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The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted by Caleb O. Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Washington, DC

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The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted by Caleb O. Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English

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Episodes
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Considerations for the Near-Term Future of 'Debanking'

2/13/2025
It's hard to function without a bank account, which is why "debanking" disfavored people and groups works so well. Nicholas Anthony explains how the feds encourage it, and how it can be used to punish ideological opponents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:38

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Tariffs, North American Carmakers, and EV Handouts

2/12/2025
The long and winding supply chains inherent in auto manufacturing face signifcant threats from presidentially imposed tariffs. Reporter Christopher Otts at The Wall Street Journal discusses the impact on car prices and manufacturers decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:07

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Where Is State-Level Leadership on Housing Reform?

2/11/2025
The American housing crunch demands some state-level legislative reform. Christian Britschgi of Reason identifies a few bright spots in state efforts to get government out of the way of housing creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:12

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Tariff Threats and Real-World Impacts

2/10/2025
Even the credible threat of a tariff can make businesses rethink their currently profitable trading relationships. Brian Albrecht of the International Center for Law & Economics evaluates the current tariff threats and how it may impact business decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:06

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When Sex Work Is Treated Like Sex Trafficking

2/7/2025
The difference between prostitution and sex trafficking should be clear, but thinking among law enforcement and lawmakers seems to blur the distinction at every turn. Elizabeth Nolan Brown of Reason details the implications of Commonwealth v. Garafalo, a case in Massachusetts that may ultimately define all sex work as sex trafficking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:10:49

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EPA and the Coming Water Fluoridation Fight

2/6/2025
The EPA routinely uses punitive regulation on local water systems, and the costs are sometimes crippling for local governments. The benefits are less than clear. The Manhattan Institute's Judge Glock makes a case for ending federal control over municipal water systems just as a new fight over water fluoridation is set to emerge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:11

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Trump's Open Disrespect for Law Could Be a Calculated Gamble

2/5/2025
The White House is asserting the ability to defy longstanding legal and constitutional rules. It's almost certainly not an accident. Walter Olson comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:04

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What Congress Can Do for Financial Privacy, Innovation, and Freedom

2/4/2025
Financial regulation comes in many forms, and freeing Americans from the most pernicious ones should be a high priority for Congress. Jennifer Schulp and Norbert Michel explain where to start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:08

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Would Wider Access to GLP-1s Throttle Addiction?

1/31/2025
Drugs like Ozempic show potential to help those with addiction with little downside risk. How quickly can their availability be expanded? Nicholas Reville of CASPR makes his case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:45

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Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy

1/30/2025
What does a Christian theology consistent with liberal values and institutions look like? Jonathan Rauch suggests something has gone wrong in communities of faith in the US, and hopes for a reckoning in Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:57

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Libertarianism Oversimplified?

1/29/2025
If you are a libertarian, odds are good that you started with a particular writer or thinker. Political philosopher Matt Zwolinski suggests you read more broadly before committing yourself to one particular vision for libertarian society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:34

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Facebook, Content Moderation, and Federal Jawboning

1/28/2025
Did Facebook roll over for the Trump administration? Content moderation at scale is incredibly difficult, and the company will be criticized no matter what it does. David Inserra and John Samples discuss the state of play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:46

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Making Legal Immigration More Difficult Is Part of the Trump Agenda

1/27/2025
Republicans often talk tough when it comes to illegal immigration, but dramatically reducing legal immigration is key to the Trump agenda, and that fact makes the oft-repeated "just immigrate legally" canard fall apart. David Bier explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:00

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What's the Best Way to End the Department of Education?

1/24/2025
There are multiple ways to end the Department of Education. The method chosen matters. Neal McCluskey explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:09:24

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Trump Trade Tactics against Canada and Greenland

1/23/2025
Are Trump threats aimed at Canada and Denmark (over Greenland) anything more than bluster? Cato's Doug Bandow and Clark Packard talk about the implications for trade and foreign relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:10:17

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The Pardon Power's Importance amid Presidential Abuses

1/22/2025
US Presidents past and present have abused the constitutional pardon power, but the abuses of that power in just the last week by Presidents Biden and Trump should get special scrutiny. Clark Neily explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:42

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Assessing the Nuclear Triad

1/21/2025
The three delivery systems for nuclear weapons deserve a reassessment. Eric Gomez explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:09:43

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Should the US Scrap the Presidency?

1/20/2025
Should the US presidency be replaced with a prime minister? Adam Gurri of Liberal Currents entertains the idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:16:25

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Supreme Court Allows TikTok Divest-or-Ban Order to Proceed

1/17/2025
The Supreme Court today said it will allow a federal order for TikTok to end its availability in the US. Cato’s Tommy Berry and David Inserra evaluate the court's opinion and detail possible repercussions for tech and free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:36

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The Policy Choices that Make California Wildfires More Devastating

1/17/2025
California wildfires are not yet fully contained, and the policy choices that led to the death and destruction deserve examination. Cato's Ryan Bourne and Steve Slivinski break down how California can improve as it rebuilds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:24