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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Jan 30, 2017 • 7min
Fact and Fiction on Trump’s Immigration Order
How fair are the criticisms of Donald Trump's order on immigration from seven majority Muslim countries? But the order is probably still illegal. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2017 • 10min
The Trouble(s) with Defunding Sanctuary Cities
Generally speaking, there's nothing wrong with cities and states refusing to help enforce federal law. David Bier says the same is true for immigration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017 • 16min
Betsy DeVos and School Choice
What should a Department of Education headed by a school choice advocate actually do? Neal McCluskey and Jason Bedrick comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2017 • 20min
Brexit, Trump, and Expanding Global Trade
As Theresa May appears to work toward positioning Britain as a global hub for expanding trade, the U.S. turns inward. Tom Clougherty and Ryan Bourne comment on Brexit, the European Common Market, and Trumpian Protectionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2017 • 11min
India's Devastating Crackdown on Cash
When India suddenly told citizens to swap out their old cash for new cash, the impact was devastating. Jim Dorn explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2017 • 12min
The Populist Parallels of Sanders and Trump
President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders have some strong parallels in their populism. John Samples comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2017 • 13min
Obama Leaves ‘Loaded Weapon’ in the White House
Barack Obama expressed concerns about "leaving a loaded weapon lying around" for future presidents to wield. And then he did exactly that. Gene Healy comments on the outgoing President’s aggrandizement of the Oval Office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2017 • 11min
Reflections on the Obama Foreign Policy
What do we know about the costs and benefits of the Obama foreign policy as his time in the White House comes to an end? Chris Preble comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2017 • 12min
Obama Closes Sanctuary for Cuban Refugees
A policy that gave Cubans help escaping Cuba has come to an end in President Obama's final days in office. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2017 • 6min
The New Silk Road
The 7,500 mile journey from China to London along the "new Silk Road" signals a new era of trade between those countries. U.S. officials should take the hint. Christine Guluzian comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
