Mar 10 2025 71 mins 127
In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the frantic uncertainty in the economy due to President Donald Trump's various tariff policies and trade war antics.
03:22—Trump's tariff uncertainty
26:15—Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) check-in
38:35—Weekly listener question
49:01—Five years since COVID-19
56:12—This week's cultural recommendations
Send your questions to [email protected]. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name.
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Audio production by Ian Keyser
Assistant production by Hunt Beaty
Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve
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03:22—Trump's tariff uncertainty
26:15—Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) check-in
38:35—Weekly listener question
49:01—Five years since COVID-19
56:12—This week's cultural recommendations
Send your questions to [email protected]. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name.
Today's sponsors:
Let's talk about March Madness! No, not NCAA March Madness that kicks off with selections next week. We're talking about March TAX madness! Digging through your records and files, realizing that you never received acknowledgment of a donation you made and now have to track it down. Did you know that DonorsTrust can help alleviate your tax season headaches? With a donor-advised fund from DonorsTrust, you can simplify your giving and maximize your tax savings. It's private, secure, and managed by a team that shares your belief in limited government. Not all donor-advised funds respect your libertarian principles. DonorsTrust is proudly dedicated to advancing a free society, protecting your charitable intent, and championing individual liberty and free markets. You can focus on making a difference, not on managing paperwork. With DonorsTrust, it's your vision, your values, your impact. Go to DonorsTrust.org/Reason to discover a better way to give.
Do you know a student looking for a transformative opportunity that supports the foundations of a free society? Reliance College invites students aged 16 to 24 to the 2025 Great Connections Seminar in Chicago, from July 26th to August 2nd. This year's theme, "Reason and Free Will," dives into timeless ideas from writers such as Thomas Jefferson, Ayn Rand, and Aristotle. Students sharpen critical thinking in small, dynamic groups, developing the intellectual tools needed to thrive in a free society. Outside the classroom, they'll explore Chicago's vibrant culture—touring museums, trying improv comedy, and building lifelong connections. Parents, this program equips students to think, reason, and act independently. Go to reliancecollege.org/reason to learn more and apply. Registration is just $800, including room and board for the full week, with scholarships available. Don't miss out! Visit www.reliancecollege.org/reason to learn more and apply.
Audio production by Ian Keyser
Assistant production by Hunt Beaty
Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve
Subscribe at YouTube: http://youtube.com/reasontv
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reason.Magazine
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reason
Visit the archive: https://reason.com/tags/reason-podcast
