Cato Podcast

Alicia Plemmons, a research fellow at the Knee Regulatory Research Center, dives into the untapped potential of pharmacists in patient care. She discusses how states like Idaho are allowing pharmacists to prescribe medications, significantly improving healthcare access. This shift is especially beneficial in rural areas and retirement communities. Plemmons also addresses resistance from traditional healthcare entities and advocates for policy changes that empower pharmacists, enhancing flexibility and support for patients with chronic conditions.

Ilya Somin, the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute and an expert in constitutional law, delves into the controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting alleged gang members. He argues that these actions could jeopardize American safety and highlights the disconnection between organized crime and notions of invasion. Somin critiques the legality of such deportations amidst due process failures, stressing the risks of governmental overreach and the erosion of civil liberties for both immigrants and U.S. citizens.

The federal government’s security resources should be allocated to the most efficient means of reducing the costs of terrorism. Alex Nowrasteh details a new paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump has issued executive orders targeting law firms that have represented his opponents in court. It strikes at the heart of several constitutional protections. Walter Olson and Mike Fox comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump tariffs are bad enough, but the uncertainty surrounding trade policy is making everything much worse. Scott Lincicome explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legislative attempts to compel price transparency from health care providers ignores an important factor: Price transparency emerges naturally from well-functioning markets. Michael Cannon explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump created a "faith office" to protect religious liberty and a DOJ task force to combat anti-Christian discrimination, but his immigration policy leaves foreign Christians facing persecution without a way to escape to the US. David Bier explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Fox, a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, dives into the pivotal case of Perttu v. Richards, where a prisoner claims sexual abuse by a jailer. He discusses the hurdles imposed by the Prison Litigation Reform Act on prisoners seeking justice. The conversation also touches on the rights of inmates and their access to jury trials in civil cases against the government. Additionally, Fox discusses police accountability through the lens of recent high-profile incidents, emphasizing the need for scrutiny in law enforcement tactics.

Travis Fisher, a Cato scholar who co-authored a paper on the Inflation Reduction Act, discusses the unintended consequences of energy subsidies. He argues these subsidies could stifle innovation and burden taxpayers with a potential $4.7 trillion cost by 2050. The conversation highlights the complexities of tax credits and advocates for their repeal, suggesting it could lead to more efficient free enterprise and reduced government spending. Fisher emphasizes the need for sustainable fiscal policies moving forward.

Capping credit card interest would punish less creditworthy people and breed new life into the ranks of more unsavory lenders. Nick Anthony and Norbert Michel comment on the new proposal from Senators Sanders and Hawley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.