Cato Podcast

Mary Theroux discusses her documentary, Beyond Homeless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses the SEC's gag order rule that prohibits parties from speaking about their innocence after settling enforcement actions. It explores the detrimental effects on defendants, violation of First Amendment rights, calls for reform, lack of transparency, and harm toward the public.

What's the big takeaway from a leaked draft (not final) draft opinion of a Supreme Court justice? Walter Olson comments on the substance of the violation in protocol at the High Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden are listening, Paul Matkzo has some lessons from history that might be instructive in proper responses to the war for Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expensive inputs are critical to the development of new oil and gas supplies. The Biden White House is maintaining artificially high prices for some of those inputs. Gabriella Beaumont-Smith explores the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Edwards, Director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, delves into the world of home-based businesses. He highlights that nearly half of U.S. businesses are home-operated, yet local regulations often stifle their potential. Chris discusses the economic advantages for cash-strapped entrepreneurs and points to famous companies that started in garages. He critiques varying state regulations on home food production, advocating for streamlined rules that encourage rather than hinder entrepreneurial growth.

Content moderation poses a huge challenge for even the best-run social media platforms. Add to that challenge the vitriol and handwringing associated with Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Will Duffield comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has the Muslim world reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Mustafa Akyol comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The propaganda machine in Russia has been working overtime to sell its war in Ukraine as just and necessary. Will Duffield analyzes why this effort has failed so remarkably while other efforts have succeeded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Modern Monetary Theory weathered the historic inflation we face today? Economist Jeremy Horpedahl comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.