant caravans marching toward Texas, of young men charging Border Patrol agents. It's why immigration is the top issue for voters in the 2024 election. Indeed, the influx has made even progressive cities, which previously declared themselves immigration sanctuaries, sound the alarm. Last May, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot said “we've reached a breaking point,” while declaring a state of emergency in her city. In September, New York mayor Eric Adams said the influx of migrants “will destroy New York City.” All of this is the subject of our first live debate of 2024, which took place in Dallas, and that we wanted to share with you on Honestly today. The proposition: Should the United States shut its borders? Arguing in the affirmative are Ann Coulter and Sohrab Ahmari. On the opposing side, arguing that no, the United States should not shut its borders, are Nick Gillespie and Cenk Uygur. They also cover questions like: Is mass immigration is a net gain or a net loss for America? How do we balance our humanitarian impulse with our practical and economic needs? Do migrants suppress wages of the already strained working class? Do they stretch community resources impossibly thin? Does a porous border impact our national security? And what does a sensible border policy really look like? We hope you listen, share, and discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Karol Markowicz Show: The Godfather of the Libertarian Movement with Nick Gillespie

The Rush Limbaugh Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 27:18 Transcription Available


In this conversation, Karol interviews Nick Gillespie, editor at large at Reason magazine and host of the Reason Interview. They discuss Gillespie's background, his career path, and his libertarian views. Gillespie shares that he was always drawn to libertarianism and individualism, and he believes in limited government and personal responsibility. They also discuss the shift in the libertarian movement and the challenges of living in a world with abundant freedom and options. Gillespie emphasizes the importance of staying open-minded, taking responsibility for one's life, and remaining optimistic about the future. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Karol Markowicz Show
The Karol Markowicz Show: The Godfather of the Libertarian Movement with Nick Gillespie

The Karol Markowicz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 27:18 Transcription Available


In this conversation, Karol interviews Nick Gillespie, editor at large at Reason magazine and host of the Reason Interview. They discuss Gillespie's background, his career path, and his libertarian views. Gillespie shares that he was always drawn to libertarianism and individualism, and he believes in limited government and personal responsibility. They also discuss the shift in the libertarian movement and the challenges of living in a world with abundant freedom and options. Gillespie emphasizes the importance of staying open-minded, taking responsibility for one's life, and remaining optimistic about the future. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Human Action Podcast
Are American Libertarians Unduly Pessimistic?

The Human Action Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024


Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large for Reason, recently got into a friendly dispute with Bob over whether American libertarians were being too pessimistic. He joins Bob to make the case for optimism, while Bob demurs.Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization: Mises.org/HAPodFree

Mises Media
Are American Libertarians Unduly Pessimistic?

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024


Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large for Reason, recently got into a friendly dispute with Bob over whether American libertarians were being too pessimistic. He joins Bob to make the case for optimism, while Bob demurs.Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization: Mises.org/HAPodFree

Mises Media
Are American Libertarians Unduly Pessimistic?

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 53:14


Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large for Reason, recently got into a friendly dispute with Bob over whether American libertarians were being too pessimistic. He joins Bob to make the case for optimism, while Bob demurs.

MAGAA
Legalize ALL Drugs w/ Nick Gillespie on Politically Non-Binary w/ Arielle Isaac Norman

MAGAA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 86:47


Comedian Arielle Isaac Norman discusses controversial topics with the Nick Gillespie. Nick's main topic today: All drugs should be legalized. Please like and subscribe to the show! -------------- Follow Arielle Isaac Norman: ⁠ / ellendegenderless ⁠Head over to Arielle's website for all Merch, podcasts, and upcoming shows: ⁠http://arielleisaacnorman.com/shows⁠

Ask a Jew
AAJ 84 Nick Gillespie and the Pussy Cats in Outer Space

Ask a Jew

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 107:11


Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie, he's also our favorite libertarian! In this episode we talk about:Hollywood's portrayal of Israel(we all agree that Paul Newman is the perfect looking Jew)Exodus by Leon Uris (the book!) Get the BookExodus (the movie!) Watch the movie here  Excellent article in Mosaic Magazine Read the article hereFiddler on the RoofDoes anyone really care about the PalestiniansAre college students worse today (Nick defends them!) The death of institutionsFree speech on campusLeslie FiedlerCapitalism and the Jews by Jerry MuellerGet the book hereWhy is our political system so broken?We are not our grandparents, but maybe ChayaLeah's kids are.....Jewish PowerAnd much, much more  Joing the AAJ conversation on Susbtack! askajew.substack.comEmail us your questions askajewpod@gmail.com And please rate and review us 5 stars on your favorite podcast platform - it helps us grow!

Conversations With Coleman
Psychedelic Libertarianism with Nick Gillespie

Conversations With Coleman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 87:29


My guest today is Nick Gillespie. Nick is a prominent libertarian journalist and commentator best known for his work at Reason Magazine, where he's been for around 30 years.In this episode, we discuss Nick's experience getting engaged at the recent Burning Man. We talk about psychedelic drugs, the promise they hold, as well as the dangers they contain. We talk about the evolution of the libertarian movement in America. We talk about how we should message about drugs to kids. We talk about the differences between MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD. We talk about why trust in government has declined, and much more. Pre-Order my book:"The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America" - https://bit.ly/48VUw17

Conversations With Coleman
Psychedelic Libertarianism with Nick Gillespie

Conversations With Coleman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 91:59


My guest today is Nick Gillespie. Nick is a prominent libertarian journalist and commentator best known for his work at Reason Magazine, where he's been for around 30 years. In this episode, we discuss Nick's experience getting engaged at the recent Burning Man. We talk about psychedelic drugs, the promise they hold, as well as the dangers they contain. We talk about the evolution of the libertarian movement in America. We talk about how we should message about drugs to kids. We talk about the differences between MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD. We talk about why trust in government has declined, and much more.  Pre-Order my book: "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America" - https://bit.ly/48VUw17

Conversations With Coleman
Psychedelic Libertarianism with Nick Gillespie

Conversations With Coleman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 87:29


My guest today is Nick Gillespie. Nick is a prominent libertarian journalist and commentator best known for his work at Reason Magazine, where he's been for around 30 years.In this episode, we discuss Nick's experience getting engaged at the recent Burning Man. We talk about psychedelic drugs, the promise they hold, as well as the dangers they contain. We talk about the evolution of the libertarian movement in America. We talk about how we should message about drugs to kids. We talk about the differences between MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD. We talk about why trust in government has declined, and much more. Pre-Order my book:"The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America" - https://bit.ly/48VUw17

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Coleman Hughes: The End of Race Politics?

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 68:58


The author of The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America says colorblindness should remain our North Star during a live conversation with Nick Gillespie.

Rich Zeoli
Does Scalise Have the Votes to Be Speaker? + Bob Menendez Charged with Acting as a Foreign Agent for Egypt

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 182:24


The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/12/2023): 3:05pm- In a post to the social media outlet X, Reason editor and podcaster Nick Gillespie discussed the libertarian response to the October 7th Hamas terror attacks against Israel. Gillespie explains, “I'm increasingly frustrated by whataboutist libertarian takes on indefensible Hamas terrorism that seemingly deny Israel's unquestionable right to respond to war crimes committed within its own borders. If your first—or second, or third—response to civilian deaths is to point out that not all the children were decapitated, you're doing it wrong. These takes tend to conflate questions of legitimate national self-defense on the part of a country and possible US intervention that is often morally, strategically, and pragmatically suspect. A similar conflation was evident when Russia invaded Ukraine, with too many libertarians justifying Putin's war-of-choice as the inevitable result of US foreign policy, impugning Ukrainians defending themselves, or waving away solidarity with and empathy for the invaded as ‘CIA talking points.' Same with Taiwan and Hong Kong. But the righteousness of self-defense and American military involvement are totally separate matters. More than most nations, Israel is capable of defending itself (and will do so with greater restraint than most countries would in similar circumstances). The US should not become involved militarily even as we should offer humanitarian aid and assistance, including to Gazans suffering under Hamas rule. We shouldn't be the world's policeman (the past 20 years of our foreign policy testify to that) but we also can play a role in minimizing conflict and suffering.” You can listen to Gillespie's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EBfQXtaCpKg 3:40pm- Kara Scannell of CNN reports that, “[f]ederal prosecutors on Thursday announced an additional charge against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, alleging they conspired to have the senator act as a foreign agent of Egypt. The superseding indictment filed against Menendez, who was chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the time of the alleged actions, adds a new dimension to the case by alleging a US senator was working on behalf of another country.” In September, Menendez was charged with accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes with federal prosecutors finding $500,000 in cash, as well as gold bars, in Menendez's home—some of which contained fingerprints or DNA of Fred Daibes, a real estate developer accused of bribing Menendez and his wife Nadine. You can read more about Menendez's most recent indictment here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/12/politics/bob-menendez-superseding-indictment-foreign-agent/index.html 4:05pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Economist & Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest piece at Fox News, “Yellen and Rest of Bidenomics Team Ignore Middle-Class Misery Their Policies Create.” PLUS, Nobel Prize winning-economist, and New York Time editorial columnist, Paul Krugman manipulates data to make it appear as though “the war on inflation is over.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/yellen-rest-bidenomics-team-ignore-middle-class-misery-their-policies-create 4:35pm- Will the Philadelphia Phillies close out their series against the Atlanta Braves tonight? The Phillies currently lead the series 2 -1 in the best of five series. 4:50pm- Jack Crowe of National Review writes: “The head of a prominent Iranian-backed militia in Iraq threatened to attack U.S. military bases should America intervene in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, just hours after the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday to deter Israel's hostile neighbors from widening the conflict.” You can read Crowe's article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/iranian-backed-militia-threatens-to-strike-u-s-targets-as-american-carrier-arrives-in-mediterranean/ 5:05pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizen Bank Park ahead of tonight's game 4 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. The series is currently 2-1. You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 5:10pm- In a closed-door meeting held on Wednesday, Republicans selected Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) to be the next Speaker of the House—113 to 99. However, it is worth noting that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy won his party's support last November with 188 votes before ultimately requiring 15-votes to officially win the speakership. During an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) said despite the vote she will not vote for Scalise, and that there were at least eight other House Republicans that feel similarly. 5:15pm- On Thursday night, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) appeared as a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During the conversation, Fetterman exclaimed that “America is not sending their best and brightest to Washington D.C.” 5:30pm- Trans-activist Dylan Mulvaney won the 2023 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Award for “Woman of the Year.” 5:40pm- George Bochetto—former candidate for U.S. Senate, former Pennsylvania State Boxing Commissioner, and Attorney at Bochetto & Lentz, P.C.—joins The Rich Zeoli Show LIVE from the White House where he was invited to take part in an Italian American heritage reception. 6:05pm- Bill Binion of Reason writes about the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard which was labeled an anti-gay hate crime. Binion explains, “Shepard's murder was, without a doubt, an act of hate and violence. But the latter part of Biden's statement—that his murder was spurred by homophobic animus—is the most important. For years, it has been repeated in the some of the largest media outlets. It has driven federal policy. It is the part that ‘changed America,' despite all evidence pointing to the fact that it isn't true.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2023/10/12/matthew-shepards-murder-was-almost-certainly-not-an-anti-gay-hate-crime/ 6:30pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizen Bank Park ahead of tonight's game 4 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. The series is currently 2-1. You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 6:40pm- In a closed-door meeting held on Wednesday, Republicans selected Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) to be the next Speaker of the House—113 to 99. However, it is worth noting that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy won his party's support last November with 188 votes before ultimately requiring 15-votes to officially win the speakership. During an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) said despite the vote she will not vote for Scalise, and that there were at least twelve other House Republicans that feel similarly.

Rich Zeoli
Zeoli's Can't Miss Opening Monologue + Bob Menendez Indicted AGAIN

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 44:14


The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: In a post to the social media outlet X, Reason editor and podcaster Nick Gillespie discussed the libertarian response to the October 7th Hamas terror attacks against Israel. Gillespie explains, “I'm increasingly frustrated by whataboutist libertarian takes on indefensible Hamas terrorism that seemingly deny Israel's unquestionable right to respond to war crimes committed within its own borders. If your first—or second, or third—response to civilian deaths is to point out that not all the children were decapitated, you're doing it wrong. These takes tend to conflate questions of legitimate national self-defense on the part of a country and possible US intervention that is often morally, strategically, and pragmatically suspect. A similar conflation was evident when Russia invaded Ukraine, with too many libertarians justifying Putin's war-of-choice as the inevitable result of US foreign policy, impugning Ukrainians defending themselves, or waving away solidarity with and empathy for the invaded as ‘CIA talking points.' Same with Taiwan and Hong Kong. But the righteousness of self-defense and American military involvement are totally separate matters. More than most nations, Israel is capable of defending itself (and will do so with greater restraint than most countries would in similar circumstances). The US should not become involved militarily even as we should offer humanitarian aid and assistance, including to Gazans suffering under Hamas rule. We shouldn't be the world's policeman (the past 20 years of our foreign policy testify to that) but we also can play a role in minimizing conflict and suffering.” You can listen to Gillespie's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EBfQXtaCpKg Kara Scannell of CNN reports that, “[f]ederal prosecutors on Thursday announced an additional charge against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, alleging they conspired to have the senator act as a foreign agent of Egypt. The superseding indictment filed against Menendez, who was chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the time of the alleged actions, adds a new dimension to the case by alleging a US senator was working on behalf of another country.” In September, Menendez was charged with accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes with federal prosecutors finding $500,000 in cash, as well as gold bars, in Menendez's home—some of which contained fingerprints or DNA of Fred Daibes, a real estate developer accused of bribing Menendez and his wife Nadine. You can read more about Menendez's most recent indictment here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/12/politics/bob-menendez-superseding-indictment-foreign-agent/index.html

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
336: A Perfectly Reasonable Chat with Nick Gillespie

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 94:51


The Libertarian journalist and editor-at-large at Reason interviews Mike at FreedomFest 2023. The two discuss a myriad of topics, including skilled trades, workforce participation, and the state of education. Big thanks to our loyal sponsor ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe where you can post a job for FREE.