Cato Podcast
Cato Institute
Each week on Cato Podcast, leading scholars and policymakers from the Cato Institute delve into the big ideas shaping our world: individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Whether unpacking current events, debating civil liberties, exploring technological innovation, or tracing the history of classical liberal thought, we promise insightful analysis grounded in rigorous research and Cato’s signature libertarian perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 24, 2021 • 18min
Illinois Has a Public Pension Warning for Your State
The problems faced by Illinois today will be faced by many other states down the road, and it threatens to bring states close to bankruptcy. Adam Schuster of the Illinois Policy Institute says pension reform needs to come sooner than later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2021 • 12min
Police Brutality Case of Brownback v. King Continues
When members of a state-federal task force beat James King unconscious after mistaking him for someone else, he ultimately sued to hold them accountable. Even after the Supreme Court ruled on King’s case, the case continues. King and his attorney Patrick Jaicomo discuss the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2021 • 31min
Politics and Policy of Policing in Virginia
States are moving forward with changes to how policing works with mixed results. Nick Freitas, a Republican delegate in the Virginia House, discusses the reform proposals his state is considering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2021 • 10min
California Takes Important Step to Relieve Housing Costs
New laws in California will start the process of allowing more housing development. Michael Tanner argues that it's probably not enough to relieve high housing costs for average Californians, but it's a great first step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2021 • 11min
Joe Biden's Big Taxing, Subsidizing, and Bank Account Snooping Plans
Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on some, subsidize others, and snoop on everyone's bank accounts. What could go wrong? Chris Edwards explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2021 • 10min
Parsing the Biden COVID Employer Mandate
The Biden Administration plans to compel employers to compel employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get regular testing. How strong is the legal argument? Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2021 • 16min
The FDA's Flawed Analysis Delayed Rapid COVID Tests
Rapid testing was supposed to be one of the key pillars of escaping this pandemic sooner than later. The FDA's processes didn't allow it. Scott Lincicome comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2021 • 22min
Trends in State-Level Criminal Justice Reform in 2020
How did states alter the landscape of policing and broader criminal justice issues in 2020? Robert Alt is president of the Buckeye Institute and author of a forthcoming report on state-level criminal justice trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2021 • 10min
AFPF v. Bonta and Donor Privacy
Bradley Smith of the Institute for Free Speech details key takeaways from the Supreme Court's AFPF v. Bonta case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2021 • 15min
9/11 and the Targets of the New War on Terror
Muslims around the world soon felt targeted following September 11, 2001. Mustafa Akyol and Doug Bandow discuss the War on Terror's targets, and the impact on Muslims worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
