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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Apr 28, 2015 • 7min
Republicans' Faith-Based Surveillance Policy
Prominent Republicans like Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio support blanket spying on Americans even though it's been shown to deliver few dividends. Julian Sanchez explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2015 • 10min
Scott Walker's Nativist Turn on Immigration
Republicans Scott Walker and Ted Cruz may have plenty to argue about on the debate stage when it comes to immigration. Alex Nowrasteh discusses their positions and proposed state-based worker visa programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2015 • 10min
Why Jail Parents Who Can't Afford Child Support?
Jailing or denying a driver's license to parents who can't afford child support payments is, at best, totally incoherent. Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2015 • 9min
SCOTUS Rules on Police Stops & Drug-Sniffing Dogs
The Supreme Court has made it a little harder for police to detain motorists following the end of a legitimate traffic stop, but it won't end the use of drug-sniffing dogs. Jim Harper comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2015 • 17min
How Might the GAO Audit the Fed?
The Government Accountability Office has some authority to look into how the Federal Reserve does its business, but is that sufficient? Former GAO comptroller general David Walker comments.Should GAO Audit the Federal Reserve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2015 • 8min
Are There Really No Libertarians?
There may be few self-identified libertarians, but there are millions of Americans who hold broadly libertarian views. Emily Ekins comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2015 • 7min
How the War on Drugs Perpetuates Poverty
Columbia University professor John McWhorter argues that the Drug War has worsened poverty in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2015 • 12min
Poverty and the Private Sector
What is the role of the private sector in addressing poverty? Harriet Karr-McDonald of the Doe Foundation offers her thoughts at the Cato Institute conference "Can We End Poverty?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2015 • 10min
What We Get for Anti-Poverty Spending
What does the U.S. get for more than a trillion dollars in annual anti-poverty spending? Michael D. Tanner puts the spending in perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2015 • 9min
Is Surveillance Reform Coming?
There appears to be some appetite for surveillance reform in Congress. Patrick Eddington discusses the reasons why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
