Cato Event Podcast

Cato Event Podcast episodes:

• 04.24.2024

  AI: Artificial Intelligence + American Innovation

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is leading the tech conversation for “accelerationists,” “doomers,” and everyone in between. From the Biden administration’s executive order on AI to dozens of bills being discussed on Capitol Hill, policymakers are looking to exert influence over AI,...

  
• 04.19.2024

  Licensing Restrictions and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Shortage

  All US states and territories maintain a high barrier to entry that dissuades students from entering the accounting profession—the requirement that CPAs complete 150 credit hours of academic study in addition to passing an exam. This unnecessary requirement contributes to the...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Panel 3: What the NetChoice Cases Illustrate About the Current Online Speech Environment and Future of Online Speech for Internet Users

  On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton. These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Panel 2: How the NetChoice Cases May Impact Content Moderation

  On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton. These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Panel 1: Reactions to the Supreme Court Arguments

  On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton. These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online...

  
• 04.15.2024

  The NetChoice Cases - Fireside Chat

  On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton. These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Jawboned: Miss Information vs. Free Speech

  As misinformation proliferates online, the government increasingly attempts to curb its spread. In the face of strong formal speech protections, government officials have taken to pressuring and cajoling social media platforms to suppress unwanted content in the halls of Congress...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Addressing the Impacts of DEI

  Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become the topic of policy discussions across several aspects of society. DEI is now seen to have complex impacts, and policymakers are working to tackle this new area of policy in the public square....

  
• 04.08.2024

  Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2024 - Getting Government Out of the Culture War

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• 04.08.2024

  Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2024 - Keynote Conversation

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• 04.08.2024

  Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2024 - Supreme Court Preview

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• 04.08.2024

  Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2024 - Welcoming Remarks

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• 03.27.2024

  Murthy v. Missouri: Addressing Government Censorship by Proxy

  On March 18, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Murthy v. Missouri. This case is likely to have a major impact on free expression online as the Court attempts to distinguish between lawful government engagement with social media...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Heroes of Progress: 65 People Who Changed the World

  Over the past 200 years, humanity has become much more prosperous, educated, healthy, and peaceful. Alexander Hammond will discuss some of the heroes of progress, who saved or improved billions of lives, and the social and economic conditions that made their...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Internship Insights Panel 1: Stories from Successful Interns

  Are you eager to secure that dream internship opportunity? Do you want to stand out from the competition, make a lasting impression with your application, and ace the interview? If so, join us for an informative and interactive session with panels...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Internship Insights Panel 2: Interviewing with Confidence

  Are you eager to secure that dream internship opportunity? Do you want to stand out from the competition, make a lasting impression with your application, and ace the interview? If so, join us for an informative and interactive session with panels...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Taiwan’s Urgent Need for Asymmetric Defense

  China’s military threat to Taiwan and the role of the United States in addressing it are hot topics in Washington. However, Taiwan’s self‐​defense capabilities are often overlooked and are arguably more important than the US‐​China military balance for deterring a Chinese...

  
• 03.12.2024

  Freedoms Delayed: Political Legacies of Islamic Law in the Middle East

  Why is the Middle East the least free region of the world? Some observers focus on external factors, such as European colonialism or US foreign policy. Others highlight political or cultural elements. In his book Freedoms Delayed, Timur Kuran focuses on...

  
• 03.08.2024

  The Internationalists: The Fight to Restore American Foreign Policy after Trump

  When Joe Biden assumed the presidency, he brought with him one of the most experienced foreign policy teams in modern U.S. history. National security reporter Alexander Ward’s first book takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the Biden team’s struggle...

  
• 03.04.2024

  China’s Gambit: The Calculus of Coercion

  The rise of China has led to concerns about its use of military threats to coerce other nations. Emerging from an award‐​winning article in the journal International Security, China’s Gambit examines when, why, and how China attempts to coerce states over perceived threats...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Race and the American Story

  Race and racism have been intimately bound throughout American history and remain at the forefront of challenging conversations in politics, in policy, and in the classroom. How are we to understand and productively engage in these conversations and do so...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Workshop: Race and the American Story

  Race and racism have been intimately bound throughout American history and remain at the forefront of challenging conversations in politics, in policy, and in the classroom. How are we to understand and productively engage in these conversations and do so...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Tear Down This Wall: Liberating Patients to Access Out‐​of‐​State Telehealth

  The COVID-19 pandemic made the public more aware of the benefits of telehealth technology. However, most states prohibit patients from accessing telehealth services from out‐​of‐​state clinicians unless those providers obtain licenses from the states where the patients reside. Many patients...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Recovery: Exploring Options for Health Care Reform

  As health care prices skyrocket and debates over the future of treatment, and who ought to pay for it, once again take up the attention of Congress, Michael Cannon’s new book, Recovery: A Guide to Reforming the US Health Sector, provides a much‐​needed...

  
• 02.14.2024

  A Conversation with Lawrence Summers

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• 02.07.2024

  Showcasing Education Entrepreneurs

  Educational freedom is gaining ground throughout the country. In 32 states plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, many families can use school choice programs to select the learning environment that works best for their children. At least ten states are...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know

  Recent years have produced increasing attacks on the idea of free speech and significant doubts about the wisdom of its continued protection. From confusion about the nature of the First Amendment protection of speech, to misconceptions about the Supreme Court’s...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Tech Policy: AI, Social Media, and Big Tech

  Part three of this year’s Summer with Sphere is coming to you live from Sphere Summit. Join us on Tuesday, July 25th from 2–3 pm EDT for a panel discussion on the most important issues in tech policy and regulation. Joining us will be Jennifer Huddleston, Technology...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Free Speech in the Classroom: Tools for Tackling Tough Topics

  The classroom can be a place of learning, wonder, and exploration of challenging ideas. Yet often the most engaging learning environments provide moments for difficult conversations. How can educators manage these tough topics in a way that promotes learning while navigating the...

  
• 01.17.2024

  The Case for Shareholder Capitalism: How the Pursuit of Profit Benefits All

  At its essence, shareholder capitalism is a means for mutually beneficial trade. It fosters specialization, fuels innovation, and propels economic growth. While shareholder capitalism is a central theme in Finance 101 courses, it is increasingly criticized, especially with the popularization of sustainability,...

  
• 01.12.2024

  A Conversation with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo‐​Iweala Director‐​General of the World Trade Organization

  For nearly 30 years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been the bedrock of the global trading system, serving as a negotiating forum for its 164 members, providing a system for resolving trade disputes, and acting as an essential clearinghouse for trade‐​related information....

  
• 01.09.2024

  Old Right, New Right? What History Suggests about the Future of GOP Foreign Policy

  The Republican Party is engaged in a more vigorous debate over foreign policy than it has been for decades. On one side is an old guard that sees no need to prioritize among threats, viewing all dangers as linked, so that...

  
• 12.07.2023

  The Canceling of the American Mind

  Many have expressed alarm over the rapid rise of cancel culture. The Canceling of the American Mind is the first book to codify it and survey its effects. Following the best‐​selling The Coddling of the American Mind, this new book looks at the...

  
• 12.05.2023

  The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom

  Hong Kong rose from poverty to prosperity by adhering to the rule of law and safeguarding freedom of speech, property rights, free trade, and the whole range of personal and economic liberties that made the territory one of the freest...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom

  How free is your state? In the seventh edition of Freedom in the 50 States, authors Jason Sorens and William P. Ruger answer that question with the most comprehensive measure of governmental respect for economic and personal freedom at the state...

  
• 12.05.2023

  The Soul of Civility

  In an era marked by contentiousness, rancor, and bitter divide, what role does or should civility play in our society? Further, how ought proper civility be understood and meaningfully differ from mere politeness? In her new book, The Soul of Civility:...

  
• 11.28.2023

  We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care

  In their new book, We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care, economists Liran Einav (Stanford University) and John Bates Clark Medal winner Amy Finkelstein (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) note, “No one is actually uninsured.” They nevertheless critique the US health...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Once More into the Breach

  Since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, the prospect for a larger regional conflict has loomed. The Biden administration has sent two carrier strike groups to the region to “serve as a deterrent signal to Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Being Predictive: Financial AI and the Regulatory Future

  The arrival of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of the public and policymakers. While often hailed as the newest new thing in many sectors, AI has been a core financial technology for decades. From market makers to consumer‐​facing...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Let Pharmacists Prescribe

  Pharmacists have sufficient training to autonomously prescribe medications to prevent or treat many medical conditions. But states generally require patients to obtain a doctor’s prescription before purchasing pharmaceuticals. This restriction drives up health care costs and unnecessarily inconveniences patients, often when...

  
• 11.14.2023

  Liar in a Crowded Theater

  When commentators and politicians discuss misinformation, they often repeat five words: “fire in a crowded theater.” This outdated analogy, originally deployed to justify the conviction of an anti‐​draft pamphleteer, has taken on a life of its own as a catch‐​all justification for the...

  
• 11.14.2023

  Secularism Triumphant: Is the US Education System Turning into the French System?

  In France, students in public schools are prohibited from wearing religious clothing, which authorities fear would contaminate the secular oases public schools are supposed to be. It is a coercive interpretation of secularism, which imposes secular values on religious individuals, instead...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Annual B. Kenneth Simon Lecture - Hon. Bridget Mary McCormack

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• 11.07.2023

  Cato Institute Reception October 26, 2023 - Why the Free Market Will Save the World

  Please join us for a cocktail reception and thought‐​provoking conversation with Cato Senior Fellow Johan Norberg, author of the new book The Capitalist Manifesto: Why the Free Market Will Save the World. Globalization has come under fire over the past two decades as the...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Cato Institute Reception October 26, 2023 - Welcoming Remarks

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• 10.27.2023

  Centers of Progress

  Join Sphere Education Initiatives for an exclusive book release event for Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World on Wednesday, October 11th at 7:30 pm eastern. Hear from the author, Chelsea Follett, about these extraordinary cities, the impact they have had...

  
• 10.19.2023

  I RESOLVE: A Public Student Debate on Economic Equity

  Disagreements over the necessity or wisdom of policies to advance economic equity have riven the country and Washington in recent years. Is equity a goal to be pursued by a vigorous policy agenda? Would doing so prove to be counterproductive? Debating this...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Cato Institute Reception October 10, 2023 - A Conversation with Matt Taibbi

  Please join us for a thought‐​provoking evening with author and award‐​winning investigative reporter Matt Taibbi. Matt will discuss government suppression of speech, the significance of First Amendment principles, and why a free press is needed to preserve our democracy. Hosted on Acast. See...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Cato Institute Reception October 10, 2023 - Welcoming Remarks

  Please join us for a thought‐​provoking evening with author and award‐​winning investigative reporter Matt Taibbi. Matt will discuss government suppression of speech, the significance of First Amendment principles, and why a free press is needed to preserve our democracy. Hosted on Acast. See...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Recovery A Guide to Reforming the U.S. Health Sector

  Health care in the United States is not a free market. In many ways, U.S. residents are less free to make their own health decisions than residents of other nations. State and federal governments subsidize low‐​quality medical care and penalize high‐​quality...