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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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Latest Episodes:

The Police, the Public and the War on Drugs Nov 08, 2014

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The War on Drugs has devalued discretion for police officers. Neill Franklin of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition comments.

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How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life Nov 06, 2014

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Adam Smith's other book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, is often neglected. Author and economist Russ Roberts says it's an important and valuable guide to important parts of our lives. His new book is How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness.

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Cato Connects: Election 2014 Nov 05, 2014

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Cato's David Boaz and John Samples evaluate the 2014 elections and prospects for a more libertarian public policy in the coming years.

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The Morality and Pragmatism of Voting Nov 04, 2014

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Voting is a more complicated and morally questionable endeavor than merely "making your voice heard." Aaron Powell explains.

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The Long War for the Supreme Court Nov 03, 2014

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In his new book, Overruled: The Long War for Control of the U.S. Supreme Court, Damon Root traces the libertarian approach to the proper role of government under the Constitution.

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Obamacare and Pruitt v. Burwell Oct 30, 2014

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The latest round of lawsuits surrounding the Affordable Care Act ask that the law be implemented as written. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt discusses his lawsuit.
Pruitt, Halbig, King & Indiana: Is ObamaCare Once Again Headed to the Supreme Court?

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The Cronyism of 'Certificate of Need' Laws Oct 30, 2014

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Certificate of need laws give incumbent businesses the ability to veto their competition. Matthew Mitchell of the Mercatus Center explores the history and economics of these laws.

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The Ill-Defined Crime of 'Structuring' Oct 28, 2014

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The IRS is seizing the assets of business people, but then won't file criminal charges. Larry Salzman from the Institute for Justice is taking the agency to court.

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Rand Paul's 'Conservative Realism' Oct 24, 2014

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Rand Paul seeks to separate himself from other Republicans (and Hillary Clinton) by offering restraint as a value in American foreign policy. Christopher A. Preble comments.

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Cybersecurity Threats and Hysteria Oct 23, 2014

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The threats to law enforcement posed by strong encryption seem to be at odds with the benefits encryption provides against threats to cybersecurity. Julian Sanchez comments.

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