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Heritage Explains

A podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Experts from America’s leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in culture and Congress alike.

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The Green New Deal Feb 15, 2019

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What’s in this resolution? How much would it cost? Would it actually work? And is that even the intention of the left? This week, Nick Loris, an economist and Heritage’s Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy explains.

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The Troubling Situation In Venezuela (Part 2) Feb 08, 2019

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Under the devastating socialist dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelans have no food, medicine, or opportunity. But recently, hope has sprung, and Venezuela's people have a chance to oust Maduro and his regime for good. Ana Quintana joins us to discuss the state of play within the country, and the proper role the U.S. and the international community should have.

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How Trump Brought Back America's Economic Freedom Feb 01, 2019

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Did you know that if you live in an economically free society you are more likely to be healthier, happier, more educated, live longer, and take better care of the environment? This week we explain what economic freedom is and why President Trump’s policies are helping us bounce back.

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Why the Women's March Is Melting Down Jan 25, 2019

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The Women's March happened last week, and it looked a lot different than it did when it first stated in 2017. In this week's episode, Kelsey Harkness explains why the March is not connecting with people like it used to, and how the march was flawed from the start.Video mentioned in the interview: https://youtu.be/IuYnzYL_oGYKelsey's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/01/18/the-womens-march-is-melting-down-and-it-makes-perfect-sense/

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The 5 Deadly Myths of Defense Spending Jan 18, 2019

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This week, Lieutenant General Thomas Spoehr, debunks some of the most timeworn arguments about defense spending that are used in an attempt to slash the Pentagon's budget.Show Notes: Peterson Foundation chart vs. https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0053_defense-comparisonHeritage Foundation (see chart 3)https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/putting-defense-spending-context-simple-comparisons-are-inadequate

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What Winning Looks Like for Conservatives in 2019 Jan 11, 2019

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As the Democrats take control of the House of Representatives, we explain how the shift of power is going to impact Conservative's ability to enact policy, and what they can do to win, in spite of the new political landscape.

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What Is the Border Wall We Need? (Rebroadcast) Jan 04, 2019

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The first of a special three part series on immigration, explaining the basics on border walls, enforcement, and amnesty with policy analyst, David Inserra.

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Christmas, Europe, and Terrorism Dec 20, 2018

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Is Islamist terrorism in Europe on the decline? How much is the media really showing us? This week, we breakdown the threat of terrorism in Europe from ISIS and Al-Qaeda and talk about why terrorists attack France more than any other nation in Europe. Check out the charts mentioned in this episode here https://www.heritage.org/europe/report/european-islamist-plots-and-attacks-2014-and-how-the-us-can-help-prevent-them

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How China Is Taking Control of Hollywood Dec 14, 2018

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One of the most unique things about America is Hollywood. The movies made by American companies serve as the benchmark for entertainment all around the world, including China. But China is quickly becoming the largest entertainment market in the world, and doing business with them comes at a price. This week, we discuss the intersection of the free market and Chinese censorship in Hollywood, and what that means for our culture.

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What You Need to Know About the War in Ukraine Dec 07, 2018

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Today, U.S. military planes flew over Ukraine as a warning to Russia. So how did this war in Ukraine actually start? What does Vladimir Putin want from Ukraine? What's likely to happen next? This week, Heritage expert Luke Coffey helps to explain the conflict in Ukraine.

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