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Every Tuesday on The Cato Weekly Podcast, leading scholars and policy analysts from the Cato Institute delve into the big ideas shaping our world: individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Whether unpacking current events, debating civil liberties, exploring technological innovation, or tracing the history of classical liberal thought, we promise insightful analysis grounded in rigorous research and Cato’s signature libertarian perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Rocky, Necessary 'Trump-Biden' Afghanistan Withdrawal Aug 27, 2021

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The U.S. departure from Afghanistan proceeds, but how much of the bloodshed and other bungling was avoidable? William Ruger was the Trump Administration nominee for Ambassador to Afghanistan and is a Cato Institute research fellow.

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Harm Reduction amid COVID-19 Aug 26, 2021

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We should admit to ourselves and each other that harm reduction will be a far less destructive strategy for dealing with COVID-19 than harsh lockdowns and other mandates. Jeff Singer is author of the new Cato paper on the subject.

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Congress Fighting over Qualified Immunity Aug 25, 2021

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The sticking point over policing reform in Congress is qualified immunity, the court-invented doctrine that regularly lets cops off the hook when they violate Americans' rights. Cato’s Clark Neily and Jay Schweikert discuss the negotiations.

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Eyes to the Sky: Privacy and Commerce in the Age of the Drone Aug 24, 2021

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In the new book, Eyes to the Sky: Privacy and Commerce in the Age of the Drone, essayists detail both the promising and troubling potential uses of drone technology. Matthew Feeney is the book's editor.

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Reign of Terror Aug 23, 2021

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The War on Terror was an ill-defined campaign that eroded the safeguards built into American institutions, enhanced execute power, and gave federal agencies license to engage in torture and other crimes. Spencer Ackerman is author of Reign of Terror.

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Why Twitter Allows the Taliban Aug 20, 2021

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Social media companies have differing ideas about allowing the Taliban on their platforms. Will Duffield explains what social media means for the people and (new) government of Afghanistan.

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The Taliban New and Old Aug 19, 2021

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The Taliban has taken over Afghanistan. Is there any reason to think their assurances to Afghans are worth anything? Mustafa Akyol comments.

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The Taliban "Inkblot" in Afghanistan Had Been Expanding for Years Aug 18, 2021

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The expanding influence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, a decade or more of American government lies about “progress” in the war, and a fast U.S. military exit contributed to the Taliban’s speedy takeover of the country. Justin Logan offers perspective.

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What Would Serious Election Reform Look Like? Aug 17, 2021

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How much of the election reform passed this year in states makes sense? Walter Olson disentangles some of the motivations.

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What Should the U.S. Do for Afghan Refugees? Aug 16, 2021

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In the immediate wake of U.S. departure from Afghanistan and the rapid collapse of the government there, the U.S. owes something to the people who helped sustain this ill-fated war. Alex Nowrasteh details some history and offers ideas for the future.

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