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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Jan 7, 2021 • 32min
Impeachment, the 25th Amendment, or Don't Bother?
As the U.S. enters the final two weeks of the presidency of Donald Trump, the pro-Trump mob attack on the Capitol is spurring lawmakers to renew calls to remove the President by either impeachment and removal or invoking the 25th Amendment. Gene Healy explains how those Constitutional processes would work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2021 • 11min
Pro-Trump Rioters Storm the Capitol
Pro-Trump forces hoping to overturn the 2020 presidential election broke police barricades, broke windows to enter the Capitol, entered members offices, and looted. David Boaz comments on how the conservative movement ended up here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 5, 2021 • 11min
Markets versus Central Planners on Vaccine Distribution
The heavy hand of government is getting heavier during the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccine doses. Jeff Singer comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2021 • 14min
Biden’s Pick for Secretary of Education
This podcast discusses Joe Biden's pick for Secretary of Education and the challenges he may face. They explore the role of the Secretary in addressing COVID-19 in schools and the challenges faced by schools during the pandemic. They also discuss potential actions the Secretary may take regarding K-12 education.
Jan 1, 2021 • 29min
Campaign Finance and American Democracy: What the Public Really Thinks and Why It Matters
How has the Citizens United decision changed the competitiveness of politics? Do voters have a basically fair understanding of how campaign spending functions? David M. Primo and Jeffrey D. Milyo are authors of Campaign Finance and American Democracy: What the Public Really Thinks and Why It Matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2020 • 19min
Open: The Story of Human Progress
Despite the backlash against openness in much of the world, Johan Norberg says it's a source of strength. His new book is Open: The Story of Human Progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2020 • 11min
Biden Shouldn’t Back Down on Immigration Reform
Joe Biden has no reason to back away from his ambitious immigration reform plans. David Bier explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2020 • 13min
Ever-Expanding Hopes for A Student Loan Bailout
It wasn't a big piece of the presidential campaign, but since the election, proposals to bail out student loan borrowers have become dramatically more ambitious. Neal McCluskey explains the folly of more freebies for the well-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2020 • 9min
How Do Immigrants Vote?
Immigrants make up a valuable group of voters in American elections. How did they vote in 2016 and 2020? Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2020 • 16min
Regulating Cannabis in 2021
Cannabis descheduling at the federal level had a brief moment this year, but ultimately it didn’t happen. What does next year hold for continuing the trend toward decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis? Trevor Burrus explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
