

Heritage Explains
Heritage Podcast Network
A podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Experts from America's leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in culture and Congress alike.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 15min
What is ESG?
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.

Sep 5, 2022 • 24min
How China Is Taking Control of Video Gaming
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.

Aug 29, 2022 • 18min
China's New Nuclear Weapons
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.

Aug 24, 2022 • 28min
LIVE: Real Cost of "Canceling" Student Loan Debt
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.

Aug 22, 2022 • 24min
Why Government Price Controls Won't Fix the Cost of Insulin (and other prescriptions)
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.

Aug 17, 2022 • 26min
LIVE: What is School Choice and Why Does the Left Hate it?
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.

Aug 15, 2022 • 13min
School Choice Is Defeating Woke Agendas
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.

Aug 8, 2022 • 20min
LIVE: Live: Unpacking the Democrats $1 Trillion Weekend Spend
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.

Aug 7, 2022 • 18min
Is America Ready for the 2022 Midterm Election?
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.

Aug 2, 2022 • 24min
LIVE: What You Need to Know About Pelosi's Taiwan Visit
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.


