Heritage Explains

We all remember seeing the horrific scenes in Afghanistan, after the withdraw of our troops. We saw it played out in real time, and several commentators said this will certainly lead to less freedom and more oppression as the Taliban retakes control. Now, Afghanistan has been moved off the front pages, and few people are talking about what's happening on the ground and in the region. However, Heritage Foundation expert Jeff Smith has been tracking this situation, and wrote an incredible piece making the case that while the Taliban is in power, the more extreme Haqqani Network is becoming the real kingmakers in Afghanistan. Hint: It's worse than we could have imagined.Show Notes:Read Jeff's incredible piece: The Haqqani Network: The New Kingmakers in Kabul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a lot happening with President Biden's vaccine mandate, and many questions surrounding. Is it viable?  Is it legal?  What are the consequences? What does it mean for your freedoms as an American? On this episode of Heritage Explains LIVE, we talk with Sarah Parshall Perry. She catches us up to where things are in the courts, where they are likely going, and other issues to keep in mind when talking about this unconstitutional power grab from the Biden Administration. Show Notes:Congress Didn’t Give OSHA Authority to Impose Vaccine Mandateshttps://www.heritage.org/public-health/commentary/congress-didnt-give-osha-authority-impose-vaccine-mandatesCOVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Resources and Toolshttps://www.heritage.org/covid-19-vaccine-mandate6 Details That Reveal Long Reach of Biden’s Vaccine Mandatehttps://www.heritage.org/public-health/commentary/6-details-reveal-long-reach-bidens-vaccine-mandateBiden’s Vaccine Mandates Needlessly Polarize, Impede Private Sector Labor Markethttps://www.heritage.org/jobs-and-labor/commentary/bidens-vaccine-mandates-needlessly-polarize-impede-private-sector-laborLive Video:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100064761728546/videos/406990161084252YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emspq7P8fWc&ab_channel=TheHeritageFoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Katie Gorka, director of Heritage's Feulner Institute's Center for Civil Society, explains why parents are fighting back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

**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.