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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Aug 25, 2021 • 13min
Congress Fighting over Qualified Immunity
The sticking point over policing reform in Congress is qualified immunity, the court-invented doctrine that regularly lets cops off the hook when they violate Americans' rights. Cato’s Clark Neily and Jay Schweikert discuss the negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2021 • 8min
Eyes to the Sky: Privacy and Commerce in the Age of the Drone
In the new book, Eyes to the Sky: Privacy and Commerce in the Age of the Drone, essayists detail both the promising and troubling potential uses of drone technology. Matthew Feeney is the book's editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2021 • 20min
Reign of Terror
The War on Terror was an ill-defined campaign that eroded the safeguards built into American institutions, enhanced execute power, and gave federal agencies license to engage in torture and other crimes. Spencer Ackerman is author of Reign of Terror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2021 • 9min
Why Twitter Allows the Taliban
Social media companies have differing ideas about allowing the Taliban on their platforms. Will Duffield explains what social media means for the people and (new) government of Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2021 • 13min
The Taliban New and Old
The Taliban has taken over Afghanistan. Is there any reason to think their assurances to Afghans are worth anything? Mustafa Akyol comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2021 • 13min
The Taliban "Inkblot" in Afghanistan Had Been Expanding for Years
The expanding influence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, a decade or more of American government lies about “progress” in the war, and a fast U.S. military exit contributed to the Taliban’s speedy takeover of the country. Justin Logan offers perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2021 • 15min
What Would Serious Election Reform Look Like?
How much of the election reform passed this year in states makes sense? Walter Olson disentangles some of the motivations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2021 • 12min
What Should the U.S. Do for Afghan Refugees?
In the immediate wake of U.S. departure from Afghanistan and the rapid collapse of the government there, the U.S. owes something to the people who helped sustain this ill-fated war. Alex Nowrasteh details some history and offers ideas for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2021 • 12min
Advancing Liberty with Broad Perspective
Culture war battles, however seductive in the moment, are a distraction to the long-term fight for liberty, and broader perspective can help focus our attention. Wolf von Laer of Students for Liberty comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2021 • 13min
Military Affiliation in the Attack on the Capitol
The attack on the Capitol in January was serious, but it's important not to overstate the size of the threat the groups involved pose. Abigail Hall comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
