The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Rights, Obligations, and Nostalgia | Interview: Megan McArdle
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Dec 22, 2025 
Megan McArdle, a renowned opinion journalist from The Washington Post, returns to discuss crucial societal issues. They delve into how economic anxiety shapes perceptions of generational inequity and the complexities of housing markets. McArdle explores the impact of media on parental fears and the misperceptions of safety in children's lives. A poignant moment arises as they discuss the legal rights of the deceased and how nostalgia often skews our view of the present.
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The Brother She Never Met And Adoption Limits
- Megan shared the story of a brother adopted away who later tried to reconnect but died before contact.
- Adoption officials refused to release his details, prompting Megan's critique of posthumous privacy.
Obligations To The Dead Aren't Legal Rights
- McArdle argues dead people should not hold legal force over the living.
- She distinguishes obligations to the dead from enforceable legal rights after death.
Fix Copyright Terms, Not Life-Tied Lengths
- Prefer fixed copyright terms rather than 'life plus' formulas.
- Set a reasonable, finite term (e.g., ~50 years) to balance access and reward.
