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In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward [https://reason.com/people/katherine-mangu-ward/], Nick Gillespie [https://reason.com/people/nick-gillespie/], and Matt Welch [https://reason.com/people/matt-welch/] are joined by Reason reporter Christian Britschgi [https://reason.com/people/christian-britschgi/] to discuss President Donald Trump's proposal for a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films and his broader attacks on cheap consumer goods, arguing that it represents a bipartisan slide into anti-consumer, anti-capitalist populism. They also criticize the federal government's creeping surveillance and bureaucratic overreach, especially when it comes to Real ID and public broadcasting. 0:00—Introduction 1:46—Trump's attack on families and foreign films 7:20—Why cheap consumer goods are great 12:05—Political movements won't solve spiritual yearning 16:28—How do tariffs affect local zoning? 18:35—Trump's new proposed budget 22:15—Why we need to cut the Department of Homeland Security budget 28:25—Listener question: Are we finally defunding NPR and PBS? 37:28—Every American citizen now needs a Real I.D. 51:07—Weekly cultural recommendations   Mentioned in this podcast: Suspected Terrorist [https://reason.com/2003/08/01/suspected-terrorist-2/], by Brian Doherty Trump's War on Foreign Films [https://reason.com/2025/05/05/trumps-war-on-foreign-films/], by Liz Wolfe 5 Times the Trump Team Told Americans To Accept Being Poorer [https://reason.com/2025/05/02/5-times-the-trump-team-told-americans-to-accept-being-poorer/], by Eric Boehm When Tariff Shortages Arrive, Here's What Might Be Missing [https://reason.com/2025/05/05/when-tariff-shortages-arrive-heres-what-might-be-missing/], by Eric Boehm Trump Admits Tariffs Could Create Shortages, Hike Prices [https://reason.com/2025/04/30/trump-admits-tariffs-could-create-shortages-hike-prices/], by Eric Boehm Tariffs Won't Fix What's Ailing American Men in the Work Force [https://reason.com/2025/05/01/tariffs-wont-fix-whats-ailing-american-men-in-the-work-force/], by Veronique de Rugy You Will Work in the Factory and You Will Like It [https://reason.com/2025/04/30/you-will-work-in-the-factory-and-you-will-like-it/], by Liz Wolfe Trump's Budget Calls for $17 Billion Cut to NIH, Citing Lax Oversight of Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan [https://reason.com/2025/05/02/trumps-budget-calls-for-17-billion-cut-to-nih-citing-lax-oversight-of-gain-of-function-research-in-wuhan/], by Christian Britschgi Trump Says His Budget Proposal Will End the 'Green New Scam,' [https://reason.com/2025/05/02/trump-says-his-budget-proposal-will-end-the-green-new-scam/] by Jeff Luse Can the President Refuse To Spend Money Authorized by Congress? [https://reason.com/2025/05/03/what-if-the-president-doesnt-want-to-spend-money/] By Peter Suderman Trump Tries To Defund NPR and PBS by Executive Order [https://reason.com/2025/05/02/trump-tries-to-defund-npr-and-pbs-by-executive-order/], by Jesse Walker Is REAL ID Actually Happening? [https://reason.com/2025/04/24/is-real-id-actually-happening/] By Emma Camp "Same energy: Trump on dolls, Sanders on deodorants. Horseshoe theory in action. What a difference a decade makes [https://x.com/nickgillespie/status/1918323218294677550]," by Nick Gillespie Take the Public Out of Public Broadcasting [https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/133105-take-the-public-out-of-public-broadcasting?tab=transcript], by Nick Gillespie How 'Disinformation' Became Public Enemy No. 1 [https://reason.com/video/2023/05/03/how-disinformation-became-public-enemy-no-1/], by Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie "What we are facing in America is not a pandemic, or economic malaise, or resurgence of inequality, racism, xenophobia, homophobia, or lack of options, food, shelter, you name it. What we are facing is a crisis of meaning, [https://x.com/nickgillespie/status/1476663092637573127]" by Nick Gillespie "Brick. Cool lighting. But it's all about the mannequin. Need background story. 8/10 @ nickgillespie, [https://x.com/ratemyskyperoom/status/1279489840963301378]" by RoomRater Bernie Sanders: Don't Need 23 Choices of Deodorant, 18 Choices of Sneakers When Kids Are Going Hungry [https://reason.com/2015/05/26/bernie-sanders-dont-need-23-choices-of-d/], by Ed Krayewski   Upcoming Reason events: Reason Speakeasy: Robert Rosenkranz on The Stoic Capitalist, [https://reason.org/event/reason-speakeasy-robert-rosenkranz/] May 6, 2025 The Soho Forum Debate: Dave Smith vs. Alex Nowrasteh on Immigration [https://reason.org/event/the-soho-forum-debate-may-2025/], May 21, 2025   Today's sponsors: * Join the 2025 Great Connections Seminar in Chicago, July 26–Aug 2.  Designed for students 16–24, this week-long experience builds the core skills of entrepreneurship: critical thinking, persuasive communication, and intellectual independence. This year's theme, "Reason and Free Will," explores great minds like Aristotle, Ayn Rand, and Jefferson—not through lectures, but in dynamic, small-group discussions that train students to lead and innovate. Outside the classroom, they'll tour Chicago's museums, try improv, and connect with ambitious peers. In a world of AI and automation, original thinking is your competitive edge. Tuition is just $800, including room and board.  Scholarships available. Apply today at www.reliancecollege.org/reason [http://www.reliancecollege.org/reason] * Therapy can feel like a big investment, but the state of your mind is just as important as your physical health. Let's talk numbers. Traditional in-person therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 per session, which adds up fast, but with BetterHelp online therapy, you can save, on average, up to 50% per session. With BetterHelp, you pay a flat fee for weekly sessions, saving you big on cost and time. Therapy should feel accessible, not like a luxury. With online therapy, you get quality care at a price that makes sense and can help you with anything from anxiety to everyday stress. Your mental health is worth it—and now, it's within reach. With over 30,000 therapists, BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform, having served over 5 million people globally. It's convenient, too. You can join a session with the click of a button, helping you fit therapy into your busy life. Plus, switch therapists at any time. Your well-being is worth it. Visit betterhelp.com/roundtable [http://betterhelp.com/roundtable] today to get 10% off your first month. * Video Editor: Ian Keyser [https://reason.com/people/ian-keyser/] The post Trump's War on Childhood [https://reason.com/podcast/2025/05/05/trumps-war-on-childhood/] appeared first on Reason.com [https://reason.com].

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman [https://reason.com/people/peter-suderman/], Katherine Mangu-Ward [https://reason.com/people/katherine-mangu-ward/], Nick Gillespie [https://reason.com/people/nick-gillespie/], and Matt Welch [https://reason.com/people/matt-welch/] discuss how many current political frustrations— with tariffs, executive overreach, and economic stagnation—are vindicating longstanding libertarian critiques, even as the public resists identifying as libertarian. They also explore Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. 1:34—Libertarians were right 10:06—The best case for libertarianism in the Trump era 16:52—Are the Democrats pushing a libertarian-ish agenda? 24:40—Tech leaders regret supporting President Donald Trump? 39:47—Weekly listener question: What books should libertarian ladies suggest to their book club? 47:39— What is RFK Jr. doing to "Make America Healthy Again"? 59:03— Weekly cultural recommendations We're hiring a producer for this show, find more information and submit your application here [https://talentmarket.org/reason-podcast-producer/].    Mentioned in this podcast: "The Libertarian Moment [https://reason.com/2008/11/25/the-libertarian-moment/]," by Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch "The Libertarian Movement Needs a Kick in the Pants [https://reason.com/2020/01/03/the-libertarian-movement-needs-a-kick-in-the-pants/]," by Nick Gillespie "Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/well/eat/seed-oil-effects.html]?" by Alice Callahan "Food Freedom Is Personal Freedom [https://www.cato.org/blog/food-freedom-personal-freedom-personal-crusade-should-not-become-national-policy]," by Jeffrey A. Singer "Alton Brown: A Culinary Legend Offers Food for Thought [https://reason.com/podcast/2025/03/05/alton-brown-a-tv-chef-offers-food-for-thought/]," by Nick Gillespie "Nick Gillespie's Last Meal [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h_N6YSnC0Q]," by Tom Nash "[Lexi Freiman's The Book of Ayn] Punches up, down, and all around town. A great Xmas gift for Objectivists and Red Scare communistas alike, if such ppl exchange gifts, [https://x.com/nickgillespie/status/1734324473338143123]" by Nick Gillespie "The Big U [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380816032/reasonmagazinea-20/]," by Neal Stephenson "How Media and Public Health Failed Our Kids (w/ David Zweig) [https://www.wethefifth.com/p/members-only-256-how-media-and-public]," by Matt Welch "In Covid's Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0691267138/reasonmagazinea-20/]," by Stephen Macedo and Frances E. Lee "Trump's Understanding of Due Process Is Just As Farcical As His Definition of 'Alien Enemies,' [https://reason.com/2025/04/25/trumps-understanding-of-due-process-is-just-as-farcical-as-his-definition-of-alien-enemies/]" by Jacob Sullum "As the Economy Tumbles, so Does Trump's Approval Rate [https://reason.com/2025/04/25/as-the-economy-tumbles-so-does-trumps-approval-rate/]," by Matthew Petti "Will the 'Abundance' Agenda Make California Great Again? [https://reason.com/2025/04/25/will-the-abundance-agenda-make-california-great-again/]" By Steven Greenhut "Is This Constitutional? Here's How Due Process Works [https://reason.com/video/2025/04/24/is-this-constitutional-heres-how-due-process-works/]," by Billy Binion "By Openly Retaliating Against Disfavored Law Firms, Trump Attacks Free Speech and the Right to Counsel [https://reason.com/2025/04/23/by-openly-retaliating-against-disfavored-law-firms-trump-attacks-free-speech-and-the-right-to-counsel/]," by Jacob Sullum "The Trump Administration Continues To Attack Due Process [https://reason.com/2025/04/23/the-trump-administration-continues-to-attack-due-process/]," by C.J. Ciaramella "George Will: Brace Yourself for Donald Trump & the Authoritarian Moment [https://reason.com/video/2016/03/16/george-will-authoritarian-moment/]," by Todd Krainin, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch "DOGE Has Been a Smashing Success [https://reason.com/2025/04/25/doge-has-been-a-smashing-success/]," by Christian Britschgi "We Don't Need RFK Jr. To 'Make America Healthy Again,' [https://reason.com/2024/11/21/we-dont-need-rfk-jr-to-make-america-healthy-again/]" by Kelvey Vander Hart "Reopen the Schools! [https://reason.com/2020/06/29/reopen-schools-coronavirus-covid-19/]" By Robby Soave "The Accountant 2 Is a Shaggy, Silly Bro-Hangout Movie [https://reason.com/2025/04/25/accountant-2-review-affleck-bernthal-action-movie/]," by Peter Suderman   Upcoming Reason events: Reason Speakeasy: Robert Rosenkranz on The Stoic Capitalist [https://reason.org/event/reason-speakeasy-robert-rosenkranz/], May 7, 2025 The Soho Forum Debate: Dave Smith vs. Alex Nowrasteh on Immigration [https://reason.org/event/the-soho-forum-debate-may-2025/], May 21, 2025 Today's sponsors: * Join the 2025 Great Connections Seminar in Chicago, July 26–Aug 2.  Designed for students 16–24, this week-long experience builds the core skills of entrepreneurship: critical thinking, persuasive communication, and intellectual independence. This year's theme, "Reason and Free Will," explores great minds like Aristotle, Ayn Rand, and Jefferson—not through lectures, but in dynamic, small-group discussions that train students to lead and innovate. Outside the classroom, they'll tour Chicago's museums, try improv, and connect with ambitious peers. In a world of AI and automation, original thinking is your competitive edge. Tuition is just $800, including room and board.  Scholarships available. Apply today at www.reliancecollege.org/reason [http://www.reliancecollege.org/reason] * Therapy can feel like a big investment, but the state of your mind is just as important as your physical health. Let's talk numbers. Traditional in-person therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 per session, which adds up fast, but with BetterHelp online therapy, you can save, on average, up to 50% per session. With BetterHelp, you pay a flat fee for weekly sessions, saving you big on cost and time. Therapy should feel accessible, not like a luxury. With online therapy, you get quality care at a price that makes sense and can help you with anything from anxiety to everyday stress. Your mental health is worth it—and now, it's within reach. With over 30,000 therapists, BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform, having served over 5 million people globally. It's convenient, too. You can join a session with the click of a button, helping you fit therapy into your busy life. Plus, switch therapists at any time. Your well-being is worth it. Visit betterhelp.com/roundtable [http://betterhelp.com/roundtable] today to get 10% off your first month. * Video Editor: Ian Keyser [https://reason.com/people/ian-keyser/] The post Trump's Independent Voter Problem [https://reason.com/podcast/2025/04/28/trumps-independent-voter-problem/] appeared first on Reason.com [https://reason.com].

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman [https://reason.com/people/peter-suderman/], Katherine Mangu-Ward [https://reason.com/people/katherine-mangu-ward/], Nick Gillespie [https://reason.com/people/nick-gillespie/], and Matt Welch [https://reason.com/people/matt-welch/] discuss how President Donald Trump is de-prioritizing due process by not adhering to a ruling from the Supreme Court. They also talk about how Harvard University's tax status could be in jeopardy and reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis. 0:00—Introduction 0:12—The Pope's legacy 5:56—Is the democracy emergency here? 15:27—Deportations without due process 29:19—Harvard funding pause 41:25—Weekly listener question 48:11—Lightning round: What's happening at the Pentagon? What's going on with tariffs now? And what's next for AI? 54:33—Weekly cultural recommendations   Mentioned in this podcast: "On the 'Invasion' of 'Libertarianism,' Pope Francis' Ignorance Is Showing [https://reason.com/2017/04/28/on-the-invasion-of-libertarianism-pope-f/]," by Stephanie Slade "Pope Francis Is Wrong. Property Rights Are Human Rights [https://reason.com/2020/10/16/the-pope-is-wrong-property-rights-are-human-rights/]," by Steven Greenhut "The Pope Who Helped Bring Down Communism [https://reason.com/2021/11/20/the-pope-who-helped-bring-down-communism/]," by Stephanie Slade "Alex Nowrasteh and Bryan Caplan: The Case for More Immigration [https://reason.com/podcast/2025/01/29/alex-nowrasteh-and-bryan-caplan-the-case-for-more-immigration/]," by Nick Gillespie "Mass Deportations Are Bad for Everyone's Liberty [https://reason.com/2024/12/13/mass-deportations-are-bad-for-everyones-liberty/]," by Steven Greenhut "You know who admitted that Abrego Garcia's deportation was a mistake? The Trump admin [https://x.com/nickgillespie/status/1913405178159534354]," by Nick Gillespie "Anti-US Sentiment Could Deliver a $90 Billion Hit to US GDP This Year [https://www.emarketer.com/content/anti-us-sentiment-could-deliver-90-billion-hit-us-gdp]," by Rachel Wolff "Trump Advisers Took Advantage of Navarro's Absence To Push for Tariff Pause [https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-tariff-pause-navarro-bessent-lutnick-b9e864fb]," by Alexander Saeedy and Josh Dawsey "Trump Tariffs: The Economic Impact of the Trump Trade War [https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/]," by Erica York and Alex Durante "Peter Navarro's No-Good Economic Nationalism [https://reason.com/2020/11/08/peter-navarros-no-good-economic-nationalism/]," by Eric Boehm "U.S. Confidence in Higher Education Now Closely Divided [https://news.gallup.com/poll/646880/confidence-higher-education-closely-divided.aspx]," by Jeffrey M. Jones "Steven Pinker: What Went Wrong at Harvard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68yPG9ir4BQ]," by Nick Gillespie "Pope Francis Has Died [https://reason.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-has-died/]," by Liz Wolfe "Pope Francis Supports Free Speech, Unless It Offends People [https://reason.com/2015/01/15/pope-francis-supports-free-speech-unless/]," by Jacob Sullum "What Happens When Presidents Defy Court Orders? [https://reason.com/2025/04/18/what-happens-when-presidents-defy-court-orders/]" by Damon Root "Ignoring SCOTUS [https://reason.com/2025/04/18/ignoring-scotus/]," by Liz Wolfe "Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration's Attempt To Block Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia [https://reason.com/2025/04/17/federal-appeals-court-rejects-trump-administrations-attempt-to-block-return-of-kilmar-abrego-garcia/]," by C.J. Ciaramella "The Trump Administration's Increasing Hostility to Basic Due Process [https://reason.com/2025/04/17/the-trump-administrations-increasing-hostility-to-basic-due-process/]," by Joe Lancaster "Federal Judge in Deportation Case Finds Probable Cause To Hold the Trump Administration in Contempt [https://reason.com/2025/04/16/federal-judge-in-deportation-case-finds-probable-cause-to-hold-the-trump-administration-in-contempt/]," by Jacob Sullum   Reason Events The Soho Forum Debate: Eric Brakey vs. Andrew Heaton [https://reason.org/event/the-soho-forum-debate-april-2025/], April 26, Concord, New Hampshire Reason Speakeasy: Robert Rosenkranz on The Stoic Capitalist [https://reason.org/event/reason-speakeasy-robert-rosenkranz/], May 6, New York City The Soho Forum Debate: Dave Smith vs. Alex Nowrasteh [https://reason.org/event/the-soho-forum-debate-may-2025/] on Immigration, May 21, New York City We are looking for a producer for our show! Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@reason.com with the subject of the email labeled as "Podcast producer." Today's sponsors: * Join the 2025 Great Connections Seminar in Chicago, July 26–Aug 2.  Designed for students 16–24, this week-long experience builds the core skills of entrepreneurship: critical thinking, persuasive communication, and intellectual independence. This year's theme, "Reason and Free Will," explores great minds like Aristotle, Ayn Rand, and Jefferson—not through lectures, but in dynamic, small-group discussions that train students to lead and innovate. Outside the classroom, they'll tour Chicago's museums, try improv, and connect with ambitious peers. In a world of AI and automation, original thinking is your competitive edge. Tuition is just $800, including room and board.  Scholarships available. Apply today at www.reliancecollege.org/reason [http://www.reliancecollege.org/reason] * Therapy can feel like a big investment, but the state of your mind is just as important as your physical health. Let's talk numbers. Traditional in-person therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 per session, which adds up fast, but with BetterHelp online therapy, you can save, on average, up to 50% per session. With BetterHelp, you pay a flat fee for weekly sessions, saving you big on cost and time. Therapy should feel accessible, not like a luxury. With online therapy, you get quality care at a price that makes sense and can help you with anything from anxiety to everyday stress. Your mental health is worth it—and now, it's within reach. With over 30,000 therapists, BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform, having served over 5 million people globally. It's convenient, too. You can join a session with the click of a button, helping you fit therapy into your busy life. Plus, switch therapists at any time. Your well-being is worth it. Visit betterhelp.com/roundtable [http://betterhelp.com/roundtable] today to get 10% off your first month. * Video Editor: Ian Keyser [https://reason.com/people/ian-keyser/] The post Why Due Process Matters [https://reason.com/podcast/2025/04/21/why-due-process-matters/] appeared first on Reason.com [https://reason.com].

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman [https://reason.com/people/peter-suderman/], Nick Gillespie [https://reason.com/people/nick-gillespie/], Matt Welch [https://reason.com/people/matt-welch/], and special guest Mary Katharine Ham [https://reason.com/people/mary-katharine-ham/] discuss President Donald Trump's trade war with China. They also talk about the taxes they hate the most—just in time to celebrate Tax Day. 4:30—Trump's trade war with China 15:36—How will Trump's tariffs affect the U.S. manufacturing industry? 23:06—Is the U.S. middle class hollowed out? 34:52—Tax Day is upon us, once again 43:31—Listener question about Thomas Jefferson's list of grievances 50:21—The Department of Government Efficiency's cost savings update 59:59—Cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-12/trump-exempts-phones-computers-chips-from-reciprocal-tariffs?embedded-checkout=true]," by Debby Wu, Josh Wingrove, and Shawn Donnan "For me, one of the main benefits of making some money is not having to wear a gimp suit for anybody [https://x.com/CliffordAsness/status/1910067417398825176]," by Cliff Asness "Taxes: The Price We Pay for Civilization [https://youtu.be/mR83St0tiBc?si=guzpuW-6OXkXuqUu]," by Meredith Bragg and Nick Gillespie "A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit [https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/#:~:text=The%20Congressional%20Budget%20Office%20(CBO)%20estimates%20that%20spending%20on%20Part,40%25%20for%20generics%20in%202025.]," by Juliette Cubanski "Medicare Madness [https://reason.com/2000/07/07/medicare-madness/]," by Katherine Mangu-Ward "Global Village or Global Pillage [https://reason.com/2001/07/01/global-village-or-global-pilla-2/]?" by Mario Vargas Llosa "Viva Mario [https://reason.com/2010/10/09/viva-mario/]!" by Michael Valdez Moses Reason on Mario Vargas Llosa [https://reason.com/search/mario%20vargas%20llosa/] Hearts of Fire [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearts_of_Fire], starring Bob Dylan, directed by Richard Marquand "Even on Pause, Trump's Trade War Runs Up a Big Price Tag [https://reason.com/2025/04/14/even-on-pause-trumps-trade-war-runs-up-a-big-price-tag/]," by J.D. Tuccille "Trade War With China [https://reason.com/2025/04/10/trade-war-with-china/]," by Liz Wolfe "Rand Paul on China, Free Speech, and Banning TikTok [https://reason.com/2025/04/14/rand-paul-on-the-tiktok-ban/]," by Elizabeth Nolan Brown "America Gained Nothing From Trump's Latest Tariff Stunt [https://reason.com/2025/04/10/america-gained-nothing-from-trumps-latest-tariff-stunt/]," by Eric Boehm "Markets Rally as Trump Pauses Tariffs. Should Presidents Have This Much Power? [https://reason.com/2025/04/09/markets-rally-as-trump-pauses-tariffs-should-presidents-have-this-much-power/]" by Joe Lancaster "Trump's Tariffs Violate the Constitutional Separation of Powers [https://reason.com/2025/04/07/trumps-tariffs-violate-the-constitutional-separation-of-powers/]," by Damon Root "Dealing with Despots [https://reason.com/1993/03/01/dealing-with-despots/]," by Virginia Postrel "Happy Birthday, Medicare Part D! Now Die! Die! Die! [https://reason.com/2010/11/19/happy-birthday-medicare-part-d/]" by Nick Gillespie Today's sponsors: * Join the 2025 Great Connections Seminar in Chicago, July 26–Aug 2.  Designed for students 16–24, this week-long experience builds the core skills of entrepreneurship: critical thinking, persuasive communication, and intellectual independence. This year's theme, "Reason and Free Will," explores great minds like Aristotle, Ayn Rand, and Jefferson—not through lectures, but in dynamic, small-group discussions that train students to lead and innovate. Outside the classroom, they'll tour Chicago's museums, try improv, and connect with ambitious peers. In a world of AI and automation, original thinking is your competitive edge. Tuition is just $800, including room and board.  Scholarships available. Apply today at www.reliancecollege.org/reason [http://www.reliancecollege.org/reason]. * Video Editor: Ian Keyser [https://reason.com/people/ian-keyser/] The post Why Trump's China Tariffs Won't Work [https://reason.com/podcast/2025/04/14/why-trumps-china-tariffs-wont-work/] appeared first on Reason.com [https://reason.com].

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman [https://reason.com/people/peter-suderman/], Katherine Mangu-Ward [https://reason.com/people/katherine-mangu-ward/], Nick Gillespie [https://reason.com/people/nick-gillespie/], and Matt Welch [https://reason.com/people/matt-welch/] discuss the economic and political fallout from President Donald Trump's new tariffs. They debate the role Congress, the courts, and billionaire influencers like Elon Musk could play in reversing these policies. 2:00—What goods could be most affected by Trump's tariffs? 8:10—Can Congress stop Trump's tariffs? 18:00—Can the courts challenge Trump's tariffs? 22:00—Will Musk stop Trump's tariffs? 27:14—Who is defending Trump's tariffs? 35:35—RFK Jr. cut 10,000 jobs from the Health and Human Services—maybe? 50:08—Should journalists keep steelmanning Trump's policies? 1:01:25—This week's cultural recommendations   Mentioned on this podcast: 3 Myths About American Decline [https://reason.com/video/2021/05/27/3-myths-about-american-decline/], by Nick Gillespie Poll: 63% of Americans Want To Increase Trade with Other Nations, 75% Worry Tariffs Are Raising Consumer Prices [https://www.cato.org/blog/poll-63-americans-want-increase-trade-other-nations-75-worry-tariffs-are-raising-consumer], by Emily Ekins Bye-Bye American Pie [https://reason.com/1996/12/01/bye-bye-american-pie/], by Nick Gillespie Can RFK Jr. Fix Our Dysfunctional Public Health Agencies [https://reason.com/2024/11/15/can-rfk-jr-fix-our-dysfunctional-public-health-agencies/]? by Ronald Bailey How The Brady Bunch Handled Measles [https://thehighwire.com/ark-videos/how-the-brady-bunch-managed-measles/], by The Highwire HVAC jobs [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm], by Bureau of Labor Statistics Why is there a shortage of plumbers and electricians [https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/4583268-labor-crisis-why-is-there-a-shortage-of-plumbers-and-electricians/]? by Andrew Dorn Trump's Tariffs: It's Not Just the Stock Market That's In Trouble [https://reason.com/2025/04/07/trumps-tariffs-its-not-just-the-stock-market-thats-in-trouble/], by Eric Boehm The Trump Administration Should Focus on Deregulation, Not Tariffs [https://reason.com/2025/04/07/the-trump-administration-should-focus-on-deregulation-not-tariffs/], by J.D. Tuccille Trump Is Wrong About McKinley's Tariff Legacy [https://reason.com/2025/04/06/trump-is-wrong-about-mckinleys-tariff-legacy/], by Matt Welch Trump's Longtime Obsession With Trade Deficits Suggests His Tariffs Won't End Soon [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/trumps-longtime-obsession-with-trade-deficits-suggests-his-tariffs-wont-end-soon/], by Jacob Sullum Trump Is Making Affordable Goods Expensive [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/trump-is-making-affordable-goods-expensive/], by Jack Nicastro Trump's Tariff Blueprint Called for 'Careful Planning' and 'Precise Execution,' [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/trumps-tariff-blueprint-called-for-careful-planning-and-precise-execution/] by Eric Boehm Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Over Trump Tariffs [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/nintendo-delays-switch-2-preorders-over-trump-tariffs/], by Joe Lancaster Are Trump's Tariffs Constitutional? [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/are-trumps-tariffs-constitutional/] By Jack Nicastro White House Cites Tariff Reports That Undermine Its Own Claims [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/white-house-cites-tariff-reports-that-undermine-its-own-claims/], by Erica York All Trade is Reciprocal. Trump's Tariffs Interfere With That Reciprocity, [https://reason.com/2025/04/04/all-trade-is-reciprocal-trumps-tariffs-interfere-with-that-reciprocity/] by J.D. Tuccille   Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com [roundtable@reason.com]. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name. Today's sponsor: * 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. 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