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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Nov 16, 2018 • 26min
The Impeachment of Andrew "Tennessee" Johnson
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson might offer a few lessons for today. Gene 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.
Nov 15, 2018 • 9min
Disciplining China's Trade Practices at the WTO
China's trade practices are questionable, but are tariffs the proper response? Simon Lester is author of the new Cato paper, "Disciplining China's Trade Practices at the WTO: How WTO Complaints Can Help Make China More Market-Oriented." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2018 • 10min
Trump Endorses Serious Sentencing Reform
President Trump has endorsed legislation that would make some federal drug sentencing reform retroactive. Molly Gill of Families Against Mandatory Minimums discusses the proposal and what a new Congress should focus on in the next term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2018 • 19min
Debt, Credit, and Consumer Protection
Some of the large drivers of financial problems facing consumers are the regulators who are trying to protect us. New Cato senior fellow Todd Zywicki comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2018 • 9min
Social Media and the Pipe Bomber
Before Cesar Sayoc sent pipe bombs to prominent Democrats, he threatened Cato adjunct scholar Ilya Somin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2018 • 16min
Sex Worker Freedom in Nevada Holds Steady
Voters in Lyon County, Nevada rejected a proposal to ban brothels there. Meanwhile, brothel owner Dennis Hof won election to state office despite his death weeks earlier. Alice Little, a sex worker in Nevada, describes what's next for defending and advancing sex worker freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2018 • 18min
The 'Protectionist Moment' That Wasn’t
Donald Trump's protectionist tendencies may have reached their natural limit. Scott Lincicome discusses his new trade bulletin on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2018 • 9min
Jeff Sessions "Fired for Doing the Right Thing"
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned, raising questions about the future of investigations into the White House and federal law enforcement. Topics discussed include drug policy, immigration, civil asset forfeiture, Robert Mueller's investigation, potential nominees for replacement, and the implications of Sessions' firing on the Russia investigation.
Nov 7, 2018 • 7min
Divided Government Won in 2018
Democrats will run the U.S. House and Republicans will hang onto the Senate. What does that mean for limited government? What were the bright spots for liberty at the state level? Michael Tanner comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2018 • 11min
New Polling on Pre-Existing Conditions Coverage Costs and Benefits
Democrats have pinned some of their hopes on protecting Americans from pre-existing conditions from losing certain coverage mandates. What does polling have to say about it? Emily Ekins comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
