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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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.
Jun 23, 2023 • 12min
For the Vast Majority, Legal Immigration to the U.S. Is Virtually Impossible
David Bier explains why the "just immigrate legally" crowd display a profound ignorance of how immigration does and doesn't work in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 22, 2023 • 13min
The War on Vaping Proceeds Apace
Cato's Jeff Singer discusses the accelerating war on vaping and why the consequences will be as predictable as most prohibitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2023 • 11min
Improving Youth Online Safety without Sacrificing Privacy and Speech
Jennifer Huddleston argues that currently proposed policy approaches to youth online safety are overly blunt tools that will cause more harm than good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2023 • 13min
Is Congress Tackling Tough Questions on Crypto Regulation?
Jack Solowey and Jennifer Schulp give a review of recent moves in Congress on cryptocurrency regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2023 • 7min
Rent/Landlord Control Challenged in NYC
New York City's strict rent control law also restricts the ability of landlords to exit the market. Tommy Berry details a challenge the Supreme Court may take up in the next term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
