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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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Nov 8, 2021 • 15min
Biden's "Prisoners' Dilemma" on College Campuses
On this episode, we talk with GianCarlo Canaparo about his recent piece covering President Biden's changes to Title IX, which governs sexual assault and harassment investigations on college campuses. These will eliminate fundamental due process rights, and put students in a prisoners’ dilemma, coercing them into unnecessary opposition while undermining justice. Show Notes:The “Prisoners’ Dilemma” in Biden’s Title IX Policies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 13min
Why Britain Can't Stand Joe Biden
This week, Nile Gardiner, director of Heritage’s Thatcher Center for Freedom, explains why Britain can’t stand President Joe Biden. Read Gardiner's op-ed here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2021 • 30min
LIVE: Talking Turkey (Literally), Rising Inflation, and the Biden Economy
This week, we sat down with Heritage economics expert Joel Griffith to break down why rising prices and issues with our supply chain, wages, work force, and more, seem to only be getting worse — and what we can do to start fixing them. Watch the video of the interview here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoundation/videos/why-inflation-is-getting-worse-economics-expert-weighs-in/3094688077321489YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btymvnl-S5A&t=601s&ab_channel=TheHeritageFoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2021 • 21min
Can the U.S. Defend Against a Hypersonic Missile Attack?
It was recently reported that China tested a new hypersonic missile in August. This nuclear-capable rocket circled the globe and apparently took U.S. intelligence by surprise. So what does this mean for the U.S.? Do we have the ability to stop a missile traveling at 10,000 miles per hour traveling through space? As we continue to see our adversaries become more forward in their development, it's important to continue asking if the U.S. is able to adequately defend against all the threats that exist. On this episode Dakota Wood talks about the state of our preparedness, and uses the 2022 Index of Military Strength to demonstrate why the U.S. is only marginally able to defend America's vital national interests.You can read the Index here:2022 Index of U.S. Military Strength Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2021 • 24min
LIVE: Biden's Supply Chain Crisis
Supply chain issues in conjunction with rising prices continue to clear shelves, idle factories, and take a toll on the wallets of working Americans. The Biden administration falsely insists these problems are transitory and blames the pandemic or the people trying to fix the problems. But this crisis is here to stay as long as the administration continues to push policies that make it worse. On this episode of Heritage Explains Live, we talk with Heritage trade economist Tori Smith. She breaks down the basics, catches us up on where things currently stand, and takes your questions. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!If you want to watch the video of this interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2021 • 11min
What's Going on Between China and Taiwan
This week, Dean Cheng, a research fellow in Heritage’s Asian Studies Center, breaks down the situation between China and Taiwan and what the United States should do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2021 • 25min
LIVE: Biden DOJ’s Attempt to Silence Parents on Critical Race Theory
**The special episode of Heritage Explains was recorded LIVE on Facebook and YouTube**Are concerned parents DOMESTIC TERRORISTS? That's what Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a memo threatening to use the power of the DOJ and FBI to “investigate” parents who speak out at school board meetings with concerns about what their children are being taught.What should parents do in the face of this intimidation?What does it mean that the Biden administration is weaponizing the DOJ and FBI to do the bidding of a powerful leftist advocacy group?How can parents protect their rights? ASK A LAWYER! Heritage Foundation legal scholar Giancarlo Canaparo answered your questions live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2021 • 24min
Lori Lightfoot says "Bye Bye" to the Chicago Bears?
When the news broke that the owners of the Chicago Bears football team purchased a massive piece of property in a suburb 30 miles outside of Downtown Chicago, the narrative quickly developed that The Bears could be leaving their historic stadium for the suburbs. Many news outlets say it’s because the owners see more opportunity to make profit, they'll have an easier time with things like sports betting, generational change in ownership, or maybe it’s just time. But we wonder if there are other factors at work here. In this episode, our friend Stephen Moore joins us for a fun discussion on the other factors that could be lending to the Bears organization considering leaving their historic home in Downtown Chicago, and the policy consequences that come with it.Show Notes:Heritage Foundation WorkMeet Kim Foxx, the Rogue Prosecutor Whose Policies are Wreaking Havoc in ChicagoHeritage Foundation’s effort to push back on the massive reconciliation bill currently being pushed by The Left on Capitol Hill Steve Moore on the damage leftist policies have caused in ChicagoIllinois Policy Institute Work:Will the Chicago Bears Stay In the CityEnrollment in Chicago Public School Has Declined by Nearly 25,000Illinois Rising Property Taxes and Pension Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2021 • 16min
Supply Chain Woes
Is our supply chain collapsing? This week, Brent Sadler, a senior fellow in Heritage’s Center for National Defense, explains the reason behind today’s shipping backlogs and why it could lead to national security concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2021 • 22min
The Biden Border Crisis in Del Rio
The Biden administration's historic crisis at the southern border has reached a fever pitch in Del Rio, TX. The most frustrating part is that it was entirely avoidable. Now thousands are suffering from the administration’s foolish push for open borders, and the consequences of this predictable disaster will surely be lasting and painful for America. On this episode, we talk about how Del Rio is just a snapshot of what's happen at the southern border, and what is likely to happen if this path continues. In addition, we talk about The Democrat's attempt to use budget gimmicks in Congress to set millions of illegal immigrants on a pathway to citizenship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.