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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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Online Resources for New Homeschoolers Mar 31, 2020

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How are public school officials making the compelled transition to homeschooling easier? What online resources are out there to help families? Kerry McDonald comments.

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Key Tax Provisions in Massive Economic Relief Bill Mar 30, 2020

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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.

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Evaluating Federal Reserve Moves amid Coronavirus Outbreak Mar 27, 2020

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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.

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Emergency Powers and Civil LIberties During a Pandemic Mar 26, 2020

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Vigilance toward overweening government is no less important during a pandemic. Cato's Patrick Eddington discusses some federal efforts to claim emergency powers.

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A Pandemic Recession Is Different Mar 25, 2020

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Understanding the nature of recessions caused by pandemics is critical to crafting a policy response. Ryan Bourne explains.

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Containing Coronavirus after FDA Missteps Mar 25, 2020

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Bureaucratic errors made containing the novel coronavirus considerably more difficult. Michael Cannon details some important next steps.

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COVID-19, Supply Shocks and Stimulus Mar 25, 2020

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Congress may misunderstand the nature of the economic downturn spurred by the novel coronavirus. Chris Edwards comments.

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Facilitating a Smooth Election amid Pandemic Mar 24, 2020

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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.

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Foes of Suspicionless Surveillance Score a Small Win Mar 23, 2020

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Amendments will finally be offered to the broad federal surveillance powers granted by Congress. Patrick Eddington discusses what that means for liberty and privacy.

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We Are All Homeschoolers Now Mar 21, 2020

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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.

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