Heritage Explains

Margaret Thatcher Fellow Robin Simcox on realistic expectations for stabilizing Afghanistan, the need for continued U.S. engagement in the country, and what role a U.S. program to halt violent extremism around the world can (or can't) play in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tommy and Emily sit down with Luke Coffey, the Director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation. They discuss President Trump's foreign policy agenda, his recent speech in Warsaw defending Western civilization and the challenges ahead, and round out the episode with some "news of the day". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Problematic woman Kelsey Harkness explains why female conservatives should be proud to be problematic, why they shouldn't let the left ignore them, and why liberal and conservative feminists should rally around worldwide women's issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.