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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Sep 11, 2015 • 8min
Compelled Support for Unions on Trial
Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association deals with more than one important element of how unions get their money. Andrew Grossman discusses the Cato Institute's brief in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2015 • 9min
The Skinny on Jeb Bush's Tax Plan
There are many worthy provisions in presidential candidate Jeb Bush's plan for tax reform, says Dan Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2015 • 10min
Running for President on Obamacare Light?
Two Republican candidates for President appear to be running on a health care platform of "Obamacare Light," according to Michael Cannon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2015 • 7min
Center for Competitive Politics v. Harris
California wants donor information from a nonprofit charity that aims to end unconstitutional restrictions on election activity. The Supreme Court will decide that issue this term. Ilya Shapiro comments on Cato's new brief in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2015 • 7min
The Poor Record and Rich Funding of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine has a poor track record, yet has earned billions in federal funding in recent years. Todd Krainin of reason.tv discusses his new film on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2015 • 10min
The Wild West of Drone Policy
The rules of how the authorities may use drones are largely unwritten, at least so far. Patrick Eddington comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2015 • 9min
Lessig's Odd Campaign to Restrict Electoral Spending
Lawrence Lessig likes to point to Eugene McCarthy's 1968 campaign as he argues for restrictions on election spending. It's just a really bad example. John Samples explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2015 • 6min
What Makes a Teacher Shortage?
A plea of "teacher shortage" in Indiana isn't supported by the evidence, says Andrew Coulson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2015 • 15min
The GOP's Trouble with Birthright Citizenship
Birthright citizenship is an issue that could both help certain candidates win primary voters and relegate the GOP to minority status. Alex Nowrasteh and Emily Ekins comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2015 • 15min
Carter Trumps Reagan on Deregulation
One of Jimmy Carter's greatest presidential legacies may be one that talk radio pundits would be loathe to admit: deregulation of big parts of the U.S. economy. Peter Van Doren comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
