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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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Trump Travel Ban Heads to Court Feb 08, 2017

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As a federal court considers the travel ban on people from several majority Muslim countries, how many people have been affected? The figures presented by the White House seem to be way off. Alex Nowrasteh comments.

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The Cracks in Trump’s Wall Plan Feb 07, 2017

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Whoever pays for it, President Trump's plans for a wall separating the U.S. from Mexico is fatally flawed on a number of fronts. Dan Griswold explains.

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Neil Gorsuch and the Nomination Process Feb 06, 2017

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Neil Gorsuch's own writings raise at least one concern about how he would perform on the Supreme Court. Ilya Somin comments.

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The Iran Nuclear Deal vs. Team Trump Feb 03, 2017

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Why do key members of the Trump Administration believe the Iran nuclear deal is so weak? How would other signatories to the deal respond to a U.S. withdrawal? John Glaser comments.

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What Should Libertarians Like about Neil Gorsuch? Feb 02, 2017

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Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, has much to recommend him to libertarians, according to Cato adjunct scholar Andrew Grossman.

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Neil Gorsuch Nominated to Supreme Court Feb 01, 2017

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Federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch is President Trump’s pick to replace the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. What do we know about his judicial opinions and philosophy? Ilya Shapiro comments.

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Optimism on Immigration Reform Feb 01, 2017

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From where does the U.S. receive refugees and why does that matter? And why be optimistic about prospects for immigration reform? Tim Kane of the Hoover Institution comments.

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Close U.S. Military Bases around the Globe? Jan 31, 2017

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Does the U.S. really need a military presence in dozens of countries around the globe? John Glaser comments.

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Fact and Fiction on Trump’s Immigration Order Jan 30, 2017

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How fair are the criticisms of Donald Trump's order on immigration from seven majority Muslim countries? But the order is probably still illegal. Alex Nowrasteh comments.

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The Trouble(s) with Defunding Sanctuary Cities Jan 27, 2017

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Generally speaking, there's nothing wrong with cities and states refusing to help enforce federal law. David Bier says the same is true for immigration.

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