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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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1:32:23

Violent Saviors: The West’s Conquest of the Rest

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2025/12/12

In the name of material progress, the West has sought to develop and frequently exploit the less-developed “rest.” William Easterly will draw from 400years of history—ranging from the conquest of the Americas and the Atlantic slave trade to colonization in Asia and Africa and the invention of the Third World—to show how the West has justified different forms of intervention in the societies it has purportedly intended to improve. Easterly will explain why development based on consent, choice, and

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1:03:30

Fiscal Democracy in America: How a Balanced Budget...

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2025/12/10

As America’s debt climbs and the danger of a fiscal crisis grows, is it time to add a constitutional guardrail? In Fiscal Democracy in America, Kurt Couchman proposes a principles-based balanced budget amendment (BBA) to address the persistent deficits in Washington in a flexible and politically feasible manner. Marc Goldwein draws on his experience in fiscal commissions and provides a challenge to the BBA as a silver-bullet solution to America’s fiscal crisis.How could a principles-based BBA work,

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1:01:39

Fighting for the Freedom to Learn: Examining...

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2025/12/09

The school choice movement is often seen as a modern, partisan undermining of a cherished institution: public education.Fighting for the Freedom to Learnshows that the struggle for educational freedom is not new but an enduring part of US history. It is rooted in traditions of parents and communities shaping how children learn and perpetual struggles for people without political power to get the education they believe they need.Join us to discuss this important new book! Hosted on Acast. See

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51:31

The Risks of Expanding FDIC Deposit Insurance

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2025/12/05

Since the 1930s, the federal government has used the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) deposit insurance to justify its increased involvement in banking. Now, in the name of supporting community banks, some policymakers have proposed raising the FDIC insurance cap from $250,000 to $10 million. They claim that in the wake of the bank failures of 2023, depositors fled from small banks and moved their money to “too big to fail” institutions that enjoy implicit government backing

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1:26:57

China’s Economy and How It Matters for US Policy

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2025/12/04

How does China’s economy affect US policy? US policymakers have responded to perceived dangers from China by using industrial policy, export controls, and attempting to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities. Some analysts have concluded that China is developing a sizable technological capacity that poses a challenge to the US economy, and potentially constrains US foreign policy. How much leverage has the Chinese economy purchased for policymakers in Beijing? What does the ceasefire in the US-China

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32:19

A Conversation with George White

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2025/11/21

George White, CEO of The C.M. Paula Company—an Ohio-based holding company with businesses across several industries—recently joined Scott Lincicome to discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on several of C.M. Paula’s affiliated companies. White discussed the intricacies of managing firms with a global network of suppliers, the costs the tariffs have imposed on the companies’ operations, and the adjustments that he and his teams have made to operate amid an uncertain business

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48:54

Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2025 - Luncheon...

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2025/11/20

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Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2025 - Restoring...

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2025/11/20

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45:06

Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2025 - COGE...

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2025/11/20

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35:00

Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2025 - Keynote...

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2025/11/20

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25:49

Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2025 - Welcoming...

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2025/11/20

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1:19:48

Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed...

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2025/11/19

Few people exerted as profound an influence on the postwar conservative movement and the “fusionist” project of attempting to align libertarians with traditional conservatives on issues of shared interest as William F. Buckley Jr. The founder and longtime editor ofNational Review, Buckley hosted the weekly PBS programFiring Line, wrote a syndicated column, and authored roughly 50 books. He also found time to run for mayor of New York City in 1965. He had no real intention of winning but rather hoped

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1:30:19

Contributions and Contradictions: Fostering Civil...

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2025/11/14

How should we grapple with the legacies of complex historical figures? Join Sphere Education Initiatives and Civic Spirit for this unique virtual professional learning opportunity. The webinar will take adeep dive into building civil discourse around the Founders, who embody both profound achievements and troubling flaws. We’ll explore the challenges of avoiding oversimplification, whether by elevating figures to untouchable pedestals or by dismissing them as wholly illegitimate.In discussion, we’ll

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57:55

Education Reimagined: A Conversation with Kerry...

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2025/11/07

Are you wondering how to spark more joy and curiosity in your child’s learning—or how to make education work better for your students? In her new book,Joyful Learning, Kerry McDonald shares inspiring stories of families and educators who are reimagining education through microschools, pods, and other creative approaches. In this one-on-one conversation, McDonald will answer your questions and share practical ideas to bring more freedom and happiness to learning. Prepare to explore fresh

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1:31:05

The Military Balance in the Indo-Pacific, with and...

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2025/11/06

The prospect of a Chinese invasion and conquest of Taiwan is a major focus of US–China security competition. Apart from its political, economic, and moral consequences, some US experts argue that Chinese control of Taiwan would compromise the US military position in Asia, bolstering the case that the United States should commit its military to defend Taiwan’s autonomy. Jonathan Caverley and Evan Montgomery will discuss the stakes of the US commitment to Taiwan, whether preserving Taiwan’s autonomy

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48:04

Panel 1: Transitioning to a Flat-Benefit System

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2025/11/04

Join us for the official launch ofReimagining Social Security: Global Lessons for Retirement Policy ChangesbyRomina BocciaandIvane Nachkebia, a timely and urgent new book in which the authors rethink how America can safeguard retirement security for current and future generations. As the Social Security program nears a fiscal tipping point, the authors bring together expert insights, international case studies, and actionable policy solutions to show how the United States can reform its retirement

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42:13

Panel 2: Slowing the Growth of Social Security

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2025/11/04

Join us for the official launch ofReimagining Social Security: Global Lessons for Retirement Policy ChangesbyRomina BocciaandIvane Nachkebia, a timely and urgent new book in which the authors rethink how America can safeguard retirement security for current and future generations. As the Social Security program nears a fiscal tipping point, the authors bring together expert insights, international case studies, and actionable policy solutions to show how the United States can reform its retirement

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44:24

Panel 3: Enhancing Private Retirement Savings

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2025/11/04

Join us for the official launch ofReimagining Social Security: Global Lessons for Retirement Policy ChangesbyRomina BocciaandIvane Nachkebia, a timely and urgent new book in which the authors rethink how America can safeguard retirement security for current and future generations. As the Social Security program nears a fiscal tipping point, the authors bring together expert insights, international case studies, and actionable policy solutions to show how the United States can reform its retirement

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28:04

Closing: Cato Social Security Model Presentation

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2025/11/04

Join us for the official launch ofReimagining Social Security: Global Lessons for Retirement Policy ChangesbyRomina BocciaandIvane Nachkebia, a timely and urgent new book in which the authors rethink how America can safeguard retirement security for current and future generations. As the Social Security program nears a fiscal tipping point, the authors bring together expert insights, international case studies, and actionable policy solutions to show how the United States can reform its retirement

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35:35

Competencies in Civil Discourse: Episode 9

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2025/11/03

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