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Flattening the Voter Fraud Curve Apr 24, 2020

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Since the coronavirus fundamentally changed the way we live life, there has been a lot of talk from liberals about moving away from in-person elections, and making all elections by mail. But what would the implications of this be? This week, Hans von Spakovsky breaks down some of the challenges in moving away from in-person elections, and why moving to by-mail elections would unwisely endanger the security and integrity of the election process.

Show Notes:

Heritage Foundation Election Fraud Database

Hans' Recent Articles on Voter Fraud:

America’s Hidden Voting Epidemic? Mail Ballot Failure (Fox News)

Potential For Fraud Is Why Mail-In Elections Should Be Dead Letter

Covid-19 Must Not Push US to Dangerous Online Voting

Hans' Books Dealing with Voter Fraud:

Who's Counting?: How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk

Obama's Enforcer: Eric Holder's Justice Department

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COVID-19 and 'Medicare for All' Apr 17, 2020

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We have empirical evidence that 'Medicare For All' isn't the answer to COVID-19 care. This week, we’ll explain how Canada, Italy and Great Britain prove that government run healthcare is not the way to fight this new coronavirus. Also, we get into why price controls on a vaccine would be a really bad idea. Plus, what solutions exist for Americans who get sick with COVID-19 but don't have health insurance? Healthcare expert Sally Pipes, who is also Canadian, breaks it down.

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COVID-19: When Will This Be Over? Apr 10, 2020

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Since COVID-19 changed life as we know it, everyone is asking the same thing: when will this be over and things return to normal for my family? Unfortunately, there are many things left to discover about this new virus we know very little about. On this episode, Tim and Michelle co-host, and Jim Carafano assesses where we have been and the things to look for as we make our way back to normal.

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When Can Life Return to Normal? 4 Signs to Monitor

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Public Policy Solutions

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How Much Power Does Trump Have in a Time of Crisis? Apr 02, 2020

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A lot of talking heads on TV go back and forth about just how much power President Trump has when dealing with the Chinese Virus. Where does it start and where does it end? How much power do states have in the unique situation we find ourselves in? This week, David Rivkin and Cully Stimson talk about their recent Wall Street Journal article that gives us a Constitutional guide to emergency powers, and how this should impact our collective response to the Chinese Virus.

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Rivkin and Stimson Wall Street Journal Op-Ed – A Constitutional Guide to Emergency Powers

Stimson on Fox News: The Government Has Ample Constitutional Authority During a Time of Crisis

What the Defense Production Act Is and How Can It Can Help the Government Fight COVID-19

Trump Tells Feds to Pay for States’ Use of National Guard on Coronavirus

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What's Happening on the Southern Border Mar 27, 2020

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For years, President Trump has been driven to secure the Southern Border. But what has he done since he's been in the White House to do this? Are Americans safer and more secure? What are the obstacles standing in his way? This week, we sit down with Mike Howell to help us see beyond the media narrative, and explain what more needs to happen.

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Colombia, Cocaine, and Peace? Mar 20, 2020

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Forget what you think you know about Colombia. It's not all cocaine and Pablo Escobar. Rather, Colombia is a key pillar of stability and security in South America - as well as an economic leader. This week, Heritage expert Ana Quintana explains the steps Colombia and the US must take in order to secure this peace and progress.

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Steps the US Must Take to Secure Peace in Colombia

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Coronavirus and the Economy Mar 12, 2020

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The stock market crashed to record lows this week and lawmakers and the administration are rushing to put out new legislation to deal with the spread of coronavirus and its effects on the economy. But how does everything happening on Wall Street effect everyday Americans? This week, Joel Griffith, a research fellow in Heritage’s Roe Institute for economic policy, breaks it down.

Read Heritage's new report: Sound Policy Responses to the Economic Consequences of the Coronavirus

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Peace With the Taliban? Mar 06, 2020

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Can it be? After over 19 years of war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, the US and the Taliban are ready for peace? That’s what the recent agreement says. But it will be a long difficult road to travel before this happens. This week, we talk with Heritage Foundation expert Luke Coffey about what the deal entails, and whether or not we can count on The Taliban to hold up their end of the agreement. Hint: the term “healthy skepticism” is used more than once.

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US, Taliban Sign Peace Deal for Afghanistan – Coffey’s new piece detailing the peace agreement.

FDD – Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan – Coffey made reference to this map that documents what areas of Afghanistan are controlled by the Taliban, the Afghanistan Government, and the areas currently contested.

Coffey’s Omega watch made specially for the Afghanistan Air Force in 1966. This was used as an example of the commerce that once existed in Afghanistan.

What Are Universal Savings Accounts? Feb 27, 2020

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The White House is expected to announce details on tax cuts for Trump’s second term. One of the ideas on the table is to create tax-free investment accounts for individuals and families. This week, Heritage's Adam Michel, explains what a "Universal Savings Account" is and how if we can get Americans on board with the idea -- President Trump would be taking a major step in replacing the entitlement culture with self made wealth.

A Tax-Cut Idea for Trump

A Road Map for Universal Savings Accounts in America

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Coronavirus Feb 21, 2020

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Coronavirus has been dominating the news cycle for several weeks, but there are a lot of things still unknown. One of the best ways to solve a problem, is to have accurate and up-to-date information. Are we getting that from China? Do we have all the resources we need to properly handle coronavirus? This week, Heritage Foundation expert Peter Brookes talks about the U.S. response to the coronavirus outbreak, stopping the spread of disease, and The Trump Administration's response.

Show Notes:

The 2019 Coronavirus How to Think About It and How to Respond

From the Chinese Coronavirus Crisis, 3 Early Lessons

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