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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:

Militarizing Local Police Took Decades Aug 18, 2014

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The militarization of local police didn't happen overnight. It took decades. Trevor Burrus explains.

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The Federal Role in Militarizing Cops Aug 15, 2014

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After critics loudly condemned the militarized response of Ferguson, Missouri police to local protestors, the situation has calmed. Now the focus should shift to reforms to federal programs that subsidize militarization of local police. Tim Lynch explains.

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The Reality of Militarized Cops Aug 14, 2014

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Americans are now getting a clear picture of what militarized local policing looks like. Following the killing of an unarmed teenager in Missouri, the extreme tactics used by police there are truly breathtaking. Walter Olson comments.

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U.S. Bombing Iraq Again Aug 13, 2014

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The United States launches airstrikes in Iraq based on authority granted in 2002 as the terrorists attack civilians in the country. Chris Preble evaluates the unfolding situation.

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Thad Cochran's Crony Catfish Aug 12, 2014

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Senator Thad Cochran's inspection proposal would penalize foreign producers of catfish and raise prices in the U.S. Bill Watson comments.

The Farm Bill Came Surprisingly Close to Fixing Some Protectionist Regulations

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Teacher Tenure's Legal Fight Aug 11, 2014

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Lawsuits are now challenging the institution of teacher tenure. Neal McCluskey comments.

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Looming Labor Rules Would Punish Franchises Aug 08, 2014

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A National Labor Relations Board ruling could pave the way for unionization of workers at franchised establishments, but it would also punish companies that adopt the franchise model. Walter Olson analyzes the ruling.

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Peer-to-Peer Apps in the Developing World Aug 07, 2014

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The real value of so-called "sharing economy" peer-to-peer software applications may be helping those in the developing world develop capital in the face of government mandates. Matthew Feeney comments.

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Sustaining the Economic Rise of Africa Aug 04, 2014

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The rise of Africa's economy will hinge on domestic governance reforms and free trade, not continued government aid. Dalibor Rohac comments on the President's summit with African leaders.

Sustaining the Economic Rise of Africa, Economic Development Bulletin (No. 22)

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Toward a Wealthier, Cleaner Planet Aug 01, 2014

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The impact of climate change will be easier to handle in a wealthier world. So how much global GDP be devoted to the problem? Paul C. "Chip" Knappenberger comments.

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