Editor at Large, Reason Magazine / Debate Moderator, Open to Debate
Nick Gillespie is the editor-at-large of Reason, the libertarian magazine of "free minds and free markets," and the host of The Reason Interview podcast. A two-time finalist for the digital National Magazine Awards, he is co-author of The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America and holds a Ph.D. in American literature.
Open to Debate is the nation’s only nonpartisan, debate-driven media organization dedicated to bringing multiple viewpoints together for a constructive, balanced, respectful exchange of ideas. Open to Debate is a platform for intellectually curious and open-minded people to engage with others holding opposing views on complex issues. Through weekly debates distributed on public radio, in podcasts and digital videos, Open to Debate systematically brings opposing viewpoints together for a respectful and open-minded exchange of ideas.
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