Heritage Explains

Was America ever really great? Sadly, this is a question we are hearing more and more. Our guest this week, Jarrett Stepman, author of "The War on History" explains why people are attacking historical figures like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Christopher Columbus and more and lays out the truth we must preserve. Show Notes: "The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past What Our Founders Really Thought of Slavery—and Why The New York Times Is WrongThe New York Times’ 1619 Project Reeks of Herbert Marcuse’s Divisive Ideology1776, not 1619 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much of the news in October has been dominated by Syria. Many people on the right and the left have been critical of President Trump for how the situation had been handled. But why? This week, expert Jim Carafano sits down with us to correct the record and explain the much needed context surrounding Syria. Show Notes:Dr. Carafano's recent piece on Syria and Turkey cease-fire https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/james-carafano-turkey-and-syriaHeritage Youtube Page featuring Dr. Carafano's TV Appearances:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBs6_t5NjudQ4mYQGNbUVrH8Vef_QmkPg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode of a three part series on impeachment expert John Malcolm says it’s highly likely that the House of Representatives will impeach President Trump -- and it could be as soon as next month. Malcolm discusses why in moving forward with this impeachment Democrats are playing a game of political high stakes poker.SHOW NOTES:Everything You Need to Know About ImpeachmentThe Heritage Guide to The Constitution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in part two of a three part series on impeachment, Heritage expert Hans von Spakovsky explains what exactly is an impeachable offense as he details our nation's history with impeachment.SHOW NOTES:Everything You Need to Know About ImpeachmentThe Heritage Guide to The Constitution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in part one of a three part series on impeachment, Heritage expert Thomas Jipping breaks down what the impeachment process looks like in the House and the Senate, how America reacted the last time this happened, and if Congress should indeed go down this road.SHOW NOTES: Everything You Need to Know About ImpeachmentThe Heritage Guide to The Constitution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last decade, more and more people on the right have begun to refer to themselves as “libertarian” instead of “conservative” when describing their ideal way of running government. While there are many good things about the libertarian view, there are dramatic differences between libertarians and conservatives. This week, David Azerrad talks about the differences, clears up misconceptions, and pushes back against narratives.  Show Notes:  Conservatism vs. Libertarianism debate featuring David Azerrad (Video) What Can the Declaration of Independence Teach Us About Immigration? What The Declaration of Independence Says About The American CharacterRussel Kirk, “A Dispassionate Assessment of Libertarians”  David Azerrad book review: https://www.claremont.org/crb/article/con-fusion/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The media went wild last week when John Bolton resigned from his position as President Trump's National Security Adviser. This week, Trump announced he will nominate U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien to replace Bolton. So how important is this role? What exactly is the nature of the job and do they shape policy? This week, Heritage expert James Carafano explains. Plus, we chat about Carafano’s powerful new mini documentary about 9/11.SHOW NOTES: Watch the full documentary "Why We Fight: 9/11 and America's Longest War" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a recent adventure to New Zealand, Tim took the studio with him to record the sights, the sounds, and the people of a land half-a-world away. New Zealand is not just a great place to film famous movies like "The Lord of the Rings," it's a thriving country with incredible economic freedom and prosperity. Join Tim as he explores the similarities and the differences between America and New Zealand, why a strong relationship with New Zealand is important, and why freedom works so well for country with a "sheep to person ratio" of 6 to 1.  Show Notes: All Blacks Rugby Haka - VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiKFYTFJ_kwThe Outside of the Asylum by Eric Cramptonhttps://nzinitiative.org.nz/reports-and-media/reports/the-outside-of-the-asylum-a-new-zealanders-guide-to-the-world-out-there/New Zealand Taxpayers Unionhttps://www.taxpayers.org.nz/Heritage Index of Economic Freedom - New Zealand Profile https://www.heritage.org/index/country/newzealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s likely that Congress will consider ‘red flag’ gun laws when they return to Washington next week. Today, Amy Swearer helps explain what these laws are, if they are working, and what concerns currently exist from liberals and conservatives.SHOW NOTES:Stay tuned for more on Amy's appearance on "Dr. Oz" on ‘red flag’ laws. We will update you here.Time Magazine feature: Guns in AmericaAnswers to Common Questions About "Red Flag" Gun LawsAnswers to Common Gun-Related Questions After the Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration has recently come under intense scrutiny from the left for making revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Liberals says these changes will likely lead to more species becoming extinct. But others say the ESA has actually failed in it's well-intentioned goal to preserve endangered species. This week, we push back against the left's narrative, and examine how the Trump Administration's changes could actually make the Endangered Species Act better. Show Notes:3 Ways Trumps New Regulations Will Better Protect Endangered Species:https://www.heritage.org/environment/commentary/3-ways-trumps-new-regulations-will-better-protect-endangered-species Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.