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Even with a $32-Trillion Price Tag, Would 'Medicare for All' Save Money?
1 augustus 2018 · 21 min
A new estimate puts the cost of "Medicare for All" at more than $32-trillion over ten years. Charles Blahous says that estimate assumes that the program works according to plan. He and Michael Cannon discuss how it probably wouldn’t go according to plan. Lees meer
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An EU/US Ceasefire in the Trade War? Not Really.
31 juli 2018 · 14 min
An agreement struck between the European Union and the United States over trade is less substantive than fans of free trade would hope. Simon Lester comments. Lees meer
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POTUS Threatens Security Clearances & Misconstrues FISA Surveillance
30 juli 2018 · 17 min
The President's threatened removal of security clearances for his public critics is a message to future whistleblowers, according to Patrick Eddington. He also discusses a recently released FISA warrant application. Lees meer
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The Continuing Crackdown on Sex Work
28 juli 2018 · 21 min
New federal laws are aimed at making communication more difficult for sex workers. Alice Little is a legal sex worker and sex educator in Nevada. She discusses the worlds of legal and illegal sex work. Lees meer
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New Leadership in Pakistan
27 juli 2018 · 7 min
How will Pakistan's new leadership impact relations with the United States and security in the region? Sahar Khan comments. Lees meer
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The Problem Is What They Know
26 juli 2018 · 16 min
The private sector collects a lot of data about you. What are the implications for liberty when that data inevitably leaks? Charles Fain Lehman is author of a new essay at libertarianism.org, "The Problem Is What They Know." Lees meer
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NAACP v. Alabama and Associational Privacy
25 juli 2018 · 24 min
What does a decades-old ruling on the First Amendment tell us about the right of associational privacy today. Bradley Smith of the Institute for Free Speech comments on the ongoing relevance on the 60th anniversary of NAACP v. Alabama. Lees meer
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Academic Renegades for Radical Free Speech
23 juli 2018 · 37 min
At the Voice and Exit Conference in Austin, Thaddeus Russell and Bret Weinstein discussed free speech on campus, why most universities are basically the same, and how those schools must adapt to changing circumstances. Lees meer
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The Enduring Allure of College Debt
19 juli 2018 · 18 min
Despite the dramatic rise in college costs relative to the benefits, college debt remains an attractive option for students and their parents. Isaac Morehouse and T.K. Coleman of Praxis discuss why they believe parents and young people still make that big bet on student loans. Lees meer
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Kavanaugh and NSA Surveillance
18 juli 2018 · 9 min
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's record with respect to warrantless government surveillance of Americans is worthy of scrutiny. Matthew Feeney discusses Klayman v. Obama. Lees meer
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Losing Count: The Empty Case for 'High-Capacity' Magazine Restrictions.
17 juli 2018 · 12 min
Bans or restrictions on so-called "high-capacity" magazines are at best ineffective, and at worst counterproductive. That's according to Matthew LaRosiere, author of "Losing Count: The Empty Case for 'High-Capacity' Magazine Restrictions." Lees meer
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TrumPutin in Helsinki
16 juli 2018 · 11 min
On a scale of "Tremendous" to "Treasonous," how did the Trump/Putin summit in Helsinki go? Chris Preble comments. Lees meer
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The Next Round of Destructive Trump Tariffs
13 juli 2018 · 16 min
The President is now considering levying additional tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods, amping up trade-related antagonism. Dan Ikenson discusses the likely fallout for workers, consumers, and downstream producers in the United States. Lees meer
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Kavanaugh’s Record on Executive Power and Surveillance
12 juli 2018 · 15 min
Brett Kavanaugh has extensive experience in federal executive branch matters, either as an investigator or staffer. What does his record show about how he might rule on executive power and federal surveillance if he is elevated to the Supreme Court? Gene Healy comments. Lees meer
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What Brett Kavanaugh’s Court Record Doesn’t Show
11 juli 2018 · 13 min
Brett Kavanaugh, the new nominee to the Supreme Court, doesn't have a deep record when it comes to many areas libertarians care about. Walter Olson comments. Lees meer
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Brett Kavanaugh Nominated to Supreme Court
10 juli 2018 · 16 min
Brett Kavanaugh is Donald Trump's pick to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Cato adjunct scholar Andrew Grossman comments on Kavanaugh's record on the DC Circuit. Lees meer
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Why Does the Federal Government Issue Damaging Dietary Guidelines?
10 juli 2018 · 20 min
Even when the federal government began issuing dietary guidance to Americans, it wasn't clear if the advice was sound. Terence Kealey's new Cato paper is "Why Does the Federal Government Issue Damaging Dietary Guidelines?" Lees meer
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The Feds' Demonization of Dietary Fat
9 juli 2018 · 14 min
Why have the feds strongly encouraged Americans to avoid dietary fat for more than 40 years? Terence Kealey is author of the forthcoming Cato paper, "Why Does the Federal Government Issue Damaging Dietary Guidelines?" Lees meer
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'Professional Speech’ before SCOTUS
6 juli 2018 · 10 min
Freedom of speech came before the Supreme Court in multiple ways this term. In National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra, the court's opportunity was to address what crisis pregnancy centers are required to say by law. Lees meer
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Trump Administration Aims to Reduce Legal Immigration
5 juli 2018 · 16 min
Dramatically reducing legal immigration appears to be one of the primary ends of anything the Trump Administration calls reform. David Bier comments. Lees meer
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Vital Economics Lessons for Kids
4 juli 2018 · 12 min
What are the essential lessons of economics that stick with kids? Connor Boyack has written several books detailing these lessons for children. We spoke at FEECon in Atlanta in June. Lees meer
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Leftist Populism Wins for Mexico's Next President
3 juli 2018 · 8 min
How will the victory of Andrés Manuel López Obrador change relations with the U.S. or Mexico's approach to trade, the drug war, and other issues? Ian Vásquez comments. Lees meer
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Surveillance after Carpenter
2 juli 2018 · 18 min
Since the Supreme Court found recently that cops generally need a warrant to access certain data that gives away your location, how does surveillance change? Patrick Eddington and Matthew Feeney comment. Lees meer
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Habeas Data: Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech
30 juni 2018 · 34 min
In his new book, Habeas Data: Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech, Cyrus Farivar details how courts have failed to update privacy protections for the digital age. Lees meer
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Greatest Hits (and Misses) of Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court
29 juni 2018 · 29 min
Anthony Kennedy has a decidedly mixed record on the Supreme Court. Walter Olson and Roger Pilon discuss Kennedy's record as he steps down from the bench. Lees meer
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The Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer Bear
28 juni 2018 · 16 min
The Jones Act was passed in response to worries about U.S. reliance on foreign shipping during World War I. Why is it still on the books, raising prices and damaging U.S. economic performance? Dan Ikenson discusses his new Cato paper on the subject. Lees meer
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Janus Case Affirms First Amendment Rights
27 juni 2018 · 15 min
The Supreme Court holds that government "extraction of agency fees from nonconsenting public-sector employees violates the First Amendment" in the case of Janus v. AFSCME. Trevor Burrus comments on the case. Lees meer
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Should Cryptocurrencies Be Regulated like Securities?
27 juni 2018 · 15 min
The rise of ICOs has raised the question of whether cryptocurrencies are securities. Is the nascent, but valuable technology deserving of that kind of treatment? Diego Zuluaga is author of a new Cato paper on the subject. Lees meer
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Supreme Court Finds Rational Basis in Trump Travel Ban
26 juni 2018 · 12 min
The Supreme Court upholds the original Trump travel ban imposing restrictions on would-be immigrants from several majority-Muslim countries. Ilya Shapiro discusses the case. Lees meer
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A Massive Increase in Military Spending
26 juni 2018 · 8 min
How much security are we getting for a more-than $80 billion increase in military spending? Caroline Dorminey examines the new Pentagon budget. Lees meer
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Trade War with China Escalates
25 juni 2018 · 14 min
China and the United States continue to trade threats of tariffs. Where does this end? Colin Grabow and Simon Lester comment. Lees meer
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Cops Need a Warrant (Usually) for Your Cell Data
22 juni 2018 · 19 min
If the police want your cell-based location, they'll need to first get a warrant, at least most of the time. Cato's Ilya Shapiro and Julian Sanchez comment on the Supreme Court's decision in Carpenter v. United States. Lees meer
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SCOTUS and Lucia v. SEC
22 juni 2018 · 15 min
The newly clarified role and status of administrative law judges will drive litigation for years, now that the Supreme Court has weighed in. Walter Olson and Trevor Burrus comment on Lucia v. SEC. Lees meer
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Patriotism’s Nonexistent Heyday
21 juni 2018 · 20 min
American patriotism now seems synonymous with fealty to the state and its military. But did patriotism ever have a moment that wasn't marred by ugly history? Historian Anthony Comegna comments. Lees meer
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Trump Administration Policy Puts Kids in Cages
20 juni 2018 · 13 min
Various new policies adopted by the Trump Administration have resulted in parents and children being separated at the U.S. border. Alex Nowrasteh discusses the problems created by the changes. Lees meer
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War State, Trauma State (Part Two)
19 juni 2018 · 10 min
If the U.S. military had understood insights from psychology in 2001, the mission in Afghanistan might have been substantially smaller. Erik Goepner is author of the new Cato paper, "War State, Trauma State." Lees meer
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War State, Trauma State (Part One)
18 juni 2018 · 12 min
The U.S. mission in Afghanistan may have been compromised before it began. Decades of trauma visited upon people in Afghanistan may have left the country a poor candidate for reform. Erik Goepner is author of "War State, Trauma State,” a new Cato Institute paper. Lees meer
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The Contracts Clause and Sveen v. Melin
15 juni 2018 · 17 min
A case recently decided at the Supreme Court again chips away at the Contracts Clause in the Constitution. Roger Pilon discusses Sveen v. Melin. Lees meer
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After the North Korea Summit
14 juni 2018 · 33 min
The recent meeting between leaders of North Korea and the United States may help the Hermit Kingdom engage positively with a broader part of the world. Doug Bandow and Eric Gomez discuss what should come next. Lees meer
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The Cost-Benefit Calculation for College
13 juni 2018 · 14 min
Author Zak Slayback says too few young people seriously consider the costs and benefits of college versus other choices. Lees meer
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Florida’s Tone Deaf Rules on Hearing Aids
12 juni 2018 · 10 min
The rules that Florida has imposed governing hearing aid sellers and customers are onerous and in conflict with federal law. Larry Salzman, a senior attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, discusses a new lawsuit challenging those rules. Lees meer
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Trump's Bad Trade Economics
11 juni 2018 · 14 min
The confusion over trade that continues to infect the White House has real consequences. Don Boudreaux discusses the latest round of errors following the G-7 talks. Lees meer
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Cops (with the Help of Amazon) May Be Watching You
7 juni 2018 · 8 min
Using Amazon's “Rekognition," a video and image analysis program, police in at least two cities have the ability to identify and track many people as they go about their business. Matthew Feeney comments on the implications. Lees meer
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With Help from Kim Kardashian, Alice Johnson's Sentence Is Commuted
6 juni 2018 · 12 min
Kim Kardashian's advocacy on behalf of Alice Marie Johnson earns a commutation from the President as uncontroversial Congressional legislation to reform prisons appears to be stalled. Molly Gill of FAMM comments. Lees meer
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Trump Claims Power to Pardon Himself
5 juni 2018 · 14 min
Can the President pardon himself? Donald Trump thinks so. Gene Healy comments. Lees meer
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The Pursuit: Eminent Domain and Civil Forfeiture
4 juni 2018 · 10 min
A new podcast from Libertarianism.org digs into the twin issues of civil forfeiture and eminent domain. Tess Terrible is the host and producer of the show. Lees meer
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U.S. Allies Will Retaliate over Tariffs
1 juni 2018 · 10 min
U.S. allies are preparing their retaliatory response to new tariffs on aluminum and steel. Colin Grabow and Simon Lester comment. Lees meer
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A Devastated Puerto Rico Must Still Contend with the Jones Act
31 mei 2018 · 10 min
Puerto Rico still struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria. And yet the Jones Act continues to stymie potential economic progress. Colin Grabow comments. Lees meer
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Student Loans Balances Explode and Taxpayers Are on the Hook
30 mei 2018 · 23 min
Student loan balances in the United States recently crossed above $1.5 trillion. Should taxpayers be footing the bill for financing college education? Diego Zuluaga and Neal McCluskey comment. Lees meer
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ZTE, Trump Tariffs, and Creeping Cronyism
29 mei 2018 · 11 min
The special deal President Trump cut for Chinese tech firm ZTE challenges both concerns about national security and free, open trade with few exceptions. Dan Ikenson discusses how we can take security concerns seriously while promoting more free trade. Lees meer
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