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The Soho Forum Debates

Gene Epstein

Booking Overview

This is a monthly live public-policy debate series focused on controversial political, economic, and civil-liberties issues, typically featuring two opposing external guests such as economists, professors, journalists, and think-tank policy experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch established academics, public intellectuals, policy researchers, economists, journalists, and authors with strong, defensible positions on contentious issues; booking difficulty is high because the show favors prominent experts with substantial subject-matter authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.4M subscribers

Instagram: 161.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@reason.com

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Host

Gene Epstein - Former economics editor of Barron's and moderator of The Soho Forum, a live debate series on controversial political and economic issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established professors, economists, statisticians, journalists, public intellectuals, and think-tank or policy experts with recognized expertise and a clear position on a contentious public-policy question.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or professional authority in a relevant policy field, Published policy research or influential commentary, Senior roles at universities, journalism organizations, or think tanks

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Lincicome - Tariffs As A Foreign Policy Tool And The Trade Wars

Stephen Moore - Tariffs As A Foreign Policy Tool And The Trade Wars

Robert Spitzer - The Efficacy Of Gun Control

Aaron Brown - The Efficacy Of Gun Control

Marcella Szablewicz - The Epstein Scandal And Public Reaction To The Files

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Libertarianism, Economics, Civil Liberties

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Soho Forum Debates
:

Will Mamdani Make Housing More Affordable?

October 09, 2026

Emily Eisner and Kenny Burgos debate Zohran Mamdani's housing policies.

Are We Winning the Trade Wars?

September 11, 2026

Economists Stephen Moore and Scott Lincicome debate tariffs as a foreign policy tool.

Does Gun Control Make Us Safer?

August 19, 2026

Statistician Aaron Brown and professor Robert Spitzer debate the efficacy of gun control.

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Frequently asked questions

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The Soho Forum Debates
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How do I get in touch with The Soho Forum Debates?

The Soho Forum Debates is hosted by Gene Epstein. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@reason.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Soho Forum Debates?

The publicly listed email for The Soho Forum Debates: podcasts@reason.com.

How many listeners does The Soho Forum Debates have?

Podseeker estimates The Soho Forum Debates reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Soho Forum Debates?

The Soho Forum Debates typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established professors, economists, statisticians, journalists, public intellectuals, and think-tank or policy experts with recognized expertise and a clear position on a contentious public-policy question. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional authority in a relevant policy field; Published policy research or influential commentary; Senior roles at universities, journalism organizations, or think tanks. Recent guests include Scott Lincicome, Stephen Moore, and Robert Spitzer.

How hard is it to get booked on The Soho Forum Debates?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Soho Forum Debates cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Libertarianism, Economics, and Civil Liberties. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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