Cato Podcast

Rex Tillerson has been designated by Donald Trump as the next U.S. Secretary of State. Beyond his business interests, what would drive his tenure as chief diplomat for the United States? Emma Ashford comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Punishing your own ideological friends for using the wrong words is a problem of both left and right. Alex Nowrasteh describes the Right's trouble with "patriotic correctness.” The Right Has Its Own Version of Political Correctness. It’s Just as Stifling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, discusses the site, how it's treated by governments, and how it's fueled by its users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Federal Reserve governors meet next week, will their decisions have any impact on the real economy? And could any Trump-selected Fed governors help? Jerry Jordan and Gerald P. O'Driscoll, Jr. comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colorado's experience so far with legal pot has meant more state revenues and Republicans claiming that the pot tax is "too high." Jon Caldara of the Independence Institute comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The testimony of a camera was not enough to convince a juror in South Carolina that the police officer who shot and killed Walter Scott was guilty of murder. Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pennsylvania has imposed a 40% wholesale tax on e-cigarettes and related products. Bob Dick of the Commonwealth Foundation explains why it's poor policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Translating classic works of libertarian thinking like The Road to Serfdom for a very young audience is a challenge. Connor Boyack hopes his Tuttle Twins book series will do just that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johan Norberg discusses  Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future  at Cato Club 200 in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Colorado adopted a voter-led ballot initiative process, the results have been mostly positive. Jon Caldara discusses the state's experiment with the referendum process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do different kinds of freedom interact around the world to produce the outcomes we value? Ian Vásquez is one of the authors of the new Human Freedom Index. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juan Carlos Hidalgo discusses the next steps for Cuba now that longtime dictator Fidel Castro has died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incoming Trump administration raises fears of further regulation of political speech. David Keating of the Center for Competitive Politics discusses the risks and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Traficant was a folk hero, but his story should provide some understanding of this very strange election year. Eric Murphy is producer of Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Libertarians often find it difficult to talk about class, but understanding how the state creates permanent classes may be essential to engaging with other ideological groups. Anthony Comegna comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Gary Johnson, and you be reading this Thanksgiving? Sarah Skwire makes a few suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kratom is a plant the DEA wants banned, but it's far from clear that it poses any serious danger. Andrew Turner, a veteran with post-traumatic stress, is among those who say they benefit enormously from using kratom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will sanctuary cities fare with with a future Trump administration? Alex Nowrasteh comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the U.S. wants to end the practice of other countries subsidizing key industries, it would require the U.S. to clean up its own business giveaways. Scott Lincicome comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As many voters are licking their wounds after failing to elect the first female U.S. President, Anthony Comegna talks about how the important historical role of women on behalf of liberty is more than mere interactions with the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More states, most notably California, have moved to legalize and tax marijuana. Joseph Henchman of the Tax Foundation describes some of the wrinkles the remain in the tax treatment of cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may be a mixed bag on actual policy, but the Obama Administration's various executive actions may be swiftly undone as Donald Trump becomes President. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which factions will be duking it out as a Trump administration foreign policy is forged? Trevor Thrall explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does a pending Trump presidency present opportunities to deregulate financial markets? Thaya Brook Knight comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-elect Trump will inherit all of the expansions of executive power given to him by his predecessors, most notably Barack Obama. Gene Healy says the one-time "thought experiment" is now a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.