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 [email protected] — Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichAStern Follow Andy Puzder on X at: https://twitter.com/AndyPuzder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 [email protected] — 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 [email protected] — 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 [email protected] — Three papers by Jay Greene: Diversity University:...

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 [email protected] — More by Robert Greenway: https://www.heritage.org/staff/robert-greenway Follow Robert Greenway on X: https://twitter.com/RC_Greenway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Left-wing media seems to be up in arms lately over Heritage’s Presidential Transition Project, better known as Project 2025. What is actually going on? Assistant Director Spencer Chretien explains.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Learn more about Project 2025: https://www.project2025.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] — Roger Severino on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RogerSeverino_ Mike Duncan’s The History of Rome Podcast:...

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 [email protected] — Joseph Humire on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jmhumire Victoria Coates on X (formerly Twitter):...

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 [email protected] — Diana Furchtgott-Roth on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DFR_Economics Diana Furchtgott-Roth on Heritage.org:...

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. It is currently under attack by the Biden Administration, who wants to remove protections for biological women in sports and other opportunities. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Crystal Bonham on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/crystalkatetx Sarah Parshall...

Following last summer’s reversal of Roe vs. Wade, the Department of Defense is providing free transportation and lodging for service members seeking abortions. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has pledged to block appointments of military officials until this situation is resolved. Why is he doing this? We spoke with Cody Sargent and Mike Gonzalez to find out.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Mike Gonzalez on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Gundisalvus Cody...

In August of 2021, the Biden Administration botched the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, leading to needless chaos and bloodshed. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sat down with Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson to discuss their new book: Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End. — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to...

In July, the White House culled about 30% of the “hard passes” that allowed reporters into daily White House briefings. This week, we spoke to veteran White House Reporter Fred Lucas and Daily Signal Executive Editor Rob Bluey to find out what’s going on.   — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Rob Bluey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertBluey Fred Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredLucasWH The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/ Hosted on...

The Southern Poverty Law Center has turned itself into a left-wing smear factory. How did it get that way and what’s the goal? We sat down with Daily Signal Managing Editor Tyler O’Neil to find out.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — More work by Tyler O’Neil: https://www.dailysignal.com/author/tyler-oneil/ Tyler O’Neil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tyler2ONeil Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center: https://a.co/d/8ebWF03 Hosted...

So how does the government actually decide how to spend your tax money? And why should you care? We sit down with the Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation to find out.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Richard Stern on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichAStern More by Richard Stern: https://www.heritage.org/staff/richard-stern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there currently a need for ethics reform at the Supreme Court? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Tom Jipping explains what’s really going on at the highest court in the land.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — Tom Jipping on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomJipping Legal Analysis from the Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/courts SCOTUS 101 Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/scotus-101 History of the John Jay Court:...

The FDA has made a ruling that a particular kind of birth control will be available over the counter. Heritage researcher Emma Waters explains why conservatives should oppose this rule, and how it’s related to earlier conversations about Plan B and abortion-inducing drugs.  — Have thoughts? Let us know at [email protected] — More by Emma Waters: https://www.heritage.org/staff/emma-waters Emma Waters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emlwaters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The FBI is behaving badly, targeting Americans for their political beliefs. What should we do? Heritage Foundation Distinguished Fellow Steve Bradbury explains. --- Got a question you want us to answer? Send us your feedback at [email protected]. --- "How to Fix the FBI" Paper by Steve Bradbury: https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/report/how-fix-the-fbi The Daily Signal Documentary on Mark Houck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqEyt4IiUfI Hosted on Acast. See...

Four important Supreme Court cases were decided this week. Senior Legal Fellow Giancarlo Canaparo helps explain what they were and why they matter. --- Send your feedback to [email protected]. --- SCOTUS 101 Podcast: https://www.heritage.org/scotus-101 303 Creative Daily Signal Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfk1q-EXNDE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The passage of House Resolution 2, The Secure the Border Act of 2023, this past May was an important moment for border security in America. Congressman Chip Roy (R-Tex.) comes onto the show to talk about the passage of this important measure. --- Contact the show at [email protected]. --- Daily Signal Documentary on the Border Crisis, Featuring John Ladd: https://youtu.be/GxTdBkZT9E4 More from Heritage on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisis Hosted on...

What happened in the transition from Trump to Biden? We talk to former Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan, who gives the rundown on what it was like to be in the administration at that critical point in history. --- Contact the show at [email protected]. --- Daily Signal Documentary on the Border Crisis, Featuring John Ladd: https://youtu.be/GxTdBkZT9E4 More from Heritage on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisis More about...

Were things on the border always so dysfunctional? Tom Homan, former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now a Visiting Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, steps in to answer that question. --- Contact the show at [email protected]. --- Daily Signal Documentary on the Border Crisis, Featuring John Ladd: https://youtu.be/GxTdBkZT9E4 More from Heritage on the Border Crisis: https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisis More about Tom Homan:...

Over the last few years, our country's southern border has seen unprecedented amounts of illegal crossings, human trafficking, drug activity, and humanitarian violations. What is going on and what is driving this crisis? We sit down with Heritage Director of the Center for Border Security and Immigration, Lora Ries, to find out. --- Have an opinion? Let us know what you think at [email protected]. --- Heritage Resources on the Border Crisis:...

Welcome back to another bonus episode of Heritage Explains. This is our last one on China, because next week, we are very excited to bring you a new season of Heritage Explains. And this one will be focused on the crisis at the Southern Border. --- Lily Tang Williams grew up in China and witnessed Mao Ze Dong’s Cultural Revolution firsthand. A Chinese lawyer and law school professor, she was able to leave China and is now an American Citizen, where she speaks out on her experiences and the...

On this week's bonus episode, we feature an interview from the Kevin Roberts Show, a conversation with former professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, Enes Kanter Freedom. Among other things, his upbringing in his native Turkey, Chinese influence in the NBA, his activism against it, and his hope for America.  As always, thanks for listening to Heritage Explains. If you’ve got any feedback, send it our way at [email protected]. --- The Daily Signal Podcast:...