Cato Podcast
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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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Apr 26, 2024 • 15min
How Much Immunity from Future Prosecution Is Due to Former Presidents?
Legal expert Clark Neily discusses the debate around immunity for former presidents, focusing on Trump's case before the Supreme Court. Topics include broad presidential immunity in criminal cases, the balance between accountability and immunity, and the implications for future presidencies.
Apr 25, 2024 • 9min
Reputation, Dynamism, and Strangers with Candy
Exploring the importance of reputation and trust in modern commerce, from the credibility of brands like McDonald's to the history of Duncan Hines. Discover how welcoming strangers can lead to wealth and better interactions, all in the context of economics and biblical insight.
Apr 24, 2024 • 18min
Congressional Fans of Warrantless Surveillance on Americans Win Another Round
Patrick Eddington, privacy expert at Cato Institute, discusses Congress's decision to extend warrantless surveillance on Americans. The podcast highlights the debate on privacy rights, concerns about surveillance authorities, and the push for reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in surveillance programs.
Apr 23, 2024 • 17min
North Carolina Made Big Promises to VinFast and Locals Are Paying the Price
Paul Best, an expert in economic development, discusses the clash between government incentives and property rights in North Carolina as residents are displaced for an electric vehicle plant. The use of eminent domain, challenges faced by homeowners, and negotiating incentives for the automotive industry are explored, shedding light on the repercussions of economic ventures on local communities.
Apr 22, 2024 • 12min
Wielding Federal Power with Accountability to Congress
Tommy Berry discusses the issue of federal appointments without congressional confirmation wielding federal power. Topics include constitutional concerns, strategies for agency vacancies, risks of executive appointments without oversight, and challenges of legal actions against temporary appointments.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 12min
Housing Wealth and Generational Wealth
Economist Jeremy Horpedahl discusses the bleak outlook for housing wealth. Topics include debunking generational wealth myths, analyzing wealth distribution trends, and the impact of housing on wealth accumulation and disparity.
Apr 18, 2024 • 13min
Reduce Deficits Now to Avoid Fiscal Crisis
Ryan Bourne from Cato Institute discusses the urgent need to reduce deficits to avoid a fiscal crisis. Topics include the unsustainability of high deficits, the importance of proactive deficit reduction for economic stability, potential government responses leading to fiscal crises, and solutions for addressing the country's growing debt concerns.
Apr 17, 2024 • 14min
Tariffs Are Taxes, but Who Pays the Tax?
Expert Erica York from the Tax Foundation debunks myths about tariffs, explaining how they essentially function as taxes on imported goods. The podcast explores historical perspectives on tariffs in the US, their impact on domestic producers, trade deficits, industry impact, and the implications on consumers and the global economy.
Apr 16, 2024 • 12min
Bitcoin Mining and the Price of Energy
Experts Nick Anthony and Travis Fisher discuss the energy consumption of Bitcoin mining, including debates on grid access, energy costs, and the potential introduction of a digital asset mining energy tax. They explore the implications of Bitcoin mining on energy prices, financial considerations, and the risks associated with giving power over electricity regulation based on personal preferences.
Apr 15, 2024 • 7min
Income Taxes Are Scheduled to Go Up in 2026
Adam Michel from the Cato Institute discusses the upcoming increase in income taxes in 2026 and proposes tax policy reforms to address the issue. They explore the complexities of individual income taxes, the progressive nature of the US tax system compared to OECD countries, and the impact on public engagement and government transparency.
