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 1, 2019 • 33min
What Is and Is Not Required of Whistleblowers?
A claim that has made the rounds this week in conservative media goes like this: Until recently, would-be whistleblowers needed firsthand knowledge of wrongdoing in order to see their claims advanced. The problem with the claim is this: It's wrong. Julian Sanchez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2019 • 10min
Bernie Sanders Wants to Boost Your Credit Score
Bernie Sanders wants to create a public credit scoring system. What does that mean for understanding borrowers' ability to repay? Diego Zuluaga comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2019 • 24min
Politics and Criminal Justice Reform Since the First Step Act
States still lead the way on criminal justice reform, but what bright spots exist at the federal level? John Malcolm of the Heritage Foundation comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2019 • 17min
House Launches Impeachment Inquiry
Gene Healy discusses the U.S. House impeachment inquiry launched this week. Healy is author of Indispensable Remedy: The Broad Scope of the Constitution’s Impeachment Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2019 • 2min
Yes, in Fact, There Are Laws When You Are Drinking White Claws
The official boozy bubbly of this Summer was White Claw. Why didn't this happen sooner? Cato's Will Yeatman discusses the tax implications of spiked seltzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2019 • 9min
Trumpian Conservatives and the Fever Swamps
Conservatives’ tolerance for illiberal views needs to end sooner than later. Do libertarians have a similar problem? David Boaz makes his case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2019 • 10min
Are A Disproportionate Number of Federal Judges Former Prosecutors?
Would prosecutors object if they faced more judges who'd spent their earlier careers working for the defense? Clark Neily comments on his new study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2019 • 10min
Cashless Stores vs. Congressional Action
Congress is considering a ban on cashless stores. What does that mean for businesses that already don't take cash? Cato's Diego Zuluaga comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2019 • 20min
How Should States Start to Protect Privacy?
State-level changes can protect the privacy of residents from the prying eyes of governments. So how should states do it? Jonathon Hauenschild of the American Legislative Exchange Council comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2019 • 11min
Political Corruption from Beyond the Grave?
When you die, there are few benefits you can receive for a political donation. Why does that matter? Attorney Alan Gura is challenging some recent changes to rules for political donations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
