Libertarian Says What? with Nick Gillespie

2025/2/27

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

In this chapter, Jon Stewart introduces Nick Gillespie, who provides insights into the diverse nature of libertarianism and its historical roots. They discuss how libertarianism aligns with foundational thinkers and modern movements.

Libertarianism is not a monolith and includes various strains of thought.
Nick Gillespie emphasizes grounding libertarianism in Friedman and Hayek's principles.
Libertarianism gained momentum as an organized movement post-1968.

Shownotes Transcript

As the Trump administration pursues its federal downsizing project, we're joined by Nick Gillespie, Editor at Large of “Reason” magazine and Host of “The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie” podcast, to examine what's at stake. We explore where libertarian principles align with and diverge from Trump's approach, debate if government serves as essential check on free markets, and consider what role government should play in a society that values both liberty and the public good. PLUS+, find out what Donald Trump, Bob Dylan & George Constanza have in common!

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