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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Jul 17, 2021 • 21min
The President Wants More Control over Shipping Goods
The President wants to remove some barriers to shipping goods across the U.S. and among nations, but has been recently silent about restrictions that are substantially counterproductive to Americans’ well being. Colin Grabow and Scott Lincicome explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2021 • 14min
The Departure from Afghanistan So Far
The podcast discusses the challenges and concerns in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, including corruption and the need for external assistance. It also explores the ongoing military actions and the need to test Americans' concerns about Afghanistan. The Biden Administration is reluctant to give up authority to go back to Afghanistan.
Jul 13, 2021 • 10min
Cybersecurity: Defense and Offense
Brandon Valeriano argues that defense against cyberattacks means actually doing the work of hardening systems against attacks rather than issuing threats after the fact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2021 • 8min
The Enormous Human Cost of China's Communist Party
As the CCP marks 100 years, the party's human rights abuses, mass slaughter of Chinese people, crackdowns on free speech, and internment camps for minorities won't be front and center. Doug Bandow and Eric Gomez comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2021 • 20min
Don't Stop Repealin' (Authorizations for the Use of Military Force)
At some point, says Gene Healy, Congress will get around to repealing the authorization for the use of military force that has enabled so much American-led global meddling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2021 • 29min
A High Court Win for Nonprofit Donor Privacy
In AFPF v. Bonta, the Supreme Court made clearer that donors to nonprofits deserve greater privacy protection from state actors. Trevor Burrus examines the case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2021 • 9min
Thomas Again Urges Supreme Court to Address Qualified Immunity
A case of university led prior restraint spurred Clarence Thomas to urge his fellow justices to take up a case regarding qualified immunity. Jay Schweikert details the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2021 • 11min
Yes, You Have the Right to Record Police
A Florida appeals court has let cops off the hook after they arrested a woman after she recorded those cops doing their jobs. James Craven details why clarity on this issue is more important than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2021 • 12min
Baltimore's Persistent Aerial Surveillance Ruled Unconstitutional
Persistent aerial surveillance may make the jobs of cops easier, but it's no solution if it endangers your rights. Matthew Feeney discusses the case of Balitmore's aerial surveillance program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2021 • 9min
SCOTUS Opens Door to Reining in the Administrative State
A patent case decided by the Supreme Court in June holds much larger implications for federal regulators. Thomas Berry comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
