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Cato Podcast

Cato Institute
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United States
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Each week on Cato Podcast, leading scholars and policymakers 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 resea... more

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People call methadone a life sentence, a ball and chain. Cato's Dr. Jeffrey Singer talks with Helen Redmond, author of "Liquid Handcuffs," about how a Nixon-era crime control program became America's dominant addiction treatment model, and why it nee... more

The United States has left the World Health Organization, but infectious disease remains one of the clearest cases for cross-border cooperation. Cato’s Ryan Bourne is joined by Roger Bate of the International Center for Law & Economics to discuss how... more

The War Powers Resolution allows the president up to 60 days of defensive latitude in introducing U.S. forces into hostilities; it is not a blank check for open-ended war. Cato's Molly Nixon and Katherine Thompson examine what the law actually says, ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Omary
Research fellow at the Cato Institute Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity
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Jeffrey Singer
Senior Fellow in Cato's Department of Health Policy Studies
Cato Institute
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Jai Kedia
Research Fellow, Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives
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Episode: How to Fix Washington's Affordability Crisis
Colin Grabow
Associate Director, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies
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Episode: How to Fix Washington's Affordability Crisis
Steve Slivinski
Senior Fellow, Economics Department
Cato Institute
Episode: How to Fix Washington's Affordability Crisis
Johan Norberg
Senior fellow at the Cato Institute, author of the analysis on Viktor Orbán's government
Cato Institute
Episode: Orbán's Hungary: Model or Cautionary Tale?
Dan Greenberg
Senior Legal Fellow at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Birthright Citizenship on Trial
Steve Davies
Senior Education Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs
Institute of Economic Affairs
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Jeff Miron
Vice President for Research at Cato Institute; Senior Lecturer at Harvard University
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Episode: The Flaws of Rent Ceilings

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Nicholas Anthony
Host of Cato Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
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    Is a must-follow on Twitter

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    Portland Antifasist
    United States2 months ago
  • Protest, Carry, Die episode is poor.

    Protest, carry, die episode is the Mainstream media version only. This is not the normal CATO quality I expect.

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    DF987@
    United States3 months ago
  • Sometimes misleading.

    While usually balanced, I do find that some of the journalists are misleading in their representation of the facts.

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    H82W8
    United States3 months ago
  • Once Great. Now Poor.

    Since the departure of Caleb Brown, this podcast has been in a death spiral. Caleb brought clarity, coherence, and a disciplined commitment to intellectual honesty. His absence exposes how much of the podcast’s credibility rested on his stewardship.

    Discussions that once challenged assumptions with sharp inquiry now drift through MAGA talking points with little depth.

    The shift in tone is disappointing. This show increasingly sounds apologetic toward the current administration, softening criti... more

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    Eat Drink Fun
    United States5 months ago
  • Expected better

    I gave this a try expecting thoughtful, libertarian discussion—but it came across as oddly partisan and more conservative than I anticipated. Hard to tell if this was just a bad sample or if the tone has shifted overall, but it wasn’t what I expected from Cato.

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    CitiCustomer
    United States7 months ago

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Some feedback suggests concerns about a shift towards more partisan perspectives in recent episodes, with varying opinions on the adherence to libertarian principles.
Reviews indicate that the podcast often challenges conventional wisdom, providing a thought-provoking platform for libertarian ideas.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of political and economic issues, noting the quality of guests and expert commentary.

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Talkin’ ’Bout My Generation (Z)
Q: How can libertarian communication be effective with younger audiences?
Libertarian messaging should emphasize personal liberty, minimal government interference in day-to-day life, and tangible examples of how policies affect real lives, such as housing, affordability, and education, while avoiding disempowering narratives and engaging people where they are—on social platforms and in authentic storytelling.
History Makes Clear: School Choice Is Necessary in a Diverse Society
Q: Can you share insights on the differences within the African-American community regarding school choice?
African Americans have historically pursued a variety of educational choices, including Catholic schools, which challenges the idea that they are monolithic in their preferences.
History Makes Clear: School Choice Is Necessary in a Diverse Society
Q: Do you think that myth about school choice being a more right-wing conservative policy idea is a prevalent narrative?
Yes, that myth has been repeated so often that it's almost in the bloodstream, and many people don't realize the historical complexities of school choice.
Social Security’s Popularity Problem
Q: What did you find about Americans' understanding of the program's funding?
Americans are aware of benefit cuts but underestimate the severity of the funding shortfall.
Social Security’s Popularity Problem
Q: How do they think it works?
Most Americans view it as a mandatory retirement savings program rather than a welfare program.

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