Best Matt Welch Reason Podcasts (2025)

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#512 - Escape from New York 1:26:39

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* Fleeeeeeeee * Don’t mess with the Zohran * Andrew Cuomo, Shah of NYC * Eric Adams to the rescue? (Oof) * Post-colonial Disney movies * Scarcity Democrats * Pull the fire alarm on this drunk idiot * This means nothing for national Democratic politics * And isn’t about Israel * Were the bunkers busted? * Hot Ukrainians save lives * NATO not so bad …

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The Hyper-focused Founder with Alex Partridge 1:02:30

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This week, Mine and Paul are joined by fellow ADHD podcaster, author and entrepreneur, Alex Partridge. Alex opens up about his journey from founding Ladbible and UNILAD to his eventual split from the company and winning a high-profile court case. He shares candidly how the intense pressure led him to struggle with alcoholism, and how his ADHD-drive…

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Ro Khanna: Congress Must Take Back Its War Powers 43:13

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D–Calif.) discusses the War Powers Resolution he co-sponsored with Rep. Thomas Massie (R–Ky.), the Israel-Iran conflict, and why the antiestablishment left and right must work together.SubscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonJustAskingQuestions/featuredApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asking-questions/id171…

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Paul Pillar: America Should Not Fight Israel's War 1:13:27

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A veteran CIA analyst says Israel's attack on Iran was unjustified and that America should not support its war.SubscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonJustAskingQuestions/featuredApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asking-questions/id1719355507Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SpySKAH3LuVyxXk0MF7tlText and links to sour…

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How LSD Helped Launch a Radical Libertarian Counterculture 49:57

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Today's guest is Susannah Cahalan, whose new book is The Acid Queen, a biography of Rosemary Woodruff Leary—muse, fugitive, and heavily indicted co-conspirator of Timothy Leary's psychedelic revolution.She talks with Reason's Nick Gillespie about hippie communes, outlaw drug smuggling, the war on drugs--and how the '60s counterculture in its best m…

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Did Bombing Iran Make America Safer? 58:02

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Nick Gillespie chats with Stimson Center Senior Fellow Emma Ashford and Ideas Beyond Borders founder Faisal Saeed Al Mutar to discuss President Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran—and what might come next.Subscribe at YouTube: http://youtube.com/reasontvLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason.MagazineFollow us on Twitter: https://twit…

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Anti-War President Starts New War. Again. 1:10:09

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine the latest U.S. military strike on Iran, unpacking the bipartisan pattern of anti-war campaign rhetoric followed by hawkish foreign policy once in office. They debate whether intervention is ever justified, what escalation might look like, and why Congre…

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Anti-War President Starts New War. Again. 1:10:09

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine the latest U.S. military strike on Iran, unpacking the bipartisan pattern of anti-war campaign rhetoric followed by hawkish foreign policy once in office. They debate whether intervention is ever justified, what escalation might look like, and why Congre…

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The Evolution of Recruitment Tech with Rob Green 24:36

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In this episode, James is joined once again by Rob Green, Founder and CEO of Rectec Making him one of the rare few returning guests. We dig into the evolution of the recruitment Tech industry the global impact of AI and how companies can make smarter tech choices faster. Whether you're in talent acquisition, HR, or recruitment, this is one conversa…

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Members Only #264 - Domino's, Hand Jobs, and WWIII 25:20

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com No listener mail this time. We’ll double up on the next Members Only. Just an hour-long conversation about Iran… (Moynihan note upon relisten: Qasem Soleimani was the commander of the Quds Force within the IRGC, not the IRGC itself)…

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#511 - Iran on the Brink, NYC on the Brink (w/ Harry Siegel) 1:34:39

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Two episodes in one! First, the lads discuss Iran, the legacy of the Iraq War, and MAGA’s internecine battles over foreign policy. And then Harry Siegel, the great chronicler of New York City politics, stops by to answer that hugely important question: will the financial capital of the world, the city with the largest Jewish population outside of I…

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Over-diagnosed? With Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan 1:15:55

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Mine and Paul are joined by award-winning author and physician Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation. Dr. O’Sullivan dives into her latest book, The Age of Diagnosis, sharing her insights on the rise of self-diagnosis for ADHD, the complexities of medication, and the potential downsides of labels. Expect an ope…

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Scott Barry Kaufman: Incels, Narcissists, and the Victim Mindset 51:38

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Psychologist and author Scott Barry Kaufman joins Reason's Nick Gillespie to discuss his new book Rise Above, which challenges the growing embrace of victimhood as identity. They explore how traits such as neuroticism and vulnerable narcissism are shaping modern culture, why social media rewards grievance over growth, and what it really takes to de…

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence 1:06:28

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to discuss the political fallout from President Donald Trump's immigration raids and deployment of the National Guard to riots in Los Angeles. They also cover last week's feud between Trump and Elon Musk over the GOP's mega spending …

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Israel Strikes Iran. Is Escalation Inevitable? 1:05:23

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Matthew Petti to break down the fallout from Israel's strike on Iran, the likelihood of escalation, and what role the U.S. is already playing in the conflict.They also cover the Minnesota assassinations and the growing fears of political violence, …

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Israel Strikes Iran. Is Escalation Inevitable? 1:05:24

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason reporter Matthew Petti to break down the fallout from Israel's strike on Iran, the likelihood of escalation, and what role the U.S. is already playing in the conflict. They also cover the Minnesota assassinations and the growing fears of political violence,…

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#510 - BONUS EPISODE - The View from Israel (w/ Nadav Eyal) 1:02:38

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Moynihan and Welch talk to Nadav Eyal, senior columnist for Yedioth Ahronoth and one of Israel’s most prominent (and best-sourced) journalists. Typically, we would keep a bonus episode like this one behind the paywall. We were feeling generous today. But never rely on our continued generosity. So subscribe, cheapskate! * Meetings cancelled, meeting…

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#509 - The Rise of the Knuckleheads (w/ Sen. Rand Paul) 1:18:54

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Senator Rand Paul joins the lads to lament the big, beautiful bill; the big beautiful Soviet military parade; the Twitter halfwits waging war on him; his party’s descent into populist voodoo economics; whether or not he’s an advocate of “open borders”; and what he makes of Marines on the streets of Los Angeles. After the senator leaves, Foster, Moy…

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The Sectioned Chef with Heston Blumenthal 1:19:47

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Mine and Paul ventured to the south of France for this week’s episode with the one and only Heston Blumenthal OBE. The experimental chef kindly invited the team to his home ‘En Provence’ to speak about his ADHD and much, much more. Heston vividly retells how he was sectioned in 2023, with a Doctor and the emergency services pinning him down and sed…

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Train to be the best with Kate O’Neill 25:48

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In this episode, James is joined by the always inspiring Kate O’Neill – recruitment coach, trainer, and now founder of a brand-new rec-to-rec agency focused on rookie talent. Kate shares her journey from falling into recruitment to shaping its future, and offers sharp insights into why the industry is more attractive – and more complex – than ever.…

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Laura Powell: Who's Most To Blame for the Latest L.A. Riots? 1:07:39

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Former leftwing public defender Laura Powell unpacks the political chaos behind LA’s immigration riots, criticizing both federal overreach, and California’s state dysfunction.SubscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonJustAskingQuestions/featuredApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asking-questions/id1719355507Spotify: https://op…

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence 1:06:29

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to discuss the political fallout from President Donald Trump's immigration raids and deployment of the National Guard to riots in Los Angeles. They also cover last week's feud between Trump and Elon Musk over the GOP's mega spending …

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#512 - Escape from New York 1:26:39

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The Hyper-focused Founder with Alex Partridge 1:02:30

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Ro Khanna: Congress Must Take Back Its War Powers 43:13

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Paul Pillar: America Should Not Fight Israel's War 1:13:27

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How LSD Helped Launch a Radical Libertarian Counterculture 49:57

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Did Bombing Iran Make America Safer? 58:02

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Anti-War President Starts New War. Again. 1:10:09

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Anti-War President Starts New War. Again. 1:10:09

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The Evolution of Recruitment Tech with Rob Green 24:36

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Members Only #264 - Domino's, Hand Jobs, and WWIII 25:20

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#511 - Iran on the Brink, NYC on the Brink (w/ Harry Siegel) 1:34:39

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Over-diagnosed? With Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan 1:15:55

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Scott Barry Kaufman: Incels, Narcissists, and the Victim Mindset 51:38

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence 1:06:28

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Israel Strikes Iran. Is Escalation Inevitable? 1:05:23

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Israel Strikes Iran. Is Escalation Inevitable? 1:05:24

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#510 - BONUS EPISODE - The View from Israel (w/ Nadav Eyal) 1:02:38

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#509 - The Rise of the Knuckleheads (w/ Sen. Rand Paul) 1:18:54

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The Sectioned Chef with Heston Blumenthal 1:19:47

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Train to be the best with Kate O’Neill 25:48

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Laura Powell: Who's Most To Blame for the Latest L.A. Riots? 1:07:39

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Fake Immigration Crisis Triggers Actual Violence 1:06:29