Cato Podcast

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.

The incoming Trump administration raises fears of further regulation of political speech. David Keating of the Center for Competitive Politics discusses the risks and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Traficant was a folk hero, but his story should provide some understanding of this very strange election year. Eric Murphy is producer of Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Libertarians often find it difficult to talk about class, but understanding how the state creates permanent classes may be essential to engaging with other ideological groups. Anthony Comegna comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Gary Johnson, and you be reading this Thanksgiving? Sarah Skwire makes a few suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kratom is a plant the DEA wants banned, but it's far from clear that it poses any serious danger. Andrew Turner, a veteran with post-traumatic stress, is among those who say they benefit enormously from using kratom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will sanctuary cities fare with with a future Trump administration? Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the U.S. wants to end the practice of other countries subsidizing key industries, it would require the U.S. to clean up its own business giveaways. Scott Lincicome comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As many voters are licking their wounds after failing to elect the first female U.S. President, Anthony Comegna talks about how the important historical role of women on behalf of liberty is more than mere interactions with the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More states, most notably California, have moved to legalize and tax marijuana. Joseph Henchman of the Tax Foundation describes some of the wrinkles the remain in the tax treatment of cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may be a mixed bag on actual policy, but the Obama Administration's various executive actions may be swiftly undone as Donald Trump becomes President. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which factions will be duking it out as a Trump administration foreign policy is forged? Trevor Thrall explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does a pending Trump presidency present opportunities to deregulate financial markets? Thaya Brook Knight comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-elect Trump will inherit all of the expansions of executive power given to him by his predecessors, most notably Barack Obama. Gene Healy says the one-time "thought experiment" is now a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The foreign policy of President-elect Donald Trump remains a mystery, in part because so few foreign policy experts were willing to advise him during the campaign. Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An unprecedented election ends in surprise, and more questions for President-elect Donald Trump's substantive policy. David Boaz comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dorr War failed, but it gave rise to many prominent women deserving of appreciation. Anthony Comegna comments.Related episode: The Dorr War in Rhode Island featuring Anthony Comegna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2016 election for President features two of the most reviled candidates in the history of polling. Could that spur efforts to shift important powers back to Congress? Gene Healy comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government should mostly take a hands-off policy toward scientific inquiry. Terence Kealey explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't talk to the police, even if you want to help them solve a crime. James Duane says that's the advice police and lawyers give their own children. He explains why in his new book, You Have the Right to Remain Innocent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do governments fight the people fighting hunger? How does the government promote food waste? Baylen J. Linnekin explains in Biting the Hands that Feed Us: How Fewer, Smarter Laws Would Make Our Food System More Sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Federal criminal justice reform in 2016 isn't quite totally dead yet. Marc A. Levin, Policy Director for Right on Crime, Director of the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, comments on prospects for reform this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Hannan is a member of the European Parliament and a strong supporter of the Brexit referendum. He spoke at the Cato Institute's Cato Club 200 event in Park City, Utah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The health insurance premium hikes aren't the worst surprise from the Affordable Care Act this year. Michael Cannon explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is the rest of Washington state considering closing the gap with Seattle's very high minimum wage? Chris Cargill of the Washington Policy Center comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fourth Amendment is implicated when any government official wants to poke around in your house for no good reason. In Ohio, Maurice A. Thompson of the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law is trying to fight it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swedish writer Hanna Marie Björklund discusses some labor and welfare problems as Sweden attempts to assimilate recent immigrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The decisions we make in the voting booth tend to be less informed and less decisive than the votes we cast with our feet. Ilya Somin, author of Democracy and Political Ignorance, explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the Citizens United decision make Michael Moore's new film possible? Trevor Burrus comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Universal Basic Income is an idea with many detractors. Charles Murray is not among them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.