Cato Institute

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

A conservative-libertarian think tank founded by Ed Crane in 1977 and based in Washington, known for publishing research on immigration policy and tax issues. The organization produces its own podcast and is frequently cited by media outlets for data-driven studies, including research on immigration's fiscal impact and analysis of government enforcement practices. Its scholars, including Director of Tax Policy Studies Adam Michel, are influential voices in policy debates around taxation, immigration, and government regulation.

Mentioned On

Cato Podcast Armstrong & Getty On Demand Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace Marketplace Morning Report The Find Out Podcast The Matt Walsh Show Science Vs

Episode Mentions

Cato Podcast · Apr 16, 2026

How to Fix Washington's Affordability Crisis

“Think tank publishing the affordability handbook; hosts the podcast and employs the episode's contributors”

Monetary Policy Rules vs. DiscretionFiscal Policy and Inflation ControlHousing Supply Constraints and Zoning Reform

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Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 10, 2026

Tea, Rebellion & the Constitution. Tim Sandefur Talks to A&G

“Tim Sandefur holds an adjunct scholar position at this libertarian think tank”

Declaration of Independence as binding U.S. lawParliamentary power and colonial autonomy in pre-revolutionary AmericaJefferson and Adams' collaboration and disagreements

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Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 10, 2026

She's The Queen Of A Dumb Person Trying To Sound Smart

“Tim Sandefur is an adjunct scholar with the Cato Institute among other institutional affiliations”

Iran-Israel Conflict as Religious Holy WarIslamic Fundamentalism vs. Moderate IslamMedia Bias and Self-Censorship in Middle East Coverage

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 2, 2026

Reflecting on the year in tariffs

“Policy institute where Scott Lincecum documented six-fold increase in trade-related lobbying activity”

Tariff policy and economic impactSupply chain disruption and cost inflationTrade lobbying and exemption processes

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Marketplace · Apr 1, 2026

Happy Liberation-Day-tariff-palooza-versary

“Think tank where Scott Lincicome is VP of Economics and Trade, analyzing U.S. trade deal deficiencies”

Tariff Policy and Economic ImpactU.S.-China Trade RelationsGlobal Trade Agreements and Realignment

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 1, 2026

Happy Liberation-Day-tariff-palooza-versary

“Think tank providing economic analysis on US tariff policy versus other countries' trade deals”

US Tariff Policy and Economic ImpactGlobal Trade Agreements and RealignmentManufacturing Job Creation and Decline

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Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 23, 2026

Fallout from the Supreme Court's tariff decision

“Conservative-libertarian think tank publishing study on immigrants' $14.5 trillion deficit reduction impact”

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Legal AuthoritySection 301 Trade Act Tariffs on ChinaSection 232 National Security Tariffs

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Cato Podcast · Feb 19, 2026

No Tax on Tips, New Tax on Billionaires?

“Employer of both podcast hosts; Adam Michel is Director of Tax Policy Studies there”

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 Extension and PermanenceTips and Overtime Income Tax DeductionsWealth Tax Economic Impact and Administration

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Cato Podcast · Feb 17, 2026

Ed Crane and the Ideas That Changed Washington — and the World

“Subject of episode; think tank co-founded by Ed Crane in 1977, moved to Washington in 1981, grew to major policy influence institution”

Libertarian movement history and development in United StatesThink tank institutional strategy and organizational designClassical liberal policy advocacy and influence mechanisms

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The Find Out Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Can Democrats Unite To Beat Republicans in November?

“Released 30-year immigration study showing legal and illegal immigration reduces deficit; data used to counter anti-immigration narratives”

Democratic Coalition-Building Strategy for 2028Texas Democratic Primary: Crockett vs. Tallarico Race DynamicsTrump Administration Tariff Policy and Economic Strategy

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The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 30, 2026

Ep. 1726 - The Solution To The Immigration Problem That No One Is Talking About

“Think tank releasing misleading welfare consumption statistics to provide Republican talking points on immigration”

ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) policy and eliminationIllegal immigration systemic solutions vs. enforcement theaterBipartisan political consensus on immigration policy

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Science Vs · Jan 29, 2026

What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?

“Libertarian think tank that analyzed FOIA'd deportation data showing 1,100% increase in ICE arrests of non-criminals”

Tear Gas Chemical Composition and Health EffectsImmigration Enforcement Stress and Community HealthPrenatal Health Impacts of Immigration Raids

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