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Listen to our discussion on pre-existing conditions. What are they? Why are they such buzz words? And why is it a good thing to repeal this part of the ACA? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Brett Kavanaugh the best choice for Supreme Court? Listen to our review of dramatic the hearings last week and take a level-headed look at Kavanaugh's opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government shouldn't be profiting through the legal system. Opioid lawsuits are using the opioid crisis to give the government a pay out. Read Jennifer Braceras's legal brief here: http://iwf.org/publications/2807216/Legal-Brief:-Nuisance-Lawsuits-Won't-Solve-Opioid-CrisisInterested in hearing more? IWF is hosting Jessica Hulsey Nickel and Charmaine Yoest to discuss the opioid crisis. RSVP here: h...

Listen to Inez Stepman discuss the future of higher education. Getting a four year degree has become a huge economic burden, which has sparked a debate about the cost of college. Want to learn more? Sign up for our event on this topic: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-college-degree-is-it-worth-what-you-paid-for-it-tickets-48813843520 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Short term health insurance plans are new innovative coverage options that gives consumers more flexibility. Read more here: http://iwf.org/blog/2807198/Why-Short-Term,-Catastrophic-Health-Insurance-Policies-Are-Anything-But-%22Junk%22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jamie Wells, a visiting fellow at IWF, discusses issues with breastfeeding. Following international debate, breastfeeding has become an ideological battle. Read more here: http://iwf.org/blog/2807103/When-It-Comes-To-Infant-Nutrition,-Nuances-Matter.-Not-Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to our discussion on Marco Rubio's new bill: Economic Security for New Parents Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-op preschools offer affordable daycare for families by allowing parents to volunteer at their child's school. Virginia officials want to increase the training required for parents to volunteer to one hour of training per one hour in the classroom. This is an unnecessary and impossible regulation that could lead to co-op preschools closing their doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

IWF Legal Fellow, Erin Hawley, shares her reaction to Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He respects the constitution, believes judges should be independent, and is an originalist. Kavanaugh is a strong believer that judges should interpret the law, and not make it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology has expanded the amount of educational programming our children can consume, but regulations are still stuck in the 1990's. Mike O'Rielly, Commissioner at the FCC wants to modernize how they regulate "KidVids". Listen and find out why children's shows need to respond to the market, just like any other economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SCOTUS recently ruled that a business must have a physical presence in a state, in order for a state to tax that business. Bureaucrats from different parts of the country can now tax your online transactions--this is the ultimate form of taxation without representation. Listen to Mattie Duppler explain how this will change the cost of your online shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Today the Obama-era regulations on the internet have ended. Net neutrality was a power grab by the previous administration that ended up giving too much regulatory power to the FCC. With the new rules, the internet is free and open again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legal Fellow, Erin Hawley, discusses the recent SCOTUS decision about cake bakers in Colorado. We discuss the background of this case, examine the details of the testimony, and talk about what this means for the future of small business owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jamie Wells discusses the forgotten children of the opioid epidemic. Prescription opioids and the cycle of addiction affects children in very damaging ways--which are often left out of the conversation. Solutions should be family-centric, thoughtful, and comprehensive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Gunlock and Michelle Minton dispel myths about e-cigarettes. They discuss how much safer products like Juul are, and how regulations are hurting people looking to quit smoking. There is a lot of biased reporting online, listen to this podcast to get the full report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Kanye's "independent thought" comments with Antonia Okafor. Identity politics has damaged free thinking and individuality in the black community. What happens when people research policies, political parties, and their own values without allegiance to either political party? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa took advantage of a healthcare loop hole by creating "Health Benefit Plans". In partnership with the Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowans now have more consumer freedom in the healthcare market. These new options allow people to get the coverage they need, and ditch the extra, mandated, coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our distinguished Foreign Policy Senior Fellow, Claudia Rosett, explains why the US launched air strikes against Syria. Learn about the background leading up to the strikes, the chemical attack, and the dangers of the Assad regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military families already face many challenges, affording education should not be one of them. Listen to Representative Jim Banks explain his legislation to create education savings accounts geared toward creating school choice for military families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to our Senior Policy Fellow, Amy Cooke, describe how Earth Day has turned into an anti-innovation movement. Earth Day activists fight against industrialization despite cleaner technology, and opt for more government regulations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President of IWF, Carrie Lukas, expands on her article in the National Review about the health of the education marketplace. Listen to our discussion on the value of college, and what students can do to leverage their comparative advantage.http://iwf.org/news/2805980/Welcoming-a-Real-Education-Marketplace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IWF President, Carrie Lukas, discusses the beginning of the Post Office vs. Amazon debate. Trump has recently weighed in on this topic again, causing economic shake ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to our senior policy fellow, Elisha Maldanado, discuss why we should strip Aund San Suu Kyi of her congressional medal due to her inaction in Myanmar during the governments "cleansing". Read more about it here:http://iwf.org/blog/2806113/Yes,-Take-Away-Aung-San-Suu-Kyi%E2%80%99s-Congressional-Medal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the next couple of week's you'll hear a lot about women in the workplace. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, passed forty years ago, rightly bars discriminatory treatment against women who become pregnant. However, because of the law's confusing and ambiguous language, it is not clear how employers can comply with the law or what the accommodation requirements are. There is an effort by Congress...

As economic policy, tariffs come with risks, but as a negotiating strategy, they come with benefits. Read more here: http://iwf.org/blog/2806166/Tariffs:-A-New-Bargaining-Chip-for-Better-Trade-Deals-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.