Cato Podcast
Cato Institute
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.
Episodes
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Jul 18, 2023 • 11min
The Bank Secrecy Act Delivers A Lopsided Privacy Tradeoff
The Bank Secrecy Act requires your financial institutions to snitch on you every time you engage in certain kinds of financial transactions. What's the benefit in terms of reducing crime? Nick Anthony says it's hard to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2023 • 13min
SCOTUS Nixes Souped-Up Independent State Legislature Theory
The Supreme Court shot down an extreme version of a relatively new theory of state legislative independence in the context of elections. Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2023 • 17min
Big Taxpayer Bucks for Buc-ee's
Buc-ee's has garnered a reputation as an oasis for the weary traveler, but should taxpayers have to support it financially? Cato's Marc Joffe and John Mozena of the Center for Economic Accountability comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2023 • 8min
Congressional Democrats Keep Pushing This One Big Tax Deduction
The state and local tax deduction has been curtailed, but many Congressional Democrats wish it would come back in full force. Cato's Adam Michel comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2023 • 9min
SCOTUS Will Weigh in on Taxing Unrealized Income
The Supreme Court will take up the case of a one-time tax hike for a highly selective group of Americans on some of their unrealized income. Tommy Berry explains. 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.
