Heritage Explains

Recorded LIVE: The Biden administration has announced plans to pay off billions of dollars in student loans for college graduates. The administration will also extend a federal pause on student loan repayments, letting students avoid making even one payment on their loans or accruing new interest. Who’s going to pay for it? Working and middle-class Americans who likely didn’t have the same luxury to go to college. On this episode, we are going live to dive into this fundamentally unfair and regressive move that will also accelerate already historic inflation.Don't miss any future episodes of Heritage Explains LIVE, subscribe to the Heritage Foundation YouTube channel to be notified: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHeritageFoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The price of insulin and other lifesaving prescription drugs are increasingly more expensive. In response, the Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” imposed a $35 monthly out-of-pocket price ceiling on insulin for Medicare recipients. But does this actually address the reason why these drugs are so expensive, or are they missing the mark? On this episode, we expose the root cause of the high cost of insulin (and other life-saving prescription drugs), and what must happen to ensure these prices are affordable and treatment options are abundant. Show Notes:What Congress Shouldn’t (and Should) Do About Cost of Insulin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Heritage Explains LIVE, The Washington Examiner's Kaylee McGhee answers questions about school choice and why the left hates it so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, as children across the country head back to school, Heritage President and lifelong educator, Kevin Roberts explains everything parents need to know about school choice.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life just became a little more expensive for the middle class in American. On this episode of Heritage Explains live we break down the so-called Inflation Reduction Act passed this weekend along party lines.Will it actually reduce inflation? Spoiler alert: No.  Additional resources: https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/08/03/the-manchin-schumer-taxes-would-hit-both-rich-and-poor-americans/https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/commentary/inflation-reduction-act-euphemism-big-government-socialism-higher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot has happened since the controversial 2020 election, and many states have implemented laws that make it easier to vote and hard to cheat. With the 2022 midterm election rapidly approaching, can Americans be confident that our right to vote is properly protected? What more needs to happen before November? On this episode, Heritage Foundation election law expert Hans von Spakovsky explains.Show NotesHeritage Foundation Election Fraud Database - https://www.heritage.org/voterfraudHeritage Foundation Election Integrity Scorecard - https://www.heritage.org/electionscorecard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beijing is warning of “serious consequences” and “firm and resolute measures” in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. On this bonus episode of Heritage Explains, we take your questions with Heritage Foundation China expert Dean Chang. Still haven’t subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Follow here: https://bit.ly/2otKliyFollow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoundation/Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeritageFollow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefoundation/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, EJ Antoni, a research fellow in Heritage’s Center for Data Analysis explains exactly what marks a recession and more importantly -- looking beyond politics and definitions -- what every day Americans should expect now that the recession is official. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After President Biden's meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the White House has been touting the agreement for Mexico to pay $1.5 billion over two years for US border security efforts. But how will this money be spent and is it enough? What will the US have to do in return? Given that we are on track for a record-breaking year in terms of illegal border crossings, what is at stake in terms of safety and security and what we must do to finally fix the border? Lora Ries is the director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, and on this episode, she explains. Show NotesThe Biden order Crisis - https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisisLora Ries' work on border security - https://www.heritage.org/staff/lora-ries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans are feeling the pain at the pump and at the grocery store. Inflation is at a 40-year record high. Yet, President Joe Biden and his administration say that the economy is better than ever. This week, Distinguished Visiting Fellow Stephen Moore explains the truth about Joe Biden's economy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.