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As of early this morning, Wednesday November 6th, Donald J Trump has won the presidency of the United states of America. There are still several house and senate races that are up in the air, but conservative policy has won a decisive victory in this cycle.  I sat down with Heritage Senior Legal Fellow, Hans von Spakovsky, to get his take on the events of last night and this morning.  — Hans von S...

A future Trump or Harris administration would take fundamentally different approaches to critical facets of American life. One such facet, an issue that has been at the forefront of both political campaigns, is the southern border.  Here to explain what to expect from a potential Harris or Trump administration on the border is Lora Ries, Director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at Th...

Today, education as the key to self-advancement and a better life is still a principle held dear by Americans. But today, many families find the education that they desire for their children out of reach. Public school systems are often mired in bureaucracy and misplaced priorities, which puts political objectives over the wellbeing and education of children. In the absence of competition, academi...

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused devastation across several states in the American southeast, most notably in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. With the 2024 Election only a few weeks ago, many are concerned about whether these voters will have the ability to be heard this cycle. Hans von Spakovsky joins the podcast to explain.  — Hans von Spakovsky on X: https://x.com/HvonSpakovsky Her...

We are very excited that our partners at the Daily Signal have recently released a new podcast, The Signal Sitdown, hosted by politics reporter Bradley Devlin. In the show, Bradley sits down with movers and shakers in Washington who are willing to take him behind the scenes on how policy comes about in our Nation’s Capitol. How does the sausage actually get made in Washington, DC? Bradley joins us...

Today, Iran launched a major missile attack on Israel, apparently in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other leaders a few days ago. Here to explain what this event may mean, as it unfolds, is Heritage Research Fellow, Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters.  — Bob Peters on X: https://x.com/realbobpeters Report on Iran Developing a Nuclear Weapon: ht...

California’s Senate Bill 132 made it legal to transfer trans-identifying male inmates into female prisons. The outcomes have been  Kelsey Bolar, Director of Storytelling at the Independent Womens’ Forum, joins the podcast to give context to this issue and to explain the importance of storytelling in conservative messaging.  — Kelsey Bolar on X: https://x.com/kelseybolar Cruel & Unusual Punishm...

Four presidents have been assassinated in office, and several (in office or not) have been wounded. All of these incidents took place decades, if not a century, ago. So it’s understandable that the second wounding of a president while not in office, that of Donald Trump in Butler Pennsylvania in July of this year, would have shaken the nation. Now, a mere two months later, a second assassination a...

Following last night’s presidential debate, many questions still abound about the substance of presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s policy positions. As a former district attorney and attorney general, she touts a long policy record of enforcing law and upholding public safety. Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Zack Smith joins the podcast to share why he is concerned over these claims.  — Zack Smith...

As the fiscal year ends, Congress has to decide how to fund the government over the next few months. Heritage Action for America supports funding via a continuing resolution through March of 2025. Heritage Action also supports the inclusion of the SAVE Act, a key piece of election integrity legislation, in this continuing resolution. Heritage Action Executive Vice President Ryan Walker joins the p...

What’s the Deal with the Mark Zuckerberg Letter? | Jake Denton   Mark Zuckerber’s letter to Congress admitted Meta’s collusion with the Biden-Harris Administration. But is it a good sign in the struggle with Big Tech? Jake Denton joins the podcast to explain.    —   Jake Denton on X: https://twitter.com/RealJDenton   —    Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org

In response to inflation, Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed instituting controls on the prices of household goods and groceries. The question is, will these proposals work? Heritage Foundation economist and Research Fellow EJ Antoni joins the podcast to explain.  — EJ Antoni on X: https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org Host...

Over the last few weeks, the UK has seen upheaval in government, rioting, and increased official censorship. UK and EU bureaucrats have made threatening overtures to American citizens and businesses. Nile Gardiner, Director, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom here at the Heritage Foundation,has been watching the political turmoil that is happening in the UK, and unfortunately, these threats come...

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has her running mate. What do we know about Tim Walz and what might his philosophy of governance be? Heritage Senior Fellow Mike Gonzalez and Heritage Action for America Communications Director Cody Sargent share their thoughts.  Mike Gonzalez on X: https://x.com/Gundisalvus Cody Sargent on X: https://x.com/co...

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ended its 2024 term by handing down landmark decisions in a number of key cases, including the all-important Trump v. United States. Left-wing pundits, members of Congress, and even President Biden were quick to make wild claims about the Court's ruling on presidential immunity, with some asserting the president is now free to arrest, deport, or even murder his...

The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act champions women’s health by expanding and promoting research and data collection on the reproductive health conditions that are the leading causes of infertility. The bill also provides educational tools for women dealing with these health issues. Emma Waters of the Heritage Foundation and Natalie Dodson of the Ethi...

The recent conviction of President Donald Trump in Manhattan is yet another case of the justice system being weaponized against conservatives, and Americans as a whole. Senior Legal Fellow Cully Stimson joins the show to explain just how deep the problem goes, and what we can do about it.  —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Sor...

Are there too many people in America’s prisons? And why are some calling for the mass release of convicted criminals? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Zack Smith explains.  —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Zack on X: https://x.com/tzsmith Zack Smith’s full article: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/the-myth-mass-incarceration-remains...

Despite the assurances of many on the left, illegal aliens have been found voting in U.S. elections around the country. Bad actors both inside and outside government seem to be facilitating this attack on America’ —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Read Hans’ full testimony at Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/election-integrity/report/american-confidence-el...

What are the methods that the Chinese Communist Party is using to exert its influence in the world? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Michael Sobolik sit down to discuss Michael’s new book, the Belt and Road Initiative, and China’s influence around the world.  —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Michael Sobolik on X: https://twitter.com/micha...

One of these debates that resurfaces with every cycle is that of net neutrality. This is the basic idea that internet service providers have to be neutral about the way they provide access to different areas of the Internet. The company you pay to provide you with internet shouldn’t restrict your access to websites based on their political alignment, for example. This is a principle on which most...

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 heritageexpl...

“Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” - Ronald Reagan  What will it take to win the New Cold War with America’s rising enemies: Russia, China, and Iran? And in particular, how can energy policy impact this conflict?  Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sits down with Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig, the authors of We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the...

A critical component of America’s national defense is nuclear weaponry. However, whether the American arsenal is up to the task of deterring global forces like China, Russia, and Iran is a topic of debate. What should America do to ensure peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains.  —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heri...

Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration’s Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country  Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain.  —  Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.or...