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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Jun 29, 2018 • 29min
Greatest Hits (and Misses) of Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court
Anthony Kennedy has a decidedly mixed record on the Supreme Court. Walter Olson and Roger Pilon discuss Kennedy's record as he steps down from the bench. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2018 • 16min
The Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer Bear
The Jones Act was passed in response to worries about U.S. reliance on foreign shipping during World War I. Why is it still on the books, raising prices and damaging U.S. economic performance? Dan Ikenson discusses his new Cato paper on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2018 • 15min
Janus Case Affirms First Amendment Rights
The Supreme Court holds that government "extraction of agency fees from nonconsenting public-sector employees violates the First Amendment" in the case of Janus v. AFSCME. Trevor Burrus comments on the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2018 • 15min
Should Cryptocurrencies Be Regulated like Securities?
The rise of ICOs has raised the question of whether cryptocurrencies are securities. Is the nascent, but valuable technology deserving of that kind of treatment? Diego Zuluaga is author of a new Cato paper on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2018 • 12min
Supreme Court Finds Rational Basis in Trump Travel Ban
The Supreme Court upholds the original Trump travel ban imposing restrictions on would-be immigrants from several majority-Muslim countries. Ilya Shapiro discusses the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2018 • 8min
A Massive Increase in Military Spending
How much security are we getting for a more-than $80 billion increase in military spending? Caroline Dorminey examines the new Pentagon budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2018 • 14min
Trade War with China Escalates
China and the United States continue to trade threats of tariffs. Where does this end? Colin Grabow and Simon Lester comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2018 • 19min
Cops Need a Warrant (Usually) for Your Cell Data
If the police want your cell-based location, they'll need to first get a warrant, at least most of the time. Cato's Ilya Shapiro and Julian Sanchez comment on the Supreme Court's decision in Carpenter v. United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2018 • 15min
SCOTUS and Lucia v. SEC
The newly clarified role and status of administrative law judges will drive litigation for years, now that the Supreme Court has weighed in. Walter Olson and Trevor Burrus comment on Lucia v. SEC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2018 • 20min
Patriotism’s Nonexistent Heyday
American patriotism now seems synonymous with fealty to the state and its military. But did patriotism ever have a moment that wasn't marred by ugly history? Historian Anthony Comegna comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
