Cato Podcast

Explore the hidden world of financial surveillance and the Bank Secrecy Act's lasting effects on personal privacy. Discover how banks have become unwitting enforcers in a system that erodes our Fourth Amendment rights. Hear about the balancing act between government oversight and individual freedoms, and the chilling effects faced by institutions resisting scrutiny. Luckily, public awareness is rising, leading to new privacy-focused tech and potential legislative reforms that might restore your financial privacy!

The discussion dives into the complexities of new tax legislation moving through Congress, focusing on the urgent need to address impending tax hikes. They break down the intricate relationship between tax policy uncertainty and economic growth, advocating for permanent reforms. The speakers critique traditional depreciation methods, promoting full expensing as a better alternative. They also challenge the myths surrounding tariffs as a reliable revenue source, calling for a comprehensive tax overhaul to foster a pro-growth environment.

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Robert Alt, President of the Buckeye Institute and attorney for John Ream, dives into the fascinating legal battle over home distilling. Ream's case challenges federal laws that criminalize personal distillation, highlighting the contrast with home brewing regulations. Alt discusses the balance of state and federal authority in alcohol regulation and critiques the federal government's use of the Commerce Clause. The conversation also looks toward the future, advocating for deregulation to foster innovation in the craft distilling industry.

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.The housing crunch affects so many parts of the country. In Arizona, it’s harder to build than you might think. Leo Biasiucci is the Republican majority whip of the state’s House of Representatives. We talked about how best to advance flexibility for new housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.The people who write the rules under which we must live generally ought to be subject to accountability from voters. That’s not a controversial proposition, but how it works in practice is more complicated. Daniel Dew of the Pacific Legal Foundation comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.What happens when public university officials violate your free speech rights? Often, they get qualified immunity, thus shielding them from the consequences of those actions. Casey Mattox with Americans for Prosperity comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Psychedelics have powerful impacts on the human mind, and researchers are finding new ways to use those drugs to help people overcome mental difficulties. Do they also herald a new freedom of thought? Mason Marks of the Petrie-Flom Center comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Impeachment isn’t a dirty word. Gene Healy explains why Congress should consider it more often. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Textiles are everywhere, and before the Industrial Revolution, even tiny advances in textile development had massive ripple effects. Virginia Postrel traces this amazing history in The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.