Heritage Explains

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.

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is promoting a plan to avoid a government shutdown and Senate Democrats are moving to get around Senator Tommy Tuberville’s principled stand against the Biden DOD. Heritage Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Teetsel explains. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Eric Teetsel on X: https://twitter.com/EricTeetsel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneurs and innovators attain success by providing services that other people value. So why does there seem to be suspicion towards a free market and success within it? Heritage budget expert Richard Stern and former Carl’s Jr. CEO Andy Puzder explain. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichASternFollow Andy Puzder on X at: https://twitter.com/AndyPuzder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The election of Mike Johnson, R-La., as Speaker of the House has set a new legislative agenda in Congress. Richard Stern joins Heritage Explains once again to talk about what’s getting passed and why it’s important. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichAStern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The October 7th Hamas attacks have exposed an ugly wave of antisemitism in America's universities and elite institutions. Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick explains what antisemitism is (and is not) and what we can do about it. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Jason Bedrick on X: https://twitter.com/JasonBedrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to them, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bureaucrats make institutions more fair and just for everyone. But, research suggests that the opposite is likely true. This has become especially obvious to Americans in the wake of Hamas’ vicious attacks on Israel. Jay Greene explains the connection. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Three papers by Jay Greene:Diversity University: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/diversity-university-dei-bloat-the-academyEquity Elementary: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/equity-elementary-extended-the-growth-and-effects-diversity-equity-and-inclusionInclusion Delusion: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/inclusion-delusion-the-antisemitism-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-staffFollow Jay Greene on X at https://twitter.com/jaypgreene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The devastating terrorist attacks in Israel have rocked the world. Heritage Director of the Center for National Defense and Israel Expert Robert Greenway explains what has happened and what we should do. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—More by Robert Greenway: https://www.heritage.org/staff/robert-greenwayFollow Robert Greenway on X: https://twitter.com/RC_Greenway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spencer Chretien, Assistant Director of Heritage's Presidential Transition Project, discusses Project 2025 and its goals to support the next conservative president and improve government effectiveness. They explore the concept of the administrative state and the debate between nonpartisan experts and political management. They also highlight the pillars of Project 2025, the excitement and growth within the conservative movement, and the aim to be ready on day one.