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 8, 2016 • 14min
Is Federal Reserve Action Irrelevant to Inflation Expectations?
When the Federal Reserve governors meet next week, will their decisions have any impact on the real economy? And could any Trump-selected Fed governors help? Jerry Jordan and Gerald P. O'Driscoll, Jr. comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2016 • 9min
The Colorado Experience with Legal Pot (So Far)
Colorado's experience so far with legal pot has meant more state revenues and Republicans claiming that the pot tax is "too high." Jon Caldara of the Independence Institute comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2016 • 8min
Mistrial for Cop Who Shot Walter Scott in the Back
The testimony of a camera was not enough to convince a juror in South Carolina that the police officer who shot and killed Walter Scott was guilty of murder. Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2016 • 8min
The Vaping Tax in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has imposed a 40% wholesale tax on e-cigarettes and related products. Bob Dick of the Commonwealth Foundation explains why it's poor policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2016 • 10min
Taking Freedom to Young People with The Tuttle Twins
Translating classic works of libertarian thinking like The Road to Serfdom for a very young audience is a challenge. Connor Boyack hopes his Tuttle Twins book series will do just that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2016 • 28min
More from Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future
Johan Norberg discusses Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future at Cato Club 200 in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2016 • 10min
The Power of Voter-Led Ballot Initiatives
Since Colorado adopted a voter-led ballot initiative process, the results have been mostly positive. Jon Caldara discusses the state's experiment with the referendum process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2016 • 10min
The Human Freedom Index 2016
How do different kinds of freedom interact around the world to produce the outcomes we value? Ian Vásquez is one of the authors of the new Human Freedom Index. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2016 • 8min
Cuba after Castro's Dictatorship
Juan Carlos Hidalgo discusses the next steps for Cuba now that longtime dictator Fidel Castro has died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2016 • 12min
Trump and Free Political Speech
The incoming Trump administration raises fears of further regulation of political speech. David Keating of the Center for Competitive Politics discusses the risks and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
