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Last month, President Donald Trump tweeted that San Francisco, California has "rapidly become one of the worst anywhere in the U.S. when it comes to the homeless and crime." The homeless situation is so bad that there are maps dedicated to alerting the public where there is human feces or needles on the street. In this episode Katrina Trinko, editor-in-chief of The Daily Signal, discusses her reporting on what the streets of San Francisco are really like.Tents, Homelessness, and Misery: 9 Things I Saw in San FranciscoThe Daily Signal Podcast: What It's Like on the Streets of San Francisco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot has happened between the United States and Iran this week. On this episode we walk through the events that led to the killing of Qassim Suleimani and Heritage's Luke Coffey explains who Suleimani was and what the United States should do next.Read our latest report on IranFollow Luke Coffey on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Trump's impeachment part of a legitimate process or partisan weapon? In a special episode we air Sen. Ted Cruz's conversation with John Malcolm, vice president of Heritage's Institute for Constitutional Government on how the Senate trial be conducted, how this Congress’s process differed from previous impeachment inquiries and more.Watch the event video here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Thomas Jipping, deputy director of Heritage’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies explains what happens next in the Senate now that the House has voted to impeach President Trump, how long it could take, and what to expect from lawmakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration announced last week that they will close loopholes that allow people to receive food stamps longer while not actively seeking a job or work training. Many on the left have criticized as “cruel” and “stupid.” But is it? Could it be that work is actually a critical path out of poverty? On this episode, we talk with Robert Rector about the changes implemented by the White House, and the implications it has on the economy, our culture, and better ways to empower people. Show notes:The Truth About the New Food Stamp Work Requirements’ Effects   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Air Force announced this fall that it’s oldest bomber, the B-52, will be getting some major upgrades. This week, we explain what our B-52 bombers look like today, what types of modifications they need and why it’s important. Our expert is John Venable, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served in three combat operations and former commander of the celebrated Thunderbirds.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that for much of the 19th century, Thanksgiving was only celebrated by New Englanders and Northeastern transplants in the upper Midwest and New York? Learn more about Sarah Josepha Hale and why she so desperately wanted President Abraham Lincoln to adopt the idea of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.Show notes:Meet the Woman Who Helped Make Thanksgiving a U.S. Holiday by John York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many on the left claim that "Medicare for All" will save you money. They say that healthcare will be better and more affordable. Not true. According to a new Heritage Foundation study, not only would private insurance be outlawed and everyone forced to use government healthcare, but a family of 4 earning the median income would pay $9,000 a year to pay for Medicare For All. That’s about equal to what they spend on food every year. This week, Tommy Binion breaks down the report, and pushes back against the left’s narrative that the middle class would save money under "Medicare for All." Show notes:How Medicare For All Harms Working Americanshttps://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/SR219.pdfMedicare For All Would Make Most Families Poorer (Charts and Infographics)https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/11/19/in-charts-how-medicare-for-all-would-make-most-families-poorer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Government sends over $800 billion dollars a year to States and local governments to be spent on many wasteful projects. This week, we sit down with Mike Nichols of the Badger Institute and David Ditch of the Heritage Foundation to talk about our out-of-control spending on wasteful projects, and the impact this has on federalism and state sovereignty.  Show Notes: Federal Grantstanding: How federal grants are depriving us of our money, liberty and trust in government – and what we can do about (Book) it https://www.badgerinstitute.org/BI-Files/Federalism/Federalism-Book/FederalismbookFinalPDFs.pdf Taxpayers Taken For A Ride (Badger Institute video on “The Hop,” Milwaukee’s new $128 million streetcar)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpyihfaTo8&t=9 Taxpayers Deserve A Refund; California’s Rail Debaclehttps://www.heritage.org/taxes/commentary/taxpayers-deserve-refund-californias-rail-debacle Taxpayers Get The Shaft; New York’s Crazy Expensive Subway Elevators https://www.heritage.org/taxes/commentary/taxpayers-get-the-shaft-new-yorks-crazy-expensive-subway-elevators  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China continues to demand more from America in exchange for access to their markets. But they are not demanding more goods or more money, they are actively trying to censor Americans and change our perception of their communist culture. Whether it’s Hollywood, the NBA, or our school system, China’s strategy seems to be working. But some Americans are pushing back. This week, our friend Mike Gonzalez joins us to explain what’s going on and ways we can push back.   “Will China’s Censors Bring Us the Splinternet?”https://www.heritage.org/asia/commentary/will-chinas-censors-bring-us-the-splinternet “Chinese Censorship: Coming To A Radio Near You”https://www.heritage.org/global-politics/commentary/chinese-censorship-coming-radio-near-you REPORT“China’s Public Opinion Warfare: How Our Culture Industry Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the PRC”http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/pdf/BG2986.pdf  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.