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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Mar 29, 2024 • 15min
Replacing Federal Bureaucrats and the Trump Agenda
Policy expert Tom Firey from the Cato Institute discusses the challenges of replacing federal bureaucrats to advance the Trump agenda. Topics include misconceptions about the federal bureaucracy, analysis of Schedule F, government bureaucracy incentives, and the ineffective effort to insert Trump supporters into government roles.
Mar 28, 2024 • 8min
Courts Should Affirm First Amendment Rights of Youths in the Digital Age
Expert Jennifer Huddleston discusses safeguarding youths' First Amendment rights online, balancing free speech with state intervention, and advocating for young people's creative expression on social media.
Mar 27, 2024 • 19min
United States v. Apple
Policy expert Patrick Hedger and Jennifer Huddleston discuss the Department of Justice's case against Apple, exploring iPhone app distribution, market share comparisons with Android, consumer choice factors, and the implications of antitrust actions on tech policy and user communication preferences.
Mar 26, 2024 • 12min
Private School Enrollment in the Wake of COVID-19
Exploring the rise in private school enrollment post-COVID, the challenges faced by private schools, and the growing interest in school choice programs. Delving into shifts in education enrollment patterns, including the rise of homeschooling and uncertainties surrounding public school enrollment.
Mar 25, 2024 • 17min
A Would-Be Home Distiller Fights Back in Ream v. U.S. Department of Treasury
Robert Alt from The Buckeye Institute discusses John Ream's fight against federal laws banning home distillation. They explore the legal distinctions between brewing and distilling, state vs. federal authority in alcohol regulation, limitations of federal power, and the potential for innovation in the distilling industry with regulatory changes.
Mar 23, 2024 • 30min
The Canceling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff, coauthor of 'The Cancelling of the American Mind,' discusses the problematic culture fostered by DEI offices on college campuses. Topics include challenges of DEI implementation, cancel culture, importance of free speech, and advocating for free speech in education.
Mar 22, 2024 • 12min
SCOTUS Tells Feds They Can't Wish Away Certain Cases
A US citizen challenges his placement on the No Fly List in a Supreme Court case. Legal battles over government coercion, individual rights, and government surveillance at airports are discussed. The Supreme Court rules against the feds trying to dismiss the case, highlighting the importance of government accountability and individual rights in court cases.
Mar 21, 2024 • 13min
The China Dilemma?: Rethinking US-China Relations through Public Choice Theory
Ryan Yonk, coauthor of 'The China Dilemma?', explores US-China relations, challenges China's rhetoric on Taiwan, advocates for nuanced policies. Analyzes US agencies' use of public choice theory, delves into Chinese political dynamics, warns of Cold War implications with China.
Mar 20, 2024 • 17min
The Fertility Gap and Economic Freedom
Economist Clara E. Piano discusses the impact of economic freedom on women's fertility desires and the challenges individuals face in achieving their desired number of children. The podcast explores how housing regulations, cultural norms, and urban planning influence parenting decisions, while also discussing the complexities of pro-natal policies and proposed solutions to tackle fertility challenges.
Mar 19, 2024 • 11min
Gaming War Games
Economist Garrett Wood discusses how war games can be manipulated for strategic advantage, influenced by budget constraints and organizational interests. The podcast explores the dynamics of war games within government, jointness on defense production, and the manipulation of results to maintain military prestige.
