
Cato Daily Podcast
The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 2, 2025 • 27min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Let’s Render Some Federal Codes Unenforceable
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.Civil disobedience over victimless crimes may be encouraged under an idea by author Charles Murray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2025 • 15min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Ben and Jerry and the Campaign to End Qualified Immunity
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are the icons better known for Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Now they’re focusing their notoriety on ending qualified immunity. Ben, Jerry, and Cato’s Jay Schweikert comment on the campaign to end the powerful, court-invented doctrine that shields public officials from accountability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2025 • 11min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Judicial Activism in Defense of Liberty
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2025 • 19min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: The Life and Death and Future Life of Fusionism
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.“Fusionism,” something of an ideological nonaggression pact between libertarians and conservatives, has fallen on hard times. Can it be reborn? Stephanie Slade of Reason discusses her new article on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2025 • 17min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2025 • 18min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Henry Clay, Cassius Clay and Political Compromise
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2025 • 10min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Equal Protections and Marriage
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2025 • 7min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Remembering Milton Friedman
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2025 • 7min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Courage is the Secret to Liberty
Explore the vital connection between courage and freedom, especially in the realm of free speech. A discussion at a prestigious award ceremony highlights the bravery of a Danish newspaper editor who challenged censorship. The conversation underscores how essential free speech is for fostering open dialogue on sensitive issues. Drawing from a Supreme Court case, it warns against the dangers of self-censorship, advocating for fearless discussions to promote individual liberty and encourage social progress.

May 20, 2025 • 5min
Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Real Problems for REAL ID
Delve into the complexities of the Real ID Act as the podcast examines the challenges and privacy concerns tied to its implementation. The discussion highlights public apprehensions regarding government intrusion and the obstacles Congress encounters in legislating effectively. Additionally, explore the resistance from states over financial implications and the broader implications of a national ID system on individual privacy and rights.