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Heritage Podcast Network
A podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Experts from America's leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in culture and Congress alike.
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Jul 12, 2017 • 28min
Mass Ave- Episode 110
David Azerrad discusses where Trumpism fits with conservative intellectualism - and why it might ameliorate the movement’s problems; Mike Gonzalez explains how to free the Cuban people from Communism - and why Trump’s reversal of the previous administration’s policy towards Cuba might fulfill Obama’s goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2017 • 21min
Mass Ave- Episode 113
In anticipation of Net Neutrality Day of Action, telecommunications expert James Gattuso explains why all internet traffic is not created equal and should not be treated as such by the government; Tommy tells Emily why he's optimistic about Obamacare repeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2017 • 25min
Mass Ave- Episode 112
Lindsey Burke & Anne Ryland on why "fund the child, not the school" works for military families - and how the federal government can help; Romina Boccia calls on Congress to cap spending instead of raising the debt ceiling - and on state actors to take control of government programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2017 • 23min
Mass Ave- Episode 111
With deadlines and votes looming, Rachel Greszler encourages Trump and Congress to work together to restructure the executive branch, while Drew Gonshorowski explains why the healthcare debate should center less around coverage loss and more around decreasing premiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2017 • 22min
Mass Ave- Episode 109
In this week's episode of Mass Ave, Tommy Binion and Emily VanderBush discuss Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea with Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow for Northeast Asia at The Heritage Foundation. Later, Tommy and Emily give an update on the latest news from Capitol Hill, and what we should know about the debt ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2017 • 31min
Mass Ave- Episode 108
Emily Vanderbush and Tommy Binion analyze this week's activity on Capitol Hill, including former FBI directory James Comey's testimony before Congress. Heritage Foundation legal expert Hans von Spakovsky shares his perspective, plus Heritage tax expert Adam Michel on the state of tax reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2017 • 45min
Mass Ave- Episode 107
The Daily Signal’s Jarret Stepman discusses whether Republicans can be the party of both Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. Find out the latest from behind the bench with Tiffany Bates and Elizabeth Slattery, and listen to some of John “JV” Venable’s favorite experiences as a 25-year Air Force veteran and former commander of the Thunderbirds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2017 • 24min
Mass Ave- Episode 106
Tommy Binion, director of Congressional and Executive Branch Relations, gives a preview of President's budget. Also, Daily Signal reporter Kelsey Harkness discusses her recent coverage of the border wall in San Diego and her video series, "Underreported." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2017 • 16min
Mass Ave Episode 101 (Official Pilot)
Adam Michel, policy analyst in the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, discusses how tax reform, if done right, can give life to the economy. The Daily Signal's Jarrett Stepman lays out how Trump can "drain the swamp" by firing federal workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2017 • 14min
Mass Ave- Episode 105
Nile Gardiner, director of Heritage's Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, discusses President Trump's first overseas visit. Also, Melanie Israel, a research associate in Heritage's DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, looks at the state of play with Planned Parenthood funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.