Cato Podcast

Roger Pilon discusses the philosophical underpinning of America's Birth Certificate, exploring natural law, self-evident truths, and unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing limits on government power and the importance of checks and balances in American politics.

Expert in immigration policy and crime rates, Alex Nowrasteh discusses data from Texas on immigrant crime rates. Lower criminal conviction rates for immigrants compared to native-born Americans. Analysis of trends in immigrant crime rates over time and challenges common narrative of immigrant criminality in the media.

Legal expert Tommy Berry discusses the Supreme Court's decision to end Chevron deference, impacting federal agency interpretations of statutes. The podcast explores the implications, the Administrative Procedures Act, concerns about power concentration, and the need for closer collaboration between agencies and Congress.

National security and civil liberties expert Patrick Eddington discusses the potential removal of an unAmerican provision in the NDAA. The podcast addresses concerns on indefinite detention of US citizens in the act and efforts to amend or repeal controversial provisions, including a proposed amendment by Matt Rosendale. The bipartisan efforts to reform legislation impacting constitutional rights are also explored, emphasizing the necessity of actively reassessing laws for the benefit of constitutional liberties.

Urban transportation expert Marc Joffe discusses the limited benefits and high costs of streetcars, highlighting how they prioritize politics over practicality. He explores the financial implications of streetcars in cities like St. Louis and San Francisco, comparing them to buses and cable cars. Joffe also talks about the potential benefits of privatizing streetcars for efficiency and profitability.

Political analyst Gene Healy and researcher John Samples discuss the implications of invoking the 25th Amendment in case of a mentally unfit president, challenges of replacing a candidate after selection process, and speculation on Joe Biden's nomination chances

Doug Bandow, an expert on military conscription, discusses the debate over including women in the military draft for gender equality and citizenship rights. He argues against expanding draft registration, emphasizing liberty in America and advocating for a volunteer military over conscription, highlighting the quality of individuals who choose to serve willingly.

Legal expert Clark Neily discusses the potential implications of the Supreme Court's Rahimi decision on gun ownership in the United States. Topics include the evolving framework for assessing restrictions on private gun ownership, federal laws regarding domestic violence restraining orders, state court restrictions on Second Amendment rights, unanswered questions post Supreme Court decision, and the Supreme Court's approach to federal drug laws affecting Second Amendment rights.

Legal expert Tommy Berry discusses the case of Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio, where police faced repercussions for using underhanded tactics in charging individuals. The podcast explores malicious prosecution, invalid charges under the Fourth Amendment, and the Supreme Court ruling that police cannot avoid liability by stacking charges.

Legal expert Thomas A. Berry discusses the Supreme Court case Moore v. United States regarding taxes on unrealized income. Topics include corporate income distribution, federal taxes on unrealized income, and Justice Thomas's dissent on foreign corporate taxation.