Cato Podcast

This podcast explores the concept of cognitive liberty and its connection to psychedelics, discussing their potential benefits for mental health and personal growth. It also delves into the evolution of free speech, the overlooked concept of cognitive liberty and the right to self-medicate, the importance of protecting freedom of thought, and the current state of psychedelics in Congress and federal agencies.

PayPal's entry into stablecoins presents potential benefits and concerns. The podcast discusses the performance and adoption of stablecoins worldwide. It also explores the worries regulators have regarding pegged values and tech companies. The chapter delves into the concerns surrounding stability and the role of regulators, including a bill passed by the House Financial Services Committee. Additionally, it highlights PayPal's stablecoin launch and its impact on the FinTech industry. Finally, the podcast addresses skepticism towards cryptocurrencies and the importance of regulatory clarity.

Explore the benefits of special economic zones in Honduras, including a light tax burden and friendly regulations. Learn about the unique legal framework that allows for private company autonomy and the potential for expansion globally. Discover the innovative features in the Prospera community, such as robotic construction and sustainable timber office spaces. Find out about the government's support and legal protections for the physical expansion of the special economic zone.

A recent court ruling raises the question of whether Americans who use illegal drugs in states where they are legal have the right to possess firearms. The podcast explores the ambiguity surrounding the definition of an unlawful drug user and the impact on Second Amendment rights. It also discusses the inconsistency in disarming intoxicant users, the potential consequences of a Supreme Court hearing, and the implications of a past Supreme Court case on cannabis regulation.

Clark Neily discusses the indictment of former president Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia for allegedly attempting to subvert the will of Georgia voters in the 2020 election. They explore Trump's defense, disappointment in senators, the issue of cameras in courtrooms, and the complexities of the indictment process.

Exploration of replacing consumer welfare standard for corporate mergers; New merger guidelines' impact on determining allowed mergers; Criticism of consumer welfare standard by Lena Khan; Disciplining force of new players in antitrust cases; Efficiency and consumer benefit of mergers and acquisitions; Shifting standards and power of federal agencies.

Well-intentioned though it may be, emulating Australia's "Link Tax" would be disastrous for small journalism outlets in the United States. Paul Matzko is author of a new Cato paper detailing the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a parent is hard enough. Labor laws, child safety policies, tax and trade policy, and health policies each add impediments to the decision to have more children. A new Cato paper digs into policy reforms. Coauthor Vanessa Brown Calder comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does a shakeup in the highest levels of China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force mean for U.S. commitments to Taiwan? Cato's Eric Gomez offers his analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentina has long had big problems with inflation, so why is dollarization such a hard sell there? Cato's Daniel Raisbeck explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.