Heritage Explains
371 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 783 ratingsA podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Experts from America's leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in culture and Congress alike.
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What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | Bob Peters
April 24, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBA critical component of America’s national defense is nuclear weaponry. However, whether the American arsenal is up to the task of deterring global forces like China, Russia, and Iran is a topic of debate. What should America do to ensure peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.o...
Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 25 MBConservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration’s Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/conservative-defense-budget-fiscal-year-2025# Follow Wilson Beaver on X: https://twitter...
Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MBThe articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make their way to the U.S. Senate this week. The secretary has deceived and caused serious harm to Americans by his unwillingness to enforce border laws. Heritage Director for the Border Security and Immigration Center explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Lora Ries on X at https://twitter.com/lora_ries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is Next-Gen Marxism? | Victoria Coates & Mike Gonzalez
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBIt is clear to most Americans that a new Marxist ideology has seized hold of our civil institutions. From race essentialism to gender theory in schools, activists are attempting to roll back the most cherished ideals of America. What can we do to stop this. In this episode. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates interviews Heritage Fellows Mike Gonzalez and Katie Gorka, who have written a book to explain just that: Next-Gen Marxism: What It Is and How to Combat It. Buy the book: https:/...
Why Think Twice About the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse? | Steve Bradbury
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBIn the early morning of Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, MD collapsed following an impact from a container ship. As of this writing, several individuals are missing and may be deceased. The tragic accident will also result in major logistical and economic disruptions. But there’s more reason to be concerned about critical infrastructure failures of this kind. Is our government really keeping its priorities in order to prevent such disasters?...
Is Congress “Banning” TikTok? | Jake Denton
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act by an overwhelming majority. Some are saying that this bill will result in the banning of the popular social media app TikTok. But the truth is more complicated. Jake Denton, Research Associate in the Tech Policy Center at the Heritage Foundation, explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Jake Denton on X at: https://twitter.c...
What Did Congress Miss About Robert Hur’s Report? | Mike Howell
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week, Congress held a hearing on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The situation is one that is closely tied with influence-peddling in the Biden family, but has Congress made that connection clear enough. Executive Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Mike Howell on X at: https://twitter.com/MHowellTweets Learn more about the Heri...
How Did the Supreme Court’s Decision Defend Millions of Voters? | Hans von Spakovsky
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision on Monday, March 4, ruling that the state of Colorado did not have the authority to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. This decision is a win for representative democracy, the Constitution, and voters across the country. Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Hans on Spakovsky on X: https://twitter.com/HvonSpakovsky Daily Signal Ar...
Why is the United States Only the 25th Most Free Country in the World? | Derrick Morgan
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Index of Economic Freedom is an annual report published by the Heritage Foundation, analyzing the degree of economic freedom in 184 economies around the world. Concerningly, this year’s edition, the 30th, registered a 23-year low in the global economic freedom rating, and has seen the United States’ rating, ranked 25th of the countries included, continue to decrease. Here to help us understand the Index and how we can use it to promote good economic policy is Heritage’s Executive Vice ...
Why Not Send More Aid to Ukraine? | Wilson Beaver
February 21, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Biden Administration’s national security supplemental budget request contains over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. Senior Policy Analyst Wilson Beaver, from the Allison Center for National Security here at the Heritage Foundation, explains why this is not the best of America’s national security resources. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Wilson Beaver on X at: https://twitter.com/WilsonCBeaver Wilson’s Article in the Daily Signal: https://www.da...
Will the U.S. Actually Aid Israel? | Victoria Coaters & Caroline Glick
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBThe Biden Administration is seeking aid for Israel, but what does that actually mean? Can Americans hope to actually provide meaningful support for their Israeli allies in their fight against Hamas? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sat down with Israeli author and commentator Caroline Glick to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Victoria Coates on X at: https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoates Find Caroline Glick on X at: https://twitter.co...
How Does It Feel to Be An Israeli Now? | Victoria Coates & Yuli-Yoel Edelstein
February 07, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBYuli-Yoel Edelstein served as Speaker of the Israeli Knesset from 2013 to 2020. He was as shocked as the rest of the world by the violence of October 7th and the war that has followed. He sat down with Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates to talk about the effects of the war and Israel’s place within the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Victoria Coates on X at: https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoates Find Yuli-Yoel Edelstein on X at: https://tw...
Why Aren't Big Tech Companies Protecting Kids? | Annie Chestnut Tutor
January 31, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, Congress has summoned leaders of America’s biggest social media companies to Washington to testify on child safety. Dangers abound for the users of Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. Annie Chestnut Tutor, Policy Analyst for the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Annie Chestnut Tutor on X at: https://twitter.com/AnnieChestnut Annie’s Article in the D...
What's Next for School Choice? | Corey DeAngelis & Jason Bedrick
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBSchool choice is experiencing a groundswell of support from parents ready to step up to the plate for their kids’ education. But what’s next for the surge in school choice? Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick and School Choice advocate Corey DeAngelis explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Jason Bedrick on X: https://twitter.com/JasonBedrick Find Corey DeAngelis on X: https://twitter.com/DeAngelisCorey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Why is the Heritage President Attending the World Economic Forum? | Dr. Kevin Roberts
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Kevin Roberts will be attending the World Economic Forum to speak on a panel this year. Why would the Heritage Foundation engage with an event that is so hostile to American values? Dr. Roberts explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTX Dr. Roberts’ Article in The Blaze: https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/why-i-am-going-to-davos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
What is At Stake in the Taiwanese Election? | Michael Cunningham
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBTaiwan is a small country off the coast of mainland China, known for microchips and deterring Chinese aggression. Now, it is facing a possibly pivotal election. Research Fellow Michael Cunningham explains what is happening and how it could matter for Americans. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find Michael Cunningham on X: https://twitter.com/kongmingshang More on Asia from The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/asia Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Why is Energy Consumption a Good Thing? | Kevin Dayaratna
December 27, 2023 15:47 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBAccess to clean, abundant energy translates to better outcomes for everybody. Heritage Chief Statistician, Data Scientist, and Senior Research Fellow Kevin Dayaratna explains why it’s a bad idea to artificially restrict energy consumption in the US and around the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Find more about Energy and the Environment at Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/energy Powering Human Advancement: Why the World Needs Affordable and ...
Why is Christmas So Expensive This Year? | EJ Antoni
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBInflation is hitting Americans hard this Christmas season, with high prices across the board. Research Fellow EJ Antoni joins the podcast to explain why inflation continues to be so pervasive and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow EJ Antoni on X at: https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni The PNC Christmas Price Index: https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/topics/pnc-christmas-price-index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
With Abortion Pills, What Comes Next? | Dr. Christina Francis
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBMore than half of abortions in the U.S. are caused by chemical abortions. Dr. Christina Francis of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists explains why it matters and what we should do. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Dr. Francis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFrancis4Life American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists: https://aaplog.org/ Heritage Event - Abortion Pills: What’s Next?: https://w...
Why Is the Biden Administration’s Electric Car Push Failing? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBThousands of American car dealers are petitioning the Biden Administration to ease its overbearing regulations on the sale of electric vehicles (EVs). Heritage Director for the Center of Energy, Climate, and the Environment Diana Furchtgott-Roth explains what the administration is doing and how we should respond. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Diana Furchtgott-Roth on X: https://twitter.com/dfr_economics Jane McGraw’s Petition to President Thomas...
Why Has Hamas Taken Hostages? | Victoria Coates
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBOn October 7, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 people in their attack on Israel. They also took about 240 hostages. A recent hostage exchange continues to raise questions about those hostages, why they were taken, what they’re experiencing, and how different powers around the world are responding to this crisis. Heritage Vice President of the Davis Institute for International Security Victoria Coates once again joins the podcast to explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@her...
Why Does Thanksgiving Matter? | Dr. Kevin Roberts
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBAre you ready for this year’s awkward dinner table political discussion? If not, don’t worry. Dr. Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to talk about why Thanksgiving is still important for Americans and how conservatives should approach this special holiday. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTX Article on the Thanksgiving of 1944: https://blog.newspapers.com/how-world-war-ii-changed-thanksgiving-75-...
What is a Laddered Continuing Resolution? | Eric Teetsel
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBNewly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is promoting a plan to avoid a government shutdown and Senate Democrats are moving to get around Senator Tommy Tuberville’s principled stand against the Biden DOD. Heritage Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Teetsel explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Eric Teetsel on X: https://twitter.com/EricTeetsel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Entrepreneurship Bad for Society? | Andy Puzder
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBEntrepreneurs and innovators attain success by providing services that other people value. So why does there seem to be suspicion towards a free market and success within it? Heritage budget expert Richard Stern and former Carl’s Jr. CEO Andy Puzder explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichAStern Follow Andy Puzder on X at: https://twitter.com/AndyPuzder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
What Does a New Speaker Mean for Congress? | Richard Stern
November 01, 2023 10:20 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThe election of Mike Johnson, R-La., as Speaker of the House has set a new legislative agenda in Congress. Richard Stern joins Heritage Explains once again to talk about what’s getting passed and why it’s important. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichAStern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is Causing the Left's Antisemitism Problem? | Jason Bedrick
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBThe October 7th Hamas attacks have exposed an ugly wave of antisemitism in America's universities and elite institutions. Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick explains what antisemitism is (and is not) and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Follow Jason Bedrick on X: https://twitter.com/JasonBedrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Does DEI Make Everything Worse? | Jay Greene
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 27 MBAccording to them, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bureaucrats make institutions more fair and just for everyone. But, research suggests that the opposite is likely true. This has become especially obvious to Americans in the wake of Hamas’ vicious attacks on Israel. Jay Greene explains the connection. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Three papers by Jay Greene: Diversity University: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/diversity-university-de...
Who’s Funding Hamas? | Robert Greenway
October 11, 2023 14:05 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MBThe devastating terrorist attacks in Israel have rocked the world. Heritage Director of the Center for National Defense and Israel Expert Robert Greenway explains what has happened and what we should do. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — More by Robert Greenway: https://www.heritage.org/staff/robert-greenway Follow Robert Greenway on X: https://twitter.com/RC_Greenway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Is Everybody Talking about Project 2025? | Spencer Chretien
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBLeft-wing media seems to be up in arms lately over Heritage’s Presidential Transition Project, better known as Project 2025. What is actually going on? Assistant Director Spencer Chretien explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Learn more about Project 2025: https://www.project2025.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should You Think About the Roman Empire? | Roger Severino
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MBThere is a trend on the internet of women asking the men in their lives a historical question: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? They’re surprised by the answer. Heritage Vice President Roger Severino explains why you should care. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Roger Severino on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RogerSeverino_ Mike Duncan’s The History of Rome Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id2616...
Is Argentina Going to Elect a Rockstar? | Victoria Coates & Joseph Humire
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MBJavier Miel, a controversial conservative member of the Argentine government, is a favorite to win the Argentine presidential election this fall. Why should Americans care about who he is and what he stands for? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Visiting Fellow Joseph Humire explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Joseph Humire on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jmhumire Victoria Coates on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Vi...
What Do Wildfires and Hurricanes Say About Climate Change? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBWhenever there is a major weather event, such as the wildfires in Hawaii in August, leftists are quick to blame climate change and push “green” policy. But this approach is fraught with problems. Heritage’s Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and the Environment, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Diana Furchtgott-Roth on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DFR_Economics Diana Furchtgott-Roth on Heritage.org: h...
Title IX and the Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Sports | Sarah Parshall Perry & Crystal Bonham
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MBTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. It is currently under attack by the Biden Administration, who wants to remove protections for biological women in sports and other opportunities. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Crystal Bonham on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/crystalkatetx Sarah Parsh...
Standing Up to the DOD’s “Abortion Travel Agency” | Cody Sargent & Mike Gonzalez
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBFollowing last summer’s reversal of Roe vs. Wade, the Department of Defense is providing free transportation and lodging for service members seeking abortions. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has pledged to block appointments of military officials until this situation is resolved. Why is he doing this? We spoke with Cody Sargent and Mike Gonzalez to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Mike Gonzalez on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Gundisalvus ...
Who’s Accountable for Afghanistan? | Victoria Coates, Jerry Dunleavy, and James Hasson
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBIn August of 2021, the Biden Administration botched the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, leading to needless chaos and bloodshed. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sat down with Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson to discuss their new book: Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought ...
Why is the Biden White House Kicking Reporters Out? | Fred Lucas & Rob Bluey
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIn July, the White House culled about 30% of the “hard passes” that allowed reporters into daily White House briefings. This week, we spoke to veteran White House Reporter Fred Lucas and Daily Signal Executive Editor Rob Bluey to find out what’s going on. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Rob Bluey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertBluey Fred Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredLucasWH The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/ Hosted on...
What Went Wrong with the Southern Poverty Law Center? | Tyler O’Neil
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37 MBThe Southern Poverty Law Center has turned itself into a left-wing smear factory. How did it get that way and what’s the goal? We sat down with Daily Signal Managing Editor Tyler O’Neil to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — More work by Tyler O’Neil: https://www.dailysignal.com/author/tyler-oneil/ Tyler O’Neil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tyler2ONeil Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center: https://a.co/d/8ebWF03 H...
Why Care About “Appropriations”? | Richard Stern
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBSo how does the government actually decide how to spend your tax money? And why should you care? We sit down with the Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Richard Stern on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichAStern More by Richard Stern: https://www.heritage.org/staff/richard-stern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the Supreme Court in an Ethics Crisis? | Tom Jipping
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBIs there currently a need for ethics reform at the Supreme Court? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Tom Jipping explains what’s really going on at the highest court in the land. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Tom Jipping on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomJipping Legal Analysis from the Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/courts SCOTUS 101 Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/scotus-101 History of the John Jay Court: https://supremecourthistory.org/...
Why is the FDA Approving Over-The-Counter Birth Control? | Emma Waters
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBThe FDA has made a ruling that a particular kind of birth control will be available over the counter. Heritage researcher Emma Waters explains why conservatives should oppose this rule, and how it’s related to earlier conversations about Plan B and abortion-inducing drugs. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — More by Emma Waters: https://www.heritage.org/staff/emma-waters Emma Waters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emlwaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
How Can We Fix the FBI? | Steve Bradbury
July 12, 2023 12:26 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBThe FBI is behaving badly, targeting Americans for their political beliefs. What should we do? Heritage Foundation Distinguished Fellow Steve Bradbury explains. --- Got a question you want us to answer? Send us your feedback at [email protected]. --- "How to Fix the FBI" Paper by Steve Bradbury: https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/report/how-fix-the-fbi The Daily Signal Documentary on Mark Houck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqEyt4IiUfI Hosted on Acast. See acas...
What Happened at the Supreme Court Last Week? | Giancarlo Canaparo
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBFour important Supreme Court cases were decided this week. Senior Legal Fellow Giancarlo Canaparo helps explain what they were and why they matter. --- Send your feedback to [email protected]. --- SCOTUS 101 Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/scotus-101 303 Creative Daily Signal Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfk1q-EXNDE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Baseball Player and the Congressman | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 4
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBThe passage of House Resolution 2, The Secure the Border Act of 2023, this past May was an important moment for border security in America. Congressman Chip Roy (R-Tex.) comes onto the show to talk about the passage of this important measure. --- Contact the show at [email protected]. --- Daily Signal Documentary on the Border Crisis, Featuring John Ladd: https://youtu.be/GxTdBkZT9E4 More from Heritage on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisis Hos...
The Inventor and the Border Patrol Commissioner | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 3
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBWhat happened in the transition from Trump to Biden? We talk to former Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan, who gives the rundown on what it was like to be in the administration at that critical point in history. --- Contact the show at [email protected]. --- Daily Signal Documentary on the Border Crisis, Featuring John Ladd: https://youtu.be/GxTdBkZT9E4 More from Heritage on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisis More ...
The Rancher and the ICE Director | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 2
June 14, 2023 11:29 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBWere things on the border always so dysfunctional? Tom Homan, former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now a Visiting Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, steps in to answer that question. --- Contact the show at [email protected]. --- Daily Signal Documentary on the Border Crisis, Featuring John Ladd: https://youtu.be/GxTdBkZT9E4 More from Heritage on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisis More about Tom Homan: https://www.herit...
The Toledo War | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 1
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBOver the last few years, our country's southern border has seen unprecedented amounts of illegal crossings, human trafficking, drug activity, and humanitarian violations. What is going on and what is driving this crisis? We sit down with Heritage Director of the Center for Border Security and Immigration, Lora Ries, to find out. --- Have an opinion? Let us know what you think at [email protected]. --- Heritage Resources on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-b...
BONUS | Lily Tang Williams on Growing Up in Communist China
May 31, 2023 15:30 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome back to another bonus episode of Heritage Explains. This is our last one on China, because next week, we are very excited to bring you a new season of Heritage Explains. And this one will be focused on the crisis at the Southern Border. --- Lily Tang Williams grew up in China and witnessed Mao Ze Dong’s Cultural Revolution firsthand. A Chinese lawyer and law school professor, she was able to leave China and is now an American Citizen, where she speaks out on her experiences and th...
BONUS | Enes Kanter Freedom on Basketball, Integrity, and Patriotism
May 24, 2023 12:58 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this week's bonus episode, we feature an interview from the Kevin Roberts Show, a conversation with former professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, Enes Kanter Freedom. Among other things, his upbringing in his native Turkey, Chinese influence in the NBA, his activism against it, and his hope for America. As always, thanks for listening to Heritage Explains. If you’ve got any feedback, send it our way at [email protected]. --- The Daily Signal Podcast: https:...
BONUS | Sen. Josh Hawley on China and Ukraine
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBOne of the more contentious points currently being debated in foreign policy today is the relationship of the United States to the conflict in between Russia and Ukraine. Many see parallels between the current situation between Russia and Ukraine and that between China and Taiwan, as we talked about in the series. Some say that the United States should be more active in the war in Ukraine, others less. What you’re about to hear are remarks from Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, entitled China...
BONUS | The Danger of Fentanyl with Former DEA Agent Derek Maltz
May 10, 2023 13:23 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome to a bonus episode of Heritage Explains! We are looking forward to bringing you a new series starting on June 7, but in the next few weeks, we want to keep delivering you the best content to keep you informed about the important issues facing our country. In keeping with the series we just finished, six episodes on the threat of the Chinese Communist party, we are bringing you some bonus episodes, focusing on parts of the China story that we may have only covered tangentially or what...