Socialism is making a comeback in American politics, but do people actually know what "socialism" means?In this episode of the Cato Weekly Podcast, Paul Meany sits down with Marian Tupy to unpack the rise of “democratic socialism,” the growth of the welfare state, and the crucial ...Show more
The Controversy Over Flock Cameras
Flock cameras and other forms of surveillance technology are spreading across America, promising to help police solve crimes. But the technology has also created a vast network for tracking where Americans go.Join Laura Bondank-Harmon and Clark Neily as they discuss how much priv ...Show more
How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election?
How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election?Election fraud claims are increasingly more common.Walter Olson joins Stephen Rowe to separate genuine election irregularities from viral fraud claims. They explain what the evidence tells us about mail-in voting, voter ID, foreign inter ...Show more
Uncle Sam Owning Private Companies?
In an unprecedented expansion of its role in the marketplace, the Trump administration has acquired ownership interests in dozens of firms.Cato's Scott Lincicome joins Laura Bondank-Harmon to discuss this radical move from the US government, the seen and unseen costs of interveni ...Show more
How Much Would the DSA's Agenda Cost?
Free health care, housing, college, paid leave, and retirement benefits may sound appealing... but how would we pay for them?Rikki Schlott sits down with Cato’s Adam Michel to unpack the Democratic Socialists of America’s ambitious agenda and the staggering cost of its proposals. ...Show more