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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Mar 21, 2016 • 19min
The Battle Lines over "Brexit"
What considerations should be given highest priority as Britons consider exiting the European Union. Tom Clougherty comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2016 • 15min
Is It Time to Tyrant-Proof the White House?
Whoever shows up on January 20, 2017 to occupy the White House, columnist Conor Friedersdorf says its time to tyrant-proof the executive branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2016 • 8min
Repair (or End) Judicial Nomination Hearings
The Senate's judicial nomination hearings should focus on text and meaning of the Constitution, not platitudes about fealty to the law. Josh Blackman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2016 • 8min
A New Supreme Court Nominee
President Obama has named the person that he would like to see replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Ilya Shapiro comments on the nomination of Merrick Garland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2016 • 18min
Affirmative Action and Academic Mismatch
Affirmative action seems to go before the U.S. Supreme Court regularly. Gail Heriot discusses why this matters to the Fisher v. University of Texas case before the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2016 • 8min
Regarding the Common Law
The common law deserves high regard from libertarians. Jim Harper comments.Related: https://www.cato.org/policy-report/marchapril-2016/remember-common-law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2016 • 30min
Escaping the War on Drugs
The failures of the War on Drugs have exacted a substantial toll. Author Don Winslow discusses his research and offers some hope for ending the failed experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2016 • 18min
The Loco-Foco Movement and Lessons for Today
Radicals seized control of the New York Democratic Party and instituted a set of principles that reoriented the party toward individualism. Anthony Comegna discusses the Loco-Focos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2016 • 25min
Fact and Fiction on the U.S. Border
The U.S.-Mexico border is the subject of some strong feelings. Representative Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) talks about his city of El Paso, the benefits of cross-border trade, and the War on Drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 8, 2016 • 18min
Civil Asset Forfeiture Is Wrong
When New Mexicans moved to eliminate civil asset forfeiture, their message was simple: Civil asset forfeiture is wrong. Hal Stratton, former New Mexico Attorney General comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
