Crime
Plus: What California's election results tell us, the economic costs of war with Iran, and the push to nationalize AI
Peter Suderman , Nick Gillespie , Matt Welch , and Liz Wolfe
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6.8.2026 5:40 PM
This week, editors Peter Suderman , Nick Gillespie , and Matt Welch are joined by Associate Editor Liz Wolfe to discuss New York City's falling crime rates and whether Democrats have really solved their big-city crime problem. The panel looks at the recent Penn Station stabbings, subway disorder, fare evasion, and why many New Yorkers still feel uneasy even as murders and shootings decline.
Next, the editors discuss California's recent elections, including Spencer Pratt's bid for Los Angeles mayor, and what these results reveal about voter attitudes toward political leadership and governance. They then examine the political and economic fallout from President Donald Trump's war with Iran. The panel also discusses proposals from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) and Trump to give the federal government a stake in artificial intelligence companies. Finally, a listener asks whether AI-powered surveillance threatens individual liberty.
0:00—New York City's declining murder rate
18:16—California election results
28:22—The economic fallout of the Iran war
38:33—Listener question on AI threats to liberty
49:47—The push to nationalize artificial intelligence
55:45—Weekly cultural recommendations
Mentioned in the podcast:
" D.C.'s Crime Drop Didn't Require a Military Deployment ," by Tosin Akintola
" Trump's Middle Eastern Ceasefire: Fiery But Mostly Peaceful ," by Matthew Petti
" Trump and Bibi Are Fighting ," by Liz Wolfe
" Bernie Sanders' AI Wealth Fund Bill Shows That He Doesn't Understand AI or Wealth ," by Tosin Akintola
" Native Americans Taught Colonists How To Fight—and To Live Without Kings ," by Charles C. Mann
" Neil Gorsuch on the Declaration of Independence, Originalism, and Separation of Powers ," by Nick Gillespie
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ReasonIndependentRight12 days agoA discussion among editors from Reason magazine explores various topics, including New York City's falling crime rates and whether Democrats have resolved their big-city crime issues. The panel addresses recent incidents like the Penn Station stabbings and subway disorder, while also discussing California's election results, the economic impact of the Iran war, and proposals to nationalize artificial intelligence.
Bias read (Right): The framing of the discussion suggests a focus on questioning Democratic policies regarding urban crime, highlighting incidents such as subway disorder and fare evasion despite declining murder rates. This implies a critical perspective towards Democratic governance in urban areas, aligning with a右倾
USA TodayParty-alignedCenter13 days agoMultiple individuals were injured following a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an incident involving injuries at a public location without apparent political framing, emphasis, or ideological language. It does not take a stance or provide context that suggests a particular political leaning.
Fox News (US)IndependentCenter13 days agoFive individuals were stabbed near New York City's Penn Station on Saturday evening, resulting in one person being seriously injured. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m., and authorities have not yet disclosed details about a suspect or motive. The New York Police Department has directed inquiries to Amtrak Police, who are leading the investigation. The event caused disruptions to commuter services.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of an incident without apparent ideological framing. It reports facts such as the number of victims, the time of the incident, and the involvement of law enforcement without using biased language or emphasizing any particular political perspective. No o
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