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January 5, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - ‘Swatting’ and Police Accountability

How can the public send a clear message to police that they, and not malicious tipsters, are ultimately responsible when cops kill innocent people? Clark Neily comments.

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January 4, 2018

Pod Save America - “Cons and clowns.”

Trump kicks off 2018 with a series of deranged and dangerous tweets, and then has an ugly break-up with Steve Bannon. Then Seth Myers joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to talk about hosting the Golden Globes and comedy in the Trump Era.

January 4, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - American Foreign Policy in 2018

As world leaders debate the relative size of their red buttons, what role should the U.S. play in skirmishes around the globe? Christopher A. Preble comments.

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January 2, 2018

Cato Daily Podcast - Prime (Spending) Cuts Congress Should Put on the Chopping Block

Tax reform is done. But without any Democratic support, bipartisan spending cuts may be a bridge too far. Chris Edwards says there are many spending cuts that could get bipartisan support.

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December 31, 2017

Pod Save America - “Weird year.”

The guys look back on 2017 and the setbacks, surprising victories, lessons, frustrations and inspiring moments that defined a tough year. Also a few arguments over barking dogs. It’s the New Year’s Cuckin’ Eve clip show!

December 31, 2017

More or Less: Behind the Stats - More or Less: Statistics of the Year 2017

Phones, lawn mowers and how Kim Kardashian helped the public understanding of risk.

December 30, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Cardiac Arrest: Five Heart-Stopping Years as a CEO on the Feds’ Hit-List

When the feds thought Vascular Solutions would be a good target for a fraud investigation, CEO Howard Root thought it was merely a shakedown. He was wrong. Howard Root is author of Cardiac Arrest: Five Heart-Stopping Years as a CEO on the Feds' Hit-List.

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December 29, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Inside Private Prisons

What incentives govern private prisons? Are they fundamentally different from state-run facilities? Do private prison operators or the unions that represent prison workers hold undue sway over policymakers? Lauren-Brooke Eisen is author of Inside Private Prisons.

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December 28, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - A Look at Financial Reform in 2018

Will elements of Dodd Frank and the Patriot Act that burden banks go away in 2018? Bert Ely discusses elements of financial regulation that might get changed.

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December 27, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Judicial Nomination Fights Blaze on

You might hold higher hopes that the worst days are gone in the fight over judicial nominations. Ilya Shapiro says they may be poised to get more rancorous and bitter.

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