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Why Does Thanksgiving Matter? | Dr. Kevin Roberts Nov 22, 2023

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Are you ready for this year’s awkward dinner table political discussion? If not, don’t worry. Dr. Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to talk about why Thanksgiving is still important for Americans and how conservatives should approach this special holiday.

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Article on the Thanksgiving of 1944: https://blog.newspapers.com/how-world-war-ii-changed-thanksgiving-75-years-ago/

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What is a Laddered Continuing Resolution? | Eric Teetsel Nov 15, 2023

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Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is promoting a plan to avoid a government shutdown and Senate Democrats are moving to get around Senator Tommy Tuberville’s principled stand against the Biden DOD. Heritage Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Teetsel explains.

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Is Entrepreneurship Bad for Society? | Andy Puzder Nov 08, 2023

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Entrepreneurs and innovators attain success by providing services that other people value. So why does there seem to be suspicion towards a free market and success within it? Heritage budget expert Richard Stern and former Carl’s Jr. CEO Andy Puzder explain.

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What Does a New Speaker Mean for Congress? | Richard Stern Nov 01, 2023

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The election of Mike Johnson, R-La., as Speaker of the House has set a new legislative agenda in Congress. Richard Stern joins Heritage Explains once again to talk about what’s getting passed and why it’s important.

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What is Causing the Left's Antisemitism Problem? | Jason Bedrick Oct 25, 2023

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The October 7th Hamas attacks have exposed an ugly wave of antisemitism in America's universities and elite institutions. Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick explains what antisemitism is (and is not) and what we can do about it.

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Why Does DEI Make Everything Worse? | Jay Greene Oct 18, 2023

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According to them, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bureaucrats make institutions more fair and just for everyone. But, research suggests that the opposite is likely true. This has become especially obvious to Americans in the wake of Hamas’ vicious attacks on Israel. Jay Greene explains the connection.

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Three papers by Jay Greene:

Diversity University: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/diversity-university-dei-bloat-the-academy

Equity Elementary: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/equity-elementary-extended-the-growth-and-effects-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Inclusion Delusion: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/inclusion-delusion-the-antisemitism-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-staff

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Who’s Funding Hamas? | Robert Greenway Oct 11, 2023

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The devastating terrorist attacks in Israel have rocked the world. Heritage Director of the Center for National Defense and Israel Expert Robert Greenway explains what has happened and what we should do.

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Why Is Everybody Talking about Project 2025? | Spencer Chretien Oct 04, 2023

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Left-wing media seems to be up in arms lately over Heritage’s Presidential Transition Project, better known as Project 2025. What is actually going on? Assistant Director Spencer Chretien explains.

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Should You Think About the Roman Empire? | Roger Severino Sep 27, 2023

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There is a trend on the internet of women asking the men in their lives a historical question: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? They’re surprised by the answer. Heritage Vice President Roger Severino explains why you should care.

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Roger Severino on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RogerSeverino_

Mike Duncan’s The History of Rome Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474

Tyler O’Neil’s article in The Daily Signal on the Roman Empire:

https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/09/21/why-do-men-think-roman-empire/

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Is Argentina Going to Elect a Rockstar? | Victoria Coates & Joseph Humire Sep 20, 2023

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Javier Miel, a controversial conservative member of the Argentine government, is a favorite to win the Argentine presidential election this fall. Why should Americans care about who he is and what he stands for? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Visiting Fellow Joseph Humire explain.

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Daily Signal Reporting on the Maui Wildfires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0yJOtwxrBY

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