Cato Podcast
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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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Jul 7, 2023 • 12min
An Object Lesson in States Holding Local Governments Accountable
How do states hold counties and cities accountable for their financial management? Marc Joffe details a tightening of some accounting requirements in North Carolina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2023 • 10min
AI Regulation in Europe versus the U.S.
Europe's data privacy rules make regulating artificial intelligence an easier step to take. How will those rules affect the deployment and investment in this new technology elsewhere? Jennifer Huddleston comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2023 • 19min
Standing, the Right Not to Speak, and 303 Creative v. Elenis
The Supreme Court’ 303 Creative v. Elenis decision correctly applies First Amendment law to vindicate one of the most important dimensions of human liberty: the right not to speak. Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 4, 2023 • 9min
After SCOTUS Rejects Biden Plan, Will Student Debt Cancellation Get Another Round?
The Supreme Court rejected President Biden’s ambitious plan to give away hundreds of billions of dollars on behalf of student debtors. The President claimed his legal authority to do so came from 2003’s Heroes Act. Biden has pledged to try again. Tommy Berry evaluates the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 3, 2023 • 11min
SCOTUS Clarifies 'True Threats'
In Counterman v. Colorado, the Supreme Court clarified what should be treated as a "true threat" going forward. Jay Schweikert discusses the court's opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2023 • 9min
The End of Racial Preferences in College Admissions
The Supreme Court has effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions. Cato's Anastasia Boden comments on the cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2023 • 9min
SCOTUS Leans on Constitutional Avoidance in United States v. Hansen
The Supreme Court upheld the federal criminal prohibition on encouraging or inducing violations of immigration law, and how they did so is notable and disappointing. Tommy Berry comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2023 • 11min
Mr. Modi Goes to Washington
What would India and the U.S. get out of a stronger relationship? Is that even likely? Cato's Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2023 • 16min
A Few Avenues for Fixing Broken Federal Budgeting
Congress is pretty good at avoiding accountability, opting instead for budgeting gimmicks that aim to hide the true cost of government. Romina Boccia highlights some of the ideas that could change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2023 • 8min
Appealing Questionable Convictions after Jones v. Hendrix
A likely bad conviction, a sloppily written law, and the Supreme Court have come together to provide a strange and troubling outcome in Jones v. Hendrix. Cato's Jay Schweikert details what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
