Cato Podcast

Matthew Feeney and Jennifer Huddleston discuss the approaches taken by governments to online safety, including the UK's new online safety bill, the global impact of Europe's regulations, state approaches to online speech regulation, and trends in online safety proposals.

Exploring the Supreme Court's Bonta decision and its impact on donor privacy. The concept of donor privacy and its connection to free speech. Concerns about leaks and protecting nonprofit groups' rights. Lack of understanding in government agencies about the First Amendment. Proactive laws implemented by some states to protect nonprofit donors. The potential impact of Congress making laws related to donor privacy. The motivations behind advocating for transparency in political donations and its potential deterrent effect on silenced groups.

This podcast explores the challenges and progress of universal school choice programs, highlighting the lack of awareness among eligible parents. It discusses the potential disruption to traditional education systems and emphasizes the need for more freedom and flexibility for parents. The advantages of school choice are showcased, including success stories and benefits for rural areas.

Johan Norberg, author of The Capitalist Manifesto, discusses the positive impact of free markets, shifts in development thinking, implications of free trade on national security, the decline of manufacturing jobs in the US, and contrasting perspectives on free markets and materialism.

The podcast discusses ways to improve the US health sector, including making healthcare more transparent and affordable. It explores the lack of price transparency and how it limits consumer choices. The importance of preserving patients' right to make healthcare decisions is also emphasized.

Exploring the housing crisis in the US and the need for effective political action. Challenging stereotypes about apartment dwellers and emphasizing the benefits of housing reform. Strategies to counteract the negative influence of 'NIMBYs' and building a network of pro-growth housing advocates.

This podcast explores how states can implement strategies to constrain spending and lower taxes. It highlights examples from Colorado, North Carolina, and Texas, emphasizing the importance of connecting spending limitations with tax cuts. The podcast also discusses the benefits of federalism, reducing taxes, and key reforms at the state level. It explores the challenges presidents and governments face when reducing government spending and suggests approaches for states to ensure effective use of taxpayer money.

Chris Denson of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation discusses the costs of NIMBYism, including the impact on economic development, housing supply, and diverse communities. The podcast explores the consequences of government regulations on single-family homes and the lack of diversity in neighborhoods. It also emphasizes the need for workforce housing and highlights the role of Conservancy Groups in promoting housing diversity.

Lauren Krisai, Justice Action Network commentator, discusses misconceptions about drug dealers and users, the current state of drug sentencing amid increasing fentanyl overdoses, lessons learned from the get tough experience in the 1990s, drug paraphernalia laws hindering harm reduction efforts, and the complexity of the fentanyl overdose crisis and how lawmakers should address it.

This podcast discusses the lack of democratic accountability and the power of bureaucrats in state governments. It highlights the tactics federal agencies use to undermine lawmakers and the concerns of state legislators. The importance of educating legislators and governors about holding regulatory agencies accountable is also emphasized.