via feral cat colonies.

He wants, quote, capped crusaders at night to handle the New York City rats, which just

sounds like an absolutely awesome idea.

I am really hoping, you know, if we don't get government grocery stores in New York City, we instead get

the caped cat crusaders taking out all the rats.

Feral cats are better than state-owned supermarkets.

There you have it.

Welcome to the Cato podcast.

I'm Gene Healy, senior VP for Policy.

Here again with Ryan Bourne, Cato's R. Evan Sharp Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics.

Good to be back, Gene.

Also with us today are two Cato colleagues, Cato Senior Fellow and Health Policy Guru Dr. Jeff Singer.

Hello?

It should be noted that he's a real doctor, not like a Jill Biden doctor, a general surgeon in private practice for four decades, and he brings that experience to

unpacking health care policy.

Also joining us is Scott Lindzcombe, VP for General Economics and head of the Herbert

State Stifle Center for Trade Policy Studies.

Scott's a rarity in these circles, a libertarian with an upbeat and sunny disposition.

Even Donald Trump's full frontal assault on the foundations of global trade can't dampen his Labrador retriever energy.

Scott, thanks for joining us.

Thanks for having me, Gene.

I'm smiling for the people at home who can't see this.

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