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April 5, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Federal Dietary Advice and The Case Against Sugar

Knocking down a scientific hypothesis is easier than knocking down a regulation built upon that hypothesis. Gary Taubes, author of The Case Against Sugar, argues there are big problems in how institutions conduct scientific inquiry today.

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April 4, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Understanding the Urge to Muzzle Campus Speech

Understanding the apparent surge in attempts to shut down speakers on college campuses is an important task. Steve Simpson of the Ayn Rand Institute offers his analysis.

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April 3, 2017

Pod Save America - “A garbage organization that protects harassers.”

Trump’s popularity and agenda falter, Senate Democrats filibuster Neil Gorsuch, and Fox News lets Bill O’Reilly get away with sexual harassment. Then, climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to explain what people can do to fight climate change.

April 3, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Regulation at 40

Regulation Magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The magazine's editor, Peter Van Doren, details some of what we now know thanks to the magazine's continuing run.

Regulation at 40, by Peter Van Doren and Thomas A. Firey.

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March 31, 2017

More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS More or Less: Will one in four people develop a mental health problem?

The claim that ?one in four? of us will suffer from a mental health problem is popular amongst campaigners, politicians and the media. But this leads you to a simple question ? where is this figure from and what?s the evidence? This was exactly what neuroscientist Jamie Horder asked, and far from being simple, it led him on quite a journey. So do we really know how many people are likely to develop mental health problems ? Elizabeth Cassin and Charlotte McDonald find out.

Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Producer: Elizabeth Cassin

March 31, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Combating the Hurdles and Hoops of Occupational Licensing

The mindset of the regulator has overtaken so many professions by imposing licensing, but fighting back requires a strategy to re-engage the judiciary. Clark Neily of the Institute for Justice comments.

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March 30, 2017

Pod Save America - “The outrage meter is on tilt.”

Republicans flirt with Trumpcare 2.0, Trump flirts with a government shutdown, and no one knows what the hell is going on with Nunes. Then, David Axelrod joins Jon and Dan to give advice to Democrats and Donald Trump.

March 30, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - The Election in Ecuador & New Fights over Free Trade

This week Ecuador could remove President Correa from office. What might that mean for the country? And why are we fighting the same old fights over free trade? Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal comments.

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March 29, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Defending Free Speech in Uncertain Times

Defending free speech amid cries of "fake news" from the highest levels of government is a unique challenge. Flemming Rose comments.

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March 28, 2017

Cato Daily Podcast - Lee v. United States and Jury Nullification

The Supreme Court takes up Lee v. United States today. The Cato Institute filed a brief in the case regarding the right to and rationality of defendants asking for a jury trial. Tim Lynch comments.

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