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.
Episodes
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May 31, 2017 • 13min
Feds Make the Case for Ending Civil Asset Forfeiture
Two reports from federal agencies help make the case for reforming, if not ending civil asset forfeiture. Darpana Sheth of the Institute for Justice comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2017 • 17min
Trump’s Big Trip Abroad
What does Donald Trump's trip abroad reveal about his emerging foreign policy? Is there any chance for the U.S. to back away from regional conflicts on the other side of the globe? Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2017 • 25min
A Really Good Day
When attorney and author Ayelet Waldman was contemplating suicide, she chose instead to try tiny doses of LSD. Her book, A Really Good Day, details her experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2017 • 11min
The Political Solution of CAFE Standards
Federal fuel economy standards (CAFE) are effectively a tax on cars, but how is that tax distributed? Peter Van Doren comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2017 • 11min
Trump Unveils Budget That Eventually Would Balance
The federal spending plan offered by the White House would eventually balance the budget, and would do so largely with reductions in spending of several programs. Michael Tanner takes the good with the bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2017 • 17min
Real Spending Reform Means Cutting Spending
Can Congress achieve real spending cuts without a credible cap on total spending? Jonathan Bydlak of the Coalition to Reduce Spending has some ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2017 • 16min
The Three Languages of Politics
How we choose to talk about politics can explain a lot about what motivates our reasoning toward political issues. Arnold Kling is author of The Three Languages of Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2017 • 11min
Jeff Sessions Escalates the Drug War
What does Attorney General Jeff Sessions want to get out of harsher prosecutions? Kevin Ring of Families Against Mandatory Minimums comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2017 • 11min
A Misplaced Focus on Trump/Russia ‘Collusion’
If the new investigation turns up no specific and explicit collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government, is that the end of the story? Julian Sanchez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 18, 2017 • 9min
Trump Travels to Saudi Arabia
Emma Ashford, a Cato Research Fellow, delves into President Trump's notable visit to Saudi Arabia and its implications for U.S.-Saudi relations. She discusses how Trump's grand announcements often lack follow-through, particularly regarding an ambitious Saudi arms deal and the concept of an Arab NATO. Ashford expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of these initiatives, drawing contrasts with previous administrations and highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving meaningful international cooperation.
