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
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Apr 5, 2016 • 7min
The Panama Papers and Corrupt Governments
The Panama Papers leak has revealed that many current and former heads of authoritarian governments hid money from taxation. But even if that money turns out to have been stolen, should that fact bring an end to financial privacy? Dan Mitchell comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2016 • 23min
Poverty, Inc.
How most of us think about human flourishing could be all wrong. Mark Weber is a co-producer of the film, Poverty, Inc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2016 • 7min
The Right to Counsel at the Supreme Court
One element of the right to counsel has been decided by the Supreme Court. Trevor Burrus comments on the justices' opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2016 • 15min
Sentencing Reform Sticking Points
Sentencing reform could come this year, but sticking points remain. Kevin Ring of Families Against Mandatory Minimums comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2016 • 11min
Law Enforcement Cheers the Return of Equitable Sharing
The Department of Justice last year suspended its practice of providing kickbacks to local police engaged in civil asset forfeiture. Now it's back. Darpana Sheth of the Institute for Justice and Cato's Adam Bates comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2016 • 11min
Political Philosophy for Voters Who Don't Want It
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Mar 25, 2016 • 26min
Lessons in Censorship: How Schools and Courts Subvert Students’ First Amendment Rights
American public schools often censor controversial student speech that the Constitution protects. Catherine J. Ross is author of Lessons in Censorship: How Schools and Courts Subvert Students’ First Amendment Rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2016 • 11min
How America Makes Invisible War
America's military engagements overseas are often done without any public debate and sometimes without any public knowledge. New York Times correspondent Mark Mazzetti comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2016 • 18min
Challenges of Intellectual Property
The consequentialist case for intellectual property demands some understanding of how any given rules play out. Richard Epstein comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2016 • 12min
Apple vs. FBI
U.S. Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) talks about encryption, the Apple case, "Operation Chokepoint," and other issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
