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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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Surveillance Reform Past and Future Oct 22, 2015

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Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) discusses surveillance reforms and the need for keeping pressure on Congress to continue to take warrantless spying seriously.

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Perilous Partners Oct 21, 2015

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American leaders have cooperated with regimes around the world that are, to varying degrees, repressive or corrupt. Ted Galen Carpenter discusses his new book, Perilous Partners.

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Jeb Bush Offers Latest Version of 'Obamacare Light' Oct 20, 2015

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Jeb Bush's proposed replacement for Obamacare relies heavily on government intervention to drive private health coverage decisions. Michael Cannon comments.

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Democratic Socialism at the Democratic Debate Oct 19, 2015

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Senator Bernie Sanders calls himself a "democratic socialist," but what does that mean in America today? Emily Ekins and Marian Tupy comment on the Democratic debate.

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The Strong Dollar and Troubled Currencies Oct 16, 2015

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A strong dollar negatively impacts some currencies, with a few notable exceptions. Steve Hanke comments.

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Military Adventures and the Democratic Debate Oct 15, 2015

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Tuesday's Democratic debate featured less-than-satisfying answers about how the candidates might handle the next drumbeat for war. Emma Ashford and Chris Preble comment.

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The Big Bonus of Federal Employment Oct 14, 2015

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Federal worker pay is far higher and growing faster than in the private sector, according to Chris Edwards.

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House Moves to Free Crude Oil for Export Oct 13, 2015

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The House has voted to allow U.S. oil producers to export crude for the first time in many years, but President Obama may veto the plan. Emma Ashford discusses the implications for commerce and foreign policy.

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Immigration Reform Past and Future Oct 12, 2015

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Bill Richardson served as the Democratic governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. He talks about the benefits of large-scale reform to immigration laws.

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U.S. Risking Proxy War in Syria Oct 09, 2015

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Involvement by both U.S. and Russian forces on opposing sides of the Syrian civil war may draw the U.S. into deeper conflict. Emma Ashford comments.

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