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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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Aug 20, 2014 • 35min
Social Justice v. Individual Sovereignty
Social justice advocates seem to rarely articulate what would constitute a socially just pattern of resources distribution. Randy Barnett argues they typically simply argue for "more" for the aggrieved parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2014 • 6min
Narendra Modi Disappoints Fans, Critics
India's new prime minister has managed to disappoint both his critics and fans. Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2014 • 11min
Militarizing Local Police Took Decades
The militarization of local police didn't happen overnight. It took decades. Trevor Burrus explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2014 • 8min
The Federal Role in Militarizing Cops
After critics loudly condemned the militarized response of Ferguson, Missouri police to local protestors, the situation has calmed. Now the focus should shift to reforms to federal programs that subsidize militarization of local police. Tim Lynch explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2014 • 12min
The Reality of Militarized Cops
Americans are now getting a clear picture of what militarized local policing looks like. Following the killing of an unarmed teenager in Missouri, the extreme tactics used by police there are truly breathtaking. Walter Olson comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2014 • 11min
U.S. Bombing Iraq Again
The United States launches airstrikes in Iraq based on authority granted in 2002 as the terrorists attack civilians in the country. Chris Preble evaluates the unfolding situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2014 • 6min
Thad Cochran's Crony Catfish
Senator Thad Cochran's inspection proposal would penalize foreign producers of catfish and raise prices in the U.S. Bill Watson comments.The Farm Bill Came Surprisingly Close to Fixing Some Protectionist Regulations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2014 • 7min
Teacher Tenure's Legal Fight
Lawsuits are now challenging the institution of teacher tenure. Neal McCluskey comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 8, 2014 • 7min
Looming Labor Rules Would Punish Franchises
A National Labor Relations Board ruling could pave the way for unionization of workers at franchised establishments, but it would also punish companies that adopt the franchise model. Walter Olson analyzes the ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2014 • 6min
Peer-to-Peer Apps in the Developing World
The real value of so-called "sharing economy" peer-to-peer software applications may be helping those in the developing world develop capital in the face of government mandates. Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
