Heritage Explains

It’s crunch time in Congress for tax reform, Rachel Greszler, research fellow in Heritage’s Center for Data Analysis, joins us to discuss the latest. Plus, John York, research assistant in Heritage’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, explains the importance of government reorganization and the role Congress should play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Rob Bluey and Michelle Cordero guest-host this special episode of Mass Ave: “Thanksgiving Edition”. Heritage expert Arthur Milikh, associate director of Heritage's B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, explains to our viewers the history and importance of Thanksgiving to our nation and our character. Senior policy analyst Josh Meservey analyzes the current situation in Zimbabwe and...

On this week’s Mass Ave podcast, Tim Chapman, chief operating officer of Heritage Action, analyzes the future of the conservative movement and unifying policy goals. Also, Arthur Milikh, associate director of Heritage's B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, discusses the state of the press today and whose interests it serves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Jim Carafano, Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, joins us on Mass Ave to discuss the recent terror attack in New York City. He explains the immigration components, prevention of future attacks, and U.S. response. Our Ask the Expert is Walter Lohman, Director of the Asian Studies Center. He previews President Trump’s trip to Asia. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Rob Bluey, Vice President of Communications & Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Signal joins Dr. Lee Edwards on Mass Ave to discuss Russian propaganda. Dr. Edwards, a distinguished fellow in conservative thought at Heritage also gives insight into his new memoir coming out soon: Just Right: A Life in the Pursuit of Liberty. The book contains anecdotes from the past, and advice for the future of the con...

Policy Analyst Adam Michel joins us this week on Mass Ave to discuss the latest on Tax Reform. He also reflects on Speaker Ryan and President Trump’s recent remarks at Heritage events. Our ‘Ask the Expert’ is none other than our own co-host, Tommy Binion, Director for Congressional and Executive Branch Relations. He looks into the role GOP leadership has been playing in the legislative agenda. Hos...

Daily Signal Contributor Jarrett Stepman joins us this week on Mass Ave to discuss the history of Columbus Day - and where the Left gets it wrong. Back by popular demand, Genevieve Wood is our "Ask the Expert" guest. She discusses the current political climate, and when she thinks Republicans will secure a major legislative victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Mass Ave, Tommy and Emily touch on the tragic shooting that occurred in Las Vegas. Next, we’re kicking off this week with “Deregulation Day”. Heritage expert Diane Katz provides analysis of the Trump Administration’s handling of regulatory reform so far. In our Ask the Expert segment, we have a doubleheader featuring Chairman Kevin Brady of the Ways & Means Committee and policy analys...

This week on Mass Ave, Genevieve Wood, Senior Communications Advisor and Senior Contributor at The Daily Signal joins us to discuss liberal hypocrisy. She explains how conservatives can win more on messaging, why liberals are so often able to seize a misleading narrative, and gives tips for any conservative trying to communicate a policy position. In our Ask the Expert segment, we speak with B. Ke...

Today on Mass Ave we discuss the drug crisis and nonviolent drug crime reform with Heritage Legal Fellow John-Michael Seibler. Next, we get Heritage Research Fellow Rachel Greszler's take on government reorganization, an important topic she recently testified on. Finally, in our new 'Ask the Expert' segment, Heritage Senior Legal Research Fellow Paul Larkin addresses a viewer question about the op...

Heritage expert Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow in the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and recent appointee to President Trump’s Election Integrity Committee, discusses the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Hans clears up some common misconceptions about the program, and why at its core DACA and its formation was unconstitutional. He also comments on what P...

On this week's episode of Mass Ave, Tommy and Emily talk the latest developments with North Korea, President Trumps' DACA decision, Hurricane Harvey recovery and what's going on on Capitol Hill. As Texas begins to rebuild, David Inserra weighs in on Hurricane Harvey. He discusses the recovery efforts, including the role that FEMA plays and how the program should be changed in the future. Jennifer...

This week on “Mass Ave” we speak with Dr. Jim Carafano, Vice President for the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, to dissect President Trump’s new Afghanistan policy- what does it mean, why Americans should care, and what makes it so different from the previous administration. Additionally, Dr. Carafano addresses recovery efforts and disaster response in Texas following the...

Heritage expert Arthur Milikh, Associate Director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, gives a powerful, in-depth interview about the current state of free speech on college campuses. Milikh also touches on the recent backlash against conservative speakers, and why we should still be optimistic. He starts by posing two fundamental questions: what is the purpose of a universi...

Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation discusses the escalating tension with North Korea and unpacks the security risks, likely outcomes, and the US response. Olivia Enos, policy analyst in the Asian Studies Center at the Heritage Foundation, contributes with insights into the human rights angle of the situation, including the impact on refugees and prisoners. Hosted on...

As kids in D.C. and around the country are preparing to head back to school, the topic of education reform is once again on our minds. This week, Emily and Tommy sit down with Lindsey Burke; Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation to discuss the future of school choice and what Congress can do to improve education for all students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Margaret Thatcher Fellow Robin Simcox on realistic expectations for stabilizing Afghanistan, the need for continued U.S. engagement in the country, and what role a U.S. program to halt violent extremism around the world can (or can't) play in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tommy and Emily sit down with Luke Coffey, the Director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation. They discuss President Trump's foreign policy agenda, his recent speech in Warsaw defending Western civilization and the challenges ahead, and round out the episode with some "news of the day". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Problematic woman Kelsey Harkness explains why female conservatives should be proud to be problematic, why they shouldn't let the left ignore them, and why liberal and conservative feminists should rally around worldwide women's issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Azerrad discusses where Trumpism fits with conservative intellectualism - and why it might ameliorate the movement’s problems; Mike Gonzalez explains how to free the Cuban people from Communism - and why Trump’s reversal of the previous administration’s policy towards Cuba might fulfill Obama’s goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In anticipation of Net Neutrality Day of Action, telecommunications expert James Gattuso explains why all internet traffic is not created equal and should not be treated as such by the government; Tommy tells Emily why he's optimistic about Obamacare repeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsey Burke & Anne Ryland on why "fund the child, not the school" works for military families - and how the federal government can help; Romina Boccia calls on Congress to cap spending instead of raising the debt ceiling - and on state actors to take control of government programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With deadlines and votes looming, Rachel Greszler encourages Trump and Congress to work together to restructure the executive branch, while Drew Gonshorowski explains why the healthcare debate should center less around coverage loss and more around decreasing premiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Mass Ave, Tommy Binion and Emily VanderBush discuss Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea with Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow for Northeast Asia at The Heritage Foundation. Later, Tommy and Emily give an update on the latest news from Capitol Hill, and what we should know about the debt ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Vanderbush and Tommy Binion analyze this week's activity on Capitol Hill, including former FBI directory James Comey's testimony before Congress. Heritage Foundation legal expert Hans von Spakovsky shares his perspective, plus Heritage tax expert Adam Michel on the state of tax reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.