Heritage Explains

This week, Congress has summoned leaders of America’s biggest social media companies to Washington to testify on child safety. Dangers abound for the users of Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. Annie Chestnut Tutor, Policy Analyst for the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Find Annie Chestnut Tutor on X at: https://twitter.com/AnnieChestnutAnnie’s Article in the Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/19/need-federal-legislation-requiring-age-verification-porn-websites/Daily Signal Article on Banning Tiktok: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/21/americans-turn-on-tiktok-54-support-banning-social-media-app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School choice is experiencing a groundswell of support from parents ready to step up to the plate for their kids’ education. But what’s next for the surge in school choice? Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick and School Choice advocate Corey DeAngelis explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Find Jason Bedrick on X: https://twitter.com/JasonBedrickFind Corey DeAngelis on X: https://twitter.com/DeAngelisCorey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kevin Roberts will be attending the World Economic Forum to speak on a panel this year. Why would the Heritage Foundation engage with an event that is so hostile to American values? Dr. Roberts explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Find Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTXDr. Roberts’ Article in The Blaze: https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/why-i-am-going-to-davos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taiwan is a small country off the coast of mainland China, known for microchips and deterring Chinese aggression. Now, it is facing a possibly pivotal election. Research Fellow Michael Cunningham explains what is happening and how it could matter for Americans. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Find Michael Cunningham on X: https://twitter.com/kongmingshangMore on Asia from The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/asia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Access to clean, abundant energy translates to better outcomes for everybody. Heritage Chief Statistician, Data Scientist, and Senior Research Fellow Kevin Dayaratna explains why it’s a bad idea to artificially restrict energy consumption in the US and around the world. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Find more about Energy and the Environment at Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/energyPowering Human Advancement: Why the World Needs Affordable and Reliable Energy: https://www.heritage.org/energy/report/powering-human-advancement-why-the-world-needs-affordable-and-reliable-energy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation is hitting Americans hard this Christmas season, with high prices across the board. Research Fellow EJ Antoni joins the podcast to explain why inflation continues to be so pervasive and what we can do about it.—Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow EJ Antoni on X at: https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoniThe PNC Christmas Price Index: https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/topics/pnc-christmas-price-index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than half of abortions in the U.S. are caused by chemical abortions. Dr. Christina Francis of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists explains why it matters and what we should do. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Dr. Francis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFrancis4LifeAmerican Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists: https://aaplog.org/Heritage Event - Abortion Pills: What’s Next?: ​​https://www.heritage.org/life/event/abortion-pills-whats-next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Heritage Director for the Center of Energy, Climate, and the Environment, explains the concerns of American car dealers about the Biden administration's strict regulations on electric vehicles. The podcast explores the division between blue-collar workers and green progressives within the Democratic party, discusses alternative solutions for reducing emissions, and highlights the importance of economic prosperity in low-income countries.

On October 7, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 people in their attack on Israel. They also took about 240 hostages. A recent hostage exchange continues to raise questions about those hostages, why they were taken, what they’re experiencing, and how different powers around the world are responding to this crisis. Heritage Vice President of the Davis Institute for International Security Victoria Coates once again joins the podcast to explain. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Victoria Coates on X: https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoatesThe Daily Signal article on the brothers of hostage Alon Lulu-Shamriz: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/20/america-next-brother-hamas-hostage-issues-dire-warning-pleads-help/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for this year’s awkward dinner table political discussion? If not, don’t worry. Dr. Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to talk about why Thanksgiving is still important for Americans and how conservatives should approach this special holiday. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTXArticle on the Thanksgiving of 1944: https://blog.newspapers.com/how-world-war-ii-changed-thanksgiving-75-years-ago/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.