Heritage Explains

Liberals in Congress are pushing The Equality Act, but this isn’t the first time. If passed, the bill would allow the LGBT community to be considered a “protected class” under federal law. So what’s the problem with that? This week, we sit down with Emilie Kao to discuss why the latest version of The Equality Act is no act of equality. Show Notes: “Equality Act Would Create Inequality for Woman”https://www.heritage.org/gender/commentary/equality-act-would-create-inequality-women“H.R. 5 Is No Act of Equality”https://www.heritage.org/gender/report/hr-5-no-act-equalityLBJ Signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964https://youtu.be/Bygv9u1G6Xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Some examples are in order. Have asthma? You’re probably ineligible to join the military. A depressive disorder? Sorry, no. Torn rotator cuff in your shoulder? Nope. Come back perhaps when it heals or is repaired." This week, Lieutenant General Thomas Spoehr, director of Heritage's Center for National Defense, explains what's actually in the Pentagon's new policy and why gender dysphoria must remain a bar to military service.Show Notes: https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/why-gender-dysphoria-must-remain-bar-military-service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the news broke that famous actors and several other wealthy individuals had been charged with conspiracy to illicitly gain admission for their children to attend prestigious universities, late night TV had a ball poking fun, and many people took to social media to voice their outrage. While this story is great for news headlines, the real story is what this says about our education system in America. This week media mogul Armstrong Williams and Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst Mary Clare Amselem weigh in. Show Notes: Armstrong Williams – Hit the Pause Button on College Admissions Outragehttps://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/14/hit-the-pause-button-on-college-admissions-outrage/Mary Clare Amselem – FBI Exposes Wealthy Parents Rigging College for Kids. But It Was Always Riggedhttps://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/12/fbi-exposes-wealthy-parents-rigging-college-for-kids-but-it-was-always-rigged/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of policy proposals from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, it seems that more and more Americans are unaware of not just the importance of earning a wage but the dignity and value in work. How did we get to this point and how can we fix it? This week, Heritage's Vijay Menon, a research assistant for Domestic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation, explains. Show Notes: Listen to our episode on how the marriage penalty Is hurting low income communitieshttps://www.heritage.org/welfare/heritage-explains/how-the-marriage-penalty-hurting-low-income-communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the 1960’s and 70’s there was a mass removal of the seriously mentally ill from inpatient facilities. The process is referred to as America's “deinstitutionalization.” So what led to this movement? Where did those who truly needed inpatient care go, and what have been some of the consequences? Heritage expert Amy Swearer explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we come to the end of Black History Month, OJ Oleka, Kentucky's Deputy State Treasurer and Chief of Staff, tells the inspiring story about how conservative policies are reshaping the landscape for minorities in his state and how these ideas can be a model for the rest of the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s in this resolution? How much would it cost? Would it actually work? And is that even the intention of the left? This week, Nick Loris, an economist and Heritage’s Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under the devastating socialist dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelans have no food, medicine, or opportunity. But recently, hope has sprung, and Venezuela's people have a chance to oust Maduro and his regime for good. Ana Quintana joins us to discuss the state of play within the country, and the proper role the U.S. and the international community should have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that if you live in an economically free society you are more likely to be healthier, happier, more educated, live longer, and take better care of the environment? This week we explain what economic freedom is and why President Trump’s policies are helping us bounce back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Women's March happened last week, and it looked a lot different than it did when it first stated in 2017. In this week's episode, Kelsey Harkness explains why the March is not connecting with people like it used to, and how the march was flawed from the start.Video mentioned in the interview: https://youtu.be/IuYnzYL_oGYKelsey's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/01/18/the-womens-march-is-melting-down-and-it-makes-perfect-sense/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.