Cato Podcast
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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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May 24, 2021 • 15min
Why 'Just Put Out the Fire' Is Suboptimal Forest Management
Forest management in the US has caused damage to ecosystems. The podcast explores the role of markets and private involvement in managing forests. The importance of forest management is emphasized, debunking the misconception of fire suppression. Discussion on the negative impacts of megafires and the need for forest restoration reforms. The significance of prescribed burning and the forest resilience bond project are explored.
May 21, 2021 • 13min
The Most Common Arguments Against Immigration and Why They’re Wrong
In The Most Common Arguments Against Immigration and Why They're Wrong, Cato's Alex Nowrasteh considers the most common arguments against immigration and rejects them using sound reasoning and evidence.Help us celebrate the Cato Daily Podcast's 15th anniversary by receiving a small token of our appreciation for listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2021 • 8min
Waiving the Jones Act Would Boost Responsiveness to Shocks
The Jones Act keeps private sector actors from responding nimbly when economic disruptions occur, like a ransomware attack on a pipeline. Colin Grabow explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2021 • 10min
China: Rise or Demise?
China, even if it rises, does not present much of a security threat to the United States, according to Cato's John Mueller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2021 • 11min
Policing Reform Demands an End to Qualified Immunity
As Congress mulls policing reform, it's still unclear if an end to qualified immunity will be included. Clark Neily details reform options on the table and why the invented Supreme Court doctrine needs to go.Help us celebrate the Cato Daily Podcast’s 15th anniversary by receiving a small token of our appreciation for listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2021 • 27min
Steelmanning 101
Showing respect for an opponent's argument may be difficult, but it's important if we care about having productive and civil discourse. Greg Rehmke runs economicthinking.org and has spend decades teaching young people how to engage in proper debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2021 • 19min
What Does Good Social Entrepreneurship Demand?
Social entrepreneurs still face a bottom line. Sam Staley of Florida State University discusses what is required to engage in charity and business simultaneously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2021 • 19min
Secretive Federal Court Again Stands Down on Warrantless Spying on Americans
You would expect a court designed for foreign intelligence surveillance would use a stronger hand in punishing agencies that illegally snoop on Americans. Julian Sanchez discusses why that's not exactly what's going on.Help us celebrate the Cato Daily Podcast’s 15th anniversary by receiving a small token of our appreciation for listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2021 • 19min
Immigrants to the Right, Guns to the Left
The Left's blind spot about guns mirrors the Right's blind spot about immigrants. Trevor Burrus explains.Help us celebrate the Cato Daily Podcast’s 15th anniversary by receiving a small token of our appreciation for listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2021 • 14min
How Do the Feds Tax Capital Gains?
The Biden Administration hopes to hike capital gains taxes for high earners. What are the likely results? Cato’s Jennifer Schulp comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
