Cato Podcast

Which states are standing in the way of a better pandemic response? Angela Erickson of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses why some states have relaxed health care certificate-of-need requirements while others are effectively preventing a more robust private sector response to the crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many reasons to be skeptical of the adequacy of China's response to the coronavirus outbreak. How does that impact relations among countries? Eric Gomez comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What prevents a federally ordered national lockdown as a response to COVID-19? Federalism, for one. Walter Olson explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents were caught flatfooted with respect to schooling during a pandemic. Kerry McDonald discusses modern homeschooling's origins and what learning outside a conventional classroom might look like when normalcy returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration will delay the collection of some tariffs, but won't lower the taxes that Americans pay to receive foreign goods. Simon Lester explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are public school officials making the compelled transition to homeschooling easier? What online resources are out there to help families? Kerry McDonald comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That massive relief bill passed by Congress last week contains some provisions that affected businesses will appreciate. Nicole Kaeding with the National Taxpayers Union comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fed apparently understands the nature of this recession far better than many members of Congress, but Cato’s George Selgin argues that the central bank runs the risk of blurring the lines between monetary and fiscal policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vigilance toward overweening government is no less important during a pandemic. Cato's Patrick Eddington discusses some federal efforts to claim emergency powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding the nature of recessions caused by pandemics is critical to crafting a policy response. Ryan Bourne explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bureaucratic errors made containing the novel coronavirus considerably more difficult. Michael Cannon details some important next steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress may misunderstand the nature of the economic downturn spurred by the novel coronavirus. Chris Edwards comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election days are an opportunity for COVID-19 to spread widely among vulnerable populations. Kentucky is among states that have delayed primaries while evaluating what changes to the election process may be necessary. Republican Michael G. Adams is the Secretary of State for Kentucky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amendments will finally be offered to the broad federal surveillance powers granted by Congress. Patrick Eddington discusses what that means for liberty and privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to COVID-19, many parents find themselves with kids at home all day. What's the best way to keep them engaged in their educations? Kerry McDonald, author of Unschooled, comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do current historic lows for the price of oil mean for foreign policy in a time of pandemic? Cato's Emma Ashford explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just what has Congress done to fight COVID-19? What powers are unlocked for the President in a pandemic-driven emergency? What are the mechanics of relaxing or ending regulations that otherwise would stymie this fight? William Yeatman comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you are incarcerated, the criminal justice system has assumed total responsibility for your life. What changes in a pandemic? Clark Neily comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a global pandemic, trade is more important than ever. Simon Lester gauges the trade-related response to the spread of this coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do restrictions on travel into the United States make sense during a pandemic? Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banks will no longer face certain regulatory scrutiny for helping cash-strapped people during this pandemic. Diego Zuluaga comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An effort to crack down on material that sexually victimizes young people effectively would put internet platforms under the thumb of the federal government. Eric Goldman argues that the proposal won't solve its targeted problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out that the Supreme Court isn't as deferential to executive agencies than the court's recent moves might indicate. Will Yeatman comments. Related podcast: Why Did the Supreme Court Turn Away This Case on Regulatory Overreach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tech company promises to link up photos of unknown people with their presence on the web for private clients and police. What does that mean for privacy, and for how police do their jobs? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaires spent big to win the White House this election cycle and failed spectacularly. What's the lesson for policymakers? Scott Blackburn of the Institute for Free Speech comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.