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    Hayek - A Life

    Duke University economics professor Bruce Caldwell talked about the life and philosophy of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek, a leading proponent of free market capitalism. This eve…

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    A Cry from the Far Middle

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his collection of essays on American history, economics, and culture. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute.

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    None of My Business

    Satirist P.J. O’Rourke talked about American business, investment, and finance.

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    FDR Goes to War

    Burton and Anita Folsom contend that President Franklin D. Roosevelt used World War II to promote his own agenda, which according to the authors, included the expansion of the executive bran…

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    After Words with Jason Brennan

    Jason Brennan talked about his book Against Democracy, in which he argues that democratic political systems fail to provide the best outcomes and calls for a form of government run by the mo…

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    The Libertarian Mind

    David Boaz spoke about his book The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom, an updated and retitled edition of his book Libertarianism: A Primer. He argued that many people in the U.S. wh…

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    The Moral Arc

    Michael Shermer talked about his book The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity toward Truth, Justice, and Freedom, in which he discusses how science has influenced the way we thin…

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    Challenges to the Affordable Care Act

    Panelists talked about court cases challenging the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) interpretation of the Affordable Care Act, principally in extending subsidies to federal health exchanges.…

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    Scott Pruitt on the Affordable Care Act

    Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt talked about Oklahoma’s lawsuit challenging the tax credits and subsidies in the federal-run health care exchanges, Halbig v. Burwell (originally known…

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    Libertarian State of the Union

    Cato Institute scholars talked about the state of the libertarian movement in the United States. They agreed that President Obama’s executive orders on gun control did not violate the Second…

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    Ron Paul's Revolution

    Brian Doherty examines the political career of Ron Paul, twelve-term Republican representative from Texas and three-time candidate for president. The author reports on Representative Paul’s …

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    Political Unrest in the Arab World

    Peter Ackerman and Jack Goldstone spoke about political unrest and popular uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East. In his remarks Mr. Goldstone focused on conditions that give rise to…

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    2010 Public Policy Perspectives, Part 2

    Cato Institute fellows talked about a variety of issues including health care reform, constitutional law, international trade, and U.S. foreign relations.

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    Gridlock

    Cato’s transportation expert documents how he believes the government is forcing the car off the road in preference of mass transit and limiting personal freedom in the process.

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    The Completed Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin

    As part of a celebration of the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth, Mark Skousen talked about his book The Completed Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin, published by Regnery. Ben…

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    The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand

    Anne Heller and Jennifer Burns talked about their biographies of author and noted libertarian, Ayn Rand. Professor Burns focused on Rand’s intellectual allies and foes, and Ms. Heller resear…

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    The Politics of Freedom

    David Boaz talked about his book The Politics of Freedom: Taking on the Left, the Right and Threats to Our Liberties (Cato Institute; February 25, 2008). He talked about ways he thinks freed…

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    FDR's Folly

    Jim Powell talked about his book, FDR’s Folly: How Roosevelt and His New Deal Prolonged the Great Depression, published by Crown Forum. In the book, the author criticizes what he refers to a…

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    The Future of Politics Panel

    Participants spoke about the political climate in Washington, DC and possibilities for changing “business-as-usual” attitudes about public policy making in Washington. Among the issues they …

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    Why Darwin Matters: The Case against Intelligent Design

    Michael Shermer talked about his book Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design, published by Times Books. He was joined in discussion by Mr. Wells. Mr. Shermer, a former evang…

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