Cato Podcast
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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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May 17, 2017 • 12min
Bill Nye and the Risks of Scientific Public Policy
Science-driven public policy has the potential to run roughshod over ethical considerations and important values. Trevor Burrus comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2017 • 16min
FCC’s Legal Authority and Net Neutrality
What should drive FCC policy regarding net neutrality? Berin Szoka of TechFreedom comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2017 • 20min
FCC to Vote on Net Neutrality and Title II Internet Regulation
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says the decision to roll back the 2015 internet regulations will mean greater infrastructure investment and better quality products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2017 • 13min
Avoiding the Avoidable Conflicts with Iran
Hardliners in the U.S. regarding Iran may empower the Iranian hardliners regarding the U.S. Emma Ashford and Ben Friedman comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2017 • 10min
Assessing the Iran Nuclear Deal So Far
How has the Iran nuclear deal performed so far? Judging by rhetoric from the White House, it's done a decent job at keeping Iran's nuclear plans at bay. Ben Friedman and John Glaser comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2017 • 11min
Comey Fired from FBI, but the Rationale Seems Thin
Exploring the controversial dismissal of the former FBI director, analyzing the rationales given by the White House, the rarity of such firings, and the contradictions in criticisms of Comey's actions. Reasons behind the removal of the FBI director including his request for more resources to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election. Concerns surrounding the firing of Comey from the FBI, including worries about a compromised investigation and the potential consequences of having a Trump loyalist replace Comey as the head of the FBI.
May 10, 2017 • 21min
How the Hell Did This Happen?
P.J. O'Rourke, author and Cato Institute fellow, dives deep into the complexities of populism and its historical context. He discusses how Donald Trump’s election mirrors a classroom dynamic where fear breeds authoritarianism. O'Rourke also analyzes shifts in global politics like Brexit and examines the evolving role of presidential power, calling for a less interventionist approach. Additionally, he critiques the social safety net's effectiveness and unveils the tangled motivations that drive political behavior, shedding light on accountability within the GOP.
May 9, 2017 • 14min
Does the President Know What It Means to Know Something?
Some of the Donald Trump's problems should alarm Americans. That from syndicated columnist George F. Will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2017 • 1h 1min
A Brief History of the Cato Institute: A Live #Cato40 Daily Podcast
At the recent Cato40 celebration, Cato's David Boaz, Ian Vasquez and Roger Pilon discussed Cato's history and its role in promoting liberty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2017 • 17min
Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children
Has putting feds in the classroom done anything to improve American education? Vicki E. Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children, says the Department of Education has achieved nothing, at best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
