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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Oct 27, 2020 • 11min
Revisiting Immigration and Crime in Texas
Data from Texas shows that illegal immigrants tend to commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans. Alex Nowrasteh explains why puncturing the myth of immigrant crime is so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2020 • 7min
Joe Biden's Tax and Spending Plans
The assumptions underlying Biden campaign's tax and spending plans give us a false picture of what those policies would mean for the economy. Chris Edwards explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2020 • 15min
Following the Science and Pandemic Policy Outcomes
What does it mean for politicians to follow the science when scientists disagree and the policy outcomes might give us unintended consequences? Jeff Singer comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2020 • 20min
The Investments Most of Us Can’t Buy
Regular folks don't have access to a vast array of investments, and that's because of Securities and Exchange Commission rules. Why is that? Jennifer Schulp explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2020 • 11min
Helicopter Money and Federal Reserve Performance in a Pandemic Recession
Helicopter money – money dropped on various recipients by the Federal Reserve with no expectation of repayment – sounds like a great way to lever-up the economy. Is it? George Selgin details his new Pandemics and Policy essay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2020 • 21min
Nice White Parents and School Choice in New York
A podcast aims to detail the changes brought by gentrification to one school and leaves many critical questions unasked. Robert Pondiscio of the Fordham Foundation offers his thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2020 • 13min
DHS Moves Toward Requiring Massive New Biometrics Collection
A looming Department of Homeland Security rule would require collection of biometric information on not just immigrants, but related Americans. Patrick Eddington and Matthew Feeney say the rule has massive civil liberties implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2020 • 39min
Political Conspiracy Theorizing Then and Now
Conspiratorial thinking has a long history in American politics. And yet, it’s tempting to think about our current moment as a golden age of conspiratorial thinking. Jesse Walker of Reason magazine traces the history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2020 • 10min
The Globalized Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Countries across the globe are working toward the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. How might the late protectionism of the United States affect that effort? Scott Lincicome comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2020 • 29min
North Korea’s Parade of New Military Hardware
What can we infer from the new weaponry unveiled by North Korea? Eric Gomez and Doug Bandow describe how the U.S., South Korea, and China ought to respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
