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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Apr 22, 2020 • 10min
A Trump Immigration Ban Would Slow Economic Recovery
Even if an immigration ban made sense at this point in a global pandemic, it would harm the economic recovery while doing very little to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Alex Nowrasteh discusses the President's forthcoming executive order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2020 • 9min
Negative Oil? Really?
The bumpy ride for oil markets is far from over. How does the dramatic demand shock in the oil market change relations among large and influential oil-producing countries? Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2020 • 12min
Regime Uncertainty for Developers of Coronavirus Tests
When the FDA takes action against developers of diagnostic tests, it seems to come primarily during times when new tests are desperately needed. Will Rinehart of the Center for Growth and Opportunity discusses the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2020 • 13min
Pandemic Spurs States, Feds to Liberate Telemedicine
Allowing medical services to cross state lines more easily may prove crucial during this stressful time for our medical system. Many states and the feds are wisely getting out of the way. Jeff Singer comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2020 • 15min
Will Sweden Prove to be a Model for Coronavirus Response?
We won't know the truth for some time, but there are reasons to believe that Sweden's light touch in response to COVID-19 may ultimately be less costly than lockdowns and other harsh government mandates. Johan Norberg comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2020 • 15min
Some Bad Ideas for Fighting COVID-19”
The Christmas tree that was the relief package that moved through Congress recently did manage to avoid some particularly bad ideas in its final form. Still, those ideas will be back, according to Diego Zuluaga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2020 • 8min
Surveillance and Civil Liberties in a Pandemic
Is there a role for government surveillance during a pandemic? And if so, does the genie go back in the bottle when the threat has passed? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2020 • 22min
Pointless Partisanship over Potential COVID-19 Treatments
The podcast discusses the partisan controversy surrounding hydroxychloroquine as a potential COVID-19 treatment. It explores the impact of politics on public perception and the influence of off-label drug use. Concerns about interference in medical decisions and violation of patient rights are also discussed.
Apr 13, 2020 • 15min
Conservative Nationalism’s Next Steps?
Adrian Vermeule argues that traditional conservative views of the Constitution ought to be replaced. What he believes ought to replace it is pretty troubling if you care about liberty. Stephanie Slade of Reason Magazine comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2020 • 20min
Can the President Quarantine States?
The President tossed out a tweet suggesting he might quarantine whole states where COVID-19 has hit especially hard. Is that constitutional? Gene Healy comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
