Brian Doherty is a senior editor at Reason magazine and one of the foremost historians of the modern libertarian movement. With a sharp pen and a deep understanding of American political thought, he has spent decades documenting the ideas, icons, and inflection points that have shaped the liberty movement.
He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement, Gun Control on Trial, and This is Burning Man, blending deep reporting with cultural insight. Brian’s work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, National Review, and The Weekly Standard, and he's been a frequent guest on programs ranging from The O’Reilly Factor to Glenn Beck.
Known for his ability to humanize complex ideas and capture the eccentric personalities that define the fight for freedom, Brian brings both rigor and wit to every stage and page he touches. At FreedomFest, his voice is a bridge between past movements and future possibilities.
