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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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Coronavirus, Oil Markets, and Foreign Policy Mar 20, 2020

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What do current historic lows for the price of oil mean for foreign policy in a time of pandemic? Cato's Emma Ashford explains.

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COVID-19 Spurs Suspension of Regulations That Were #NeverNeeded Mar 19, 2020

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Just what has Congress done to fight COVID-19? What powers are unlocked for the President in a pandemic-driven emergency? What are the mechanics of relaxing or ending regulations that otherwise would stymie this fight? William Yeatman comments.

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Courts Shift Gears as COVID-19 Spreads Mar 19, 2020

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When you are incarcerated, the criminal justice system has assumed total responsibility for your life. What changes in a pandemic? Clark Neily comments.

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Even in a Pandemic, Trade Is Cooperation Mar 17, 2020

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In a global pandemic, trade is more important than ever. Simon Lester gauges the trade-related response to the spread of this coronavirus.

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The Pandemic Travel Bans Mar 16, 2020

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Do restrictions on travel into the United States make sense during a pandemic? Alex Nowrasteh comments.

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Solvency, Liquidity, and Help for the Cash-Strapped During Pandemic Mar 16, 2020

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Banks will no longer face certain regulatory scrutiny for helping cash-strapped people during this pandemic. Diego Zuluaga comments.

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The EARN IT Act and the Integrity of the Internet Mar 12, 2020

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An effort to crack down on material that sexually victimizes young people effectively would put internet platforms under the thumb of the federal government. Eric Goldman argues that the proposal won't solve its targeted problem.

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A Correction on Deference and SCOTUS Mar 11, 2020

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It turns out that the Supreme Court isn't as deferential to executive agencies than the court's recent moves might indicate. Will Yeatman comments.
Related podcast: Why Did the Supreme Court Turn Away This Case on Regulatory Overreach?

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Clearview and the Cops Mar 10, 2020

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A tech company promises to link up photos of unknown people with their presence on the web for private clients and police. What does that mean for privacy, and for how police do their jobs? Matthew Feeney comments.

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Billionaires Bloomberg, Steyer Spent Big Money to Win and Came Up Empty Mar 06, 2020

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Billionaires spent big to win the White House this election cycle and failed spectacularly. What's the lesson for policymakers? Scott Blackburn of the Institute for Free Speech comments.

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