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The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted by Caleb O. Brown.
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Economics is everywhere, and its implications are subtle and beautiful. The essays in Art Carden's book, Strangers with Candy, uses both economic and biblical insight to show how welcoming strangers can make us both better and wealthier people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There was a point when Cato's Patrick Eddington believed warrantless snooping on Americans might be on the wane. He was very wrong. Congress instead voted to continue unconstitutional surveillance of Americans for at least two more years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
North Carolina's pursuit of VinFast to make electric vehicles in the state has placed dozens of homeowners in a difficult spot. Paul Best explains how economic development ran headlong into homeowners' property rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1There are two avenues to fixing a big issue with federal appointments, that of individuals not confirmed by Congress nonetheless wielding significant federal power. Tommy Berry explains the problem and the solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Housing plays a large role in growing wealth for Americans, but it remains an area where economist Jeremy Horpedahl is pessimistic for the near term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Federal budget deficits are projected to remain alarmingly high for many years to come, but as Cato's Ryan Bourne notes, things that can't go on ... don't. His new paper on debt, spending, and fiscal crisis is available today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When countries impose tariffs, that begins a chain reaction that frequently doesn't end in the outcomes preferred by tariff advocates. Erica York of the Tax Foundation separates fact from fiction on tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bitcoin miners are under the microscope for what some call "parasitic" consumption of energy, but is distaste for some consumers of electricy enough to make it harder for them to buy it? Cato's Nick Anthony and Travis Fisher explain the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Income taxes are on pace to increase on virtually all Americans in 2026. Cato's Adam Michel has some reforms in mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been 45 years since the US made certain promises to Taiwan in the form of the Taiwan Relations Act, so what exactly has the US committed to provide? Eric Gomez discusses the strategic ambiguity of those American promises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Human freedom and prosperity go together, but what does that look like specifically? Cato adjunct John Early explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Would a tax on unrealized income produce big dividends for Americans? Economic historian Phil Magness says the predicted revenues wouldn't materialize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US continues to provide Israel with roughly $3.8 billion annually in addition to other arms deals and security benefits. What exactly the United States gets in return for this relationship remains unclear. Jon Hoffman explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There are several ways the Securities and Exchange Commission could be reformed to make the agency more welcoming to regulatory comments, align its actions with statutory authority, and follow proper administrative procedures. Jennifer Schulp explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amid the shifting ideological commitments among the voting public, how welcoming will voters be toward more liberty-friendly ideas? Stephanie Slade of Reason comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Separating credible election reforms from those born of conspiracy theories is a valuable task, especially when some current proposed reforms threaten to make elections slower, less efficient, and less secure. Walter Olson provides details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If markets demand parking, it will largely be provided. In so many cases, however, it's governments setting the rules for how much parking must be provided for new housing or commercial ventures. Requiring all that parking raises costs and make lots of unique development unaffordable. Author M. Nolan Gray explains why markets are generally far better at setting the right mix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The wage-price spiral is a popular explanation for why a temporary inflation might persist or even accelerate. Economist Bryan Cutsinger says the wage-price spiral narrative is unsupported by the empirical evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The growth in the size and scope of government can be understood along multiple dimensions. Economist Abigail Hall has studied crisis and the growth of government in the context of nuclear proliferation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump-supporting organizations are hoping that making it easier to fire career bureaucrats will make achieving the presidential hopeful's agenda easier. Cato's Tom Firey has some bad news for that plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I think it's very odd that people who make their living financing start-ups (taking considerable risk) would make the decision to keep enormous sums in one bank. Not so smart. A venture capital risk in a venture capital bank! Deposit bailout over 250K? Why not take a BIG haircut and learn a lesson? Hope the Fed has a really good answer for saving the VC's from their own mistake, Especially since they triggered the bank run in the first place!
Caleb Brown is such a liberal shill
Great episode. Brilliant guests!
Most democrats are free trade?! What a bunch of nonsense. Dems only wanted more free trade because Trump was against free trade and the Trump Derangement Syndrome kicks in immediately. It was all politics. Both Dems and GOP don't have any principles but you only great only side of the story because of the Fake News™ media.
I'm surprised that Cato never made a similar episode for the BLM terrorists looting and rioting and burning down businesses. The hypocrisy is staggering.
What a pile of garbage. The worst thing Cato has ever produced. Tyler was a great president--one of the greatest.
Damn it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkFZyXppx8s
The one HUGE elephant in the room that no-one is talking about is our hopelessly undereducated workforce. It became clear to me a few years ago that the Government is "dumbing down" the population to expand Government control to tyrannical levels. In turn this undereducated mass of morons try to get a college education, which in turn proves to be too hard for them to complete so in this hopeless cycle, the Universities "dumb down" too until, in the not too distant future, we become a defacto Third World nation controlled by an unelected and tyrannical one- party system. It is not too late however to change this. Reserve Public education for the mentally disabled and the "poorest of the poor" everyone who wants their children to succeed and compete will put them in Private Schools, Homeschooling and Religious Schools. As the population's IQ slowly goes back up again, the massive overreach of the Federal Government will retract because there will be less clients for the Government to ens
You guys are often smart or at least well thought out but this is a pathetic argument.
I should be able to do whatever I want as long as it doesn’t hurt someone else. If my drug use causes a problem, say I rob someone, then I should be punished. The government has no right to decide what I do with my body.
this is probably the first episode of your show where I don't completely agree. people need dissenting voice within the administration to make sure things are going on a righteous path and not be corrupted by power.
This is probably one of the most kick-ass podcasts; touching so many pressing and controversial topics, yet sounding so neutral. It is often very technical, but very digestible.
As sympathetic as I am toward the children involved, their parents ARE to blame for breaking our laws. I do agree that the companies should face stronger penalties for hiring illegals. I am very disappointed that the commentators in this podcast do not recognize the social compact underwriting our democracy requires that people obey all laws, not just the ones they like.
$30k-$40k for a year at Harvard? I don't think so.
Cato and Mises for the win! Thank you
Cato promoting UBI now? Haha.
A disappointing episode. The guest said a lot while saying virtually nothing. Blabbering critical rhetoric sans evidentiary examples of policy and methodological reforms and improvememts makes for a wasted podcast. As a traditional conservative, I value Cato's Daily Podcast as a source for rational and well-informed intellectuals who speak clearly and cleanly on befuddling and messy issues. Cato is one of the very few relatively low-bias organizations who thus serve as a significant voice in these often uncomfortable, but necessary, conversations. It is absolutely critical that, whatever our position, we intentionally seek out and hear varying and opposing positions. Without multiple avenues of dialogue, we cease to grow and progress. This episode failed to provide the typically adequate+ level of engagement for which Cato has proven reliable. This was an important topic; please try again.
so how do we get out from under a 500B trade deficit then? you say this spells bad things for American workers, well how has our trade helped us the last 20 years? it's time to stand up for ourselves.