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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Feb 2, 2021 • 28min
The Big Short Squeeze and Regulating Markets (and Social Media)
How will regulating stock trades change following last week's big short squeeze executed by retail traders? Jennifer Schulp and Matthew Feeney comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2021 • 23min
GameStop, AMC, Robinhood, and the Big Short Squeeze
There are plenty of fingers pointing after a wild week on Wall Street that left hedge funds bloodied, traders exuberant, members of Congress signaling support for whoever the good guys might be, and trading platforms in a well-earned PR bind. Jennifer Schulp comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2021 • 21min
A Realistic, Quick Path to Ending Cannabis Prohibition?
What's the best path forward to end cannabis prohibition without loading it up with needless federal regulation? Jim Higdon is the cofounder of Cornbread Hemp and an advocate for an end to cannabis prohibition. He says the Farm Bill is the key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2021 • 22min
The Fairness Doctrine Hot Takes Have It Almost Completely Wrong
The refrain is "Bring back the Fairness Doctrine!" Paul Matzko, author of The Radio Right, explains where reviving and expanding government control of broadcast and cable (and streaming) content will inevitably lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2021 • 14min
Is Biden's Trade Policy Just Warmed-Over Trumpism?
Now that the loudly protectionist Trump team has departed the White House, should we expect anything better from Joe Biden? Scott Lincicome comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2021 • 21min
Countering Violent Extremism and Where It Can Lead
The attack on the Capitol has renewed calls to more closely monitor and punish extremism in the United States. In some sense, the United States has been here before. Patrick Eddington and Julian Sanchez weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2021 • 11min
A Declaration of Genocide in China
The Trump State Department accused China of Genocide with respect to Uyghur Muslims there. That designation is likely to stick. Eric Gomez and Mustafa Akyol offer their thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2021 • 35min
Trump Is No Longer in Office, So Why Put Him on Trial?
The U.S. Senate is awaiting an article of impeachment from the House regarding Donald Trump's activities leading up to a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Why should the Senate proceed with a trial for a President who has already left office? Gene Healy offers his thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2021 • 35min
Trump Is No Longer in Office, So Why Put Him on Trial?
The U.S. Senate is awaiting an article of impeachment from the House regarding Donald Trump's activities leading up to a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Why should the Senate proceed with a trial for a President who has already left office? Gene Healy offers his thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2021 • 17min
Is Trading Too Easy on Robinhood?
The "gamification" of stock trading has raised the hackles of state-level financial regulators. So what's the big deal if Robinhood throws up confetti when you make a trade? Jennifer Schulp evaluates the claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
