Cato Podcast

Exploring the 14th Amendment's privileges or immunities clause and its connection to the Civil Rights Act. The Supreme Court's limitation on the rights of the 14th Amendment and its impact on special needs children. The lack of economic liberty in the Constitution regarding desired professions. The conflict between the right to work and government regulations. The impact of licensing regimes on individuals providing respite care to parents.

The podcast discusses the recent meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un and its implications for the war in Ukraine. It explores the potential benefits for Russia and North Korea, including the exchange of weaponry. The podcast also delves into the strategic implications of their military cooperation, particularly for the Korean balance and South Korea's response.

Explore the complex US-Saudi Arabia relationship, questioning the influence of lobbying efforts and autocratic leadership. Discuss Biden's push for a grand bargain between Saudi Arabia and Israel, and the United States' involvement in Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. Shed light on the surprising cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Israel in countering Iran. Reflect on the potential consequences of expanding US obligations to other countries and forming alliances with Saudi Arabia to counter Russia and China.

This podcast discusses the potential impact of school choice programs on private school tuition. It explores the concept of subsidizing consumption and presents data indicating that school choice programs may not necessarily lead to higher tuition prices. The analysis reveals a decrease in overall private school tuition, with a significant decrease in elementary school tuition. It also highlights the competitive environment created by more options and the impact of subsidies on an otherwise uncompetitive system. The podcast also explores the impact of Education Savings Account programs on tuition inflation and emphasizes the cost-consciousness of families receiving subsidies.

Legal expert Clark Neily discusses the indictment of Hunter Biden for lying about drug use to buy a gun, highlighting the selective enforcement of the law and challenges faced by the DOJ. They analyze Hunter Biden's case, discuss the DOJ's approach to charges, explore the unconstitutionality of a federal law preventing drug users from owning firearms, and highlight the DOJ's determination to pursue felony violations.

David Bier, an expert in parole sponsorship, discusses the benefits of 'parole sponsorship' for people fleeing unstable or authoritarian regimes in the US. The podcast explores the expansion of parole for individuals from various countries under the Biden administration. It also highlights the positive impact of sponsorship programs in facilitating legal entry and reducing illegal crossings. The flexibility and benefits of sponsorship for escapees of authoritarianism, such as temporary housing and legal entry mechanisms, are discussed, along with the challenges faced by the program, including funding constraints and a backlog of applications.

This podcast discusses the issue of qualified immunity for public university officials who violate individuals' free speech rights. It explores the importance of accountability on college campuses and the differences in civil accountability between university administrators and police. The podcast also explores the need to eliminate qualified immunity for university officials and emphasizes the potential impact of holding them liable.

Joe Overton, policy change expert and creator of the 'Overton Window', discusses how ideas can become policy. The podcast explores the significance of the 'Overton Window' concept in policy change and the role of think tanks in developing politically impossible ideas. It also delves into historical examples and current debates, while highlighting the power of persistence and the impact of the 'Overton Window' shift on policy change. The legacy of Joe Overton's concept as a teaching tool in understanding policy-making is also explored.

In this podcast, the benefits of globalization are emphasized and defended against common misconceptions. It explores the human element in globalization, debunking myths of unfettered markets and advocating for more global trade. Additionally, it discusses the political advantage of sharing success stories to counterbalance negative news.

Jacob Grier, author of 'The New Prohibition', discusses the negative consequences of flavor bans on tax revenues and cross-border trade. They also explore the potential prison sentences for moving tobacco products without paying taxes and the possibility of menthol cigarette bans. The podcast examines the tension between reducing harm and eliminating nicotine use. It also discusses the disconnect between the perception of drugs and nicotine in Oregon and the consequences of nicotine prohibition and lack of advocacy for nicotine users.