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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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New Opportunities for Libertarian Ideas Feb 20, 2015

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Matt Kibbe, President of Freedomworks, discussed the new political landscape where libertarian ideas have a strong voice. This interview was recorded at the International Students for Liberty Conference in Washington, D.C.

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The State of the Liberty Movement Today Feb 19, 2015

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At the 2015 International Students for Liberty Conference, former Texas Congressman Ron Paul discussed his optimism about the future of the liberty movement, the President's demands for more war powers and the growing movement to audit the Federal Reserve.

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VIPR Teams Execute Brazen Warrantless Searches Feb 18, 2015

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It's not clear what need VIPR teams fill since they have no record of success and routinely violate Americans' rights. Patrick Eddington comments.

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The President Asks for More War Powers Feb 12, 2015

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The President wants Congress to give him additional powers to go after the Islamic State, but it's not clear how the President's draft resolution would limit executive power to wage war globally for several years. Gene Healy comments.

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The End of Socialism Feb 12, 2015

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Is socialism morally superior to other systems of political economy, even if it faces practical difficulties? James Otteson discusses that claim among others in his new book, The End of Socialism.

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The Libertarian Mind Feb 10, 2015

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Libertarianism — the philosophy of personal and economic freedom — has deep roots in Western civilization and in American history, and it’s growing stronger. Cato Institute Executive Vice President David Boaz talks about the renewed appetite for smaller government and more freedom.

The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom by David Boaz

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Criminal Justice Reform in 2015? Feb 09, 2015

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With low crime rates, prospects are good for serious criminal justice reform - at least at the state level - in 2015. Tim Lynch comments.

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A State-Based Immigration Reform Feb 06, 2015

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States could play a key role in diffusing the tense immigration debate in Washington. Alex Nowrasteh explains.

Cato Policy Forum: State-Based Visas: A Federalist Approach to Immigration Reform
Policy Analysis: State-Based Visas: A Federalist Approach to Reforming U.S. Immigration Policy

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Obama's Budget Busting Pentagon Request Feb 05, 2015

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The President once suggested that spending caps he signed into law shouldn't be thrown away. He has apparently changed his mind. Ben Friedman comments on the President's big spending plans at the Pentagon.

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Everything You Need to Know about King v. Burwell Feb 04, 2015

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As Obamacare heads back to the Supreme Court, Jonathan Adler explains everything you need to know ahead of the March 4 oral argument.

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