Best The Reason Roundtable Podcasts (2025)

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The Reason Roundtable: Is Economic Anxiety Driving People to Socialism? 1:05:41

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into the disconnect between strong Black Friday spending and a public mood shaped by rising costs, economic anxiety, and slipping approval numbers for President Donald Trump. They explore why so many Americans feel poorer despite higher overall wealth, how r…

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Is Economic Anxiety Driving People to Socialism? 1:05:41

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into the disconnect between strong Black Friday spending and a public mood shaped by rising costs, economic anxiety, and slipping approval numbers for President Donald Trump. They explore why so many Americans feel poorer despite higher overall wealth, how r…

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The Bitchuation Room: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like War Crimes with Pete Dominick & Jose Vasquez (Ep 310) 1:35:47

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Trump continues to meddle in Latin America while operating with half a brain cell. Comedian Pete Dominick joins to talk about Trump’s unhinged Truth Social bender, his ‘perfect MRI’ and a new report that explains the corny chaos of the FBI. Crazy eyes Patel just needs a medium-sized jacket! Then we talk with Army veteran and Executive Director of C…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 12-02-2025 10PM EST 4:40

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The Bulwark Podcast: Olivia Nuzzi Breaks Her Silence 1:07:49

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There are no shortage of scandals plaguing Washington D.C. right now. One that has captivated much of the political and media professions involves Olivia Nuzzi, a political writer formerly of the magazine New York, and now an editor with Vanity Fair, who was involved in a relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during the 2024 campaign. Nuzzi’s rel…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 12-02-2025 9PM EST 4:40

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 12-02-2025 8PM EST 4:40

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 902: Victory In Texas Against DEI; The Fight To Protect Teens And Children Online

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WarRoom Battleground EP 902: Victory In Texas Against DEI; The Fight To Protect Teens And Children OnlineBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4968: Stop AI Amnesty; Massive Turnout In Tennessee

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Episode 4968: Stop AI Amnesty; Massive Turnout In TennesseeBy WarRoom.org

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The Gist: Daniel Brook & Brandy Schillace: The Sex Expert Who Scared Hitler 32:11

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Daniel Brook and Brandy Schillace trace the life and legacy of Magnus Hirschfeld, the so-called "Einstein of Sex," from his pioneering Institute for Sexual Science to the Nazis parading his severed likeness at the 1933 book burning. They dig into the longer prehistory of Weimar queer politics and antisemitism, discussing how obsessions with masculi…

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Practical AI: Technical advances in document understanding 49:18

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Chris and Daniel unpack how AI-driven document processing has rapidly evolved well beyond traditional OCR with many technical advances that fly under the radar. They explore the progression from document structure models to language-vision models, all the way to the newest innovations like Deepseek-OCR. The discussion highlights the pros and cons o…

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3536 - Good Settler, Bad Settler - Update from the West Bank w/ Jasper Nathaniel 1:15:29

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It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report On today's show: It's election day in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, and if you live there, make sure you get out and vote for Aftyn Behn. Aftyn Behn highlights the contrast between her public, open-to-all campaign events and those of her opponent, Matt Van Epps, who has been hosting gatherings …

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The Bulwark Podcast: Project 2025 Is Coming Back To Bite Trump 42:23

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As a candidate, Trump knew to steer clear of Project 2025. But as president, he embraced its deeply unpopular policy goals and it has been driving down his poll numbers. Meanwhile, what are we doing with Venezuela? No one in the administration has made a remotely convincing case for the intimidation campaign against President Maduro. And the boat b…

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Letters from an American: December 1, 2025 12:02

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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99% Invisible: U Is for Urbanism 38:24

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How Jane Jacob's urbanism dreams came to life on the most beloved kids' TV block. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information …

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4967: Stopping Dual Citizenship In The US; Pentagon Briefing

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Episode 4967: Stopping Dual Citizenship In The US; Pentagon BriefingBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4966: Empathy The New Battleground Against The Church

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Episode 4966: Empathy The New Battleground Against The ChurchBy WarRoom.org

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Columbia Energy Exchange: Amy Harder on Climate and Energy Reporting 49:52

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The national conversation around climate change is shifting. There's more focus on energy affordability and demand, as well as on the dual role artificial intelligence plays as both a climate problem and potential tool for lowering emissions. Likewise, there's been a shift in how the media covers these issues. Research shows that news coverage of c…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 12/2/25: Trump Approval Sinks, Epstein Admits Guilt In Emails, FBI Agents Flip On Kash Patel 1:14:12

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump panics as deep red district up for grab, Trump approval plummets, Epstein admitted guilt in emails, FBI agents ridicule Kash Patel. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See o…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 12/2/25: Black Friday Shoppers Crushed, Trump Frees Convicted Fraudsters, Hegseth Throws Admiral Under Bus Over Venezuela 48:27

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Black Friday shoppers crushed, Trump frees convicted fraudsters, Hegseth throws Admiral under bus for Venezuela strikes. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Normal Men: Episode 35 - Light, Sweet, Crude 1:24:04

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The majesty and the mystery of Lane Kiffin, what on earth is up with oil, war crimes in your war crimes, and optimism in Tennessee.By George Pearkes

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The Nation Podcasts: The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert | American Prestige 54:51

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Danny and Derek welcome to the show Molly Lambert, creator of the JENNAWORLD podcast, to talk about the rise of the modern porn industry and its roots in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. They discuss the medium’s origins in underground stag films and the porno chic era; the shift to home video and the corporate studio model; breakout stars like Ginger L…

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Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning: Zineb Riboua: Zohran Mamdani and Third-Worldism ascendent 1:04:52

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Today on Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Zineb Riboua, a research fellow and program manager of Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. She specializes in Chinese and Russian involvement in the Middle East, the Sahel, and North Africa, great power competition in the region, and Israeli-Arab relations. Riboua's piec…

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Bankless: The Private World Computer | Aztec Co-Founders Zac Williamson & Joe Andrews

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If crypto wins without privacy, did we actually win? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Aztec co-founders Zac Williamson and Joe Andrews to unpack their eight-year quest to build a private world computer for Ethereum, covering the Aztec ignition chain, zero-knowledge-powered “private intents,” and how you can route trades across L1 and L2s withou…

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The Bay Blend: Tuesday, December 2, 2025: A bill to help Phosphate mine landowners in the Tampa Bay Region 7:41

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Phosphate mining has been going on for decades in the Tampa Bay Region, causing serious health concerns and plenty of legal issues. A new bill would help protect the owners of that phosphate mining land. You’ll hear that, plus some events to check out this week, including a food truck party with an all-you-can-eat buffet! But before that - the news…

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The Good Fight: Abigail Marsh on Psychopaths 1:17:16

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Abigail Marsh is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Abigail Marsh explore what to do if a child you know might be psychopathic, whether psychopathy is linked to charisma and success, and how to protect yourself. Wondering …

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194: Reflecting on 2025 14:00

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What happens to your business when life forces you to stop? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what it was like to move through grief this year in one of the hardest years of my life. Plus, the perspective I gained on my life and business now that 2025 comes to a close. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast pro…

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Plain English with Derek Thompson: Plain English BEST OF: How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel 1:05:38

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Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel” originally aired August 9,…

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The Knowledge Project: Mary Kay Ash: The Greatest Saleswoman In History [Outliers] 1:03:41

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How do you get ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results? Mary Kay Ash built a two-billion-dollar company by solving that specific problem. After watching men she trained get promoted above her for double the salary, she quit to build a company based on a radical idea: meritocracy. This episode breaks down how she did it. You’ll learn her tw…

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The Daily: The ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning People 32:10

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Lead is an essential but toxic element of car batteries. The U.S. auto industry promotes the recycling of it as an environmental success story. An investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals that the initiative comes at a major human cost, especially abroad. Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy, explains the dirty bus…

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Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change): Pleasure, pain, and why religion and science have justified women’s suffering 1:01:26

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Episode Summary Like people, ideas have histories, even when we’re not aware of them. Living in an age of uniquely advanced science and technology, we don’t always perceive how our allegedly most rational beliefs can actually be based on ancient legends and stories. That certainly appears to be the case with many Western medical and psychological …

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The Opinions: The Aesthetic That Explains American Identity Now 32:49

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Rural aesthetics are in — from cowboy boots, to country albums by popstars, to pastoral idealism peddled by influencers. New York Times Opinion editor Meher Ahmad speaks to columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom and contributor Emily Keegin about what these cultural touch points mean for our politics, and society at large.…

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The Ezra Klein Show: Interesting Times: She Exposed Epstein and Shares MAGA’s Anger 59:13

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My colleague Ross Douthat talks to the journalist who exposed Jeffrey Epstein. This episode of “Interesting Times,” with the Miami Herald investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, came out back in July. But since Epstein has very much stayed in the news, I wanted to share it now. The conversation is such a fascinating and helpful explainer of the wh…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: 1010. Laura K. Field 1:17:11

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Laura K. Field is the author of Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, available from Princeton University Press. Field is an associate with the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution. She has written about the New Right for The New Republic, Politico, The Bulwark…

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Advisory Opinions: ‘Kill Everybody’ 1:12:36

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Sarah Isgur and David French break down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military orders on the suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean. The Agenda: —Breaking down Hegseth’s orders —Catch our live AO episode next Monday! —Bloomberg law’s documentary —A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School District —Frivolous lawsuits —Sidelining…

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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption with David Sirota 58:43

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Senator Chuck Schumer posted this week in part, “Trump’s only principles are hypocrisy and corruption. Bombing unmarked boats in the Caribbean one day, pardoning notorious drug traffickers the next.” How can such high levels of corruption happen and what has led us to this point? Journalist and author David Sirota points out that the staggering lev…

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Organized Money: The AI Bubble Everyone Wants To Pop 55:55

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With its promise to displace jobs and disrupt daily life, AI and large language models have formed a unique market and social bubble: one that nearly everyone hates. Despite little revenue, billions of dollars are promised by hyperscalers like Google and Meta to help build out AI data centers in increasingly arcane financing schemes that are proppi…

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Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Jelani Cobb: Journalism at a Crossroads 36:42

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The Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism talks about how social media is overtaking traditional newspapers and television as most people’s source of news; what this means for journalism; and how Columbia is preparing tomorrow’s journalists for the new reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about …

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 901: Parents For Safe Online Spaces: Stopping The AI Manipulation

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WarRoom Battleground EP 901: Parents For Safe Online Spaces: Stopping The AI ManipulationBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4965: WarRoom Special: A One On One With The Vice President Of Taiwan

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Episode 4965: WarRoom Special: A One On One With The Vice President Of TaiwanBy WarRoom.org

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Letters from an American: November 30, 2025 13:08

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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The Gist: Murdaugh Showrunner Michael D. Fuller: Power Metastasizes 42:01

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Michael D. Fuller joins to talk about Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family. The conversation digs into what scripted drama can do that true-crime podcasts and prosecutors can't, especially around messy motives and family dynamics that don't fit a neat trial narrative. Plus, an opening segment on Trump's "don't give up the ship" blowup, congressiona…

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Episode 61: Episode 61 – The Evolving Insurance Landscape 29:04

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Lisa Miller has the tables turned on her in this podcast where she’s the guest, in this originally-aired episode of the InsuredMine podcast with CEO and host Raution Jaiswal. The former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner discusses her career and the evolving insurance landscape – both here in Florida and nationally – and how to decode it. The di…

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Big Technology Podcast: Tim Cook’s Final Year?, Big Tech Horse Race, Anthropic’s Profitability Push 1:02:53

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M.G. Siegler of Spyglass is back for our monthly tech news discussion. Today we dig into whether Tim Cook will retire in 2026, what his legacy will be, and who will likely succeed him as Apple CEO. We also touch on the various Big Tech companies jostling for the title of largest company in the world and what it says about the AI race. Finally, we c…

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Changelog: What actually makes you senior 9:27

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Matheus Lima on what makes senior developers actually senior, Tega Brain created a browser extension for avoiding AI slop, Andrew Kelley moves Zig from GitHub to Codeberg, Matias Heikkilä says there’s no free lunch for vibe coding, and your SSD data at rest might be at risk. View the newsletter Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 1 minute …

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The Bulwark Podcast: Bill Kristol: A Kleptocratic, Autocratic Cabal 53:45

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Not only are the opportunities for personal financial gain for Trump and his White House cronies driving the administration’s foreign policy decisions, his tariffs look more and more about grift. Trump also inexplicably granted clemency to a private equity exec who ripped off ordinary Americans in a Ponzi scheme, while he plans a pardon for a forme…