Cato Podcast

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.

Analyzing the behavior of interest rates and their implications for markets and fiscal policy, the impact of high interest rates and uncertain inflation expectations, the consequences of rising interest rates on government debt including healthcare and social security spending, challenges posed by high interest rates on the US debt amidst key spending programs, and potential actions the Fed can take to address the growing debt crisis.

The podcast discusses the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the potential impact on pregnant workers and employers, as well as the challenges and risks associated with expanding accommodations. It also explores the impact of accommodating pregnant workers on employers, the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act in employment for disabled workers, and the trade-offs and compromises in employment situations. Vanessa Brown-Caldor from the Cato Institute is mentioned.

SEC's worries about the gamification of investing and proposed federal regulations. Lack of consideration for accessibility and availability of new investing forms. Concerns about AI and conflicts of interest in the industry.