Heritage Explains

Dec 10 2024 392 ep. 20 mins 2k

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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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Why Does the Daniel Penny Verdict Matter? | Cully Stimson

Dec 10 2024 15 mins

In May of 2023, a man named Daniel Penny boarded a subway car in New York City. During transit, a man named Jordan Neely began to threaten Penny and the other passengers on the car. Expressing a desire to defend himself and others, Penny, an ex-Marine, put Neely in a chokehold until the train arrived at the next station. Shortly after the incident ended, Neely unfortunately died.

How Can Tariffs Help the Economy? | Richard Stern

Dec 04 2024 16 mins

Tariffs have been a hotly debated point in American politics since the country began. President-elect Donald Trump has demonstrated his support for tariffs, receiving criticism from both the left and some sections of the right. To understand the conservative approach to tariffs, we sat down with Richard Stern, the director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget here

Who Was Mercy Otis Warren? | Christian Lasval & Brenda Hafera

Nov 27 2024 21 mins

Mercy Otis Warren was a writer and playwright whose thought informed the American Revolution and the years following. As Thanksgiving of 2024 nears, Brenda Hafera, Assistant Director of the Simon Center for American Studies, here at the Heritage Foundation, thought it appropriate to reflect on Mrs. Warren’s thoughts, particularly those on gratitude. Heritage Social Media Manager

The Story of Andre Joseph Scheinmann | Victoria Coates, Diana Mara Henry & Gabriel Scheinmann

Nov 20 2024 34 mins

George Washington. Abraham Lincoln. Martin Luther King, Jr. These names are (hopefully) familiar to just about every kid growing up in the United States of America. They’re individuals who shaped the times that they lived in, whose impact has trickled down even to the present day. We remember them in order to understand how our country has developed over time, but also to learn

What Happens Between Now and Inauguration Day? | Sarah Ursprung and Connor Semelsberger

Nov 13 2024 19 mins

The election has swung decisively toward conservatives. But Inauguration Day is not until January 20th and the new Congress will not be in session until January 3rd. What happens between now and then? Connor Semelsburg, Government Relations Director for the Heritage Foundation, and Sarah Ursprung, Director of Government Relations for Heritage Action for America. — The Heritage F

Trump Has Won. What Happened and What’s Next? | Hans von Spakovsky

Nov 06 2024 10 mins

As of early this morning, Wednesday November 6th, Donald J Trump has won the presidency of the United states of America. There are still several house and senate races that are up in the air, but conservative policy has won a decisive victory in this cycle. I sat down with Heritage Senior Legal Fellow, Hans von Spakovsky, to get his take on the events of last night and this mornin

What Will the Election Mean for the Border? | Lora Ries

Oct 30 2024 9 mins

A future Trump or Harris administration would take fundamentally different approaches to critical facets of American life. One such facet, an issue that has been at the forefront of both political campaigns, is the southern border. Here to explain what to expect from a potential Harris or Trump administration on the border is Lora Ries, Director of the Border Security and Immigrat

Do Voters Care about Education Choice? | Lindsey Burke

Oct 23 2024 12 mins

Today, education as the key to self-advancement and a better life is still a principle held dear by Americans. But today, many families find the education that they desire for their children out of reach. Public school systems are often mired in bureaucracy and misplaced priorities, which puts political objectives over the wellbeing and education of children. In the absence of comp

Will Hurricane Milton Affect the Vote? | Hans von Spakovsky

Oct 16 2024 9 mins

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused devastation across several states in the American southeast, most notably in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. With the 2024 Election only a few weeks ago, many are concerned about whether these voters will have the ability to be heard this cycle. Hans von Spakovsky joins the podcast to explain. — Hans von Spakovsky on X: https://x.com

How Does Influence Really Work on Capitol Hill? | Bradley Devlin

Oct 09 2024 18 mins

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