Cato Podcast

How does a global pandemic reshuffle priorities given the threats that we face? Chris Preble comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court has been reluctant to take a case challenging qualified immunity, a doctrine that protects police from the consequences of violating Americans' rights. That may change soon, according to Cato's Jay Schweikert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why have some Asian nations performed so well relative to the United States in containing the coronavirus without nearly the devastating economic fallout? Terence Kealey argues that it comes down to prevailing attitudes about the role of science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

nnovators who don’t always conform to social or legal norms are using new technological capabilities to circumvent traditional regulatory systems. Adam Thierer is author of Evasive Entrepreneurs and the Future of Governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The right to know your own health status is no less important in a pandemic, and yet pre-emptive prohibitions on some kinds of tests can prevent you from exercising that right. Jeff Singer comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist David Henderson believes the lockdowns in response to COVID-19 need to end sooner than later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It would be hard to misunderstand federalism more, particularly if you're the President of the United States. Gene Healy discusses a week in new and erroneous executive power claims amid the coronavirus outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if an immigration ban made sense at this point in a global pandemic, it would harm the economic recovery while doing very little to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Alex Nowrasteh discusses the President's forthcoming executive order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bumpy ride for oil markets is far from over. How does the dramatic demand shock in the oil market change relations among large and influential oil-producing countries? Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the FDA takes action against developers of diagnostic tests, it seems to come primarily during times when new tests are desperately needed. Will Rinehart of the Center for Growth and Opportunity discusses the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allowing medical services to cross state lines more easily may prove crucial during this stressful time for our medical system. Many states and the feds are wisely getting out of the way. Jeff Singer comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We won't know the truth for some time, but there are reasons to believe that Sweden's light touch in response to COVID-19 may ultimately be less costly than lockdowns and other harsh government mandates. Johan Norberg comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Christmas tree that was the relief package that moved through Congress recently did manage to avoid some particularly bad ideas in its final form. Still, those ideas will be back, according to Diego Zuluaga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a role for government surveillance during a pandemic? And if so, does the genie go back in the bottle when the threat has passed? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The struggle over how best to address COVID-19 has become increasingly partisan. The public fight over the value of hydroxychloroquine as a helpful treatment should be (but isn't) driven by the evidence, according to Cato's Jeff Singer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Vermeule argues that traditional conservative views of the Constitution ought to be replaced. What he believes ought to replace it is pretty troubling if you care about liberty. Stephanie Slade of Reason Magazine comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President tossed out a tweet suggesting he might quarantine whole states where COVID-19 has hit especially hard. Is that constitutional? Gene Healy comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic sweeping the globe has temporarily shuttered in-person higher education. Does the mass adoption of online education reduce the stigma long associated with institutions of higher learning that exist only online? Cato’s Neal McCluskey comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lying for noble reasons is still lying, but those lies harm the credibility of people who are supposed to be experts. Alex Nowrasteh argues that noble lies about the coronavirus carry substantial costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the military's role in a global pandemic? How should spending priorities change in response? Chris Preble comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the oversight structures built into the massive relief package recently approved by Congress? Will Yeatman describes the multiple layers of oversight included. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which states are standing in the way of a better pandemic response? Angela Erickson of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses why some states have relaxed health care certificate-of-need requirements while others are effectively preventing a more robust private sector response to the crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many reasons to be skeptical of the adequacy of China's response to the coronavirus outbreak. How does that impact relations among countries? Eric Gomez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What prevents a federally ordered national lockdown as a response to COVID-19? Federalism, for one. Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents were caught flatfooted with respect to schooling during a pandemic. Kerry McDonald discusses modern homeschooling's origins and what learning outside a conventional classroom might look like when normalcy returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration will delay the collection of some tariffs, but won't lower the taxes that Americans pay to receive foreign goods. Simon Lester explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are public school officials making the compelled transition to homeschooling easier? What online resources are out there to help families? Kerry McDonald comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That massive relief bill passed by Congress last week contains some provisions that affected businesses will appreciate. Nicole Kaeding with the National Taxpayers Union comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fed apparently understands the nature of this recession far better than many members of Congress, but Cato’s George Selgin argues that the central bank runs the risk of blurring the lines between monetary and fiscal policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vigilance toward overweening government is no less important during a pandemic. Cato's Patrick Eddington discusses some federal efforts to claim emergency powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding the nature of recessions caused by pandemics is critical to crafting a policy response. Ryan Bourne explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bureaucratic errors made containing the novel coronavirus considerably more difficult. Michael Cannon details some important next steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress may misunderstand the nature of the economic downturn spurred by the novel coronavirus. Chris Edwards comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election days are an opportunity for COVID-19 to spread widely among vulnerable populations. Kentucky is among states that have delayed primaries while evaluating what changes to the election process may be necessary. Republican Michael G. Adams is the Secretary of State for Kentucky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amendments will finally be offered to the broad federal surveillance powers granted by Congress. Patrick Eddington discusses what that means for liberty and privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to COVID-19, many parents find themselves with kids at home all day. What's the best way to keep them engaged in their educations? Kerry McDonald, author of Unschooled, comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do current historic lows for the price of oil mean for foreign policy in a time of pandemic? Cato's Emma Ashford explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just what has Congress done to fight COVID-19? What powers are unlocked for the President in a pandemic-driven emergency? What are the mechanics of relaxing or ending regulations that otherwise would stymie this fight? William Yeatman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you are incarcerated, the criminal justice system has assumed total responsibility for your life. What changes in a pandemic? Clark Neily comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a global pandemic, trade is more important than ever. Simon Lester gauges the trade-related response to the spread of this coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do restrictions on travel into the United States make sense during a pandemic? Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banks will no longer face certain regulatory scrutiny for helping cash-strapped people during this pandemic. Diego Zuluaga comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An effort to crack down on material that sexually victimizes young people effectively would put internet platforms under the thumb of the federal government. Eric Goldman argues that the proposal won't solve its targeted problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out that the Supreme Court isn't as deferential to executive agencies than the court's recent moves might indicate. Will Yeatman comments.Related podcast: Why Did the Supreme Court Turn Away This Case on Regulatory Overreach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tech company promises to link up photos of unknown people with their presence on the web for private clients and police. What does that mean for privacy, and for how police do their jobs? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaires spent big to win the White House this election cycle and failed spectacularly. What's the lesson for policymakers? Scott Blackburn of the Institute for Free Speech comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an odd defense for an authoritarian regime like Cuba, but Bernie Sanders presented the country's literacy programs to rebut details of the regime's harsh treatment of Cubans. Ian Vasquez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Bernie Sanders have an exaggerated expectation about how much Democratic voters wanted a socialist nominee for President? David Boaz comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missile defense should be an easy sell politically, but a better missile defense can make some nuclear arms negotiations more fraught. Eric Gomez explains how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a glimmer of hope that the United States may soon be able to exit its longest war. What stands in the way? Chris Preble and John Glaser explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.