http://reason.tv/ Reason.tv: Home of the Drew Carey Project and other libertarian videos. Reason.tv is home of The Drew Carey Project and other original libertarian videos. Drew Carey hosts a series of video documentaries on Reason.tv that take a hard look at the variety of threats to our liberties -- and celebrate what it really means to be free. Reason.tv is home of The Drew Carey Project and other original libertarian videos. Drew Carey hosts a series of video documentaries on Reason.tv that take a hard look at the variety of threats to our liberties -- and celebrate what it really means to be free. Reason.tv reason.tv editor@reason.tv http://reason.tv/media/images/podcast.jpg http://www.reason.tv/ Reason.tv 140 140 Cleveland’s public schools are failing to prepare students for their futures and as a result, all parents who can afford to have been fleeing to the suburbs for decades. Yet some urban schools, like Think College Now in Oakland, California are finding out that a combination of administrative autonomy and accountability can lead to amazing results. Within Cleveland's own boundaries, charter schools are booming and delivering quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditio Cleveland’s public schools are failing to prepare students for their futures and as a result, all parents who can afford to have been fleeing to the suburbs for decades. Yet some urban schools, like Think College Now in Oakland, California are finding out that a combination of administrative autonomy and accountability can lead to amazing results. Within Cleveland's own boundaries, charter schools are booming and delivering quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditio http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1041.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Sixty years ago, Cleveland was a booming city full of promise, opportunity, and people. Today, the city’s population is less half of what it was in its prime and it ranks as one of the poorest big cities in the United States. Hometown hero Drew Carey reflects on how the city became “the mistake on the lake” and wonders about the city’s future. Is a Cleveland renaissance possible or is the city doomed to long, slow death?Reason Saves Clevel Sixty years ago, Cleveland was a booming city full of promise, opportunity, and people. Today, the city’s population is less half of what it was in its prime and it ranks as one of the poorest big cities in the United States. Hometown hero Drew Carey reflects on how the city became “the mistake on the lake” and wonders about the city’s future. Is a Cleveland renaissance possible or is the city doomed to long, slow death?Reason Saves Clevel http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1040.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EDT no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Talking prohibition, media scare stories, and markets for organs On March 4, 2010, Jacob Sullum , Nick Gillespie and Virginia Postrel appeared on a special episoode of Fox Business Network's Stossel devoted to prohibition to discuss drug laws, ridiculous media scare stories, and  On March 4, 2010, Jacob Sullum , Nick Gillespie and Virginia Postrel appeared on a special episoode of Fox Business Network's Stossel devoted to prohibition to discuss drug laws, ridiculous media scare stories, and  http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1103.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On March 8, 2010, Adrian Moore, vice president of research at Reason Foundation, appeared on Fox Business with Stuart Varney to comment on California's education funding. Approximately 5 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel On March 8, 2010, Adrian Moore, vice president of research at Reason Foundation, appeared on Fox Business with Stuart Varney to comment on California's education funding. Approximately 5 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1110.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:51:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series "I don't like regulations," says Amy Alkon, a syndicated advice columnist who blogs daily at AdviceGoddess.com. "I like to shame people into behaving better."Reason.tv's Ted Balaker sat down with Alkon to discuss her new book, I See Rude People: One woman's battle "I don't like regulations," says Amy Alkon, a syndicated advice columnist who blogs daily at AdviceGoddess.com. "I like to shame people into behaving better."Reason.tv's Ted Balaker sat down with Alkon to discuss her new book, I See Rude People: One woman's battle http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1079.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:30:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On Febuary 11, 2010, Reason Editor in Chief Matt Welch appeared on Fox Buisness's Stossel to discuss what caused the government's budget crisis and whether public employee unions are making it worse.  Approximately 13 minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.And come back to Reason.tv March 15 through Ma On Febuary 11, 2010, Reason Editor in Chief Matt Welch appeared on Fox Buisness's Stossel to discuss what caused the government's budget crisis and whether public employee unions are making it worse.  Approximately 13 minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.And come back to Reason.tv March 15 through Ma http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1092.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series The Reason Foundation's Director of Economic Research Anthony Randazzo joins a panel to discuss whether banking reform will avert another crisis on Al Jazeera on December 15, 2009.  Approximately 20 minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.A The Reason Foundation's Director of Economic Research Anthony Randazzo joins a panel to discuss whether banking reform will avert another crisis on Al Jazeera on December 15, 2009.  Approximately 20 minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.A http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1100.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:59:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On March 11, 2010, Reason Foundation 's Director of Government Reform, Leonard Gilroy appeared on CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss the option of privatizing public works for cash-strapped cities.Approximately 2 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new materi On March 11, 2010, Reason Foundation 's Director of Government Reform, Leonard Gilroy appeared on CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss the option of privatizing public works for cash-strapped cities.Approximately 2 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new materi http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1109.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:22:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Meet the unhinged partisans who are defining our politics "Politics is the last place where we're supposed to be satisfied between Brand A and Brand B," says John Avlon, author of the engaging new book Wingnuts: How The Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America. Hyper-partisans and rhetorical extremists on the left and the right—characters such as Reps. Alan Grayson and Michele Bachmann, commentators suc "Politics is the last place where we're supposed to be satisfied between Brand A and Brand B," says John Avlon, author of the engaging new book Wingnuts: How The Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America. Hyper-partisans and rhetorical extremists on the left and the right—characters such as Reps. Alan Grayson and Michele Bachmann, commentators suc http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1066.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:29:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On March 9, 2010, Reason's Tim Cavanaugh discussed Greece's financial problems on Fox Business' Cavuto.Approximately 5 minutes.Scroll down for downloadable iPod and audio versions. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and recei On March 9, 2010, Reason's Tim Cavanaugh discussed Greece's financial problems on Fox Business' Cavuto.Approximately 5 minutes.Scroll down for downloadable iPod and audio versions. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and recei http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1107.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:27:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Former Reason magazine Editor in Chief Virginia Postrel has seen the strengths and the shortcomings of the American health care system both as a kidney donor and a breast cancer survivor. She argues that individuals should be free to sell their organs, and that encouraging organ markets may be the best way to save the lives of the more than 100,000 Americans currently awaiting tran Former Reason magazine Editor in Chief Virginia Postrel has seen the strengths and the shortcomings of the American health care system both as a kidney donor and a breast cancer survivor. She argues that individuals should be free to sell their organs, and that encouraging organ markets may be the best way to save the lives of the more than 100,000 Americans currently awaiting tran http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1078.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:54:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Glamour is "not just about movie stars," says Virginia Postrel. The Editor in Chief of Deepglamour.net and former Editor in Chief of Reason magazine points out that glamour, which originally meant a literal magic spell "that promises to to transcend ordinary life and make the ideal real," is Glamour is "not just about movie stars," says Virginia Postrel. The Editor in Chief of Deepglamour.net and former Editor in Chief of Reason magazine points out that glamour, which originally meant a literal magic spell "that promises to to transcend ordinary life and make the ideal real," is http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1065.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On March 3, 2010, Adrian Moore , vice president of research at Reason Foundation , appeared on Fox Business with Stuart Varney to comment on California's prison guard pensions and the large issue of the Golden State's buget shortfalls.Approximately 3.40 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive On March 3, 2010, Adrian Moore , vice president of research at Reason Foundation , appeared on Fox Business with Stuart Varney to comment on California's prison guard pensions and the large issue of the Golden State's buget shortfalls.Approximately 3.40 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1093.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Is Portugal's drug decriminalization relevant to U.S.? On February 19, 2010, Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie made a special apperance via webcam on PBS's Two-Way Street to ask the panel of experts on whether America should look to Portugal's drug policies for its future.Approximately 1.13 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.And come back to Reason.tv March 15 through Marc On February 19, 2010, Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie made a special apperance via webcam on PBS's Two-Way Street to ask the panel of experts on whether America should look to Portugal's drug policies for its future.Approximately 1.13 minutes.Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and receive automatic notifications when new material goes live.And come back to Reason.tv March 15 through Marc http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1098.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Where DC insiders go for taxpayer-subsidized fun First Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) surrenders his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee amid an ethics investigation. Now Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) proposes an idea that she hopes will help her make good on her promise to help lead "the most ethical Congress in history"—a party-wide ban on earmarks. Will it happen? Don't bet on it. Reason.tv's "Pork Party House" helps explain wh First Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) surrenders his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee amid an ethics investigation. Now Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) proposes an idea that she hopes will help her make good on her promise to help lead "the most ethical Congress in history"—a party-wide ban on earmarks. Will it happen? Don't bet on it. Reason.tv's "Pork Party House" helps explain wh http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1080.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:30:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series From drug lords to law enforcement to prison builders to terrorists. In 1992, Jim Gray, a conservative judge in conservative Orange County, California, held a press conference during which he recommended that we rethink our drug laws. Back then, it took a great deal of courage to suggest that the war on drugs was a failed policy. Today, more and more Americans are coming to the realization that prohibition's costs—whether measured in lives and liberties lost or dollars wasted—far exceed any possible or claimed benefits. Reason.tv&#3 In 1992, Jim Gray, a conservative judge in conservative Orange County, California, held a press conference during which he recommended that we rethink our drug laws. Back then, it took a great deal of courage to suggest that the war on drugs was a failed policy. Today, more and more Americans are coming to the realization that prohibition's costs—whether measured in lives and liberties lost or dollars wasted—far exceed any possible or claimed benefits. Reason.tv&#3 http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1060.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Former N.M. chief on war, immigration, spending, & more On Tuesday, February 9, in the midst of one of the biggest snowstorms in recent Washington, D.C. memory, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson and Harvard economist (and Reason contributor) Jeff Miron talked about economic revitalitization and Johnson's views on immigration, war, and other issues at the heart of the new organization Our America.Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie intros the speakers and moderates audience Q&A. S On Tuesday, February 9, in the midst of one of the biggest snowstorms in recent Washington, D.C. memory, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson and Harvard economist (and Reason contributor) Jeff Miron talked about economic revitalitization and Johnson's views on immigration, war, and other issues at the heart of the new organization Our America.Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie intros the speakers and moderates audience Q&A. S http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1053.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Supertrain 2010 = Supertrain 1979 President Barack Obama has pledged $8 billion in tax dollars to build a national network of high-speed rail—trains that can carry passengers at speeds in excess of 150 MPH. But the Supertrain fantasy was a mistake back in the 1970s, when it gave rise to one of the most expensive—and rotten—TV shows in history. And it's just as much of a wreck in the 21st century for at least three& President Barack Obama has pledged $8 billion in tax dollars to build a national network of high-speed rail—trains that can carry passengers at speeds in excess of 150 MPH. But the Supertrain fantasy was a mistake back in the 1970s, when it gave rise to one of the most expensive—and rotten—TV shows in history. And it's just as much of a wreck in the 21st century for at least three& http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1058.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Eminent Domain Abuse & The Atlantic Yards Project Freddy's in Brooklyn is a happening place that has been named one of the city's best bars by the Village Voice, Esquire, and The New York Times.Unfortunately, Freddy's—and the surrounding neighborhood—is smack-dab in the footprint of the Atlantic Yards project, a multi-million-dollar, 22-acre development that is intended to create "an urban utopia" in the language of developer Bruce Ratner, and a new, publi Freddy's in Brooklyn is a happening place that has been named one of the city's best bars by the Village Voice, Esquire, and The New York Times.Unfortunately, Freddy's—and the surrounding neighborhood—is smack-dab in the footprint of the Atlantic Yards project, a multi-million-dollar, 22-acre development that is intended to create "an urban utopia" in the language of developer Bruce Ratner, and a new, publi http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1077.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On January 29, 2010, Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie appeared on Fox Business Channel's Stossel to talk about the "food police," childhood obesity, and the ever-growing nanny state. Featuring a legendary battle between Gillespie and junk-food prohibitionist On January 29, 2010, Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie appeared on Fox Business Channel's Stossel to talk about the "food police," childhood obesity, and the ever-growing nanny state. Featuring a legendary battle between Gillespie and junk-food prohibitionist http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1036.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On February 4, 2010, Reason Senior Editor Katherine Mangu-Ward appeared on RT's The Alyona Show as part of a panel to discuss the marketing strategies of the Democratic and Republican parties. Approximately 13 minutes. On February 4, 2010, Reason Senior Editor Katherine Mangu-Ward appeared on RT's The Alyona Show as part of a panel to discuss the marketing strategies of the Democratic and Republican parties. Approximately 13 minutes. http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1056.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Reason.tv's Ted Balaker sat down with Eugene Volokh, professor of law at the UCLA School of Law and founder of The Volokh Conspiracy, to discuss gun rights, free expression, and the Nanny State.Find out what Volokh thinks the biggest threats to free expression are, and whether today's muzzlers come mostly from the left or right. Volokh also explains what the landmark Supreme Court case, DC vs. Heller, has done to gun control and whether Reason.tv's Ted Balaker sat down with Eugene Volokh, professor of law at the UCLA School of Law and founder of The Volokh Conspiracy, to discuss gun rights, free expression, and the Nanny State.Find out what Volokh thinks the biggest threats to free expression are, and whether today's muzzlers come mostly from the left or right. Volokh also explains what the landmark Supreme Court case, DC vs. Heller, has done to gun control and whether http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1016.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On December 9, 2009, Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie appeared with investment analyst, sound-money advocate, and likely Connecticut senatorial candidate Peter Schiff to discuss the Federal Reserve and government spending on Fox News' Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano.Approximately 16 minutes. On December 9, 2009, Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie appeared with investment analyst, sound-money advocate, and likely Connecticut senatorial candidate Peter Schiff to discuss the Federal Reserve and government spending on Fox News' Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano.Approximately 16 minutes. http://www.reason.tv/video/show/984.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Reason's Damon W. Root appeared on Fox News’ Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano on January 20, 2010 to discuss the Second Amendment, federalism, and the Chicago gun case. Reason's Damon W. Root appeared on Fox News’ Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano on January 20, 2010 to discuss the Second Amendment, federalism, and the Chicago gun case. http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1030.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Here's to you, Kansas State Rep. Robert Olson, for banning fake pot! Last month's nannies pulled a modern-day Footloose by banning singing, dancing and rapping at new bars and restaurants—in Snoop Dog's home, no less!But what about this month?Check out who's pulling the plug on electric bingo machines (sorry charity fundraisers) and who won't let pet stores sell dogs and cats (seriously?). But the Nanny of the Month goes to Last month's nannies pulled a modern-day Footloose by banning singing, dancing and rapping at new bars and restaurants—in Snoop Dog's home, no less!But what about this month?Check out who's pulling the plug on electric bingo machines (sorry charity fundraisers) and who won't let pet stores sell dogs and cats (seriously?). But the Nanny of the Month goes to http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1069.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On March 1, 2010 Reason Editor in Chief, Matt Welch , appeared on CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission and whether financial regulation actually works.  Approximately 9 minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's Y On March 1, 2010 Reason Editor in Chief, Matt Welch , appeared on CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission and whether financial regulation actually works.  Approximately 9 minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's Y http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1075.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series On February 23, 2009, Reason.tv 's Nick Gillespie appeared on Russia Today's The Alyona Show to discuss the upcoming series, Reason Saves Cleveland.  Approximately 8 and a half minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and re On February 23, 2009, Reason.tv 's Nick Gillespie appeared on Russia Today's The Alyona Show to discuss the upcoming series, Reason Saves Cleveland.  Approximately 8 and a half minutes. Subscribe to Reason.tv's YouTube Channel and re http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1063.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series What Human Health Care Can Learn from Pet Care When it comes to health care, who gets treated better—man or man's best friend? Of course, it's hard to make an apples-to-apples comparison when you're comparing four-legged patients to people, and there are many ways in which human care tops pet care. But pet owners told Reason.tv there are some ways where it would be a step up to be treated like a dog. Pet owners like the convenience of animal care; they also like the client-focused atmosphere. "I think on When it comes to health care, who gets treated better—man or man's best friend? Of course, it's hard to make an apples-to-apples comparison when you're comparing four-legged patients to people, and there are many ways in which human care tops pet care. But pet owners told Reason.tv there are some ways where it would be a step up to be treated like a dog. Pet owners like the convenience of animal care; they also like the client-focused atmosphere. "I think on http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1015.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series The Reason Foundation's Director of Economic Research Anthony Randazzo talks about the causes of the stalled legislation for new banking regulation in the U.S. and the E.U. on Russia Today's "The Alyona Show" on Febuary 23, 2010.  Approximately 6 minutes. The Reason Foundation's Director of Economic Research Anthony Randazzo talks about the causes of the stalled legislation for new banking regulation in the U.S. and the E.U. on Russia Today's "The Alyona Show" on Febuary 23, 2010.  Approximately 6 minutes. http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1062.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Will medical marijuana stay legal in the Golden State? Over the past couple of years, the medical marijuana industry in Los  Angeles has exploded. Estimates vary, but there may be as many as 800 dispensaries currently open for business in the city of angels. An ordinance recently passed by the LA city council, however, is about to change all that.The new ordinance will force hundreds of dispensaries to close and all but a few to relocate. The goal was to bring clarity to the medical marijuana industry, but the only thing that&#39 Over the past couple of years, the medical marijuana industry in Los  Angeles has exploded. Estimates vary, but there may be as many as 800 dispensaries currently open for business in the city of angels. An ordinance recently passed by the LA city council, however, is about to change all that.The new ordinance will force hundreds of dispensaries to close and all but a few to relocate. The goal was to bring clarity to the medical marijuana industry, but the only thing that&#39 http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1054.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Will the FCC control the Internet? Al Gore says that legislation ensuring "net neutrality" is "needed for the revitalization of American democracy." Techno-vegan Moby says without it, the "egalitarian" Internet would disappear. Even Mallory from Family Ties, Justine Bateman, thinks "the freedom to access the site of any organization from Planned Parenthood to the Christian Coalition is going to end."But just what the hell is net neutrality—and i Al Gore says that legislation ensuring "net neutrality" is "needed for the revitalization of American democracy." Techno-vegan Moby says without it, the "egalitarian" Internet would disappear. Even Mallory from Family Ties, Justine Bateman, thinks "the freedom to access the site of any organization from Planned Parenthood to the Christian Coalition is going to end."But just what the hell is net neutrality—and i http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1009.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series @font-face { font-family: Arial; } @font-face { font-family: Times; } @font-face { font-family: Cambria; } @page Section1 {size: 8.5in 11.0in; margin: 1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin: .5in; mso-footer-margin: .5in; mso-paper-sour @font-face { font-family: Arial; } @font-face { font-family: Times; } @font-face { font-family: Cambria; } @page Section1 {size: 8.5in 11.0in; margin: 1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin: .5in; mso-footer-margin: .5in; mso-paper-sour http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1055.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series A premature obit for the Capt. Queeg of cable news No one is more self-dramatizing on cable news than male hysteric, unsolicited janitor of Cooperstown, and Countdown host Keith Olbermann, who includes more special effects during his Castro-length "Special Comment" segments than Mikhail Kalatozov did in I Am Cuba (one cinematically exemplary rant remains Commandante O's multi-c No one is more self-dramatizing on cable news than male hysteric, unsolicited janitor of Cooperstown, and Countdown host Keith Olbermann, who includes more special effects during his Castro-length "Special Comment" segments than Mikhail Kalatozov did in I Am Cuba (one cinematically exemplary rant remains Commandante O's multi-c http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1034.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Taco trucks pull up to curbs and offer LA eaters everything from tofu bowls to Korean barbeque. Customers flock to them, and recently so have police officers. Truck owners report being cited for everything from parking too close to curbs to parking too far away. Sometimes officers shut them down. Why would law enforcement target taco trucks for nuisance violations? Turns out nearby restaurants don't like the competition."Taco Truck Takedown" is pro Taco trucks pull up to curbs and offer LA eaters everything from tofu bowls to Korean barbeque. Customers flock to them, and recently so have police officers. Truck owners report being cited for everything from parking too close to curbs to parking too far away. Sometimes officers shut them down. Why would law enforcement target taco trucks for nuisance violations? Turns out nearby restaurants don't like the competition."Taco Truck Takedown" is pro http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1004.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series Will the Feds Ban Your Pain Meds? What if you were injured and developed severe pain that wouldn't go away? Would your government let you take the kind of pain medication you need? If federal officials follow the recommendation of a Food and Drug Administration panel, many of the most effective prescription painkillers—including Vicodin, Percocet, and countless generics—would be banned.Scott Gardner says that kind of a move would be "intensely cruel." "I took Vicodin for What if you were injured and developed severe pain that wouldn't go away? Would your government let you take the kind of pain medication you need? If federal officials follow the recommendation of a Food and Drug Administration panel, many of the most effective prescription painkillers—including Vicodin, Percocet, and countless generics—would be banned.Scott Gardner says that kind of a move would be "intensely cruel." "I took Vicodin for http://www.reason.tv/video/show/1047.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST no 10:00 drew carey, reason, libertarianism, series