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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Nov 9, 2020 • 13min
Libertarians Spoiled 2020 for Donald Trump?
In close races, any Libertarian candidate attracting enough votes can get tagged as a "spoiler." It's not clear that's what happened in 2020's race for the White House. David Boaz explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2020 • 12min
Postal Banking: A Bad Idea That Is Very Much Alive
Should the Postal Service hold your bank accounts? Should the Postal Service extend credit to Americans? You’ll be hearing more about this ideas soon enough. Diego Zuluaga explains the flaws in postal banking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2020 • 23min
Ballot Measures Legalize (Some) Freedom
Voters in various states chose to legalize drugs, nullify labor regulations, and turn away tax hikes at the ballot box. Walter Olson details some of the initiatives on state ballots in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 10min
In a Close Presidential Race, Send in the Lawyers
The race for the White House is very close. What would this fight look like in courts? Ilya Shapiro comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2020 • 42min
Costs and Benefits of the Electoral College
Some people claim the Electoral College, the method by which Americans choose a President, has racist origins, that it protects rural states at the expense of big cities, and that the institution should be replaced by a national popular vote. John Samples discusses the claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2020 • 23min
The Antitrust Case against Google
What is the substance of the antitrust case against Google? Geoffrey Manne of the International Center for Law & Economics evaluates the claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2020 • 19min
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Executive Power
The answers Joe Biden and Kamala Harris gave to a longstanding survey on executive power are less than promising for separation of powers. Gene Healy explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2020 • 11min
Trump's Dubious Success at Cracking Down on Immigrants
Whether you like it or not, Donald Trump has has broad success at limiting immigration flows into the United States. In doing so, economic costs are likely to follow. David Bier comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2020 • 15min
Will France's Response to Islamist Killings Backfire?
France's response to the Islamist killing of a schoolteacher sparks debate about blasphemy and religious displays. The podcast explores the issue of radicalization within Muslim communities in France and the need for broader acceptance of freedom of speech. It discusses the government's approach to combating extremism, the challenges Muslims face in accepting liberal democracy, and different perspectives on President Macron's actions. Respect for human rights, rule of law, and inclusivity are highlighted.
Oct 28, 2020 • 13min
A Brutal Murder, Freedom of Speech, and Islamism in France
Has France reacted appropriately to attacks that included the beheading of a schoolteacher over a kind of blasphemy? What are the implications for free expression there? Flemming Rose comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
