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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Oct 12, 2015 • 12min
Immigration Reform Past and Future
Bill Richardson served as the Democratic governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. He talks about the benefits of large-scale reform to immigration laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2015 • 8min
U.S. Risking Proxy War in Syria
Involvement by both U.S. and Russian forces on opposing sides of the Syrian civil war may draw the U.S. into deeper conflict. Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2015 • 11min
How Michigan Canned Film Subsidies
Michigan is one of a handful of states to throw out subsidies to the film industry. Jarrett Skorup of the Mackinac Center explains how they did it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2015 • 11min
Is the 'Fiduciary Rule' Obamacare for Your IRA?
A proposed rule governing how brokers do business could create new barriers for small investors seeking quality affordable advice. Thaya Brook Knight comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2015 • 9min
Unveiling the Trans Pacific Partnership
To make the Trans Pacific Partnership more meaningful, China should be included sooner than later. So says Dan Ikenson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2015 • 9min
Sentencing Reform Appears in the Senate
A substantial sentencing reform bill has made its first appearance in the U.S. Senate. Molly Gill of Families Against Mandatory Minimums comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2015 • 16min
Wisconsin's 'John Doe' Raids Two Years Later
Two years after Wisconsin executed nighttime raids against Wisconsin political activists, no charges have been filed and no property has been returned. Eric O'Keefe is one of those activists. He tells his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2015 • 15min
New Mexico Nukes Civil Asset Forfeiture
A broad coalition of activists succeeded in bringing an end to civil asset forfeiture in New Mexico. Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation explains how they did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2015 • 8min
Chicago Sheds Ban on Street Meat
Chicago isn't quite done regulating small-time food entrepreneurs. Hilary Gowins of the Illinois Policy Institute comments from the State Policy Network's annual meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2015 • 6min
A Major (Minor) Welfare Reform Discussion
A small change to a small federal welfare program may nonetheless be the biggest welfare reform in years. Charles Hughes comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
