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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 23, 2019 • 22min
Are Government Workers Aware of Their Rights?
Since the Janus ruling freed millions of state and local government workers from the fees associated with public sector unions, are those workers aware of their rights? Joe Lehman of the Mackinac Center comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 • 32min
A Week of Impeachment Hearings
What have we learned after presidential impeachment testimony of Donald Trump's ambassador to the European Union? Do any of the claims rise to the level of maladministration or violation of public trust? How have the President's Republican defenders performed? Gene Healy comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2019 • 13min
Do We Need Hate Speech?
"Hate speech" is not a legal category, and banning it wouldn't stand up to scrutiny. Lou Perez is the producer of a new short film, Five Reasons We Need Hate Speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2019 • 11min
State Occupational Licensing Reform in 2020
Even as some presidential candidates are talking about occupational licensing, state governments must take the lead in driving reform. Erica Jedynak of Stand Together provides reasons to be optimistic about reform in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2019 • 12min
The Evolution of School Choice in North Carolina
How does the public school establishment view the innovative choice options for parents in North Carolina? Bob Luebke of the Civitas Institute comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2019 • 22min
How State Lawmakers Can Curb Overreaching Local Regulators
Few people pay much attention to local regulation, but it's where some of the most substantial infringements on liberty occur. Christina Sandefur of the Goldwater Institute comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2019 • 13min
The Impeachment Inquiry Begins
Julian Sanchez addresses some common objections raised during the first week of presidential impeachment proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 11min
The New Push to Ban "Hate Speech"
Is a ban on hate speech a solution to any actual problem? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2019 • 16min
Sharing the "Freedom Philosophy" with Young People
What works and what doesn't in trying to show young people the superiority of Leonard Read's "Freedom Philosophy" for organizing society? Zilvinas Silenas, the new president of the Foundation for Economic Education, explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2019 • 8min
Easy State-Level Immigration Fixes
There's no reason states have to abide all of the federal restrictions on immigration. In fact, there are many policies states and localities can adopt to make immigrants welcome. Josh Smith with the Center for Growth and Opportunity comments.RELATED UPCOMING EVENTFeaturing Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah; Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah); moderated by Alex Nowrasteh, Director of Immigration Studies, Cato Institute. February 7, 2020 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM ESTCato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
