In this week’s The<\/em> Reason Roundtable<\/em>, editors Matt Welch<\/a>, Katherine Mangu-Ward<\/a>, Nick Gillespie<\/a>, and special guest Elizabeth Nolan Brown<\/a> examine Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ latest proposals intended to combat various cultural grievances and a listener question concerning private power grids.<\/p>\n

0:22: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the power of the state<\/p>\n

27:02: President Joe Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address<\/p>\n

36:09: Weekly Listener Question<\/p>\n

47:21: Super Bowl myths<\/p>\n

52:44: This week’s cultural recommendations<\/p>\n

Mentioned in this podcast:<\/p>\n

“Ron DeSantis Wants $12 Million To Transport Migrants ‘From Any Point’ in the U.S.<\/a>,” by Fiona Harrigan<\/p>\n

“Did Ron DeSantis Really Just Change the AP African American Studies Curriculum?<\/a>” by Bonnie Kristian<\/p>\n

“For Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Political Stunts Are More Important Than Substance<\/a>,” by Peter Suderman<\/p>\n

“The Latest DeSantis Higher Ed Reform Proposals<\/a>,” by Keith E. Whittington<\/p>\n

“University of Florida Suppresses Speech Ron DeSantis Might Not Like, Report Alleges<\/a>,” by Joe Lancaster<\/p>\n

“The Problem With DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE’ Act<\/a>,” by Zach Weissmueller and Danielle Thompson<\/p>\n

“If Ron DeSantis Is So Bad, Why Is Living in Florida So Good?<\/a>” by Nick Gillespie and Zach Weissmueller<\/p>\n

“Biden’s Spending Spree Is Unprecedented<\/a>,” by Jonathan Bydlak<\/p>\n

“New York Times<\/em> Blames ‘Deregulation’ for Regulated Electric Costs<\/a>,” by Josiah Neeley<\/p>\n

“The 2021 Texas Power Crisis: What Happened and What Can Be Done to Avoid Another One?<\/span><\/a>” by Michael Giberson<\/span><\/p>\n

“Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Myth Gives Good Cover for Federal Security Theater<\/a>,” by Elizabeth Nolan Brown<\/p>\n

Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com<\/a>. Be sure to include your social media handle and the correct pronunciation of your name.<\/p>\n

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