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
Mentioned books
Jul 6, 2016 • 12min
Scalia and Criminal Defense
The legacy of Antonin Scalia's years on the Supreme Court must include his support for the rights of the accused. Kevin A. Ring, author of Scalia's Court, comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2016 • 12min
Prospects Dim for Freer Trade
The likely inhabitants of the White House in 2017 would not be happy warrior on behalf of free trade. Phil Levy with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2016 • 27min
#CatoConnects: Brexit Happened. Now What?
Brexit is now in progress. So what are the next steps and how will trade and migration be affected? Cato's Tom Clougherty and Marian Tupy take questions via Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2016 • 16min
Specialization and Trade: A Re-Introduction to Economics
The economics profession suffers from profound confirmation bias. Fixing that problem may require a profound shift in thinking. Arnold Kling attempts to re-introduce the field in his new book, Specialization and Trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2016 • 8min
'Honest Services Fraud' at the High Court
The Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell. Kevin Ring of Families Against Mandatory Minimums says it was a good ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2016 • 13min
Does Brexit Matter?
Brexit happened, but it's far from clear that the referendum was either particularly good or spells certain doom for the UK or the European Union. Tom Clougherty comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2016 • 37min
Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal
Research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics has been prevented by decades of prohibition. Tom Shroder is author of Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2016 • 12min
Protecting Religious Liberty in Education
Religious liberty and public schooling often come into conflict. Charles Glenn discusses how to protect religious freedom in education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2016 • 29min
The State of Religious Liberty in Courts
The history of protecting religious liberty at the courts is mixed, but there is hope. Douglas Laycock comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2016 • 10min
FAA Works to Shutter 'Uber for Planes'
FlyteNow wants to let private pilots share empty seats on their planes. The FAA says it's illegal. Matt Voska is CEO of FlyteNow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
