An uncritical look at good Libertarian thinking
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“The Cato Daily Podcast is a valuable, concise presentation of Libertarian ideas but has a serious flaw. The usually thought-provoking content is marred by a fake interview format which comes across as highly scripted at best and utterly uncritical at worst. This should be replaced with short, conference-style presentations with only a brief introduction by the host.
Despite the slow-pitch softball questioning most Cato associates present well-reasoned arguments supported by facts, but the lack of critique fails to challenge weak points and treats even the occasional weak, pseudo-intellectual thesis with full credulity (witness the Oct 2006 episode "300 Million and Counting" featuring Daniel T. Griswold - nice rhetoric for those who agree but embarrassingly feeble for an academic). Only those rare guests who don't quite hold to the Cato party line get something resembling challenging questions (see the Oct 2006 "The Libertarian Democrat" parts I and II featuring Markos "Kos" Moulitsas).
Bottom line: Needs a redesign but well worth a listen.”Read full review »
iFallsJim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/07
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“The goal of the podcast is not to question the author, but to let them shine and explain their case. Wish there was a little more back and forth, but I suppose there are other podcasts for that. Otherwise very well done.”
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10/26/15
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“Anyone looking for a thoughtful, unapologetic critique of government policy and of those who support intrusive government should definitely give this podcast a listen. At under 10 minutes, it's short enough to not be boring, yet is packed with useful information.”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
06/15/06
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“Cato provides a very intelligent look at different topics and interviews interesting speakers. Of course it has a libertarian slant, but that is part of the reason I subscribed. This is sometimes political, but not in the inflammatory way Reason magazine can be.
I like the host. Solid voice and...”Read full review »
wavves_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/21/12
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