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Podcast of policy and book forums, Capitol Hill briefings and other events from the Cato Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:31

Removing Barriers to Capital Formation Panel I

Cato Event Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to discussing barriers to capital formation and the solutions to break through them. Small businesses are central to the US economy. Not only are small businesses the primary generators of new jobs, but they are also the incubators of innovation and the pipeline for future large businesses. Small businesses rely on many different sources of financial support, but the capital markets play an important role in helping small businesses grow. Unfortunately, tapping the

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50:34

AI Policy Today and Beyond: A Fireside Chat with Rep....

Cato Event Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Join us at the Cato Institute for an in-depth fireside chat featuringCongressman Rich McCormickandMatt Mittelsteadt, Cato policy fellow in technology. This timely conversation will explore the evolving landscape ofartificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity policy, and the state of AI in Congress.Join us for a discussion on the current state of AI governance at the federal and state levels, the proposal for a10-year moratorium on state and local AI regulations(what it means, and what’s at stake),

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1:17:42

Let Colleges Fail: How to Unleash the Power of...

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2025/06/17

From declining enrollments and skyrocketing tuition to the stifling of intellectual diversity, Richard Vedder’sLet Colleges Failexposes how centralized control, administrative bloat, and ideological orthodoxy have corroded our college campuses. But rather than lament, Vedder’s book proposesmarket-oriented reformsthat could revive academic freedom and restore genuine competition in the world of ideas.Can higher education be saved from the grip of bureaucracy and groupthink? What policies might

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1:32:15

NATO 2025 Summit: Rebalancing the Transatlantic...

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2025/06/17

NATO member states will gather June 24–26in the Netherlands for the 2025 NATO Summit. This comes as NATO member states’ disparate interests, competing priorities, and varying perspectives on the future of Ukraine threaten the cohesion of the alliance.For both domestic and strategic reasons, US leaders from across the political spectrum seek a rebalanced alliance in which European states would take increasing responsibility for conventional deterrence on the continent. Yet while many European leaders

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35:27

Stablecoins, Market Structure, and More – Evaluating...

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2025/06/17

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59:43

What Is the Opportunity Cost of State AI Policy?

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2025/06/12

Proposals to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) at the state level continue to increase. Unfortunately, these proposals could potentially disrupt advances in this important technology, even if there is strong federal policy. This policy forum, which is related to an upcoming policy analysis on the topic, will explore the potential economic costs of state-level AI regulation as well as the potential barriers in the market it creates for both consumers and innovators. Are there ways state AI policy

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45:27

Competencies in Civil Discourse: Episode 6

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2025/06/10

In this episode ofCompetencies in Civil Discourse, Erec Smith speaks with attorney Kaitlin Puccio, Director at the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights. They discuss the ethical foundations of human dignity, bioethics in a pluralistic world, and how civil discourse can guide policy across cultural and ideological divides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:42

Competencies in Civil Discourse: Ep 5

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2025/06/04

In this episode of Competencies in Civil Discourse, I speak with Chris Bush and Joia Houheneka, the co-founders of1776 Forwardand hosts of theFree Speech Forward Podcast.1776 Forwardis a for-profit organization dedicated to sparking a cultural-political-philosophical revolution based on Philosophical Liberalism—an ideal that maximizes human freedom, flourishing, and greatness. They host the podcast"Free Speech Forward"in partnership with the Institute for Liberal Values and publish "The

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41:00

A Conversation with Rep. Virginia Foxx (R‑NC)

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2025/06/02

One hundred years ago, the US Supreme Court famously wrote, “The child is not the mere creature of the State; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations.” That ruling wasPierce v. Society of Sisters, which launched the parental rights movement that has become especially ascendant, but also controversial, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.In this special conference, we will first tackle the

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1:00:24

Educational Freedom: Have We Hit Escape Velocity? Is...

Cato Event Podcast ·

2025/06/02

One hundred years ago, the US Supreme Court famously wrote, “The child is not the mere creature of the State; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations.” That ruling wasPierce v. Society of Sisters, which launched the parental rights movement that has become especially ascendant, but also controversial, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.In this special conference, we will first tackle the

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1:09:56

Parental Rights: What Do They Include? Where Do They...

Cato Event Podcast ·

2025/06/02

One hundred years ago, the US Supreme Court famously wrote, “The child is not the mere creature of the State; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations.” That ruling wasPierce v. Society of Sisters, which launched the parental rights movement that has become especially ascendant, but also controversial, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.In this special conference, we will first tackle the

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1:01:46

Tariffs, Emergencies, and Presidential Power: A...

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2025/05/27

Can the president unilaterally impose tariffs under his emergency powers? In this webinar, legal scholars Ilya Somin, a professor at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University who is co-counsel in the pending tariffs caseVOS Selections v. Trump, and Walter Olson explore the constitutional and statutory limits of presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and other statutes. They’ll discuss President Trump’s recent efforts to justify sweeping trade

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44:57

Ending the US Department of Education as It Turns 45:...

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2025/05/15

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has been given an unusual mandate: to end the department she has been tasked with overseeing. As out of the ordinary as that might be, it is the right mission, because the Constitution gives the federal government no authority to govern in education, and the department’s practical track record has been terrible.Join us for a very special fireside chat—shortly after the department celebrated its 45th birthday, on May 4th—where we will discuss why the department

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1:00:39

Leadership in Action: Strengthening Schools Through...

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2025/05/13

School and district leaders are uniquely positioned to implement interdisciplinary civil discourse as schoolwide practices that empower educators and allow for each student’s voice to be heard. By doing so, leaders build positive school cultures where students and staff bridge diverse viewpoints and have space for discussion, understanding, and reflection.In this webinar, you will hear from apanel of current educational leaders on how they build and foster civil discourse practices. They will

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21:23

Content Creators, Entrepreneurial Users, and the...

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2025/05/13

Tech policy has created more opportunities for entrepreneurship than just Silicon Valley startups. The availability of online platforms has empowered a new wave of entrepreneurs who might never reach household fame but who are contributing both to their own households and the greater economy. Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in tech policy, speaks with two content creators about how these platforms and tech policy have impacted their businesses and changed their lives. Hosted on Acast. See

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43:56

Competencies in Civil Discourse: Episode 4

Cato Event Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In this episode ofCompetencies in Civil Discourse, Erec Smith welcomes William Deresiewicz to explore the mission of the Matthew Strother Center for the Examined Life. Together, they unpack the role of intellectual courage, liberal education, and moral seriousness in reviving thoughtful dialogue in an age of ideological conformity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:09

Crushing Capitalism How Populist Policies Are...

Cato Event Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Populist narratives are gaining traction across the political spectrum, claiming that free markets have failed the American middle class. Critics argue that trade, immigration, and technological change have hollowed out manufacturing jobs and created an economy that no longer works for most Americans.InCrushing Capitalism: How Populist Policies Are Threatening the American Dream, economist Norbert J. Michel challenges this bleak interpretation. Drawing on historical data and contemporary analysis,

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1:27:36

A Fork in the Road: The Stark Choices on US-Iran Policy

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2025/05/05

The United States and Iran are on a collision course. Iran is closer to developing a nuclear weapon than at any point in the country’s history. Mixed messages from Washington and Tehran—coupled with rising pressure from hardliners on both sides—are complicating negotiations. Meanwhile, several flashpoints across the Middle East could set off a conflict. The prospects of American or Israeli military action against Tehran are growing, and the window for diplomacy is closing.Though serious distrust

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48:21

A Conversation with Rick Woldenberg

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2025/04/25

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52:45

How Repealing Energy Subsidies Could Cement...

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2025/04/25

When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), it was told the new energy tax credits would cost about $270 billion over a decade. Revised official estimates put the cost at multiple times that amount. But congressional scorekeepers may still be getting the long-term cost of the IRA energy subsidies wrong. Recent Cato research quantifies the IRA’s fiscal time bomb, showing how its unchecked expansion of government spending with no clear end date could cost almost $5 trillion by 2050.Join us

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