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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. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Crystal Bonham on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/crystalkatetxSarah Parshall Perry on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/SarahPPerrySarah Parshall Perry on Heritage.org:https://www.heritage.org/staff/sarah-parshall-perry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Why is he doing this? We spoke with Cody Sargent and Mike Gonzalez to find out. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Mike Gonzalez on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GundisalvusCody Sargent on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/codydsargentMike’s Op-Ed in the Washington Examiner: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/tuberville-right-to-challenge-military-wokenessHeritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts on Senator Tuberville: https://www.heritage.org/life/commentary/biden-played-politics-abortion-and-national-defense-tuberville-right-fight-it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End.—Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End: https://www.centerstreet.com/titles/jerry-dunleavy/kabul/9781546005308/Victoria Coates on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoatesJames Hasson on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JamesHasson20Jerry Dunleavy on X Twitter)l: https://twitter.com/JerryDunleavy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July, the White House culled about 30% of the “hard passes” that allowed reporters into dailyWhite 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 heritageexplains@heritage.org—Rob Bluey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertBlueyFred Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredLucasWHThe Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 at heritageexplains@heritage.org—More work by Tyler O’Neil: https://www.dailysignal.com/author/tyler-oneil/Tyler O’Neil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tyler2ONeilMaking Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center: https://a.co/d/8ebWF03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 out. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Richard Stern on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichASternMore by Richard Stern: https://www.heritage.org/staff/richard-stern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 heritageexplains@heritage.org—Tom Jipping on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomJippingLegal Analysis from the Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/courtsSCOTUS 101 Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/scotus-101History of the John Jay Court: https://supremecourthistory.org/history-of-the-courts/jay-court-1789-1795/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and abortion-inducing drugs. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—More by Emma Waters: https://www.heritage.org/staff/emma-watersEmma Waters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emlwaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 heritageexplains@heritage.org. ---"How to Fix the FBI" Paper by Steve Bradbury: https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/report/how-fix-the-fbiThe Daily Signal Documentary on Mark Houck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqEyt4IiUfI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 heritageexplains@heritage.org. ---SCOTUS 101 Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/scotus-101303 Creative Daily Signal Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfk1q-EXNDE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.