Cato Podcast

Black Liberation through the Marketplace details some of the work necessary to begin to make good on the promises of property rights, freedom of contract, and the protection of the rule of law for all Americans, most especially those Americans to whom those promises have not been delivered. Rachel Ferguson is the book's coauthor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cities have a role to play when it comes to insuring against the high legal costs of police misconduct. Patrick Tuohey of the Better Cities Project details some ways that local governments can begin to reassert control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are too many points at which agents of the state may veto new enterprises or exchanges. How should lawmakers approach the problem with an eye toward expanding liberty? Will Rinehart with the Center for Growth and Opportunity comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you're fined by the feds, the public treasury should get the money. But a practice common during the Obama years has been revived by President Biden: Allow companies to settle for less if they agree to fund pet causes of the administration. Will Yeatman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of devastating Covid lockdowns, young and educated Chinese elites are looking for the exits. The U.S. should make it easier for them to escape. Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between trade restrictions and domestic regulatory hurdles, the supply crunch for baby formula in the U.S. has well-known causes. Gabriella Beaumont-Smith discusses how we got here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The politics of inflation are not all that complicated. The incentive for political actors remains to reward constituencies to enhance electoral prospects. Scott Lincicome details how the Biden Administration could, but probably won't act on inflation.Related content:“Is President Biden Trying to Boost Inflation?” by Scott Lincicome, The Dispatch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Landowners are often victims of wildlife conservation efforts rather than partners in the process. Megan Jenkins of the Center for Growth and Opportunity believes that can change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Otto Lehto makes a case for universal basic income, discussing its potential economic efficiency, redistribution of resources, and promotion of problem-solving capacity. They explore the practical implications of UBI and compare it with negative income tax. The podcast also delves into the cultural critique and potential benefits of UBI, highlighting the shifting views of conservatives. Additionally, it discusses parallels between state support and foreign aid, advocating for a universal cash voucher as a solution.

Compelling your fellow Americans to go to the polls (or else) has several downsides. Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.