Major studies have concluded that Americans use firearms in lawful defense of themselves and others between 500,000 and three million times every year. Yet as we have pointed out on this podcast -- these are not the stories that make their way to the national cable channels. Heritage has been documenting several dozen examples of Americans relying on their Second Amendment rights to protect life, liberty, and property. This week, Amy Swearer will highlight heroic and under reported cases of defensive gun uses in 2019.

P.S. This episode contains audio clips of gun violence that could be upsetting to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. 

Watch Swearer's testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9AfhdKLNDA

Read Swearer's article documenting 2019 cases: https://www.heritage.org/firearms/commentary/2019-ended-heroic-actions-lawful-gun-owners

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As anti-Semitic attacks and incidents continue to rise, we take a closer look at who is to blame, and what we need to do as a nation to stop this disturbing trend. This week, we revisit this topic and dive deeper with the Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, Dr. Kim Holmes. 

Show Notes:

Listen to the prior episode on anti-Semitism

Read about President Trump’s most recent executive order, and how it will curb anti-Semitism.

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Last month, President Donald Trump tweeted that San Francisco, California has "rapidly become one of the worst anywhere in the U.S. when it comes to the homeless and crime." The homeless situation is so bad that there are maps dedicated to alerting the public where there is human feces or needles on the street. In this episode Katrina Trinko, editor-in-chief of The Daily Signal, discusses her reporting on what the streets of San Francisco are really like.

Tents, Homelessness, and Misery: 9 Things I Saw in San Francisco

The Daily Signal Podcast: What It's Like on the Streets of San Francisco

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A lot has happened between the United States and Iran this week. On this episode we walk through the events that led to the killing of Qassim Suleimani and Heritage's Luke Coffey explains who Suleimani was and what the United States should do next.

Read our latest report on Iran

Follow Luke Coffey on Twitter

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Was Trump's impeachment part of a legitimate process or partisan weapon? In a special episode we air Sen. Ted Cruz's conversation with John Malcolm, vice president of Heritage's Institute for Constitutional Government on how the Senate trial be conducted, how this Congress’s process differed from previous impeachment inquiries and more.

Watch the event video here.

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The Trump Administration announced last week that they will close loopholes that allow people to receive food stamps longer while not actively seeking a job or work training. Many on the left have criticized as “cruel” and “stupid.” But is it? Could it be that work is actually a critical path out of poverty? On this episode, we talk with Robert Rector about the changes implemented by the White House, and the implications it has on the economy, our culture, and better ways to empower people.

Show notes:

The Truth About the New Food Stamp Work Requirements’ Effects

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The Air Force announced this fall that it’s oldest bomber, the B-52, will be getting some major upgrades. This week, we explain what our B-52 bombers look like today, what types of modifications they need and why it’s important. Our expert is John Venable, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served in three combat operations and former commander of the celebrated Thunderbirds.  

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Did you know that for much of the 19th century, Thanksgiving was only celebrated by New Englanders and Northeastern transplants in the upper Midwest and New York? Learn more about Sarah Josepha Hale and why she so desperately wanted President Abraham Lincoln to adopt the idea of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

Show notes:

Meet the Woman Who Helped Make Thanksgiving a U.S. Holiday by John York

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Many on the left claim that "Medicare for All" will save you money. They say that healthcare will be better and more affordable. Not true. According to a new Heritage Foundation study, not only would private insurance be outlawed and everyone forced to use government healthcare, but a family of 4 earning the median income would pay $9,000 a year to pay for Medicare For All. That’s about equal to what they spend on food every year. This week, Tommy Binion breaks down the report, and pushes back against the left’s narrative that the middle class would save money under "Medicare for All." 

Show notes:

How Medicare For All Harms Working Americans

https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/SR219.pdf

Medicare For All Would Make Most Families Poorer (Charts and Infographics)

https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/11/19/in-charts-how-medicare-for-all-would-make-most-families-poorer/

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