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.
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Mar 1, 2023 • 16min
A Path Forward in Fights over African American History
In January, Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced an end to AP classes in African American history in state schools. Historian David Beito details why that history matters, what's missing in common treatments of African American history, and why choice in education is as important as ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2023 • 17min
Scope of Practice and the Delivery of Health Care
At least some of the modern fights over health care can be traced back to divvying up the healthcare marketplace in statute. Jeff Singer discusses the problems inherent in pervasive scope of practice regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2023 • 17min
The New Attacks on Globalization
The new skepticism toward globalization has a bipartisan zeal with new concerns about the environment and national security thrown in. Johan Norberg explains why these new attacks are no smarter than the old ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2023 • 10min
Destroying Anonymous Online Speech 'for the Children
Much will be lost when platforms are compelled to collect our personal details in the name of protecting children online. Author Jeff Kosseff comments on the new push to force platforms to identify every user. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2023 • 10min
When Problematic Prosecutors Enjoy Absolute Immunity
When should victims of blatant proseutorial abuse be able to sue? Ben Field of the Institute for Justice details a troubling case of prosecutorial immunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2023 • 12min
Should Every Felony Squelch Your Second Amendment Rights?
If you state made jaywalking a felony, should that necessarily mean you should never be able to own a firearm again? Clark Neily details the practical debate over gun rights now brewing in federal court and says the implications for the average American are substantial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023 • 11min
Federal Task Forces and Holding Corrupt Local Cops Accountable
A Minnesota police officer may avoid accountability for criminally sending some teenagers to federal prison for two years because she's a deputized federal agent. Patrick Jaicomo of the Institute for Justice represents one of the teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023 • 17min
Big Spending and Big Debt Require Big Solutions
Congress and the President regularly have big spending plans, and too often they agree on them. The rapid rise in debt issued by the federal government is clearly unsustainable, so what would serious reform look like? Romina Boccia explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023 • 10min
Swifties, Ticketmaster, and the Role of Antitrust
Is there more to the story of Ticketmaster's handling of Taylor Swift tickets beyond mere supply and demand? Jennifer Huddleston discusses why Congress and federal regulators are looking more closely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2023 • 11min
States Working to Make 2023 A Year of Universal School Choice
2021 was a big year for school choice, but this year more states are advancing so-called universal school choice programs. Colleen Hroncich discusses the trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
