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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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Feb 18, 2016 • 11min
Apple Will Fight Federal Conscription to Defeat Encryption
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants customers to know that the company will fight a federal effort to compel the company to cripple its own security. Julian Sanchez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2016 • 19min
Scalia on Regulation and Criminal Justice
Antonin Scalia's legacy in both regulation and criminal justice is a mixed one. Walter Olson and Tim Lynch comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2016 • 11min
Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court
What broad constitutional legacy does Antonin Scalia leave? Ilya Shapiro comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2016 • 11min
Special Federal Scrutiny for Muslims Is Ineffective, Unconstitutional
Federal agencies have singled out Muslims for special scrutiny when it comes to terrorism. Patrick Eddington argues that it's not just ineffective, it feeds terrorist narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2016 • 8min
Free Political Speech under Fire in Colorado
Explore the legal battles faced by Tammy Holland, who was sued twice by the school board for using newspaper ads to raise awareness about Common Core and public school issues. Delve into the issues with Colorado's campaign finance laws, including frivolous lawsuits filed to harass political opponents. Discover the disproportionate effect of campaign finance laws on small grassroots speakers, drawing attention to a case in Colorado where individuals were charged for minor political ads.
Feb 10, 2016 • 11min
What Animates Trump (and Other) Voters?
What values animates support for various candidates? Emily Ekins comments.Further reading:Donald Trump Supporters Think about Morality Differently than Other Voters. Here’s How. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2016 • 15min
The Drive for Campus Speech Codes
Campus speech and its censors received a great deal of attention in 2015. In a just-concluded debate at Cato Unbound, Greg Lukianoff argued that fear of regulators drives many campuses to restrict speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2016 • 13min
Remembering Andrew Coulson
A fierce supporter of educational freedom even before his decade at the Cato Institute, Andrew Coulson passed away this week. His colleague Neal McCluskey discusses Andrew's contributions to understanding of market education and educational freedom. Further reading: Market Education: The Unknown HistoryAndrew Coulson's Biography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2016 • 10min
Interventionism Wins in Rand Paul's Exit from POTUS Race
With Rand Paul's exit from the race for the White House, a foreign policy of restraint becomes less likely. Chris Preble and John Samples comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2016 • 35min
The Rights of the Dying: A Personal Story
What are the rights of the dying? Barbara Mancini of Compassion and Choices discusses the end of her father's life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
