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.
Episodes
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Jun 24, 2024 • 12min
Intuit Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission
Financial and regulatory expert Brent Skorup discusses penalties in non-courtroom adjudications. The podcast delves into the legal battle between Intuit and the FTC, contrasting judicial systems and exploring challenges faced by individuals and companies when dealing with administrative agencies. It also examines the implications of a potential Intuit victory on agency powers and the trend towards scrutinizing independent agencies' authority.
Jun 19, 2024 • 15min
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America
Financial expert Jennifer Schulp and legal analyst Tommy Berry discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the unique funding structure of the CFPB. They explore challenges to the agency's authority, funding mechanisms governed by the Appropriations Clause, and the implications of originalism in the decision-making process. The debate around the CFPB's power dynamics with Congress and potential structural changes is also analyzed.
Jun 18, 2024 • 27min
Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Decoding CBDC and the Future of Money
Nicholas Anthony, author of 'Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Decoding CBDC and the Future of Money', challenges the arguments in favor of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in his new book. He discusses concerns about surveillance, control over money usage, loss of privacy, and the impact of CBDCs on financial control and increased surveillance. The podcast highlights the need for public awareness and opposition to CBDCs to prevent undesired repercussions in the monetary system.
Jun 17, 2024 • 11min
How to Achieve the Lowest Tax Rates in A Century
Exploring opportunities for substantial tax code reforms, navigating the tax code for lower rates and economic growth, and analyzing the costs and benefits of simplifying the tax code for potential economic growth and empowerment of individuals.
Jun 14, 2024 • 19min
Biden Executive Order Makes Life Harder for Asylum Seekers
David Bier, an expert in immigration policy, discusses the challenges faced by asylum seekers due to the Biden administration's new executive order. He criticizes the limitations on legal asylum requests and advocates for a more compassionate approach towards immigrants. The podcast also explores historical and current approaches to immigration, highlighting the need for a more effective and humane system.
Jun 13, 2024 • 16min
Guns, Dope, Hunter Biden, and Constitutional Rights
Legal expert Clark Neily discusses Hunter Biden's gun permit conviction, Second Amendment rights, and the War on Drugs. The podcast explores the appeal potential, the ambiguity of controlled substance laws, Hunter's criminal activities, and the fairness of the justice system.
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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.
