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The Cato Weekly Podcast

Stephen Rowe, Laura Bondank-Harmon, Rikki Schlott, Ryan Bourne

Booking Overview

A weekly policy interview show focused on liberty, limited government, markets, civil liberties, and current affairs, with most episodes featuring Cato Institute scholars and occasional external authors or subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include economists, public-policy researchers, civil-liberties specialists, election experts, and authors with rigorous, evidence-based work; booking difficulty is medium because the editorial fit is specialized and the show is affiliated with a prominent policy institution.

Metrics

Episodes: 4862

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 107.0k subscribers

Instagram: 67.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

catoaudioproduction@cato.org

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Host

Stephen Rowe - Policy interviewer covering elections, government, and civil liberties.

Laura Bondank-Harmon - Policy interviewer covering government intervention, markets, and public policy.

Rikki Schlott - Policy interviewer covering government programs, economics, and political issues.

Ryan Bourne - Economist and Cato Institute scholar focused on economic policy, taxation, and government intervention.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, economists, researchers, and policy experts with demonstrable expertise in public policy, economics, civil liberties, elections, government, or related subjects. Strong candidates typically bring published research, a relevant book, or recognized professional experience.
Required Achievements:  
Published a relevant book, Produced substantive policy research, Established expertise in a specialized public-policy area

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Brown - How To Identify Misleading Statistics, Missing Context, Politically Convenient Numbers, And Quantitative Disinformation.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Civil Liberties, Free Markets, Limited Government

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Cato Weekly Podcast
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How Bad Policy Delays Adulthood

October 13, 2026

Young Americans are leaving home, finding jobs, buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement later than previous generations. But is this a problem with young people, or are bad policies getting in their way?Rikki Schlott sits down with Cato’s Ryan Bourne to explore how regulations, inflation, and government intervention can make these steps into adulthood harder and more expensive. Read Cato's "Handbook on Affordability" here: https://www.cato.org/handbook-afforda...

Is the US Already Quasi-Socialist?

October 06, 2026

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 difference between government assistance and government control.Read Marian's article here:https://www.cato.org/commentary/bill-mahers-category-error-socialism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The Controversy Over Flock Cameras

September 29, 2026

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 privacy and freedom we’re giving up in the name of security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

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The Cato Weekly Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Cato Weekly Podcast?

The Cato Weekly Podcast is hosted by Stephen Rowe and Laura Bondank-Harmon. Its publicly listed email is catoaudioproduction@cato.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Cato Weekly Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Cato Weekly Podcast: catoaudioproduction@cato.org.

How many listeners does The Cato Weekly Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Cato Weekly Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Cato Weekly Podcast?

The Cato Weekly Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, economists, researchers, and policy experts with demonstrable expertise in public policy, economics, civil liberties, elections, government, or related subjects. Strong candidates typically bring published research, a relevant book, or recognized professional experience. Common among recent guests: Published a relevant book; Produced substantive policy research; Established expertise in a specialized public-policy area. Recent guests include Aaron Brown.

How hard is it to get booked on The Cato Weekly Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Cato Weekly Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Civil Liberties, Free Markets, and Limited Government. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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