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Cato Daily Podcast

The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted by Caleb O. Brown.
Latest Episode2/8/2023

Do Algorithms Get a Pass Under Section 230?

A case going before the U.S. Supreme Court at long last puts Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act front and center. Specifically, the court is being asked to rule on the status of algorithms that help platforms decide what content to offer up to users. Tommy Berry explains.
2/8/2023

Do Algorithms Get a Pass Under Section 230?

A case going before the U.S. Supreme Court at long last puts Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act front and center. Specifically, the court is being asked to rule on the status of algorithms that help platforms decide what content to offer up to users. Tommy Berry explains.
2/7/2023

Do Big Transit Spending Plans Make Sense Anymore?

Workers have largely maintained their out-of-office work arrangements. Do big spending plans for transit still make sense? Marc Joffe provides details.
2/6/2023

DeSantis Likes E-Verify Despite Its (Many) Failures

The federal labor market imposition known as E-Verify doesn't work very well, and it could be used in myriad ways to deny Americans’ employment. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seems to like it anyway, having punished private employers who have refused to use the program. David Bier explains why the program is at best a bothersome federal intervention.
2/3/2023

How Certificate of Need Obstructs Birthing Centers

Birthing can be a tense process. The comfort of pregnant women is of utmost importance for a smooth delivery. Still, many states tell future mothers they don't need facilities that specialize in providing that comfort. Anastasia Boden explains how certificate of need laws interfere with the preferences of parents in how their children are born.
2/2/2023

How Non-Compete Agreements Work in Labor Markets

What does research tell us about the use and abuse of non-compete agreements? Brian Albrecht of the International Center for Law and Economics comments.
2/1/2023

Feds Back Down (Temporarily) on Expanded Financial Snooping

It's hard to square rhetoric surrounding high-earners who attempt to avoid taxes with a now-suspended plan to snoop on small financial transactions. Nick Anthony and Scott Lincicome comment.
1/31/2023

Immigrants Continue to Consume Less in Welfare Benefits

Why do immigrants consistently consume less in welfare benefits than native-born Americans? Alex Nowrasteh explains.