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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Oct 9, 2017 • 19min
Protecting Extremist Speech, Regulating ‘Fake News’
Drawing a legal line around what might constitute "extremist" speech for the purpose of regulation or prohibition is virtually impossible. The same goes for "fake news." Flemming Rose comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2017 • 19min
Shredding Iran Nuclear Deal Is an Unforced Error
Whatever you think of the Iran Nuclear Deal, the alternatives are worse. That’s according John Glaser and Emma Ashford, authors of the new Cato paper, "Unforced Error: The Risks of Confrontation with Iran." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2017 • 6min
Mandatory Union Fees Return to the Supreme Court
How free should unions be to take fees from workers? When do those fees violate the First Amendment? Attorney Jacob Huebert discusses Janus v. AFSCME, which will soon go before the U.S. Supreme Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2017 • 9min
Assessing the New GOP Tax Plan
Chris Edwards discusses the tax plan now circulating in Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2017 • 12min
Why the U.S. Should Welcome China’s Economic Leadership
Colin Grabow is author of "Responsible Stakeholders: Why the United States Should Welcome China’s Economic Leadership." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2017 • 12min
Trump Revises Travel Ban, Rejects More Refugees
A new draft of Donald Trump's travel ban may be the most confusing yet. At the same time, the U.S. will take far fewer refugees than in years past. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2017 • 14min
Status Report on Renegotiating NAFTA
Where does the desired renegotiation of NAFTA now stand? Inu Manak discusses the costs and benefits of reopening the massive trade deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2017 • 12min
CFPB and the Equifax Breach
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter discusses the "unconstitutional structure" of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and possible litigation against Equifax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2017 • 10min
An Afghanistan Strategy with No Measure of Success
Discussion on the lack of metrics for success in the war in Afghanistan and its implications, the absence of a clear objective or timeline for troop presence, the possibility of a long-term occupation, the need for exit strategy metrics, and the challenges in ending the war.
Sep 27, 2017 • 7min
Challenging a Powerful Exception to the Fourth Amendment
When Customs and Border Patrol search your computer, what rights do you retain? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
