Best Matt Welch Reason Podcasts (2025)

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Freddie deBoer: Charlie Kirk's Murder Reveals a Cultural Sickness 1:17:16

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Writer Freddie deBoer discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk and his theory of "spectacular acts of public violence" on the final episode of 'Just Asking Questions.'Why must all good things come to an end? Just asking questions. This will be the final episode of the Just Asking Questions podcast. This discussion with Freddie deBoer about the a…

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#524 - BTW, Venezuela is a Dictatorial Commie Narcostate (w/ Thor Halvorssen) 1:28:12

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* See below for the video version of this episode! * On Candace and Megyn * That source, says Thor, the Venezuelan, is a big booster of the shittiest people on Earth * How they shot my mother (Hugo Chavez edition) * The failure of the Human Rights Industry™ * How Venezuela collapsed * It’s not a country. It’s a drug cartel * The hierarchy of South …

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Psychedelics Are Not Just for Hippies and Tech Bros 53:31

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The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie goes deep with the artists, entrepreneurs, politicians, and visionaries who are making the 21st century more libertarian—or at least more interesting—by challenging worn-out ideas and orthodoxies.Today's guest is Joe Dolce, whose new book is Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook for Mindful Exploration.Dolce arg…

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Why Banning Drugs and Guns Never Works 56:03

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In this episode of The Reason Interview, Nick Gillespie is joined by Senior Editor Jacob Sullum, author of the new book Beyond Control, to discuss the evolution of gun and drug laws in America. They examine how decades of prohibitionist policies have backfired, undermining liberty and justice without delivering safety.This was originally recorded l…

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To Honor Charlie Kirk, Reject Cancel Culture 1:07:34

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch confront the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They open with reflections about the history of political violence in the U.S. and whether reactions online are amplifying fear rather than clarity. The panel critiques early attempts to pin the blame on so…

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Members Only #275 - The Elasticity of Memory & the Weight of History (w/ Russ Roberts) 21:34

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * See below for the video version of this episode! * Russ’s drinks by the pool with Hitchens * How potato chips are made. And what it tells us about economics * Backwards towards “artisanal” * How will a NatCon economy perform? * It ain’t all doom and gloom (surprising…

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Charlie Kirk and America's History With Political Violence 1:08:44

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In this special live episode of The Reason Interview, Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch reflect on the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk and the broader implications it carries for American politics. They discuss how his killing fits into rising concerns about political violence and what it signals about the nation's increasingly volatile climate.Subscri…

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Michael Tracey: Cutting Through the Jeffrey Epstein Fog 2:50:54

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Journalist Michael Tracey discusses problems with what he call the "Epstein mythology."https://reason.com/podcast/2025/09/11/michael-tracey-cutting-through-the-jeffrey-epstein-fogWhat is the Jeffrey Epstein story, and what does it mean? Just asking questions.Today's conversation is with journalist Michael Tracey, who has been picking apart what he …

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Jeffrey Epstein But Were Afraid to Ask - Michael Tracey 1:28:16

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Journalist Michael Tracey and Epstein mega-expert Michael Tracey stops in to tell us what is and isn't true about this remarkable story. Subscribe to Tracey's awesome Substack: https://substack.com/@mtraceyBy Comedy Cellar Network

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#523 - On the Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:40:07

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A very bad day for American politics, recorded within an hour of a young father’s death. Political violence, outgroup hatreds, and a side of media malpractice. With a sidebar conversation on 9/11, plus extended outro on the murder in Charlotte and subsequent discussion about race. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s…

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How We Criminalized Childhood 53:38

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The Reason Interview goes deep with the artists, entrepreneurs, politicians, and visionaries who are making the 21st century more libertarian—or at least more interesting—by challenging old, worn-out ideas and orthodoxies.Today's guest is Lenore Skenazy, a journalist and activist dubbed "the world's worst mom" for letting her nine-year-old son ride…

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MAGA Is Wrong About AI. Trump Is Right. 1:16:39

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into Sen. Josh Hawley's (R–Mo.) speech at the National Conservatism Conference, where he denounced artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as threats to liberty. They debate why MAGA populists are embracing anti-tech rhetoric, how this m…

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MAGA Is Wrong About AI. Trump Is Right. 1:16:39

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into Sen. Josh Hawley's (R–Mo.) speech at the National Conservatism Conference, where he denounced artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as threats to liberty. They debate why MAGA populists are embracing anti-tech rhetoric, how this m…

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Is Israel Undermining The Moral Case for its Existence? - Professor Robert Pape 1:12:36

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University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape maintains that Israel is passing "historic thresholds of civilian punishment" and is risking its own future existence. Please Note: This PDF contains the post-show conversation between Noam and Pape. It contains many links to articles and videos that Pape draws from. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rk9NJ…

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Members Only #274 - Jamaicanon and the Racist Storms 21:06

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com * You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both… * Waiting for Bill and Ted * A catalogue of bad prophecies * 7th Day Youtube * Jamicanon * Yakub and the Atlantians * War with Venezuela? * Was Katrina racist * “Heritage Americans” * A listener is mad about…on…

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If You Don't Like Socialism or the Establishment, Curtis Sliwa Wants Your Vote 47:40

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Curtis Sliwa became famous by stepping in where the government was falling short. As the New York mayoral candidate told Reason's Jesse Walker, the Guardian Angels—the anti-crime patrols that Sliwa launched in New York City in 1979—were born because "the government completely failed us….We filled the gap."In the years since then, Sliwa has expanded…

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#522 - Video Killed the Podcast Star (ft. Mace, Epstein, Gladwell, Linehan) 1:16:22

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* The video age is upon us * Sweet Jane * Crazy Nancy * I’m a survivor, I'm not gon' give up * You have a microphone. Just TELL US. * Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, pedo hunter * A revolt at HHS * The conspiratorial mind * Failing the logic test * Malcolm Gladwell comes clean. Moynihan doesn’t forgive * Taboo busting b/w forbidden topics * A hunc…

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We're Moving Too Slow on AI 50:49

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The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie goes deep with the artists, entrepreneurs, and oddballs who are making the 21st century more libertarian—or at least more interesting—by challenging old, worn-out ideas and orthodoxies.Today's guest is Pablos Holman, a legendary hacker and cypherpunk who holds over 100 patents and has worked with Bill Gates …

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RFK Jr.'s Wild Week 57:30

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This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward and Matt Welch are joined by Senior Producer Zach Weissmueller and Senior Editor Robby Soave to unpack RFK Jr.'s tumultuous week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from leadership shake-ups and changes to COVID-19 vaccine access to mounting backlash from employees and former agency direc…

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RFK Jr.'s Wild Week 57:31

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This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward and Matt Welch are joined by Senior Producer Zach Weissmueller and Senior Editor Robby Soave to unpack RFK Jr.'s tumultuous week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from leadership shake-ups and changes to COVID-19 vaccine access to mounting backlash from employees and former agency direc…

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Freddie deBoer: Charlie Kirk's Murder Reveals a Cultural Sickness 1:17:16

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#524 - BTW, Venezuela is a Dictatorial Commie Narcostate (w/ Thor Halvorssen) 1:28:12

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Psychedelics Are Not Just for Hippies and Tech Bros 53:31

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Why Banning Drugs and Guns Never Works 56:03

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To Honor Charlie Kirk, Reject Cancel Culture 1:07:34

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Members Only #275 - The Elasticity of Memory & the Weight of History (w/ Russ Roberts) 21:34

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Charlie Kirk and America's History With Political Violence 1:08:44

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Michael Tracey: Cutting Through the Jeffrey Epstein Fog 2:50:54

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Jeffrey Epstein But Were Afraid to Ask - Michael Tracey 1:28:16

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#523 - On the Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:40:07

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How We Criminalized Childhood 53:38

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MAGA Is Wrong About AI. Trump Is Right. 1:16:39

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MAGA Is Wrong About AI. Trump Is Right. 1:16:39

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Is Israel Undermining The Moral Case for its Existence? - Professor Robert Pape 1:12:36

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Members Only #274 - Jamaicanon and the Racist Storms 21:06

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If You Don't Like Socialism or the Establishment, Curtis Sliwa Wants Your Vote 47:40

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#522 - Video Killed the Podcast Star (ft. Mace, Epstein, Gladwell, Linehan) 1:16:22

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We're Moving Too Slow on AI 50:49

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RFK Jr.'s Wild Week 57:30

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RFK Jr.'s Wild Week 57:31