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February 23, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Clashing over Commerce: A History of U.S. Trade Policy

Trade plays a huge role in the wealth that Americans enjoy, so why has it been so controversial? Douglas A. Irwin is author of Clashing over Commerce: A History of U.S. Trade Policy.

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February 22, 2018

Pod Save America - “We call BS.”

In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, a new student movement is born, the Republican/NRA conspiracy nuts go crazy, and Republican politicians start feeling the pressure. Then Jon and Tommy talk to comedian Billy Eichner about Glam Up the Midterms, his new effort to register young voters.

February 22, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Realizing A Freedom Philosophy

The struggle over ideas needs people to tell stories to make real the costs and benefits of putting those ideas into practice. Bob Chitester of the Free to Choose Network has spent decades working on this broad project. We spoke this weekend in Chicago.

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February 21, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Gerrymandered Battle Lines before SCOTUS

The Supreme Court faces two cases of partisan gerrymandering this term. Why hasn't Congress dealt with this issue? Walter Olson comments.

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February 20, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - The Right to Try Unapproved Drugs and the Prohibition of Truth in Marketing

You should be able to try any drug you want to save your own life. And doctors and drug companies should be allowed to converse honestly about potential drug benefits without the fear of jail. Christina Sandefur of the Goldwater Institute comments.

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February 19, 2018

Pod Save America - “Hold my putter.”

The Department of Justice indicts 13 Russian nationals who conducted information warfare against the United States, Mueller’s charges offer hints about his next move, Trump reacts on Twitter with his characteristic subtlety and cool, and the students of Stoneham Douglas lead a movement to stop mass shootings. Then Lovett talks to New York Times writer Zeynep Tufekci about Facebook’s role in the Russia indictments and whether mass shootings are contagious.

February 19, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Free-Range Kids vs. Fretful Mother Magazine

How do give our children the autonomy they deserve without fear? Lenore Skenazy has a few ideas.

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February 18, 2018

More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS More or Less: Debunking guide ? on a postcard

How to question dubious statistics in just a few short steps.

February 16, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Trump and the GOP Congress Spend Big with Your Money

Despite some substantial plans to privatize some infrastructure and cut other needless federal spending, the infrastructure and other spending plans by Donald Trump and the GOP Congress are substantial budget busters. Chris Edwards comments.

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February 16, 2018

More or Less: Behind the Stats - UN rape claims, Stalin and Mr Darcy

How many people have UN staff raped? ? (0?40??) It was reported in a number of the newspapers this week that UN staff are responsible for 60,000 rapes in a decade.

The wealth of Mr Darcy ? (5?10?) The male love interest of ?Pride and Prejudice? is supposed to be fabulously wealthy. Is he?

How many people did Stalin kill? ? (10?00?) Why there are so many different figures reported.

Avoid splitting the bill ? (18?25?) Credit card roulette is Dan Ariely?s preferred way of ending a meal with friends.

Gender in literature ? (22?15?)How are women depicted in books? Author Ben Blatt does an analysis.