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Capitalism offers greater prosperity and opportunity for everyone, while socialism, unnecessary interventionism, and other choices promise equal outcomes but inevitably fail. The findings of The Heritage Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom reaffirm the truth of this statement year after year. A complete government takeover of healthcare, for example, would mean less competition among providers and a greater degree of statist intervention that would translate into lower quality healthcare treatment systems, less research, and fewer innovations. Fortunately, it is not too late to fix or avoid these problems. Join us for a discussion with author and internationally recognized economist Daniel Lacalle and Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Health Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid revenue shortfalls caused by COVID-19, governors and lawmakers are calling for federal bailouts for state and local governments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since of the senseless death of George Floyd, the nation has started a serious conversation about police use-of-force policies and other potential reforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civic literacy is at an all-time low. The majority of Americans agree that the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are essential to K-12 education. Parents and leaders of civil society are joining forces to ensure our children understand the function and role of the American government and civil society. Join us for a candid discussion that highlights modern trends toward the teaching of revisionist history, and action civics—promoting political activism to our youth. Scholars and advocacy experts will give a chilling account of our past failures to fight bad curricula and its devastating impact. Make sure to participate in this forum to learn the practical steps you can take toward preserving and transmitting our American story to the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the Constitution guarantee a right to a “basic minimum education”? How will a court’s decision affect the quality of education provided by public schools? Join us for a discussion with experts in education policy and law as they analyze the 6th Circuit’s recent ruling in Gary B. v. Whitmer, in which the court held that Detroit students’ Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated due to the school district’s poor learning environments and educational outcomes, and its implications for state’s rights and public education. That decision has been challenged and will be reconsidered by the Sixth Circuit en banc. Our experts will share their insights into the likely judicial outcomes of the impending hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The State of Florida received significant attention on its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contrary to early predictions, Florida did not emerge as a hotspot like New York. Join us to discuss what the state of Florida did to mitigate the spread, what Congress can do to help the states in their response moving forward, and the importance of data in making these decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, American higher education has been facing an untenable fiscal situation brought on by increasing administrative bloat and an ongoing facilities arms race. The coronavirus pandemic did not create these problems, but the pandemic is now exacerbating these challenges and impacting universities’ bottom lines. Endowments, tuition revenue, charitable contributions, and state appropriations have and will continue to be impacted by the economic effects of business shutdowns precipitated by the coronavirus. Universities cannot look to Washington for additional bailouts. They must begin an internal course correction now.Join us for a conversation on how university administrators can reopen their campuses safely, and what steps they need to take to survive financially. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is COVID-19 affecting older Americans? How is the Federal Government responding? What information can help older Americans protect both their health and financial security? Join us for this important discussion with leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Trade Commission, and The Heritage Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final report from the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission is now complete!Over the past eight weeks, we've released more than 260 specific recommendations aimed at saving lives and livelihoods. We are thrilled that so many state, local, and federal lawmakers have already begun to implement many of them.With more than 40 million Americans currently out of work, this report is the specific roadmap needed to guide local, state, and federal policymakers, the private sector, and communities.Join us for a virtual event with the National Press Club and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia as we officially share the findings of this groundbreaking report with the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Libyan civil war has become one of the world’s most complex and dangerous proxy struggles. Outside powers are pouring money, troops, and weapons into the conflict—including a recent Russian deployment of at least 14 fighter jets (conveniently stripped of all Russian markings). Mercenaries from Russia, Sudan, and Chad are involved in the fighting, along with militiamen from Syria, and Libya may also be the most active drone warfare theater in the world. The chaos makes it virtually impossible to suppress the significant ISIS and al-Qaeda cells in the country, let alone mount an effective response to COVID-19.Join us as Mohammed Ali Abdallah, a key official in the U.N.-recognized Government of National Accord, delivers an update on the many issues confronting his country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.