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**The Cato Weekly Podcast – Cato Institute**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court Feb 16, 2016

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What broad constitutional legacy does Antonin Scalia leave? Ilya Shapiro comments.

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Special Federal Scrutiny for Muslims Is Ineffective, Unconstitutional Feb 12, 2016

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Federal agencies have singled out Muslims for special scrutiny when it comes to terrorism. Patrick Eddington argues that it's not just ineffective, it feeds terrorist narratives.

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Free Political Speech under Fire in Colorado Feb 11, 2016

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If you want to buy ads in Colorado urging people to vote, someone might drag you into court for it. Paul Sherman from the Institute for Justice comments.

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What Animates Trump (and Other) Voters? Feb 10, 2016

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What values animates support for various candidates? Emily Ekins comments.

Further reading:
Donald Trump Supporters Think about Morality Differently than Other Voters. Here’s How.

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The Drive for Campus Speech Codes Feb 09, 2016

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Campus speech and its censors received a great deal of attention in 2015. In a just-concluded debate at Cato Unbound, Greg Lukianoff argued that fear of regulators drives many campuses to restrict speech.

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Remembering Andrew Coulson Feb 08, 2016

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A fierce supporter of educational freedom even before his decade at the Cato Institute, Andrew Coulson passed away this week. His colleague Neal McCluskey discusses Andrew's contributions to understanding of market education and educational freedom. Further reading: Market Education: The Unknown HistoryAndrew Coulson's Biography

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Interventionism Wins in Rand Paul's Exit from POTUS Race Feb 05, 2016

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With Rand Paul's exit from the race for the White House, a foreign policy of restraint becomes less likely. Chris Preble and John Samples comment.

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The Rights of the Dying: A Personal Story Feb 04, 2016

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What are the rights of the dying? Barbara Mancini of Compassion and Choices discusses the end of her father's life.

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SuperPACs #FeeltheBern Even as They Boost Bernie's Campaign Feb 03, 2016

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Bernie Sanders hates SuperPACs even as they've helped his electoral prospects. Paul Sherman from the Institute for Justice comments.