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 21, 2017 • 16min
The New State of Occupational Licensing
Occupational licensing represents a potentially serious impediment to economic progress, and yet eliminating licenses is a long, laborious process. Lisa Knepper and Jennifer McDonald of the Institute for Justice discuss their License to Work report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2017 • 11min
The New Attempts to Restrict Bitcoin
Bitcoin's turbulent times have been driven in part by technical considerations and government attempts to crack down on the cryptocurrency. Will Luther, a professor of economics at Kenyon College, comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2017 • 11min
Demographics and Monetary Policy
How do demographic trends interact with monetary policy? Would a change in the Fed's mandate change how the agency looks at demographics? Loretta J. Mester, President of the Cleveland Fed, comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2017 • 11min
With Cordray’s Departure, Can CFPB Be Scrapped?
Richard Cordray will leave his post as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Does this mean the agency can finally be scrapped? Thaya Brook Knight comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2017 • 28min
#CatoConnects: The Science of Nutrition and Public Choice
Are governments institutionally incapable of giving accurate nutrition advice? Cato Visiting Senior Fellow Dr. Terence Kealey is author of Breakfast is a Dangerous Meal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2017 • 15min
Higher Education and Tax Reform
How will elimination of education-related deductions and other tax changes affect higher education? Neal McCluskey comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2017 • 16min
How Airlines Compete and How They’re Regulated
Government control over air travel is still onerous, and that can limit both choice and the safety of travel. Gary Leff of the Mercatus Center and the blog View from the Wing discusses the latest fight over air travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2017 • 10min
Evaluating Changes at the Federal Reserve
Tate Lacey discusses the changes that are coming to the Federal Reserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2017 • 6min
Education Savings Accounts and Customized Education
How do education savings accounts (ESAs) work? Jonathan Butcher of the Goldwater Institute and the Heritage Foundation discussed their merits at the State Policy Network Annual Meeting in San Antonio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2017 • 9min
What’s the Matter with Kansas (on Taxes and Spending)?
When Kansas cut taxes and raised spending, state lawmakers make a serious (and obvious) error. Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute offers his thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
