Heritage Explains

We've all seen the stories from around the country of The Left's dangerous agenda directly impacting our children, undercutting our rights as parents. Now is the time to take a stand and understand all that is at stake. There are several issue campaigns happening before November that if not address, will forever enshrine this harmful agenda. On this episode, we talk with Jay Richards about all that's at stake, and how we can push back, education, and activate to protect our parental rights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember when social media sites helped legitimized the now-discredited Steele Dossier, labeled the Hunter Biden laptop story as fake, and completely removed a sitting President of the United States from their platforms? These (and many others) are the reasons for the growing distrust for Big Tech. But recently, the US Supreme Court announced they will hear a case that will potentially provide valuable guidance as to the scope and application of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. This is the federal statute that allows immunity to social media companies for what other people post on their platforms and also the power to remove content at their discretion. On this episode, we talk about the case as a way to hold big tech accountable, the potential outcomes, and get valuable insight as to where the justices might land in their decision. Show Notes: Big Tech’s Big Moment Finally Arrives at Supreme Court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Widespread protests have erupted in Iran. What was it that sparked the unrest? Could it bring positive change to Iran? And what is the proper response from the United States? This week, Victoria Coates, a senior research fellow in Heritage's Thatcher Center for Freedom, explains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is going on with the war in Ukraine? We hear about a counteroffensive, but what does that mean? How much longer will the Russians continue to fight? Should America continue to support Ukraine’s defense efforts? On this episode, Jim Carafano answers these questions, and talks about his recent visit to Ukraine, giving us a vivid, insider look at the streets and communities where war is being fought. It’s a special interview you won’t want to miss.  Show NotesJim Carafano's reporting from Ukraine - Winning the Peace in Ukraine - https://www.heritage.org/europe/commentary/winning-the-peace-ukraine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Congress will begin debating a continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December. We are looking at new funding for Ukraine, Covid, Energy Independence and Security Act, etc. It’s a grab bag of more ways to spend tax payer dollars — and print the rest we don’t collect in taxes. If this is passed by Sept. 30, it sets us up for a spending showdown in the form of a harmful omnibus in December. Heritage's own EJ Antoni breaks down what's in this radical spending plan and its impact on Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does America need a law to protect same sex marriage? This week, Roger Severino, Heritage’s Vice President of Domestic Policy and The Anderlik Fellow, breaks down the so called "Respect for Marriage Act."   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know American families are being crushed by four-decade high inflation, but the elites remain preoccupied with the likes of diversity hiring and student debt transfers from elites to every day taxpayers. It seems like every time we turn on the TV, we hear the Biden Administration and voices at the Federal Reserve talking about everything but fixing inflation. So what do we do about it? On this episode of Heritage Explains we talk about how to counter the DC elite narrative, and the steps we should be taking to fix this inflation problem once and for all. Show Notes:"Media Elite Play Identity Politics While Americans Suffer From Fed’s Monetary Moves" - https://www.heritage.org/markets-and-finance/commentary/media-elite-play-identity-politics-while-americans-suffer-fedsRelated Heritage Explains Episodes:Heritage Explains: The Real Story Behind Inflation - https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/heritage-explains/the-real-story-behind-inflationHeritage Explains: Stagflation - https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/heritage-explains/stagflation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ian Artinger, Director of Digital Communications at Heritage Action explains what ESG is and how this liberal scoring system hurts us all. Learn more at www.esghurts.com. Watch ESG video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video game use is skyrocketing all across the world, and China continues to gain ownership of game developers and companies. That means, behind your child’s favorite video game is the Chinese Communist Party’s attempt to influence and also steal your private data. On this episode, we talk about China’s increased interest in international gaming, how they harvest user data, use game stories to change historical context for learning, and why it’s imperative that parents and gamers take an active role in curtailing what’s played online.  Show NotesChina Is Infiltrating Kids’ Video Games With Propaganda and Spyware - https://www.heritage.org/technology/commentary/china-infiltrating-kids-video-games-propaganda-and-spywareHow China Is Taking Control of Hollywood - https://www.heritage.org/asia/heritage-explains/how-china-taking-control-hollywoodBLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution (book) - https://www.amazon.com/BLM-Making-New-Marxist-Revolution/dp/1641772239 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear capabilities. This week, Patty-Jane Geller, a senior policy analyst in Heritage's Center for National Defense explains how many nukes the U.S. has in comparison to Russia and China and what a nuclear deterrence strategy looks like in today’s environment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.