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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Jun 12, 2024 • 35min
David Boaz: The Libertarian Exponent
David Boaz, intellectual leader of the Cato Institute, is remembered for his libertarian ideas and mentorship. The podcast explores his impact on the liberty movement, the importance of respectful communication, and the rejection of idealizing historical eras.
Jun 7, 2024 • 17min
David Boaz: "Now, It’s Your Turn"
David Boaz, longtime executive vice president of the Cato Institute, discusses the historical advancements in freedom and living standards due to liberal principles of human rights. He explores the influence of liberal ideologies on promoting peace, progress, and prosperity worldwide, advocating for individual rights and free markets. Boaz delves into the ongoing struggle for liberty against tyranny, socialism, and illiberalism, emphasizing the necessity to expand liberty in the modern world.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 10min
Congress Should Stop Hindering Private Saving
Adam Michel explains why Congress should end penalties on private saving. Topics include removing impediments to saving, promoting neutral government policy for savings, addressing concerns about private saving, debates around tax advantage savings accounts, and exploring the USA Universal Savings Account project.
Jun 5, 2024 • 14min
Don't Freeze Technological Advancement to Stem AI
Technology expert Jack Solowey and policy analyst Jennifer Huddleston discuss the importance of AI advancement and the potential devastating effects of freezing technological progress. They highlight the challenges of regulating AI while ensuring innovation and the multifaceted impact of AI technology across different sectors.
Jun 4, 2024 • 23min
Clawing Back Emergency Executive Authorities
Policy expert Satya Thallam discusses the delegation and limitations of emergency executive powers, proposing a 30-day limit on such authorities. The podcast explores the history of emergency powers, the need for congressional oversight, and bipartisan efforts to reform public health emergency powers.
Jun 1, 2024 • 13min
Social Movements and Profit Opportunities
Economist Nathan Goodman delves into the profit opportunities stemming from serving the underserved, drawing insights from historical examples like the Stonewall riots. The discussion explores the relationship between social and commercial entrepreneurship, the impact of activism on companies, and the benefits of reaching out to marginalized communities for both financial gain and social impact.
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May 31, 2024 • 12min
Donald Trump Convicted
Legal expert Clark Neily from Cato Institute discusses the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump on falsifying business records. Topics include charge stacking in the criminal justice system, Trump's case appeal, and the decline in prosecutors' courtroom experience.
May 31, 2024 • 12min
What Impedes Social Mobility?
Gonzalo Schwarz from The Archbridge Institute discusses policies impacting social mobility, the importance of entrepreneurship, analyzing state policies, indicators impeding progress, human flourishing beyond financial success, and fostering agency to overcome barriers.
May 29, 2024 • 15min
Assessing the Intelligence Risks of Chinese-Made Drones
Security expert Will Duffield discusses the intelligence risks of Chinese-made drones, debating the need for Congress to ban them due to potential data spying. The podcast explores surveillance concerns, data security in drone manufacturing, state-level restrictions on DJI drones, and the risks of public sector drone usage.
May 28, 2024 • 13min
Trump, RFK Jr., and the Libertarian Party
Discussion on how non-Libertarian politicians like Trump and RFK Jr. appeared at the Libertarian Party convention, exploring their contrasting beliefs with libertarian principles. Analysis of the party's controversial shift towards far-right stance and prominent attendees. Delving into challenges faced by the Republican Party due to libertarian candidates and the evolution of the LP's focus.
