All US states and territories maintain a high barrier to entry that dissuades students from entering the accounting profession—the requirement that CPAs complete 150 credit hours of academic study in addition to passing an exam. This unnecessary requirement contributes to the current shortage of accountants, delaying the completion of state and local government financial audits and thus inhibiting the public’s ability to hold governments accountable. Speakers will discuss alternative paths to ce...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr
On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton . These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online content moderation. With the oral arguments fresh in mind, this multipanel event will feature a fireside chat with Steve DelBianco, president and CEO of NetChoice, before moving on to panels of legal and policy experts who will analyze the Florida and T...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr
On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton . These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online content moderation. With the oral arguments fresh in mind, this multipanel event will feature a fireside chat with Steve DelBianco, president and CEO of NetChoice, before moving on to panels of legal and policy experts who will analyze the Florida and T...
Apr 15, 2024•45 min
On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton . These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online content moderation. With the oral arguments fresh in mind, this multipanel event will feature a fireside chat with Steve DelBianco, president and CEO of NetChoice, before moving on to panels of legal and policy experts who will analyze the Florida and T...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On February 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton . These cases are likely to have a significant impact on the future of free speech online and the way platforms engage in online content moderation. With the oral arguments fresh in mind, this multipanel event will feature a fireside chat with Steve DelBianco, president and CEO of NetChoice, before moving on to panels of legal and policy experts who will analyze the Florida and T...
Apr 15, 2024•19 min
As misinformation proliferates online, the government increasingly attempts to curb its spread. In the face of strong formal speech protections, government officials have taken to pressuring and cajoling social media platforms to suppress unwanted content in the halls of Congress and behind the scenes. To what extent can the government’s power to speak be used to combat online misinformation before it becomes “jawboning” that violates the speech rights of private actors? The latest documentary f...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become the topic of policy discussions across several aspects of society. DEI is now seen to have complex impacts, and policymakers are working to tackle this new area of policy in the public square. Please join us for a discussion with Senator Eric Schmitt (R‑MO) and Cato research fellow Erec Smith on the impacts of DEI on education, government, and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr
On March 18, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Murthy v. Missouri. This case is likely to have a major impact on free expression online as the Court attempts to distinguish between lawful government engagement with social media companies as opposed to illegal government coercion or “jawboning.” Having just listened to the debate before the Court, this panel will examine the underlying issues of government censorship by proxy and what occurred during oral arguments. The pa...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Over the past 200 years, humanity has become much more prosperous, educated, healthy, and peaceful. Alexander Hammond will discuss some of the heroes of progress, who saved or improved billions of lives, and the social and economic conditions that made their contributions possible. Whether it’s agronomists whose hybrid crops fed billions of people, intellectuals who changed public policy to allow for greater human flourishing, businesspeople whose innovations raised living standards, or scientis...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Are you eager to secure that dream internship opportunity? Do you want to stand out from the competition, make a lasting impression with your application, and ace the interview? If so, join us for an informative and interactive session with panels of current interns and application reviewers. Highlights Unlocking Your Potential: Discover the key elements that make an internship application shine. Understand what we are looking for and how to align your skills and experiences with our expectation...
Mar 19, 2024•19 min
Are you eager to secure that dream internship opportunity? Do you want to stand out from the competition, make a lasting impression with your application, and ace the interview? If so, join us for an informative and interactive session with panels of current interns and application reviewers. Highlights Unlocking Your Potential: Discover the key elements that make an internship application shine. Understand what we are looking for and how to align your skills and experiences with our expectation...
Mar 19, 2024•31 min
China’s military threat to Taiwan and the role of the United States in addressing it are hot topics in Washington. However, Taiwan’s self‐defense capabilities are often overlooked and are arguably more important than the US‐China military balance for deterring a Chinese attack. Unfortunately, Taiwan’s military is not well‐structured to prevail in an invasion scenario, and it has been reluctant to fully embrace an asymmetric defense strategy that would give it the best chance of success. In a ...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Why is the Middle East the least free region of the world? Some observers focus on external factors, such as European colonialism or US foreign policy. Others highlight political or cultural elements. In his book Freedoms Delayed , Timur Kuran focuses on the persistent impact of Islamic law on civil, political, and economic liberties. “Because of its institutional history,” he says, “there is no quick fix to the Middle East’s ongoing illiberalism.” But, he adds, “Islam’s rich history carries wit...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 34 min
When Joe Biden assumed the presidency, he brought with him one of the most experienced foreign policy teams in modern U.S. history. National security reporter Alexander Ward’s first book takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the Biden team’s struggle to enact a coherent and effective set of policies across several global crises. From the Afghanistan withdrawal to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and the subsequent fallout from both—Ward provides the first glimpse at how history may view the Bide...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min
The rise of China has led to concerns about its use of military threats to coerce other nations. Emerging from an award‐winning article in the journal International Security, China’s Gambit examines when, why, and how China attempts to coerce states over perceived threats to its national security. Author Ketian Zhang demonstrates that while China has used coercion for territorial disputes and issues related to Taiwan and Tibet, it is curiously selective in the timing, target, and tools of coerc...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Race and racism have been intimately bound throughout American history and remain at the forefront of challenging conversations in politics, in policy, and in the classroom. How are we to understand and productively engage in these conversations and do so in a way that empowers our students? Join Sphere Education Initiatives on February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST via Zoom for an important and informative discussion with the authors of the newly released book Race and the American Story. ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Race and racism have been intimately bound throughout American history and remain at the forefront of challenging conversations in politics, in policy, and in the classroom. How are we to understand and productively engage in these conversations and do so in a way that empowers our students? Join Sphere Education Initiatives on February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST via Zoom for an important and informative discussion with the authors of the newly released book Race and the American Story. ...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min
The COVID-19 pandemic made the public more aware of the benefits of telehealth technology. However, most states prohibit patients from accessing telehealth services from out‐of‐state clinicians unless those providers obtain licenses from the states where the patients reside. Many patients seeking the expertise of renowned out‐of‐state clinicians drive to “telemedicine parking lots” in states where the clinicians hold licenses to conduct telehealth visits. State licensing laws block interstat...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
As health care prices skyrocket and debates over the future of treatment, and who ought to pay for it, once again take up the attention of Congress, Michael Cannon’s new book, Recovery: A Guide to Reforming the US Health Sector , provides a much‐needed look into the challenges and opportunities for reform. Join Sphere Education Initiatives on February 15, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST via Zoom for “Recovery: Exploring Options for Health Care Reform” to hear from the author. Joining Cann...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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Feb 14, 2024•44 min
Educational freedom is gaining ground throughout the country. In 32 states plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, many families can use school choice programs to select the learning environment that works best for their children. At least ten states are on the path to offering universal or nearly universal access to these programs. But challenges remain, such as having an adequate supply of educational options and spreading awareness of those options. Please join us for a robust discussion with f...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Recent years have produced increasing attacks on the idea of free speech and significant doubts about the wisdom of its continued protection. From confusion about the nature of the First Amendment protection of speech, to misconceptions about the Supreme Court’s rulings on the issue, misinformation on free speech is rampant. World renowned legal scholar and free speech advocate Nadine Strossen’s new book, Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know , provides a timely and much needed response this ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr
Part three of this year’s Summer with Sphere is coming to you live from Sphere Summit. Join us on Tuesday, July 25th from 2–3 pm EDT for a panel discussion on the most important issues in tech policy and regulation. Joining us will be Jennifer Huddleston , Technology Policy Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, Nicol Turner Lee , Senior Fellow in Governance Studies and Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings Institution, and Adam Thierer , Resident Senior Fellow for Techno...
Jan 26, 2024•53 min
The classroom can be a place of learning, wonder, and exploration of challenging ideas. Yet often the most engaging learning environments provide moments for difficult conversations. How can educators manage these tough topics in a way that promotes learning while navigating the challenges of the current education environment? Sphere Education Initiatives and Retro Report are pleased to invite you to this special, one‐day professional development event on January 20 to tackle free speech issues...
Jan 26, 2024•2 hr 1 min
At its essence, shareholder capitalism is a means for mutually beneficial trade. It fosters specialization, fuels innovation, and propels economic growth. While shareholder capitalism is a central theme in Finance 101 courses, it is increasingly criticized, especially with the popularization of sustainability, ESG investing, and stakeholder capitalism. In this engaging new book, author David McLean, the William G. Droms Professor of Finance at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min
For nearly 30 years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been the bedrock of the global trading system, serving as a negotiating forum for its 164 members, providing a system for resolving trade disputes, and acting as an essential clearinghouse for trade‐related information. Over three‐quarters of cross‐border trade is carried out based on members’ WTO commitments, fostering an environment that has seen global trade soar from $5 trillion in 1995, the year of the WTO’s founding, to almost ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The Republican Party is engaged in a more vigorous debate over foreign policy than it has been for decades. On one side is an old guard that sees no need to prioritize among threats, viewing all dangers as linked, so that facing down anything constitutes facing down everything. On the other side are the prioritizers, who have argued that America’s interests and its resources both have limits. They hold that the most prominent challenge to US interests is China and that Washington should prioriti...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Many have expressed alarm over the rapid rise of cancel culture. The Canceling of the American Mind is the first book to codify it and survey its effects. Following the best‐selling The Coddling of the American Mind , this new book looks at the topic with hard data and research on what cancel culture is and how it works, along with hundreds of new examples showing the left and the right both working to silence their enemies. Coauthor Greg Lukianoff will examine the often‐undiscussed issues rel...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Hong Kong rose from poverty to prosperity by adhering to the rule of law and safeguarding freedom of speech, property rights, free trade, and the whole range of personal and economic liberties that made the territory one of the freest places on Earth. As Beijing brazenly violated Hong Kongers’ basic rights and autonomy, media entrepreneur and democracy activist Jimmy Lai became one of the territory’s leading dissidents and an eloquent champion of human freedom. While Lai defended Hong Kong’s tra...
Dec 05, 2023•22 min
How free is your state? In the seventh edition of Freedom in the 50 States , authors Jason Sorens and William P. Ruger answer that question with the most comprehensive measure of governmental respect for economic and personal freedom at the state level. The 2023 edition presents a revised and updated ranking of each state and introduces many new policy variables and changes in the broader policy environment, including a retrospective evaluation of each state’s COVID-19 response as well as a refr...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min
