Education Fellow Lindsey Burke discusses education, the benefits of school choice and the events of the third annual School Choice Week being celebrated across the country on this week's Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes.

Research Associate Sarah Torre joins Heritage in Focus to discuss the 40th year of legal abortion in the United States under one of the most hotly-contested Supreme Court cases in U.S. history - Roe v. Wade - how both sides of the aisle have evolved over the past four decades, and how taxpayers have witnessed shrinking wallets due to the multi-billion dollar abortion industry. Torre examines the accomplishments the pro-life movement has made and reveals some of President Obama's outlines to keep abortion a thriving, taxpayer-funded business in the U.S. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes.

Research Coordinator Romina Boccia discusses the phrase mainstream media has been focusing on for weeks and how policy makers can improve our economy going forward on this week's Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes.

Policy Analyst and contributor to The Heritage Foundation's annual Index of Economic Freedom Bryan Riley discusses what the Index of Economic Freedom is, how the United States stacks up, and what this means for our economy on this week's episode of Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subcribe on iTunes.

Heritage Distinguished Fellow Dr. Lee Edwards discusses Senator Jim DeMint's decision to step down from Congress and head The Heritage Foundation in April 2013 after Dr. Ed Feulner, President and founding Board member, steps down. Jackie Anderson hosts.

Research Associate Rachel Sheffield discusses President Obama's spending records after gutting the work requirements in welfare reform on this week's Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes.

Distinguished Fellow and Heritage's in-house authority on the U.S. Conservative movement Dr. Lee Edwards shares his reflections on the first Presidential debate in Denver, CO, projections for upcoming debates, and a "best and worst of" list you won't want to miss! Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes.

Senior Fellow Robert Rector debunks myths surrounding whether or not President Obama has pulled the rug out from under welfare reform by removing the work requirements, what modern-day poverty looks like in the U.S., and more. Jackie Anderson hosts.

Investigative Reporter Lachlan Markay discusses the hottest issues and speeches coming out of the 2012 Democratic National Convention from the floor in Charlotte, NC while President Obama prepares to take the stage for the headlining address. Jackie Anderson hosts.