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The price of insulin and other lifesaving prescription drugs are increasingly more expensive. In response, the Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” imposed a $35 monthly out-of-pocket price ceiling on insulin for Medicare recipients. But does this actually address the reason why these drugs are so expensive, or are they missing the mark? On this episode, we expose the root cause of the h...

On Heritage Explains LIVE, The Washington Examiner's Kaylee McGhee answers questions about school choice and why the left hates it so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, as children across the country head back to school, Heritage President and lifelong educator, Kevin Roberts explains everything parents need to know about school choice.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life just became a little more expensive for the middle class in American. On this episode of Heritage Explains live we break down the so-called Inflation Reduction Act passed this weekend along party lines. Will it actually reduce inflation? Spoiler alert: No.    Additional resources: https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/08/03/the-manchin-schumer-taxes-would-hit-both-rich-and-poor-americans...

A lot has happened since the controversial 2020 election, and many states have implemented laws that make it easier to vote and hard to cheat. With the 2022 midterm election rapidly approaching, can Americans be confident that our right to vote is properly protected? What more needs to happen before November? On this episode, Heritage Foundation election law expert Hans von Spakovsky explains. Sho...

Beijing is warning of “serious consequences” and “firm and resolute measures” in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. On this bonus episode of Heritage Explains, we take your questions with Heritage Foundation China expert Dean Chang. Still haven’t subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Follow here: https://bit.ly/2otKliy Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook:...

This week, EJ Antoni, a research fellow in Heritage’s Center for Data Analysis explains exactly what marks a recession and more importantly -- looking beyond politics and definitions -- what every day Americans should expect now that the recession is official. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After President Biden's meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the White House has been touting the agreement for Mexico to pay $1.5 billion over two years for US border security efforts. But how will this money be spent and is it enough? What will the US have to do in return? Given that we are on track for a record-breaking year in terms of illegal border crossings, what...

Americans are feeling the pain at the pump and at the grocery store. Inflation is at a 40-year record high. Yet, President Joe Biden and his administration say that the economy is better than ever. This week, Distinguished Visiting Fellow Stephen Moore explains the truth about Joe Biden's economy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawmakers are considering adding women to the draft. This week, James Carafano, Vice President of Heritage’s Davis Institute for International Studies and 25 year Army veteran explains why that's a bad idea and if we should even still have a draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone is talking about sky-high gas prices. $5/gallon is hitting all of us where it hurts. On this episode, Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President, Derrick Morgan helps us understand why the left's proposed solutions to lowering sky-high gas prices are just gimmicks and do nothing to fix the actual problem. Instead, the Biden Administration should pursue and developing the abundant n...

The left continues to push the narrative that so-called "gender-affirming care" for kids (puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones) is necessary to prevent youth suicide. But in reality, the data tell a totally different story, and parents are often kept in the dark. On this episode, we talk with Jay Greene about his new report that shows "gender-affirming care" is not only dangerous for...

This week, Amy Swearer, a legal policy analyst in Heritage's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies help us understand why the United States is suffering from a crisis of untreated serious mental illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are sharing with you the newest podcast in the Heritage Podcast Network, The Kevin Roberts Show. Each episode of The Kevin Roberts Show is a weekly rallying cry for lovers of freedom everywhere, packed with Dr. Roberts’ analysis on the issues of the day and deep conversations with the movers and shakers of American politics and culture. And all of it backed by the academic excellence...

We are all feeling the pressure of the economy. But President Biden insists that our economy has gone from being "on the mend to on the move." So what is the real story with our economy? On this episode Joel Griffith paints a clear picture, and explains the three things Congress must do to get back to prosperity.  Show Notes Three Things Congress Can Do To Get Serious on Inflation -...

With Russian forces struggling to overtake Ukraine, how likely is the Kremlin to escalate the war by using a nuclear weapon? Peter Brookes, Heritage’s senior research fellow for weapons of mass destruction and counter proliferation, explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under the umbrella of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activism, corporations have become unimaginably woke. They are weaponizing capital, and it is promoting nearly every left-wing policy issue they care about. So what does it mean to say the Left is weaponizing capital, what are the implications? On this episode Heritage Visiting Fellow (and former CEO of CKE Restaurants) An...

This fall, New Jersey public school second graders will be getting lessons related to gender identity under state sex education guidelines. Jonathan Butcher, Heritage’s Will Skillman Fellow in Education explains the states lesson plan, where else this is happening, and what parents can do about it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the leak of the draft decision of Dobbs v. Jackson, people on the right and the left are asking if the Supreme Court is going to overturn Roe v. Wade. If this is the case, where do we go from here and what does that mean for abortion in America? Will there be consequences for the leak? Where do we go from here? On this episode, the Vice President of Domestic Policy at Heritage, Roger Severino...

This week, Joel Thayer, president of the Digital Progress Institute discusses Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, whether or not Twitter is a true “town square,” and what it means for the Left's control over big tech.   Show Notes: Joel Thayer's articles that inspired the episode: Elon Musk is Correct—Big Tech Platforms Are Digital Public Squares If Big Tech Can Take Down Parler, It Ca...

Former Facebook employee and director of our tech policy center, Kara Frederick, joins us to break down what Elon Musks’ purchase of Twitter means for not only conservatives, but the digital space — and what’s next for tech giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Heritage Foundation recently announced a set of strategic policy priorities (the big issues) that will form the roadmap for conservatives over the next three years. These will shape discussion throughout DC, the media, and the United States. On this episode, we talk with Noah Weinrich from Heritage Action for America. He takes us through recent polling that shows there is bi-partisan...

On this episode, Sarah Parshall Perry talks about her recent piece: "Lia Thomas Was Just the Beginning. Biden Administration Wants to Eliminate Woman's Sports." We'll break down Biden’s proposed changes to Title IX, and the hard fought protections for girls and woman it ensures. We also examine the legality, and discuss why it’s crucial that US educational institutions ensure kid's...

This week, Mark Morgan, former U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner and Heritage visiting fellow, explains what Title 42 is and why it will be so catastrophic when the Biden administration ends it prematurely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand is consistently ranked in the Heritage Index of Economic Freedom as one of the freest economies in the world, due to robust trade, light regulation, strong fiscal health, and a tourist magnet for the entire world. But since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, they have had dramatic lockdowns and their borders have largely been closed. In addition, their relationship with China continue...