Heritage Explains

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A 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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04.24.2024
What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | Bob Peters
A 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...
04.17.2024
Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters
Conservatives 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...
04.10.2024
Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries
The 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...
04.03.2024
What is Next-Gen Marxism? | Victoria Coates & Mike Gonzalez
It 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...
03.27.2024
Why Think Twice About the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse? | Steve Bradbury
In 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....
03.20.2024
Is Congress “Banning” TikTok? | Jake Denton
This 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...
03.13.2024
What Did Congress Miss About Robert Hur’s Report? | Mike Howell
This 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...
03.06.2024
How Did the Supreme Court’s Decision Defend Millions of Voters? | Hans von Spakovsky
The 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...
02.28.2024
Why is the United States Only the 25th Most Free Country in the World? | Derrick Morgan
The 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...
02.21.2024
Why Not Send More Aid to Ukraine? | Wilson Beaver
The 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...
02.14.2024
Will the U.S. Actually Aid Israel? | Victoria Coaters & Caroline Glick
The 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...
02.07.2024
How Does It Feel to Be An Israeli Now? | Victoria Coates & Yuli-Yoel Edelstein
Yuli-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...
01.31.2024
Why Aren't Big Tech Companies Protecting Kids? | Annie Chestnut Tutor
This 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...
01.24.2024
What's Next for School Choice? | Corey DeAngelis & Jason Bedrick
School 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...
01.17.2024
Why is the Heritage President Attending the World Economic Forum? | Dr. Kevin Roberts
Dr. 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...
01.10.2024
What is At Stake in the Taiwanese Election? | Michael Cunningham
Taiwan 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...
12.27.2023
Why is Energy Consumption a Good Thing? | Kevin Dayaratna
Access 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. — ...
12.20.2023
Why is Christmas So Expensive This Year? | EJ Antoni
Inflation 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...
12.13.2023
With Abortion Pills, What Comes Next? | Dr. Christina Francis
More 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...
12.06.2023
Why Is the Biden Administration’s Electric Car Push Failing? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Thousands 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...
11.29.2023
Why Has Hamas Taken Hostages? | Victoria Coates
On 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...
11.22.2023
Why Does Thanksgiving Matter? | Dr. Kevin Roberts
Are 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?...
11.15.2023
What is a Laddered Continuing Resolution? | Eric Teetsel
Newly 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...
11.08.2023
Is Entrepreneurship Bad for Society? | Andy Puzder
Entrepreneurs 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...
11.01.2023
What Does a New Speaker Mean for Congress? | Richard Stern
The 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...
10.25.2023
What is Causing the Left's Antisemitism Problem? | Jason Bedrick
The 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...
10.18.2023
Why Does DEI Make Everything Worse? | Jay Greene
According 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...
10.11.2023
Who’s Funding Hamas? | Robert Greenway
The 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...
10.04.2023
Why Is Everybody Talking about Project 2025? | Spencer Chretien
Left-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/...
09.27.2023
Should You Think About the Roman Empire? | Roger Severino
There 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...
09.20.2023
Is Argentina Going to Elect a Rockstar? | Victoria Coates & Joseph Humire
Javier 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...
09.13.2023
What Do Wildfires and Hurricanes Say About Climate Change? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Whenever 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,...
09.06.2023
Title IX and the Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Sports | Sarah Parshall Perry & Crystal Bonham
Title 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....
08.30.2023
Standing Up to the DOD’s “Abortion Travel Agency” | Cody Sargent & Mike Gonzalez
Following 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....
08.23.2023
Who’s Accountable for Afghanistan? | Victoria Coates, Jerry Dunleavy, and James Hasson
In 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:...
08.16.2023
Why is the Biden White House Kicking Reporters Out? | Fred Lucas & Rob Bluey
In 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...
08.09.2023
What Went Wrong with the Southern Poverty Law Center? | Tyler O’Neil
The 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...
08.02.2023
Why Care About “Appropriations”? | Richard Stern
So 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...
07.26.2023
Is the Supreme Court in an Ethics Crisis? | Tom Jipping
Is 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:...
07.19.2023
Why is the FDA Approving Over-The-Counter Birth Control? | Emma Waters
The 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...
07.12.2023
How Can We Fix the FBI? | Steve Bradbury
The 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...
07.05.2023
What Happened at the Supreme Court Last Week? | Giancarlo Canaparo
Four 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...
06.28.2023
The Baseball Player and the Congressman | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 4
The 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...
06.21.2023
The Inventor and the Border Patrol Commissioner | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 3
What 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...
06.14.2023
The Rancher and the ICE Director | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 2
Were 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...
06.07.2023
The Toledo War | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 1
Over 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...
05.31.2023
BONUS | Lily Tang Williams on Growing Up in Communist China
Welcome 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...
05.24.2023
BONUS | Enes Kanter Freedom on Basketball, Integrity, and Patriotism
On 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...
05.17.2023
BONUS | Sen. Josh Hawley on China and Ukraine
One 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...
05.10.2023
BONUS | The Danger of Fentanyl with Former DEA Agent Derek Maltz
Welcome 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...

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Heritage Explains episodes:

What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | Bob Peters

Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters

Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries

What is Next-Gen Marxism? | Victoria Coates & Mike Gonzalez

Why Think Twice About the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse? | Steve Bradbury

Is Congress “Banning” TikTok? | Jake Denton

What Did Congress Miss About Robert Hur’s Report? | Mike Howell

How Did the Supreme Court’s Decision Defend Millions of Voters? | Hans von Spakovsky

Why is the United States Only the 25th Most Free Country in the World? | Derrick Morgan

Why Not Send More Aid to Ukraine? | Wilson Beaver

Will the U.S. Actually Aid Israel? | Victoria Coaters & Caroline Glick

How Does It Feel to Be An Israeli Now? | Victoria Coates & Yuli-Yoel Edelstein

Why Aren't Big Tech Companies Protecting Kids? | Annie Chestnut Tutor

What's Next for School Choice? | Corey DeAngelis & Jason Bedrick

Why is the Heritage President Attending the World Economic Forum? | Dr. Kevin Roberts

What is At Stake in the Taiwanese Election? | Michael Cunningham

Why is Energy Consumption a Good Thing? | Kevin Dayaratna

Why is Christmas So Expensive This Year? | EJ Antoni

With Abortion Pills, What Comes Next? | Dr. Christina Francis

Why Is the Biden Administration’s Electric Car Push Failing? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Why Has Hamas Taken Hostages? | Victoria Coates

Why Does Thanksgiving Matter? | Dr. Kevin Roberts

What is a Laddered Continuing Resolution? | Eric Teetsel

Is Entrepreneurship Bad for Society? | Andy Puzder

What Does a New Speaker Mean for Congress? | Richard Stern

What is Causing the Left's Antisemitism Problem? | Jason Bedrick

Why Does DEI Make Everything Worse? | Jay Greene

Who’s Funding Hamas? | Robert Greenway

Why Is Everybody Talking about Project 2025? | Spencer Chretien

Should You Think About the Roman Empire? | Roger Severino

Is Argentina Going to Elect a Rockstar? | Victoria Coates & Joseph Humire

What Do Wildfires and Hurricanes Say About Climate Change? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Title IX and the Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Sports | Sarah Parshall Perry & Crystal Bonham

Standing Up to the DOD’s “Abortion Travel Agency” | Cody Sargent & Mike Gonzalez

Who’s Accountable for Afghanistan? | Victoria Coates, Jerry Dunleavy, and James Hasson

Why is the Biden White House Kicking Reporters Out? | Fred Lucas & Rob Bluey

What Went Wrong with the Southern Poverty Law Center? | Tyler O’Neil

Why Care About “Appropriations”? | Richard Stern

Is the Supreme Court in an Ethics Crisis? | Tom Jipping

Why is the FDA Approving Over-The-Counter Birth Control? | Emma Waters

How Can We Fix the FBI? | Steve Bradbury

What Happened at the Supreme Court Last Week? | Giancarlo Canaparo

The Baseball Player and the Congressman | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 4

The Inventor and the Border Patrol Commissioner | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 3

The Rancher and the ICE Director | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 2

The Toledo War | Heritage Explains: The Border Crisis | Episode 1

BONUS | Lily Tang Williams on Growing Up in Communist China

BONUS | Enes Kanter Freedom on Basketball, Integrity, and Patriotism

BONUS | Sen. Josh Hawley on China and Ukraine

BONUS | The Danger of Fentanyl with Former DEA Agent Derek Maltz

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