Cato Podcast

The fight over climate change has focused primarily on mitigating emissions. Professor Matthew E. Kahn of USC argues that changes in the urban landscape has much to teach us about so-called adaptation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shooter in Dallas who killed several police officers was ultimately taken out with a robot and explosives. What can be done to assure that use of technology remains a last resort? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

" Our Foreign Policy Choices: Rethinking America's Global Role " details key lessons from the last two decades of American-led warfare. Christopher A. Preble puts those lessons in the context of our current election season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does U.S. militarism compromise NATO obligations? A. Trevor Thrall talks about the recent coup attempt in Turkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How have Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tried to take advantage of changing views on immigration? Alex Nowrasteh and David Bier comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How have Americans changed their thinking on crime and punishment? Derek Cohen of the Texas Public Policy Foundation comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional Budget Office numbers about the future of debt and deficits should be taken with more than a grain of salt. Dan Mitchell explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krist Novoselić is chairman of Fairvote.org. In his assessment of reforms to make changes to elections in the United States, he ranks overturning Citizens United at the bottom and argues that groups have free speech rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New British PM Theresa May doesn't have a record that should encourage people who support free markets and relatively free migration. Tom Clougherty comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Market pricing of on-street parking could save commuters time and energy, but locals don't like it. Ike Brannon comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hillary Clinton has added more goodies to her plans for free college for young people. Neal McCluskey discusses some of the problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Body camera footage and witness recordings help investigators after police-initiated killings. In the case of Alton Sterling, killed by Baton Rouge police this week, will investigators ask the right questions? Matthew Feeney comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The policies that have led to America's growing security state required the abdication of Congress and the courts. Karen J. Greenberg is author of Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legacy of Antonin Scalia's years on the Supreme Court must include his support for the rights of the accused. Kevin A. Ring, author of Scalia's Court , comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The likely inhabitants of the White House in 2017 would not be happy warrior on behalf of free trade. Phil Levy with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit is now in progress. So what are the next steps and how will trade and migration be affected? Cato's Tom Clougherty and Marian Tupy take questions via Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The economics profession suffers from profound confirmation bias. Fixing that problem may require a profound shift in thinking. Arnold Kling attempts to re-introduce the field in his new book, Specialization and Trade . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell. Kevin Ring of Families Against Mandatory Minimums says it was a good ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit happened, but it's far from clear that the referendum was either particularly good or spells certain doom for the UK or the European Union. Tom Clougherty comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics has been prevented by decades of prohibition. Tom Shroder is author of Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Religious liberty and public schooling often come into conflict. Charles Glenn discusses how to protect religious freedom in education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of protecting religious liberty at the courts is mixed, but there is hope. Douglas Laycock comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlyteNow wants to let private pilots share empty seats on their planes. The FAA says it's illegal. Matt Voska is CEO of FlyteNow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RAND Corporation's Howard J. Shatz discusses how the so-called Islamic State sustains itself economically. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal government could make it easier for doctors to allow terminal patients to try unapproved therapies. Starlee Coleman of the Goldwater Institute talks about why they should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.