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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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State‐Based Visas: Should States Lead on Immigration? — Easy State-Level Immigration Fixes Nov 13, 2019
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There's no reason states have to abide all of the federal restrictions on immigration. In fact, there are many policies states and localities can adopt to make immigrants welcome. Josh Smith with the Center for Growth and Opportunity comments.
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Featuring Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah; Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah); moderated by Alex Nowrasteh, Director of Immigration Studies, Cato Institute.
February 7, 2020 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM EST
Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC
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Details and Registration — Easy State-Level Immigration Fixes Nov 13, 2019
Show notes

There's no reason states have to abide all of the federal restrictions on immigration. In fact, there are many policies states and localities can adopt to make immigrants welcome. Josh Smith with the Center for Growth and Opportunity comments.
RELATED UPCOMING EVENT
Featuring Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah; Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah); moderated by Alex Nowrasteh, Director of Immigration Studies, Cato Institute.
February 7, 2020 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM EST
Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC
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Rust Buckets: How the Jones Act Undermines U.S. Shipbuilding and National Security Nov 12, 2019

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The Jones Act prevents U.S. territories from buying U.S. products, and does almost nothing to protect the industries that advocates claim the law supports. Colin Grabow explains the implications in his new paper, "Rust Buckets."

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Exploring Wealth Inequality Nov 11, 2019

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What evidence is there that disparities between rich and poor harm the poor, the economy, and our political system? Chris Edwards and Ryan Bourne are authors of the new paper, "Exploring Wealth Inequality."

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Kentucky Puts the Kibosh on Entrepreneurial Freedom Nov 09, 2019

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Kentucky wants a would-be entrepreneur to get permission from his would-be competitors to operate in the commonwealth. Larry Salzman of the Pacific Legal Foundation details the case of Phillip Truesdell and Legacy Medical Transport.

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Citizen Activism vs. Missouri Regulators Nov 08, 2019

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Ron Calzone wins a round in court. A federal appeals court says the independent Missouri activist doesn't have to register as a lobbyist to talk to lawmakers. Zac Morgan of the Institute for Free Speech details the case.

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Innovation and Choice Remain Critical to Environmental Improvement Nov 07, 2019

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The innovations that markets deliver also create efficiencies that clean the environment. Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center comments.

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Reforming Parole and Probation Nov 06, 2019

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What are some steps to save taxpayers money and achieve better outcomes for people on parole and probation? Marc Levin of the Texas Public Policy Foundation comments.

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Celebrating the New Nobel Laureates with One Caveat Nov 05, 2019

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The new Nobel laureates in economics deserve the prize, but it's important to understand the limits of some findings. So says Swami Aiyar.

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Road Diets and Pedestrian Deaths Nov 04, 2019

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What's a "road diet"? Randal O'Toole comments.

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How to Be a Dictator Nov 02, 2019

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How to be a Dictator tells the stories of unique individuals who gained power and held it with typically disastrous results. Frank Dikötter is the book's author.

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