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February 15, 2018

Pod Save America - “Beat the NRA.”

The NRA and GOP vow to do nothing about America’s 18th school shooting in 35 days, Trump and Republican leaders reject a bipartisan agreement to protect the dreamers, and the Administration is filled with corrupt goons who screw taxpayers and jeopardize national security. Jon and Dan cover another banner day in the Trump Era, and then talk to immigration activist Marisa Franco about how she helped defeat Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and what we can do to change the politics of immigration.

February 15, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - #CatoConnects: The Nunes Memo, Surveillance, and Secret Courts

Intelligence experts have generally been skeptical of the conclusions of the "Nunes memo," but the fight over this document may do long-term damage to attempts to provide important oversight for the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Julian Sanchez comments.View full event

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February 14, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Frederick Douglass: Self-Made Man

It's difficult to overestimate what Frederick Douglass overcame to become one of the greatest advocates for liberty in the 19th century. Timothy Sandefur is author of the new Cato book, Frederick Douglass: Self-Made Man.

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February 13, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - The Republic of Virtue: How We Tried to Ban Corruption, Failed, and What We Can Do about It

What can be done to counter public corruption? Frank Buckley is author of The Republic of Virtue: How We Tried to Ban Corruption, Failed, and What We Can Do about It.

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February 12, 2018

Pod Save America - “The worst Cirque du Soleil ever.” (LIVE from Las Vegas)

The Trump White House extends the domestic abuse scandal for a fifth day, Republicans fret about staying on their tax message, and Democrats start to fight back. Then Congresswoman Jacky Rosen joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan to talk about Nevada politics and the 2018 election.

February 12, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - The Unbelievable Case of McCoy v. Louisiana

Is it unconstitutional for defense counsel to concede the defendant's guilt over that defendant's express objection? In McCoy v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court has an opportunity to affirm that a competent defendant may play an important role in his own defense strategy. Jay Schweikert comments.

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February 11, 2018

More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS More or Less: Has Russian Drinking Fallen by 80% in five years?

Alcohol consumption has fallen sharply according to Russia?s health ministry

February 10, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Lives of the Necromancers

Politicians testing the credulity of Americans with outlandish statements is far from unprecedented. Anthony Comegna is editor of the new volume, Lives of the Necromancers by William Godwin.

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February 9, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - The Tax Bill Didn’t Kill Obamacare

Obamacare lives. Sal Nuzzo of the James Madison Institute discusses what that means for states trying to make reforms.

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February 9, 2018

Pod Save America - “A government eclipse.” (LIVE from Denver)

Paul Ryan needs Democratic votes to keep the government open, and the Democrats can’t decide whether to demand a vote on dreamers. The White House covers up a senior aide’s domestic abuse allegations, and Pennsylvania may be headed towards a constitutional crisis. Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Alyssa are joined by business owner and community activist Wanda James live on stage in Denver, Colorado.