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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Jul 20, 2017 • 8min
Privatization for the Sake of Better Management
The biggest reason to privatize much of the federal government is that the feds just don't manage those resources very well. Chris Edwards makes the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2017 • 7min
Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
Federal flood insurance is effectively a subsidy to wealthy coastal homeowners. Ike Brannon believes it should be scrapped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2017 • 25min
The Medicalization of Psychedelics
The drug MDMA - also known as ecstasy - is now entering Phase III trials as part of the FDA approval process for use as a treatment. How did we get here? Mike Riggs of Reason tells the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2017 • 11min
Drug Violence and Populism in Mexico
Prohibition-related drug violence in Mexico may be fueling a growing populism. Ian Vasquez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2017 • 6min
The Senate’s New Health Care Measure Is (Still) Fatally Flawed
The Senate's new measure aimed at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act still has deep flaws. Michael Cannon makes the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2017 • 9min
Trump Can’t Stop Global Trade
An emerging trade agreement between the European Union and Japan shows that Donald Trump's pronouncements on trade won't stop the rest of the world from lowering trade barriers. Simon Lester explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2017 • 14min
Henry David Thoreau at 200
How important is Henry David Thoreau as a libertarian? And how important is he in American history? Anthony Comegna comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2017 • 15min
How the FDA Regulates (and Doesn’t Regulate) Supplements
The manner in which the FDA regulates supplements leaves much to be desired and leaves customers perhaps too trusting. So says Peter Van Doren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2017 • 9min
Stepping Back from the Failed War on Terror
What price did the U.S. pay for a massive decade-long (and still ongoing) war on terrorism? Was it worth it? Trevor Thrall makes his case in his new report, "Step Back: Lessons for U.S. Foreign Policy from the Failed War on Terror." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2017 • 9min
Restarting Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Modernizing the military means closing extraneous bases. Christopher A. Preble discusses an effort to get that process started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
