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How Does Influence Really Work on Capitol Hill? | Bradley Devlin Oct 09, 2024

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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 in the studio to explain.

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Bradley Devlin on X: https://x.com/bradleydevlin

The Signal Sitdown Podcast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown

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Why is Iran Striking Israel? | Bob Peters Oct 01, 2024

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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.

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Bob Peters on X: https://x.com/realbobpeters

Report on Iran Developing a Nuclear Weapon: https://www.heritage.org/middle-east/report/iran-inching-toward-nuclear-weapons-breakout-what-does-mean-the-united-states

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Why Are Men Being Placed in Female Prisons? Sep 26, 2024

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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.

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Kelsey Bolar on X: https://x.com/kelseybolar

Cruel & Unusual Punishment Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sn5MyVZ5RY&t=47s

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What Caused Trump’s Second Assassination Attempt? | Lora Ries Sep 18, 2024

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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 attempt against the former president has occurred.

Why are we seeing this happen now? Heritage Expert Lora Ries joins the podcast to explain.

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Lora Ries on X: https://x.com/lora_ries

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Was Kamala Harris Tough on Crime? | Zack Smith Sep 11, 2024

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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.

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Zack Smith on X: https://x.com/tzsmith

Kamala Harris’s Pro-Crime Policies: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/report/kamala-harriss-pro-crime-policies

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Why Are Illegal Immigrants Registering to Vote? | Ryan Walker Sep 04, 2024

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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 podcast to explain.

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Ryan Walker on X: https://twitter.com/ryanlwalker

Heritage Action: https://heritageaction.com/

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What’s the Deal with the Mark Zuckerberg Letter? | Jake Denton Aug 28, 2024

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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.

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Jake Denton on X: https://twitter.com/RealJDenton

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Do Price Controls Work? | EJ Antoni Aug 21, 2024

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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.

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EJ Antoni on X: https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni

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Is the UK Going to Arrest Elon Musk? | Nile Gardiner Aug 14, 2024

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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 comes as no surprise.

Nile Gardiner on X: https://twitter.com/NileGardiner

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Who is Tim Walz? | Mike Gonzalez and Cody Sargent Aug 07, 2024

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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/codydsargent

Mike Gonzalez for the New York Post: https://nypost.com/2024/08/03/opinion/50-years-after-arriving-from-cuba-i-fear-america-is-falling-apart/

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