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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Dec 30, 2016 • 12min
Sex Offender Registries at the High Court
What are the constitutional issues raised when a government can put someone, even a registered sex offender, behind bars simply for making use of social media? David Post comments on the Packingham case that goes before the Supreme Court next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2016 • 9min
Occupational Licensing and Recidivism
Does occupational licensing hamper ex cons who want to be productive members of society? Stephen A. Slivinski of Arizona State has some new research on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2016 • 8min
Eye Exam Startup vs. South Carolina
How customers get eyeglasses in South Carolina could be undergoing a big change, but not if the incumbent industry can help it. Robert McNamara of the Institute for Justice discusses the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2016 • 20min
Monetary Methods and Election 2016
How should the Federal Reserve clear the way for competitive currencies? Jim Grant is publisher of Grant's Interest Rate Observer. We spoke during Cato's monetary conference in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2016 • 15min
Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy
Heather Ann Thompson discusses Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2016 • 15min
Taking Seriously the New Populist and Alt-Right/Fascist Thinkers
Tom G. Palmer discusses the new thinkers working to make intolerance respectable again. He explores the parallels between populist movements in Europe, Brexit, and the election of Donald Trump. Examining threats to liberty including identity politics, populism, and radical Islamism. He also delves into the values that drive opposition to libertarianism and the significance of taking seriously the ideas of populist and alt-right/fascist thinkers.
Dec 24, 2016 • 12min
Homesharing vs. Government
Homesharing is facing increasing scrutiny from state and local governments. At the State Policy Network annual meeting, Christina Sandefur discusses the controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2016 • 15min
The Missing Bridge to Vocational Education
This podcast discusses the lack of vocational education in public high schools and the mismatch between job opportunities and skills. It explores the advantages of vocational training as a pathway to employment and challenges the societal bias towards college. The conversation highlights the need to upgrade the K-12 system to provide more vocational choices and advocates for greater integration with the needs of employers.
Dec 22, 2016 • 8min
The Price of Water, California Edition
Drought creates big problems in California. Bad water allocation makes those problems worse. Reed Watson of the Property and Environment Research center comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2016 • 8min
Nelson v. Colorado
When a court throws out a case against you after you've paid restitution, shouldn't you get your money back? David Post comments on the case of Nelson v. Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
