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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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Making Legal Immigration More Difficult Is Part of the Trump Agenda Jan 27, 2025

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Republicans often talk tough when it comes to illegal immigration, but dramatically reducing legal immigration is key to the Trump agenda, and that fact makes the oft-repeated "just immigrate legally" canard fall apart. David Bier explains.

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What's the Best Way to End the Department of Education? Jan 24, 2025

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There are multiple ways to end the Department of Education. The method chosen matters. Neal McCluskey explains why.

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Trump Trade Tactics against Canada and Greenland Jan 23, 2025

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Are Trump threats aimed at Canada and Denmark (over Greenland) anything more than bluster? Cato's Doug Bandow and Clark Packard talk about the implications for trade and foreign relations.

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The Pardon Power's Importance amid Presidential Abuses Jan 22, 2025

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US Presidents past and present have abused the constitutional pardon power, but the abuses of that power in just the last week by Presidents Biden and Trump should get special scrutiny. Clark Neily explains.

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Assessing the Nuclear Triad Jan 21, 2025

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The three delivery systems for nuclear weapons deserve a reassessment. Eric Gomez explains.

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Should the US Scrap the Presidency? Jan 20, 2025

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Should the US presidency be replaced with a prime minister? Adam Gurri of Liberal Currents entertains the idea.

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Supreme Court Allows TikTok Divest-or-Ban Order to Proceed Jan 17, 2025

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The Supreme Court today said it will allow a federal order for TikTok to end its availability in the US. Cato’s Tommy Berry and David Inserra evaluate the court's opinion and detail possible repercussions for tech and free speech.

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The Policy Choices that Make California Wildfires More Devastating Jan 17, 2025

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California wildfires are not yet fully contained, and the policy choices that led to the death and destruction deserve examination. Cato's Ryan Bourne and Steve Slivinski break down how California can improve as it rebuilds.

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Tiktok Users Await Looming US Ban; SCOTUS May Intervene Jan 16, 2025

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The divest-or-ban order deadline for the social media app, TikTok, is just days away. SCOTUS may weigh in at any time. Jennifer Huddleston and Tommy Berry evaluate the oral argument.

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Opportunities for State Policymakers in 2025 Jan 15, 2025

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As state legislatures get back to work, where are the best opportunities for getting government out of the way of civil society? Steve Slivinski has a rundown.

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