Best Cato Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Confronting Antisemitism Conference - with special guest Michael Medved 9:46

11h ago9:46

9:46

Last week, hundreds of people joined us for our annualconference, "Confronting Antisemitism" on the campus of Grove City College. During the event, our Liberty Mail hosts sat down with conference speakers to discuss the issue further. Be sure to like and subscribe. Enjoy!

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Confronting Antisemitism Conference - with special guest Paul Packer 11:37

5h ago11:37

11:37

Last week, hundreds of people joined us for our annualconference, "Confronting Antisemitism" on the campus of Grove City College. During the event, our Liberty Mail hosts sat down with conference speakers to discuss the issue further. Be sure to like and subscribe. Enjoy!

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Gold Medals and the P-Visa: An Olympic Preview 20:43

3d ago20:43

20:43

Join us for a gnarly ride forward the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we keep it stateside an examine why the P-1A is the visa that lets professional, international athletes be everywhere they want to be. EIG attorney, skateboard enthusiast, and P-1 visa expert, Sebastian Zavala, joins host Lau…

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Regional "Push Factors" in the Emigration Upsurge 43:20

2d ago43:20

43:20

James Bosworth, founder of Hxagon and columnist at World Politics Review, discusses the various "push factors" throughout Latin America and the Caribbean driving the recent upsurge in migration to the US-Mexico border. He covers US-Mexico relations as well as gang violence, poor governance problems, and other instability in Haiti, Venezuela, Cuba, …

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Confronting Antisemitism Conference - with special guest Dr. Paul Kengor 9:53

4d ago9:53

9:53

Last week, hundreds of people joined us for our annual conference, "Confronting Antisemitism" on the campus of Grove City College. During the event, our Liberty Mail hosts sat down with conference speakers to discuss the issue further.

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Should You Have the Right To Repair Your John Deere Tractor? 1:03:08

8d ago1:03:08

1:03:08

It’s tractor week at Unintended Consequences with special guest Ike Brannon, who is a Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, about the right to repair movement and the struggle of farmers over whether John Deere can restrict their right to tinker with their own tractors. But first, Peter and Paul talk about government restrictions on manufactur…

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What is ESG?: Companies Controlled by Wokeness 25:31

10d ago25:31

25:31

Co-hosts Grace Reilly and Katie Kenlein break down ESG:Environmental, Social, Governance and the influence of the UN, World Economic Forum, and Blackrock. View the Language Watch Project mentioned by Gracehere: https://www.restorationofamerica.com/language-watch/ Liberty Mail is a project of Grove City College’s Institute for Faith and Freedom. For…

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Reevaluating the "Special Relationship" with Israel 33:58

12d ago33:58

33:58

Jon Hoffman, foreign policy analyst at the Cato Institute and adjunct professor at George Mason University, argues for a fundamental reevaluation of the U.S.'s "special relationship" with Israel. He discusses the dire scale of Israel's siege of Gaza and why it qualifies as collective punishment, Israel's lack of clear military objectives in Gaza an…

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New Obstacles for F-1 Visa Athletes 19:10

20d ago19:10

19:10

Could the rights of college athletes to monetize their personal brand, which consists of their name, image, and likeness potentially upend the F-1 visa class? Host Lauren Clarke is joined by Bloomberg Law Immigration reporter Andrew Kreighbaum for a deep dive on emerging risks to student visa eligibility. SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: Bloomberg Law reportin…

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45 - Blasphemous II: This Time Catholicism Is Real 1:03:48

18d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

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The Resurgence of American Education: Cato’s Colleen Hroncich on how educational innovation could change our nation 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

Katie Kenlein sits down with Cato Institute scholar Colleen Hroncich to discuss the future of school choice in America. They touch on basic ideas of school choice, defining ESAs and vouchers, and discuss why teachers unions are so afraid that school choice will benefit everyone. Find Colleen Hroncich’s recent article here: Has the Tide Turned on Sc…

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Washington’s Cherry Trees: Cultural Exchange 24:13

28d ago24:13

24:13

In this Women's History Month episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore how immigration is not just about the movement of people, but also about the migration of ideas that enrich lives. Host, and EIG senior attorney, Lauren Clarke, is joined by Diana Parsell, author of the book, Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washing…

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The Economics of Great Power War & Peace 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Dale Copeland, professor of international relations at the University of Virginia and author of the new book A World Safe for Commerce: American Foreign Policy From the Revolution to the Rise of China, talks about his "dynamic realism" theory of great power war and peace, emphasizing the critical causal role of future trade expectations. Copeland d…

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CPAC and the Importance of Christian Education 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

Grace reports about her time in Washington, D.C. at CPAC. Enjoy!

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State of the Union: Biden Says Better Than Ever? | Laken Riley, the Supreme Court, and Hamas 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

Co-hosts Grace Rielly and Katie Kenlein cover the biggest issuesaddressed in last night’s State of the Union speech. From the pro-Palestinian protesters blocking Penn. Ave. and the democrat women wearing all white for abortion rights, to President Biden’s claims that his border security is the toughest we’ve ever had, President Biden’s SOTU was a m…

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The Hard Choice of Retrenchment 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

Stephen Wertheim, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses the lack of strategic focus in the Biden administration's foreign policy and argues that genuine prioritization requires retrenchment. The U.S. should draw down from Europe and the Middle East, he argues, and step away from formal security commitments there…

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Ukraine and Russia--Two Years Later 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

In this special episode, Katie sits down with Grove City College professor Dr. Paul Kengor to look at the war two years after Russia invaded Ukraine. Is there reason to be hopeful that the war will end soon?

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The State of Legal Immigration with David J. Bier, Cato Institute 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

In an interview recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke talked to David J. Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute about the state of America's legal immigration system. Mr. Bier recently testified at a hearing before the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the United Sta…

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Why Jennifer Galardi Left Hollywood Behind 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

At CPAC, Grace talks with Jennifer Galardi, a politics and culture writer. Galardi shared her story of leaving the Left and coming to faith after years in California’s fitness and health industry.

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44 - Armored Core 6: War Buddies 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

GTA 6, resource extraction, Top Gun: Maverick, Kay and Rusty sitting in a tree. We recorded this before the last one .https://linktr.ee/kayandskittleshttps://youtube.com/laborkyleBy All Gamers Are Bastards

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The Will to Hegemony 49:58

2M ago49:58

49:58

Paul Poast, associate professor of political science at University of Chicago, discusses the concept of hegemony in international relations and puts forth several models to explain a state's willingness to take on the global responsibilities of a hegemon. He also explains hegemonic stability theory, analyzes the Biden administration's democracy vs …

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A Special Guest Joins the Show - Emily Milnes 12:06

2M ago12:06

12:06

In today's special episode, Grace is joined by special guest Emily Milnes, the Director of Recruitment and Program Relations at Pepperdine's School of Public policy. Milnes is a licensed attorney admitted to the State Bar of California. Over the years, Milnes has conducted policy and legal research for non-governmental organizations throughout the …

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Starter Homes, Electric Vehicles, and Poverty 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Incentives matter, but they don’t care about your intentions. In this episode Paul and Peter start by talking with special guest and Truist Distinguished Professor of Economics at Winston-Salem State University Craig Richardson. He discusses how the federal government tried to prevent greedy banks from taking advantage of homebuyers but just ended …

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What Is Going On In Education? Or The Decline of The Education System 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Co-hosts Grace Reilly and Katie Kenlein discuss the ongoing decline of education— from wokeness to academics. Can schools be fixed? Can COVID still be blamed for declining scores, or does the problem run deeper? Liberty Mail is a project of Grove City College’s Institute for Faith and Freedom. For more information about IFF visit www.faithandfreedo…

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43 - AGAB Game Of The Year Awards 2023: Postmodern Mario 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

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Domestic Visa Renewal Launch & the Latest Immigration News 21:01

2M ago21:01

21:01

The H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal pilot program launched on January 29, 2024. The Immigration Nerds - senior attorney and host, Lauren Clarke and senior managing attorney consular affairs, Diane Holcombe-Geddens - talk about the program and share valuable insight and process notes as the program gets underway. GUEST: Diane Holcombe-Geddens, Senior Man…

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Elite Politics & the Hawkish Bias in US Foreign Policy 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Elite politics shape and constrain democratic leaders in decisions about the use of force and tend to induce a hawkish bias into war-time foreign policy. So says Columbia University professor Elizabeth N. Saunders in her forthcoming book The Insider's Game: How Elites Make War and Peace. She explores how elite politics influenced presidential decis…

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Can Taylor Swift Win Biden the Election? | Reacting to the Month’s Most Surprising Headlines 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

In the first episode after winter break, co-hosts Grace Reillyand Katie Kenlein sit down to react to the biggest headlines over the past month. From new research out that shows more young Americans than ever consider themselves religious “nones” to Taylor Swift’s impact on the election. Plus, the hosts touch on the Republican primaries, the Epstein…

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"Welcome the Wretched" with Author and Immigration Lawyer César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández 24:00

3M ago24:00

24:00

Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke interviews César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of the book, Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien,” which explores the intersection of US immigration law and the criminal justice system. Also in this episode, news updates on USCIS policy guidance on student visas and fee increases for imm…

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Managing Instability in Europe, Asia, & the Middle East 42:40

3M ago42:40

42:40

Robert Manning, distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center, discusses the increasing instability in the Middle East stemming from the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, Russia's war in Ukraine and the implications for the US role in the world, and rising US-China tensions over Taiwan. He also talks about the risks of emerging economic nationalism, middle pow…

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Arms, Influence, and the Military Industrial Complex 41:02

4M ago41:02

41:02

William Hartung of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft explains the problem of retired military brass working for the arms industry and how this revolving door tends to militarize U.S. foreign policy. He also discusses China's military buildup and why it shouldn't automatically translate to bigger U.S. defense budgets. Other topics incl…

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The Middle East Is a Powder Keg. Washington Is Making It Worse 38:02

4M ago38:02

38:02

Renewed conflict in the Middle East increases the costs and risks of America's entanglement in the region, and despite the strategic case for retrenchment, there is no sign of a substantial change to U.S. foreign policy there. Jennifer Kavanagh of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discusses America's costly, security-first approach to …

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Penny Nance: CEO of Concerned Women for America 27:21

4M ago27:21

27:21

Katie Kenlein welcomes Penny Nance, CEO and President ofConcerned Women for America, to the podcast to discuss the organization’s founding and continued work in DC as the nation’s largest public policy organization for women. A leading voice for conservative women across the country, Penny Nance discusses CWA’s work in the nominating processes of J…

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Ep. 200: Inspiring Immigration Stories Of 2023 with Stuart Anderson 24:37

4M ago24:37

24:37

The Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke is joined by Stuart Anderson, executive director of the National Foundation for American Policy, to discuss his Forbes article, "The Most Inspiring Immigration Stories Of 2023." Hit play and learn about a teenage immigrant from Ethiopia who became one of America's top young scientists; a Mexican immigrant wh…

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Is It Legalized Murder or Socialized Medicine? 15:39

4M ago15:39

15:39

Host Katie Kenlein invites student fellow Liliana Zylstra ontothe podcast to discuss her piece for the American Spectator about the tragic death of baby Indi Gregory at the hands of the National Health Services and British courts after she was denied further treatment and was barred from leaving the country for treatment at the Vatican hospital. Re…

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The Economic War on China Is Self-Defeating 49:58

5M ago49:58

49:58

Weaponizing global supply chains is self-defeating and alters supply chain networks in ways that accelerate, rather than slow China’s rise. University of Connecticut assistant professor Miles Evers discusses how business-state relationships affect international relations. He also describes how economic coercion drives away potential allies and busi…

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From COP28: Climate Migration, A Global Challenge 36:25

4M ago36:25

36:25

Guest: Dan Restrepo & Erin Sikorsky, Climate Migration Council Host: Lauren Clarke & Hiba Anver Producer: Adam Belmar On this episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast we discuss the issue of climate migration. Host Lauren Clarke is joined by Erickson Immigration Group Partner Hiba Anver and featured guests Dan Restrepo and Erin Sikorsky from the Cl…

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Satanism on the Rise?: Elementary Schools and Abortion Clinics 20:20

5M ago20:20

20:20

Hosts Grace Reilly and Katie Kenlein break down new stories about an after school “Satan Club” starting this week in Connecticut and Cosmopolitan’s Decembercover story about abortion as a “sacred satanic ritual.” For more information about the club in Connecticut and Grace’s piece for the American Spectator: https://spectator.org/video-satan-club-t…

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"Credibility" Is Not What You Think It Is 44:46

5M ago44:46

44:46

Common but unsound conceptions of credibility and reputation in international politics have persistently promoted unnecessary militarism and prevented the United States from shedding even unnecessary security commitments abroad. Boston College assistant professor Joshua Byun explains the concepts of reputation and credibility in international polit…

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