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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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AI Regulation in Europe versus the U.S. Jul 06, 2023

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Europe's data privacy rules make regulating artificial intelligence an easier step to take. How will those rules affect the deployment and investment in this new technology elsewhere? Jennifer Huddleston comments.

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Standing, the Right Not to Speak, and 303 Creative v. Elenis Jul 06, 2023

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The Supreme Court’ 303 Creative v. Elenis decision correctly applies First Amendment law to vindicate one of the most important dimensions of human liberty: the right not to speak. Walter Olson explains.

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After SCOTUS Rejects Biden Plan, Will Student Debt Cancellation Get Another Round? Jul 04, 2023

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The Supreme Court rejected President Biden’s ambitious plan to give away hundreds of billions of dollars on behalf of student debtors. The President claimed his legal authority to do so came from 2003’s Heroes Act. Biden has pledged to try again. Tommy Berry evaluates the case.

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SCOTUS Clarifies 'True Threats' Jul 03, 2023

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In Counterman v. Colorado, the Supreme Court clarified what should be treated as a "true threat" going forward. Jay Schweikert discusses the court's opinion.

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The End of Racial Preferences in College Admissions Jun 30, 2023

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The Supreme Court has effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions. Cato's Anastasia Boden comments on the cases.

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SCOTUS Leans on Constitutional Avoidance in United States v. Hansen Jun 29, 2023

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The Supreme Court upheld the federal criminal prohibition on encouraging or inducing violations of immigration law, and how they did so is notable and disappointing. Tommy Berry comments.

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Mr. Modi Goes to Washington Jun 28, 2023

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What would India and the U.S. get out of a stronger relationship? Is that even likely? Cato's Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar comments.

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A Few Avenues for Fixing Broken Federal Budgeting Jun 27, 2023

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Congress is pretty good at avoiding accountability, opting instead for budgeting gimmicks that aim to hide the true cost of government. Romina Boccia highlights some of the ideas that could change that.

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Appealing Questionable Convictions after Jones v. Hendrix Jun 26, 2023

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A likely bad conviction, a sloppily written law, and the Supreme Court have come together to provide a strange and troubling outcome in Jones v. Hendrix. Cato's Jay Schweikert details what happened.

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For the Vast Majority, Legal Immigration to the U.S. Is Virtually Impossible Jun 23, 2023

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David Bier explains why the "just immigrate legally" crowd display a profound ignorance of how immigration does and doesn't work in the United States.

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