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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Dec 28, 2018 • 14min
If You're Middle Class, Are You in Poverty?
What does it mean for policy and welfare programs when the definition of poverty creeps up into the middle class? Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2018 • 14min
False Promises of the Jones Act
How does the Jones Act make some American industries less competitive? Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2018 • 24min
Radical Weirdness and the English Civil War
We can trace some powerful advances in human freedom to the ideas pushed by marginalized people and groups. Anthony Comegna walks us through the weirdos who stood up for freedom during the English Civil War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2018 • 27min
Stoicism for Troubled Times
Control what you can control and don't let the rest trouble you. The great stoics of centuries past have much to offer our contemporary lives. Ryan Holiday comments on engaging with what matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2018 • 15min
How Trump Changed Political Comedy
Donald Trump has altered political comedy, and not for the better. Comedian and satirist Andrew Heaton argues that it may be a short-term phenomenon, but it's up to comedians to adjust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2018 • 8min
Judicial Deference and Kisor v. Wilkie
A new case headed to the Supreme Court may challenge a great deal of deference courts currently afford federal agencies. Andrew Grossman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2018 • 18min
The Federal Reserve's Ongoing Mission Creep
What problem was the Federal Reserve meant to solve? How does that compare with its assumed mandate today? Jeffrey Lacker is a former head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He discusses the original Fed charter and the powers it now claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2018 • 12min
Why Exiting Syria is the Right Move
American participation in the conflict in Syria was never approved by Congress, and the benefits of being involved are far from clear. The President has ordered an end to U.S. participation in the conflict. Cato's John Glaser and Chris Preble believe it’s the right move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2018 • 10min
FIRST STEP Act Passes the Senate
What makes the FIRST STEP Act the most significant criminal justice reform in years? Shon Hopwood teaches law at Georgetown University. He discusses what he believes ought to be the next steps in criminal justice reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2018 • 10min
How Legalizing Marijuana Is Securing the Border
How effective would a border wall be against drug smugglers? The answer can tell us a lot about how effective it would be against illegal migrants. Cato's David Bier is author of a new policy analysis on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
