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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Dec 7, 2023 • 16min
Defending Gestational Surrogacy
Dispelling misconceptions, this podcast explores the criticisms and benefits of gestational surrogacy. It highlights concerns about declining population and advocates for a balanced perspective. The voluntary participation of carriers and debunking misconceptions about termination are discussed. The emotional and financial investments, challenges, and trade-offs of gestational surrogacy are also explored.
Dec 6, 2023 • 17min
Occupational Licensing Reform in 2023 and Beyond
Explore occupational licensing reform and the concept of universal recognition to increase employment and remove barriers for professionals. The Knee Regulatory Research Center focuses on expanding healthcare professionals and eliminating certificate of need requirements. Recent progress in South Carolina and the impacts of certificate of need regulation are discussed.
Dec 2, 2023 • 8min
Tracking CBDCs Before They Launch
The podcast discusses the Human Rights Foundation's tracker for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and highlights concerns about their rollouts in countries with weak rule of law. It also explores the low adoption rates and negative consequences of CBDC experiments, arguing that they are a solution in search of a problem.
Dec 1, 2023 • 24min
Addressing Big Impediments to Delivering Civil Justice
Former chief justice Bridget Mary McCormack discusses the problems in America's civil justice system. Topics include the lawyer monopoly, market failures, AI technology, state level judges and constitutions, the Michigan Innocence Clinic, innocent pleas, and diversity in the legal profession.
Nov 30, 2023 • 9min
Canada's Link Tax Delivers Dire Warning
Paul Matzko of Cato discusses Canada's link tax and its impact on print news outlets and tech platforms. The podcast explores the misdiagnosis of newspaper revenue decline, challenges faced by local news media, and the need for innovative alternatives.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 10min
Illinois Handed Immense Power to Government Unions, So How's It Going?
Mailee Smith evaluates the immense power granted to government unions in Illinois. The podcast discusses the influence of government unions, the dynamics of collective bargaining, and the potential impact of this power on other states.
Nov 24, 2023 • 12min
What Does OPEC Do and Should We Care?
This podcast challenges the conventional belief about OPEC's power and explores the limitations they face in controlling oil production. It addresses the misconceptions about OPEC's role in the gas lines of the 70s and discusses the political importance of blaming OPEC for gasoline price fluctuations.
Nov 23, 2023 • 13min
One Local Impediment to Free-Range Kids
This podcast explores the challenges of allowing children to have independence and the lack of local infrastructure to support it. It discusses the trend of allowing unsupervised children in public and the connection between cooperation, trust, and free-range kids. The risks of not developing essential life skills and the importance of supporting the independence of young people are also discussed.
Nov 22, 2023 • 11min
What Incentives Do State Regulators Face?
Explore the similarities and differences between federal and state regulation. Discuss lawmakers' lack of review process for rules and regulations. Examine the accountability of regulatory agencies and methods for measuring the impact of new laws. Discover the skepticism of fiscal notes and efforts to eliminate Chevron deference in state courts.
Nov 21, 2023 • 9min
Is Javier Milei, Argentina's Next President, A Libertarian?
Javier Milei, a supporter of free trade, dollarization, and big cuts to the public sector, discusses his platform as a potential president of Argentina. Topics include trade openness in Argentina, potential dollarization, benefits of dollarization in Latin America, policy preferences of Mr. Milei, and the challenges he faces in his presidential campaign.
