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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.

Restaurants are closed due to COVID-19. Farmers are dumping fresh milk and eggs. Meat processing plants are shutting down, causing shortages of beef, poultry, and pork. How long can these disruptions last? Is there a solution to help farmers, meat processing plants and their workers? Some are making calls for Americans to just stop eating meat. Should we even entertain that? Today, Daren Bakst a senior research fellow in agricultural policy, in Heritage’s Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies helps explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 25 years, The Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom has been a mainstay in policy discussions in Washington D.C. and around the world. It is a clear example of why free markets and liberty matter when it comes to building a flourishing society. This week, Nick Loris explains a new Heritage report that spells out what the US needs to do to not only increase its ranking, but also to increase the quality of life for our families. Given the rebuilding that must take place after COVID-19, now is the time to implement these ideas of more freedom and less government. Show notes:Heritage Live Events and Webinars (As mentioned in the advertisement)Restoring America As Land of the Free (Ways the US can improve their score in the Index of Economic Freedom)2020 Index of Economic FreedomUS Compared to the World In Terms of Fiscal Health Chart:

This week, Dr. Richard Tubb, a retired military officer and one of the longest-serving White House physicians in history, serving from 1995-2009, joins us to talk about what plans we should have in place to reopen America. He also talks about his time working for President George W. Bush to build out some of the first pandemic planning. Dr. Tubb is also a member of Heritage’s National Coronavirus Recovery Commission.Learn more about the Commissions recommendations at www.coronaviruscommission.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the coronavirus fundamentally changed the way we live life, there has been a lot of talk from liberals about moving away from in-person elections, and making all elections by mail. But what would the implications of this be? This week, Hans von Spakovsky breaks down some of the challenges in moving away from in-person elections, and why moving to by-mail elections would unwisely endanger the security and integrity of the election process.Show Notes:Heritage Foundation Election Fraud DatabaseHans' Recent Articles on Voter Fraud:America’s Hidden Voting Epidemic? Mail Ballot Failure (Fox News) Potential For Fraud Is Why Mail-In Elections Should Be Dead LetterCovid-19 Must Not Push US to Dangerous Online VotingHans' Books Dealing with Voter Fraud:Who's Counting?: How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at RiskObama's Enforcer: Eric Holder's Justice Department Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have empirical evidence that 'Medicare For All' isn't the answer to COVID-19 care. This week, we’ll explain how Canada, Italy and Great Britain prove that government run healthcare is not the way to fight this new coronavirus. Also, we get into why price controls on a vaccine would be a really bad idea. Plus, what solutions exist for Americans who get sick with COVID-19 but don't have health insurance? Healthcare expert Sally Pipes, who is also Canadian, breaks it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since COVID-19 changed life as we know it, everyone is asking the same thing: when will this be over and things return to normal for my family? Unfortunately, there are many things left to discover about this new virus we know very little about. On this episode, Tim and Michelle co-host, and Jim Carafano assesses where we have been and the things to look for as we make our way back to normal.  Show Notes: When Can Life Return to Normal? 4 Signs to MonitorCoronavirus (COVID-19): Public Policy Solutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of talking heads on TV go back and forth about just how much power President Trump has when dealing with the Chinese Virus. Where does it start and where does it end? How much power do states have in the unique situation we find ourselves in? This week, David Rivkin and Cully Stimson talk about their recent Wall Street Journal article that gives us a Constitutional guide to emergency powers, and how this should impact our collective response to the Chinese Virus.  Show Notes: Rivkin and Stimson Wall Street Journal Op-Ed – A Constitutional Guide to Emergency Powers Stimson on Fox News: The Government Has Ample Constitutional Authority During a Time of CrisisWhat the Defense Production Act Is and How Can It Can Help the Government Fight COVID-19 Trump Tells Feds to Pay for States’ Use of National Guard on Coronavirus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.