The Reason Roundtable Trump Embraces Mamdani Socialism as 'Practical'
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Nov 25, 2025 
Robby Soave, a senior editor at Reason, discusses the intriguing dynamics of President Trump's meeting with socialist New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling socialist agendas 'practical.' The conversation touches on Trump's evolving political strategies, including his influence on a Warner Bros. merger amid concerns of misinformation. The panel also debates the implications of Democrats encouraging service members to disregard illegal orders, while diving into the balance between market competition and long-term innovation in a changing economy.
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Podcast Host Dropped After Targeted Campaign
- Dasha Nikrasova was dropped by her agency after being targeted by a persistent critic over podcast guests.
- Robby Soave notes the agency's decision reflects private business choices, not state censorship.
Personal Ties Erode Media Trust
- Intimate ties between journalists and powerful figures fuel public distrust of media.
- Katherine Mangu-Ward says undisclosed closeness explains falling trust numbers.
Narrate Creative Destruction To Ease Transition
- Explain creative destruction and prepare workers for industry shifts to ease disruption.
- Build narratives and institutions that help people adapt to long-term economic change.
