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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Aug 9, 2019 • 13min
How Important Are the Ideologies of Mass Killers?
The ideologies that drove mass killings in Texas and Ohio are still not totally clear, but how valuable is it to know that information? Should all mass killings be characterized as terrorism? Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 8, 2019 • 14min
Gun Policy Is Hard
Most neat and clean solutions to the problem of gun violence have significant problems. Trevor Burrus comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2019 • 13min
Does "Addictive" Social Media Demand More Government?
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) says social media is addictive and Big Tech hasn’t done much for the public interest lately. What should that mean for government regulation of big tech? Ryan Bourne and Matthew Feeney comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 6, 2019 • 12min
The Elizabeth Warren Trade Policy Checklist
Elizabeth Warren's priorities for trade agreements may differ from the current President, but the final result may simply be less liberalized trade. Dan Ikenson and Simon Lester comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5, 2019 • 11min
Congressional Delegation of Regulatory Authority and Time
When Congress delegates its regulatory authority, the regulators take the ball and run. How should Congress reengage with its essential oversight functions with respect to regulation? Will Yeatman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 3, 2019 • 23min
Taking Conservative Nationalism Seriously
The aims of national conservatism (or conservative nationalism) will differ based on who you ask, but it rejects a great deal of the conservatism of the last few decades, and libertarian thinking is among the ideologies in its crosshairs. Aaron Ross Powell and Stephanie Slade discuss why it should be taken seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2019 • 11min
PragerU and Ongoing Confusion over Anti-Conservative Bias
What are the users of Google, Facebook, and Twitter due, exactly? If anti-conservative bias exists on big speech platforms, is federal law or the Constitution on the side of the conservatives? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2019 • 16min
What Makes a Qualified Director of National Intelligence?
How does a Director of National Intelligence do a good job? Julian Sanchez discusses the new nominee for the job, Rep. John Ratcliffe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2019 • 9min
Boris Johnson: Immigration’s Anti-Trump
New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has long supported relatively open immigration. The U.S. should take note. Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2019 • 12min
America’s Nuclear Crossroads
As the United States adjusts to a changing global balance of power, nuclear deterrence is poised to return to a level of importance in U.S. national security not seen since the end of the Cold War. What are the emerging issues in nuclear weaponry and global power that policymakers should consider? Caroline Dorminey and Eric Gomez are editors of America’s Nuclear Crossroads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
