Heritage Explains

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.

There is a trend on the internet of women asking the men in their lives a historical question: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? They’re surprised by the answer. Heritage Vice President Roger Severino explains why you should care. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Roger Severino on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RogerSeverino_Mike Duncan’s The History of Rome Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474Tyler O’Neil’s article in The Daily Signal on the Roman Empire: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/09/21/why-do-men-think-roman-empire/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Javier Miel, a controversial conservative member of the Argentine government, is a favorite to win the Argentine presidential election this fall. Why should Americans care about who he is and what he stands for? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Visiting Fellow Joseph Humire explain. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Joseph Humire on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jmhumireVictoria Coates on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoatesDaily Signal Reporting on the Maui Wildfires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0yJOtwxrBY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever there is a major weather event, such as the wildfires in Hawaii in August, leftists are quick to blame climate change and push “green” policy. But this approach is fraught with problems. Heritage’s Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and the Environment, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, explains. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Diana Furchtgott-Roth on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DFR_EconomicsDiana Furchtgott-Roth on Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/staff/diana-furchtgott-rothDaily Signal Reporting on the Maui Wildfires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0yJOtwxrBY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.