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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Sep 17, 2019 • 10min
The Perverse Effects of Banning Flavored Vaping Products
Would a prohibition on flavored vaping products be a net-negative in reducing smoking-related illness? Jeffrey Miron discusses the apparent White House plan to ban flavors of vaping products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2019 • 14min
Attack in Saudi Arabia Inspires U.S. Drumbeat for War with Iran
The attack on a Saudi oil facility has many in the Trump Administration pushing for a U.S. response. John Glaser and Doug Bandow say the U.S. ought to stay out of another Saudi-led war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2019 • 21min
Trump White House Mulls Monitoring the Mentally Ill for Future Violence
The White House’s potential plan to use consumer tech to monitor those deemed mentally ill for potential violence already has some bipartisan support. The problem is that it won't work. Julian Sanchez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2019 • 12min
San Francisco Deems NRA a Terrorist Group
Why take seriously San Francisco's declaration that the National Rifle Association is a domestic terror group? Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2019 • 13min
What Do Democrats Running for President Want from Criminal Justice Reform?
A few Democratic candidates running for President have flagged the police protection known as qualified immunity as worthy of reform. Clark Neily discusses the various criminal justice proposals offered by Democratic White House hopefuls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2019 • 36min
Challenging the Friends of Endless War
Ending or sharply curtailing U.S.-led wars across the globe has popular support. How should that energy translate to action? Stephen Wertheim is a cofounder of the new Quincy Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2019 • 12min
Bolton Ends Tenure as National Security Advisor
What opportunities for better foreign policy emerge in John Bolton's departure from the White House? Eric Gomez and Chris Preble comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2019 • 18min
A Case for Worrying about America’s Low Fertility Rates
Lyman Stone argues that, yes, even libertarians should care about the policies that affect fertility rates. Stone is a senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2019 • 14min
School Choice and Segregation
Are school choice advocates indifferent to segregation? Neal McCluskey counters the new/old argument against school choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2019 • 13min
Will Changes to Overtime Pay Actually Help Workers?
There may be some benefit to expanding the pay rates at which workers are eligible for overtime, but Ryan Bourne argues those benefits will be short term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
