Heritage Explains

This week, research fellow Rachel Greszler explains how the declining birthrate affects the U.S. economy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember HR 1 or S 1, the so-called “For the People Act?” We’ve done several episodes about it here on Explains where we’ve talked about how, if passed, it would fundamentally change America by letting DC control our elections instead of the states. Since our last episode, Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia actually wrote an op-ed digging his heels in, and rejected H.R. 1/S. 1. Or did he? Have you heard of H.R. 4? It's been described as the "backdoor" to the "For the People Act." The problem is that it might be worse. This week, we discuss the differences between H.R. 1 and H.R. 4, the state of play, and all that is at stake.Show NotesHan's recent PragerU video on voter LawsAnother Bill in Congress to Give Partisan Bureaucrats Control Over State Election LawsThe Heritage Foundation's work on election integrityThe Heritage Foundation's Election Voter Fraud Database Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal will break down why Cubans have had enough, why protestors are waving American flags, and what Americans can learn from these protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaks of sensitive government information happen all the time, and some would say leaking is a virtuous thing that promotes better transparency. But there are serious ramifications. On this episode, we look at how leaks typically happen, the consequences, and discuss why it's important for our law enforcement to use all the available tools to hunt leakers down.Show Notes: The Justice Department Is Justified In Using All the Tools at Its Disposal To Hunt Down Leakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year when we celebrate our Declaration of Independence. On this episode, we play an interview featuring well-known historian, scholar, and Heritage fellow Dr. Allen Guelzo. It encapsulates why Independence Day is so important, and gives meaningful context into the complexity and deliberation of this "miracle" of a document.  Try this: listen to this episode first, and then read the Declaration in full. It's worth it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would our military be like if Marines were taught to assess their fellow marines' trustworthiness or capability based on the color of their skin? This week, senior research fellow Dakota Wood talks about how woke policies like critical race theory would destroy the military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese Communist Party recently announced they will increase the number of children families are allowed to have from two to three. This comes after historically low birth rates last year, and growing concerns that China will not have a population to keep up with the growth. But will it work? It poses the fundamental question: Does the family support government or does government support the family? This week, we talk about China's vested interest in controlling personal family decisions, how the US should respond, and why a three-child policy will not help the Chinese People. Show Notes:Olivia's recent piece in Forbes: Why a Three-Child Policy Doesn’t Actually Help the Chinese PeopleHeritage Foundation's effort to counter China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China emitted more carbon dioxide than any other country in 2019—nearly double that of the United States. This week Katie Tubb, a senior policy analyst for energy in the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, talks about what climate game China is playing and why the US needs to keep its eyes wide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and commentator Steven Crowder recently announced that he is suing Youtube after receiving his second "strike" for posting offensive content. These strikes have resulted in the suspension of his show, demonetization (or inability to profit from views), and a complete disconnect with the nearly 5.7 million subscribers to his Youtube channel. This week we look at the facts of what lead to this, the inconsistency in enforcement against conservatives, and what we should do to push back.Show NotesKara Frederick's Daily Signal piece: Steven Crowder Is Suing YouTube Over Vague Rules, but It’s Not Just About HimSteven Crowder's full announcement of why he's suing Youtube: BANNED: FIGHT LIKE HELL: Why I'm SUING YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last few weeks, it’s been hard to miss all of the videos of missiles flying through the air, buildings collapsing, and people shouting.  The conflict between Israel and Hamas Palestinian Militants continues to present challenges for achieving lasting peace in the middle east.  But after 11 days of fighting, there is a cease fire. However, in response to this conflict, there has been an outbreak of anti-Semitic attacks around the world. The video footage is horrifying. On this episode we talk with Ellie Cohanim, who served as a top official at the US State Department on this issue. She fills us in on the conflict, corrects the mainstream media narrative, and how Americans must realize that this is not just an issue that is bad for Jewish people - it impacts all of us. Show NotesBiden administration engagement with Iran yields violence in IsraelHorrifying Video of anti-Semitic AttacksIsrael and Hamas Are at War Again. Here’s What U.S. Should Do About It. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.