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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Nov 26, 2014 • 9min
Obamacare's Calorie Count Mandate
Another hidden gift inside the Affordable Care Act: mandatory calorie labeling for many restaurant menus. Walter Olson comments on the complications and potential unintended consequences of such a mandate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2014 • 17min
The Tyranny of Silence
When the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published the cartoons of the prophet Muhammad nine years ago, Denmark found itself at the center of a global battle about the freedom of speech. Flemming Rose is author of The Tyranny of Silence.The Tyranny of Silence Cato Book ForumThe Tyranny of Silence Cato Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2014 • 12min
The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels have driven human progress and dramatically reduced grinding poverty, says Alex Epstein. That's a hard pill for many people to swallow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2014 • 6min
Surveillance Vote in the Senate
A somewhat surprising vote in the U.S. Senate on reining in surveillance authorities. Patrick Eddington argues that the struggle for oversight of the National Security Agency continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2014 • 7min
A Surprise Presidential Win in Romania
A surprise win for Klaus Johannis should signal optimism in the European Union, says Dalibor Rohac. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2014 • 9min
1921: The Crash That Cured Itself
Before the Great Depression, there was the Great Forgotten Depression. It's worth remembering, says author James Grant.The Forgotten Depression: 1921: The Crash That Cured Itself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2014 • 7min
Executive Action Looming on Immigration
President Obama may move soon to begin delaying deportations among other immigration reforms. Members of Congress have vowed a fight. Alex Nowrasteh evaluates the President's options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2014 • 10min
The Evolution of Bootleggers and Baptists
In some modern industries, it's hard to separate the bootlegger from the baptist. Adam Smith, coauthor of Bootleggers and Baptists, says the marijuana industry offers some interesting case studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2014 • 7min
Surveillance and the New Congress
How will the new Congress deal with surveillance issues? Cato's Patrick G. Eddington is optimistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2014 • 15min
Net Neutrality, Obama and Oatmeal
Should the market for telecommunication services be treated like your old rotary dial phone? Berin Szoka with TechFreedom comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
