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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Mar 30, 2020 • 7min
Key Tax Provisions in Massive Economic Relief Bill
That massive relief bill passed by Congress last week contains some provisions that affected businesses will appreciate. Nicole Kaeding with the National Taxpayers Union comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2020 • 13min
Evaluating Federal Reserve Moves amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Fed apparently understands the nature of this recession far better than many members of Congress, but Cato’s George Selgin argues that the central bank runs the risk of blurring the lines between monetary and fiscal policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2020 • 13min
Emergency Powers and Civil LIberties During a Pandemic
Vigilance toward overweening government is no less important during a pandemic. Cato's Patrick Eddington discusses some federal efforts to claim emergency powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 12min
A Pandemic Recession Is Different
Understanding the nature of recessions caused by pandemics is critical to crafting a policy response. Ryan Bourne explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 12min
Containing Coronavirus after FDA Missteps
Bureaucratic errors made containing the novel coronavirus considerably more difficult. Michael Cannon details some important next steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 7min
COVID-19, Supply Shocks and Stimulus
Congress may misunderstand the nature of the economic downturn spurred by the novel coronavirus. Chris Edwards comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2020 • 9min
Facilitating a Smooth Election amid Pandemic
Election days are an opportunity for COVID-19 to spread widely among vulnerable populations. Kentucky is among states that have delayed primaries while evaluating what changes to the election process may be necessary. Republican Michael G. Adams is the Secretary of State for Kentucky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2020 • 19min
Foes of Suspicionless Surveillance Score a Small Win
Amendments will finally be offered to the broad federal surveillance powers granted by Congress. Patrick Eddington discusses what that means for liberty and privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2020 • 11min
We Are All Homeschoolers Now
Thanks to COVID-19, many parents find themselves with kids at home all day. What's the best way to keep them engaged in their educations? Kerry McDonald, author of Unschooled, comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2020 • 9min
Coronavirus, Oil Markets, and Foreign Policy
What do current historic lows for the price of oil mean for foreign policy in a time of pandemic? Cato's Emma Ashford explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
