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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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Dollarization at the End of the Javier Milei Honeymoon Feb 22, 2024

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His most recent package of reforms has stalled. Will Javier Milei now turn his full attention to securing dollarization to rescue Argentina from the costs of inflation? Daniel Raisbeck and Gabriela Calderon de Burgos explain the stakes.

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Has US Middle East Policy Failed? Feb 21, 2024

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The US has a particular way of engaging with the Middle East, and it doesn't serve US interests particularly well. Jon Hoffman explains.

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State Fiscal Health and Cost‐Saving Strategies Feb 20, 2024

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State fiscal health was surprisingly good during and after the pandemic, but state debt expenses have increased as the Federal Reserve has tried to quell inflation. Marc Joffe offers some advice for states seeking cost savings.

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The President's Odd and Expansive Conception of "Junk Fees" Feb 19, 2024

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When you hear complaints from the White House about "junk fees," it's worth digging into what that refers to and notably what it does not refer to. Ryan Bourne parses the rhetoric.

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The Broken Budget Process Demands Fixes Big and Small Feb 16, 2024

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Over the last few decades, the share of spending subjected to a normal budget process has been very small. Fixing it should be a high priority in Congress. Romina Boccia explains the high stakes for acting sooner versus later.

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97% of Green Card Applications Will Not Get Approved This Year Feb 15, 2024

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The approval rate for green card applications is remarkably low. David Bier explains in a new paper how to improve the backlogged process of welcoming new people to the United States.

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Frederick Douglass among Heroes of Progress Feb 14, 2024

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Author Alexander Hammond details the contributions that puts Frederick Douglass in the ranks of the Heroes of Progress.

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How Committed Is the US to NATO? Feb 13, 2024

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Remarks from Donald Trump on how the US would treat a Russia-led attack on fellow NATO members earned the ire of the group’s defenders, so it's worth asking: What are US obligations to the alliance? Justin Logan comments.

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Congress Should Reject the OECD's Planned Tax Cartel Feb 13, 2024

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In an era marked by global trade and digital transformation, the international tax landscape is at a crucial juncture. The OECD would like to create an international tax cartel. Adam Michel explains why Congress should reject the proposal.

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Biden's Liquefied Natural Gas Export "Pause" Makes No Sense Feb 12, 2024

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US-derived LNG exports can serve a variety of American interests at once, and yet the Biden White House seems to want to keep it in the ground. Travis Fisher details the President's error.

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