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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Jun 2, 2015 • 13min
The Coming Fights over Warrantless Surveillance
The struggle to curtail NSA surveillance has entered a new phase, one in which fear may finally no longer trump reasoned debate. Julian Sanchez discusses the next fights over warrantless spying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2015 • 7min
Fight over Warrantless Spying Is Far from Over
Three of the most dubious programs under the Patriot Act have expired, but the fight over suspicionless spying on Americans is far from over. Patrick Eddington makes the case for further reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2015 • 18min
Freddie Gray, Cops and the Drug War
The incentives built into an aggressive war on drugs makes corrupt and abusive cops harder to stop. Tim Lynch comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2015 • 26min
Liberty in the UK in 2015
How will recent British elections impact liberty in the UK? Mark Littlewood, director general of the Institute of Economic Affairs, discusses various storylines in the wake of a surprise big Conservative victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2015 • 11min
Dignity and The Constitution
Why is the value of dignity carrying so much weight in recent Supreme Court opinions? Roger Pilon weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2015 • 19min
The Global Village Myth: Distance, War, and the Limits of Power
Patrick Porter argues that America is both less powerful and more safe than we might be inclined to believe. His new book is The Global Village Myth: Distance, War, and the Limits of Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2015 • 22min
Wasting a Crisis: Why Securities Regulation Fails
The recent financial crisis led to sweeping reforms that inspired countless references to the New Deal. But were such reforms (then and now) justified? Paul Mahoney discusses his new book, Wasting a Crisis: Why Securities Regulation Fails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2015 • 8min
Private Education and Social Cohesion
Does private education harm social cohesion? The President seems to believe it can. Neal McCluskey comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2015 • 9min
The Feds' Bad Bluff on REAL ID
The federal government has never made good on its threat to shut down air travel for citizens from states that haven't gone along with the REAL ID Act. Edward Hasbrouck explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2015 • 10min
Do Cops Need Their Own Bill of Rights?
Police officers get many benefits not afforded to the public. Many protections protect corrupt cops from paying for their crimes. Walter Olson discusses the push for a "bill of rights" just for police officers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
