Cato Podcast

Exploring the forgotten role of Herbert Spencer in sociology, his philosophy on rules, government, human interaction, and evolution, his departure from Adam Smith's ideas, and his influential works and impact on sociology and anthropology.

Exploring the impact of certificate of need laws in healthcare, including their effect on competition, alternative care options, and innovation. Also discussing the failure of government attempts to reduce healthcare expenses through supply restrictions, and examining the irony of needing government permission for a safer option like a birthing center compared to home births.

Explore the worrying decline in human freedom worldwide, focusing on economic, personal, and civil freedoms. Examining the impact of the financial crisis, rise of populism, and the pandemic. Highlighting the deterioration of economic freedom in the United States. Discussing Argentina's decline in human freedom with low economic freedom but relatively higher levels of personal freedom. Exploring the connection between personal freedom and economic freedom, and the concerning decline of personal freedoms in Venezuela.

Michael Cannon, a FDA policy expert discusses the impact of FDA's delays in approving contraception on women's economic gains. They explore how FDA regulations create barriers to access and affordability, and the negative impact of FDA's delays on drug approval and prices.

Globalization and trade liberalization have brought the world's bounty to our doorsteps, providing us with more leisure time. This podcast explores the benefits of globalization, including lower prices, reduced barriers, increased accessibility of goods for workers, and the growth of cross-border services. It also highlights the transformative impact of trade liberalization on living standards, consumption, and global connectivity.

Explore the confusion surrounding global exchange and expose the misuse of statistics by politicians. Learn about the criticism of globalization and the importance of imports over exports. Discover how a trade surplus can benefit an aging population and the insignificance of bilateral deficits and surpluses. Analyze the US trade deficit and its connection to the capital account. Understand the significance of foreign investment in the US economy.

Globalization has expanded the range of foods available all year. Globalization's impact on food has brought an abundance of fresh produce worldwide. Containerized shipping and industrial farming have reduced emissions and increased access to affordable food. A globalized food supply ensures security and resilience. Cultural appropriation in food and its impact on culinary experiences are explored.

This podcast explores the impact of institutional investors on the housing market, debunking misconceptions and highlighting their positive contributions like increasing rental home supply and stabilizing the distressed housing market. It also examines the factors contributing to the housing crunch and challenges the scapegoating of institutional investors for the lack of housing supply.

This podcast discusses the progress made in educational freedom in states, including robust school choice programs and universal eligibility. It explores the adoption and elimination of school choice programs in different states and the future of educational freedom. Implementation of education savings accounts, involvement of private third-party vendors, and potential litigation are also discussed.

The podcast discusses the progress made in state-level housing reform in 2023, focusing on the removal of regulatory barriers and efforts to make housing more affordable. It explores the politics of housing reform, the impact of individual stories, challenges in building ADUs, and reforms to increase housing availability.