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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Feb 8, 2022 • 25min
Police Conduct Warrantless Surveillance with Stingrays and Fudge Facts When Confronted
Police use "cell site simulators" to gather cellphone data and it's rarely done under the authority of a warrant. Nondisclosure agreements local police sign at the behest of the federal government mean cops are regularly less than truthful when confronted in court. Nathan Freed Wessler of the ACLU discusses his work to try to learn what exactly is going on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2022 • 7min
Let Solar Tariffs Die
The Biden administration has decided to keep solar tariffs on the books. Gabriella Beaumont-Smith explains why they need to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2022 • 12min
Why Cops in California Rob Armored Cars
Police in California are robbing armed cars and turning the cash over to the FBI. Never mind that in California, the armored car company is well within the law transporting the proceeds of legal cannabis products. Dan Alban of the Institute for Justice represents owners of an armored car company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2022 • 17min
American Entrepreneurship: An Immigrant’s Take
What do immigrants think about the environment for entrepreneurship in the U.S.? Amjad Masad is the CEO of of Replit. He offers his take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2022 • 12min
Public Choice Theory and the Illusion of Grand Strategy
Richard Hanania is author of Public Choice Theory and the Illusion of Grand Strategy: How Generals, Weapons Manufacturers, and Foreign Governments Shape American Foreign Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2022 • 18min
Remembering Terry Teachout
Walter Olson describes the career of his friend and wide-ranging writer Terry Teachout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2022 • 9min
In Replacing Breyer, Counterbalance Former Prosecutors
The next justice to serve on the Supreme Court should buck the long-term trend of successful candidates with experience working mainly on behalf of government. Clark Neily suggests a candidate who worked for the defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2022 • 14min
Stephen Breyer on Administrative Law and Textual Interpretation
Stephen Breyer has been a nuanced jurist on the Supreme Court. Cato's William Yeatman and Thomas Berry detail Breyer's work in administrative law and how he approached interpreting the Constitution and statutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2022 • 10min
Congress and School Choice
According to the Constitution, the federal government has no role in education. So how can Congress best get out of the way of education reforms underway in several states? John Moolenaar is a Republican member of Congress from Michigan and is a member of the “School Choice Caucus.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2022 • 13min
A Freedom to Trade Wish List
What should trade policy look like in 2022? Inu Manak and Gabriella Beaumont-Smith say it should be a lot freer than it has been over the past five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
