

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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Dec 14, 2020 • 20min
Solving Social Media Censorship
Section 230 of the Communications and Decency Act has been credited as the 26 words that built the Internet. It has also become the avenue that allows social media companies to censor certain content, and keep controversial content from being posted without liability. Conservatives are upset that their content is being censored, and liberals seem to be upset about so-called fake news. Because of this, they are both calling for reforms – even an all-out end to Section 230. So what would changes look like? What would happen if 230 was ended entirely? On this episode, Klon Kitchen explains why we must find a middle ground, and mend not end Section 230. Show Notes:Klon’s report referenced in the episode: Section 230 – Mend It Don’t End It Big Tech’s big problem: They don’t understand the people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2020 • 14min
How Woke is Your Child's School?
On a special episode of “Heritage Explains," The Daily Signal’s Jarrett Stepman walks us through how the left is attempting to teach your children to see everything through the prism of racism and critical race theory. Read Stepman's op-ed about Loudoun County. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2020 • 21min
How China Is Using Africa to Spy on the U.S.
China is very active in building infrastructure for developing nations. For the last two decades, they have invested billions of dollars in Africa in the form of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. This week, on "Heritage Explains," expert Josh Meservey explains how China is using these buildings to spy on the U.S. and why they continues to invest in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2020 • 11min
Abolish Thanksgiving?
Did you know that some people find Thanksgiving controversial? They believe to celebrate this holiday, or the Pilgrims associated with it, is a celebration of genocide. They think it should be replaced by a "National Day of Mourning" according to The Daily Signal's Jarrett Stepman. Today, in a special Thanksgiving episode we read Stepman's article about why America's future depends on the celebration of Thanksgiving. P.S. Make sure you catch the end of the show, you don't want to miss Tim in "feast" mode. America’s Future Depends on Thanksgiving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2020 • 29min
George Soros' Rogue District Attorneys
A few episodes ago, we began to uncover a plot driven by George Soros (and others like him) to completely reshape law and order in America. On this episode, we continue to expose the left's coordinated effort to dismantle traditional, independent-minded prosecutors who put the rule of law above politics and party. They are then replaced by rogues who usurp the constitutional role of the legislative branch by refusing to prosecute entire categories of crime. The question is: why would billionaires want to change up the system that they have benefitted so much from? Show Notes:Heritage Explains Episode Beginning this SeriesCully's new report: "Progressive"Prosecutors Sabotage the Rule of Law, Raise Crime Rates, and Ignore VictimsCully's blog series on individual prosecutors: Meet Marilyn Mosbey, The Rogue Prosecutor Wreaking Havoc in BaltimoreMeet Larry Krasner, the Rogue Prosecutor Wreaking Havoc in PhiladelphiaMeet Kim Foxx, the Rogue Prosecutor Whose Policies are Wreaking Havoc in Chicago Meet Rachel Rollins, the Rogue Prosecutor Whose Policies are Wreaking Havoc in Boston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2020 • 16min
Do We Have a Winner? 2020 Election Results and What Comes Next
Do we have a winner? When will we know? What comes next? This week, in a special Friday episode, Tommy Binion explains what conservatives need to know. Voter Fraud Map: Election Fraud Database Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2020 • 26min
Turning Protest Into Praise
In the wake of certain states limiting in-person church attendance and restricting things like singing due to covid-19, many people are rising up to push back. Is this an infringement on our first amendment rights? This week, we are joined by Sean Feucht. He started the #LetUsWorship movement, that has so far visited 45 cities around America, allowing tens of thousands of people to demand the right to worship. They are calling on the church to become more active in our political system, and speak out against religious persecution through lockdowns, cancel culture, censorship, as well as ending abortion. On this episode, Feucht talks about his motivation for starting the movement, the pushback, the success, and what the church's proper role should be moving forward. Show Notes: Feucht's new book: Brazen: Be A Voice Not An Echo#LetUsWorship Washington, DC Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2020 • 18min
How Critical Race Theory is Dividing America
How woke is your workplace? This week, Christopher Rufo, a Heritage Foundation visiting fellow, explains what critical race theory is and how it’s dividing America. Rufo exposéTrump Ends Critical Race TheoryVIRTUAL EVENT: Wokeism at Work: How "Critical Theory" and Anti-Racism Training Divide AmericaVIRTUAL EVENT: Leftism’s Failure and the Rise of Homelessness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2020 • 20min
North Korea's Scary Weapons Parade and How Iran is Involved
A report recently surfaced that North Korea and Iran have resumed working together on long-range missile cooperation. In addition, at a recent parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korea Worker’s Party, North Korea showed off new, powerful weapons suggesting continued growth in their ability to pose serious threats to the US and our allies. On this episode, Tim talks with Bruce Klinger, and examine the relationship between North Korea and Iran - as well as what these new weapons mean for our national security. Show Notes The Iran-North Korea Axis Rides On Bruce Klinger’s Report on North Korea’s Parade Previous Heritage Explains Episode on North Korea as referenced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2020 • 20min
Back to School: How Students are Being Silenced on Campus
More and more universities are instituting speech codes and creating limited free speech zones in attempt to control what words can and cannot be used on campus. On part 2 of our “Back to School” special, Heritage's Jonathan Butcher walks us through the state of free speech at America’s colleges and explains how we can restore the First Amendment rights of students.Read: Will Free Speech Survive on College Campuses?Clips used in podcast Lawsuit challenges campus 'Bias Response Teams'Exclusive Video: Ben Shapiro Barred From Entering DePaul University!The "Stunning Fragility" & Vindictive Political Correctness of Today's Students - Jonathan HaidtBLM Leftists SHOCKED After Professor Says Chinese Word That Sounds Offensive, Get Him SuspendedPresident Obama on Free Speech on Campus - 9/14/2015 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.