Heritage Explains

More and more experts agree that science says it’s safe to send kids back to school as long as new guidelines and safety measures are in place. This week, Dr. Kevin Pham, a medical doctor, explains why he believes in person schooling would actually be one of the SAFEST activities to reopen in America.https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/why-person-schooling-would-be-one-the-safest-activities-reopen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve all seen the phrase E pluribus unum written all over American symbols. When translated from Latin it means: out of many, one. This phrase has helped create our unique American culture. But recently, the left has been using identity politics to divide us. This week, we talk to Mike Gonzalez. He has a brand new book out called “The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free." This book exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself, it reveals what has really happened in America, and explains why it is urgent to change course. This week, he takes us back to the beginning, and explains where we currently stand, and what we need to do to get back to E pluribus unum.Show Notes:The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free - by Mike Gonzalez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The left's assault on America’s history is nothing new, but it's getting worse. This week, Jarrett Stepman explains why statues of former President Thomas Jefferson and even Robert E. Lee should remain standing. Stepman is a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of  “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Fourth of July season, we are counting the many blessings we are afforded as American citizens. We all have a different story, and a different path, and we are able to move forward because of the freedom and liberty this Nation was founded on. These are the things enshrined in Declaration of Independence. On this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Guelzo talks about the miracle that is the Declaration of Independence, the story that lead to its drafting and the result, why it is still very relevant in today’s culture, and why it makes him a #ProudAmerican.  Show NotesAfter listening to the episode, we encourage all to take a short amount of time and read The Declaration of Independence in its entirety. After, please tell us on social media why you are a #ProudAmerican. Don't forget to use the hashtag!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of  “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past” explains Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and discusses if communities like this could ever actually exist long term. He also takes a look back at Seattle's liberal history and explains what he thinks will happen next.Anarchy in Central Seattle Isn’t a ‘Festive Zone’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the horrible killing of George Floyd, many are proposing different solutions to ensure that something like this never happens again. From defunding the police entirely or mandating better officer training, it seems like all options are on the table. One option that should not be overlooked is the power police unions have over dealing with situations like this. This week, we talk with Rachel Greszler about how confronting police abuse requires shifting power away from police unions.  Show Notes:Confronting Police Abuse Requires Shifting Power From Police Unions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colonizing Mars? Bases on the moon? This week, Dean Cheng explains the significance of the Falcon 9 launch. He also talks about what took American space programs so long to get to this point and if space tourism is something we could actually see in our lifetime. Cheng, is a senior research fellow in Heritage's Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy. Dean also sits on NASA's National Space Council Users' Advisory Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Thanks to a recent Heritage report, we now see that they are also building high security government buildings for African nations, and are likely using these as a vector to spy on and undercut the US. On this episode, Josh Meservey explains why China continues to invest in Africa, why Africa continues to allow them, and what that means for American economic activity and security in Africa. Government Buildings in Africa Are a Likely Vector for Chinese Spying China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic Implications and International OppositionHeritage Events Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most advice on how to prepare for a disaster is just plain wrong. On this episode, Jim Carafano explains five attributes an individual should have in order to survive a major disaster. Read the op-ed: https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/disaster-who-survivesIf you liked this episode: Heritage Explains: Electromagnetic Pulse Attack https://www.heritage.org/missile-defense/commentary/heritage-explains-electromagnetic-pulse-attack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contact tracing has been going on for decades. But now, Google and Apple are aiming to turn smartphones into digital contact tracers. But what does this mean for our privacy? Is this just another grab of our data by big tech? Could this be a way for the government to get our health information? This week, Klon Kitchen walks us through what Google and Apple are proposing, some of the legitimate concerns, and why this effort could serve as an effective tool to fight against the spread of Covid-19 and other diseases in the future.  Show Notes:Klon’s report referenced in the episode: The Apple–Google Partnership to Fight COVID-19: Understanding the Promises and Perils of Digital Contact TracingHeritage Foundation’s Free Virtual Events   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.