The Cato Weekly Podcast

Every Tuesday on The Cato Weekly Podcast , leading scholars and policy analysts 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 research and Cato’s signature libertarian perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cato Weekly Podcast is a government podcast hosted by Cato Institute, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #5

  Is the US Already Quasi-Socialist?

  Oct 6, 202632 min

  Socialism is making a comeback in American politics, but do people actually know what "socialism" means? In this episode of the Cato Weekly Podcast, Paul Meany sits down with Marian Tupy to unpack the rise of “democratic socialism,” the growth of the welfare state, and the crucial difference between government assistance and government control. Read Marian's article here: https://www.cato.org/commentary/bill-mahers-category-error-socialism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #4

  The Controversy Over Flock Cameras

  Sep 29, 202638 min

  Flock cameras and other forms of surveillance technology are spreading across America, promising to help police solve crimes. But the technology has also created a vast network for tracking where Americans go. Join Laura Bondank-Harmon and Clark Neily as they discuss how much privacy and freedom we’re giving up in the name of security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #3

  How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election?

  Sep 22, 202627 min

  How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election? Election fraud claims are increasingly more common. Walter Olson joins Stephen Rowe to separate genuine election irregularities from viral fraud claims. They explain what the evidence tells us about mail-in voting, voter ID, foreign interference, and the integrity of the US election system. Read Walter's work here: https://www.cato.org/people/walter-olson Producer: Barbara Galletti Post Production: Sedona LaMarre Audio Engineer: Cecil Sherman Original Music: Cecil Sherman Director of Photography: Darren Walker Assistant Producer: Elcid Demonteverde Assistant Editor: Lester Romero Motion Graphics: Jonathan Fields Executive Producer: Kristina Kendall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #2

  Uncle Sam Owning Private Companies?

  Sep 15, 202629 min

  In an unprecedented expansion of its role in the marketplace, the Trump administration has acquired ownership interests in dozens of firms.   Cato's Scott Lincicome joins Laura Bondank-Harmon to discuss this radical move from the US government, the seen and unseen costs of intervening in the private sector, and how should Congress act if they want to put a stop to it before it's too late.     Read more of Scott's work here: https://www.cato.org/free-society/winter-2026/conspicuous-fist-trumps-state-corporatism     Executive Producer: Kristina Kendall  Producer: Barbara Galletti Post Production: Sedona LaMarre Audio Engineer: Cecil Sherman Original Music: Cecil Sherman  Director of Photography: Darren Walker Assistant Producer: Elcid Demonteverde  Motion Graphics: Jonathan Fields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  How Much Would the DSA's Agenda Cost?

  Sep 8, 202622 min

  Free health care, housing, college, paid leave, and retirement benefits may sound appealing... but how would we pay for them?   Rikki Schlott sits down with Cato’s Adam Michel to unpack the Democratic Socialists of America’s ambitious agenda and the staggering cost of its proposals. If taxing the rich and corporations is not enough to foot the bill, who would be paying next?   Access Adam Michel's research here: https://www.cato.org/blog/who-will-pay-democratic-socialisms-200-trillion-cost   Executive Producer: Kristina Kendall  Producer: Barbara Galletti Post Production: Sedona LaMarre Audio Engineer: Cecil Sherman Original Music: Cecil Sherman  Director of Photography: Darren Walker Assistant Producer: Elcid Demonteverde  Motion Graphics: Jonathan Fields  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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