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Cato Weekly Podcast • February 17, 2026 

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

From organizing pioneering conferences in China and the Soviet Union to insisting on rigorous scholarship and principled advocacy, Ed Crane brought classical liberal ideas into mainstream policy debates. Ian Vásquez, Jim Dorn, and Aaron Steelman share firsthand stories about Cato’s growth, Crane’s strategic vision, and the long-term approach that shaped debates on markets, foreign policy, and individual liberty around the world.

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##### [Ian Vásquez](/people/ian-vasquez)

Vice President for International Studies, Cato Institute

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##### [Aaron Steelman](/people/aaron-steelman)

Senior Fellow and Policy Advisor, Cato Institute

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##### [James A. Dorn](/people/james-dorn)

Senior Fellow Emeritus

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