Cato Podcast

Does the U.S. really need a military presence in dozens of countries around the globe? John Glaser comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How fair are the criticisms of Donald Trump's order on immigration from seven majority Muslim countries? But the order is probably still illegal. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generally speaking, there's nothing wrong with cities and states refusing to help enforce federal law. David Bier says the same is true for immigration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should a Department of Education headed by a school choice advocate actually do? Neal McCluskey and Jason Bedrick comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Theresa May appears to work toward positioning Britain as a global hub for expanding trade, the U.S. turns inward. Tom Clougherty and Ryan Bourne comment on Brexit, the European Common Market, and Trumpian Protectionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When India suddenly told citizens to swap out their old cash for new cash, the impact was devastating. Jim Dorn explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders have some strong parallels in their populism. John Samples comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barack Obama expressed concerns about "leaving a loaded weapon lying around" for future presidents to wield. And then he did exactly that. Gene Healy comments on the outgoing President’s aggrandizement of the Oval Office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do we know about the costs and benefits of the Obama foreign policy as his time in the White House comes to an end? Chris Preble comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A policy that gave Cubans help escaping Cuba has come to an end in President Obama's final days in office. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7,500 mile journey from China to London along the "new Silk Road" signals a new era of trade between those countries. U.S. officials should take the hint. Christine Guluzian comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world lost the great civil libertarian, journalist, and Cato scholar Nat Hentoff last week. Scott Bullock comments on his several legacies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The "border adjustment tax" may be a move to head off a possible trade war undertaken by President-elect Trump. Dan Ikenson and Dan Mitchell discuss the risks and opportunities of such a plan, and alternatives that should be on the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without Congress, just what can a President do to disrupt trading relationships? How far can the President go toward raising the price of products that Americans want? Daniel J. Ikenson comments on executive power and international trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes firms decide where to locate new production facilities? What is the role of the American tax and regulatory environments in attracting production facilities? Dan Pearson comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the specter of a President-elect threatening companies with punitive taxes really make the U.S. a better place to invest? Simon Lester comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Wilbur Ross at Commerce, Peter Navarro at the new National Trade Council, and Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative, Donald Trump has assembled a team aimed at protecting U.S. industry from competition. Dan Ikenson and Dan Mitchell comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barack Obama will have served as President during eight continuous years of war. Ben Friedman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banning speech doesn't stop terrorism, and for some people such bans can make radical, disfavored ideologies more attractive. Flemming Rose comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-elect Donald Trump makes many statements via social media and off-mic about America's plans for nuclear weapons, but it's not clear what they mean. Ben Friedman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How states choose to comply with the Affordable Care Act can make a difference for taxpayers. Sal Nuzzo of the James Madison Institute makes his case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the constitutional issues raised when a government can put someone, even a registered sex offender, behind bars simply for making use of social media? David Post comments on the Packingham case that goes before the Supreme Court next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does occupational licensing hamper ex cons who want to be productive members of society? Stephen A. Slivinski of Arizona State has some new research on the subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How customers get eyeglasses in South Carolina could be undergoing a big change, but not if the incumbent industry can help it. Robert McNamara of the Institute for Justice discusses the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should the Federal Reserve clear the way for competitive currencies? Jim Grant is publisher of Grant's Interest Rate Observer. We spoke during Cato's monetary conference in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather Ann Thompson discusses Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opposition to liberty isn't always rooted in mere ignorance. It's often rooted in a school of thought that opposes liberty. Tom G. Palmer discusses the new thinkers who are working to make intolerance respectable again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Homesharing is facing increasing scrutiny from state and local governments. At the State Policy Network annual meeting, Christina Sandefur discusses the controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are public high schools so bad at preparing young people for so many real jobs in the private sector? Jim Stergios of the Pioneer Institute comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drought creates big problems in California. Bad water allocation makes those problems worse. Reed Watson of the Property and Environment Research center comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a court throws out a case against you after you've paid restitution, shouldn't you get your money back? David Post comments on the case of Nelson v. Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The IRS and Customs and Border Patrol are dragging their feet in providing basic information about their civil asset forfeiture programs. Lisa Knepper of the Institute for Justice explains why they've filed suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should libertarians broaden their understanding of the world beyond mere policy responses? Into what fields should libertarians extend methodological individualism? Anthony Comegna and Steve Horwitz comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The "midnight regulating" that marks the end of every presidential administration is in full swing. But even much of the regulating done over the past several months can be undone quickly in the opening weeks of a Trump Administration. Other regulatory changes may be more challenging. Susan E. Dudley directs the George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What infrastructure fixes would deliver the biggest economic boost? And why isn't that the focus of any revamp of American infrastructure? Randal O'Toole comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do our expectations about how police ought to do their jobs line up with how police actually do their jobs? Emily Ekins is author of "Policing in America." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European populists have been emboldened by a Trump victory in the U.S. Presidential race. Alberto Mingardi of Istituto Bruno Leoni says there is at least one bright spot for liberalism in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shorge Sato discusses his challenge to the new rule that would convert hundreds of private homes in Chicago into public accommodations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rex Tillerson has been designated by Donald Trump as the next U.S. Secretary of State. Beyond his business interests, what would drive his tenure as chief diplomat for the United States? Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Punishing your own ideological friends for using the wrong words is a problem of both left and right. Alex Nowrasteh describes the Right's trouble with "patriotic correctness.”The Right Has Its Own Version of Political Correctness. It’s Just as Stifling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, discusses the site, how it's treated by governments, and how it's fueled by its users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Federal Reserve governors meet next week, will their decisions have any impact on the real economy? And could any Trump-selected Fed governors help? Jerry Jordan and Gerald P. O'Driscoll, Jr. comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colorado's experience so far with legal pot has meant more state revenues and Republicans claiming that the pot tax is "too high." Jon Caldara of the Independence Institute comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The testimony of a camera was not enough to convince a juror in South Carolina that the police officer who shot and killed Walter Scott was guilty of murder. Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pennsylvania has imposed a 40% wholesale tax on e-cigarettes and related products. Bob Dick of the Commonwealth Foundation explains why it's poor policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Translating classic works of libertarian thinking like The Road to Serfdom for a very young audience is a challenge. Connor Boyack hopes his Tuttle Twins book series will do just that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johan Norberg discusses Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future at Cato Club 200 in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Colorado adopted a voter-led ballot initiative process, the results have been mostly positive. Jon Caldara discusses the state's experiment with the referendum process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do different kinds of freedom interact around the world to produce the outcomes we value? Ian Vásquez is one of the authors of the new Human Freedom Index. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juan Carlos Hidalgo discusses the next steps for Cuba now that longtime dictator Fidel Castro has died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.