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 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. 
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The Daily Signal article on the brothers of hostage Alon Lulu-Shamriz: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/20/america-next-brother-hamas-hostage-issues-dire-warning-pleads-help/ 
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Why Has Hamas Taken Hostages? | Victoria Coates

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“Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” - Ronald Reagan 
What will it take to win the New Cold War with America’s rising enemies: Russia, China, and Iran? And in particular, how can energy policy impact this conflict? 
Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sits down with Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig, the authors of We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War to talk about strategy, energy, and ensuring peace. 
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How Do We Win the New Cold War? | Victoria Coates, Dan Negrea & Matthew Kroenig

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 peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains. 
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What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | 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. 
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Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters

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 Border Security and Immigration Center explains. 
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Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries

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 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. 
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Why Has Hamas Taken Hostages? | Victoria Coates

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