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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:

The Trouble with Universal (Mandatory) Voting May 06, 2022

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Compelling your fellow Americans to go to the polls (or else) has several downsides. Walter Olson explains.

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How San Antonio Reduced Homelessness May 05, 2022

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Mary Theroux discusses her documentary, Beyond Homeless.

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The SEC's Gag on Potential Critics Now Faces Court Challenge May 04, 2022

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The SEC's longstanding rule that gags those who settle with the agency now faces a court challenge. The Cato Institute and others have filed a brief in the case. Will Yeatman and Jennifer Schulp discuss the challenge.

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Takeaways from the Leaked Draft SCOTUS Opinion on Abortion May 03, 2022

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What's the big takeaway from a leaked draft (not final) draft opinion of a Supreme Court justice? Walter Olson comments on the substance of the violation in protocol at the High Court.

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Some Historical Lessons for the War for Ukraine May 02, 2022

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If Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden are listening, Paul Matkzo has some lessons from history that might be instructive in proper responses to the war for Ukraine.

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Biden Could Help Address High Gas Prices with This One Weird Trick Apr 30, 2022

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Expensive inputs are critical to the development of new oil and gas supplies. The Biden White House is maintaining artificially high prices for some of those inputs. Gabriella Beaumont-Smith explores the issue.

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The Economic Engine of Home-Based Business Apr 29, 2022

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About half of the businesses in the U.S. are based in homes. Why do local governments actively work against them? Chris Edwards explains.

"Deregulate Home Food Businesses" by Chris Edwards, Cato at Liberty

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Twitter: A New Project of @elonmusk Apr 28, 2022

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Content moderation poses a huge challenge for even the best-run social media platforms. Add to that challenge the vitriol and handwringing associated with Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Will Duffield comments.

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The Muslim World and the Invasion of Ukraine Apr 26, 2022

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How has the Muslim world reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Mustafa Akyol comments.

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Where Russian Propaganda Thrives and Fails Apr 25, 2022

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The propaganda machine in Russia has been working overtime to sell its war in Ukraine as just and necessary. Will Duffield analyzes why this effort has failed so remarkably while other efforts have succeeded.

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