Heritage Explains Podcast
1) How is the Economy Doing, Really? | EJ Antoni
The ways that human beings exchange value are complicated and often involve tradeoffs. Things you think were a great idea often come with hidden costs. And so it is with federal financial policy. Ever...Show More
2) Why Does Minnesota’s Government Allow Rioting? | Lora Ries
This audio comes from Minneapolis Minnesota earlier this week, as Anti-ICE protestors mobbed a hotel where they believed ICE agents were staying. Two federal agents were left trying to defend the buil...Show More
3) What is Happening in Minneapolis? | Mike Gonzalez
On Sunday morning, a group of anti-ICE protestors stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota during services, reportedly because the pastor of the church appears to also be an ICE official.  This is...Show More
4) What Will Save the American Family? | Roger Severino
We are surrounded by endless choices for engagement and entertainment, but feel more isolated than ever. And nowhere is that more keenly felt than in the family. What should be the central node of hum...Show More
5) What Happens to Venezuela After Maduro? | Mike Gonzalez
On January 3, US operatives arrested Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro. Maduro’s arrest is an event that has people talking, not just about the capture of one narcoterrorist, but about a fundamental shift in ...Show More
6) What is Coming for Heritage in 2026? | Dr. Kevin Roberts
As the days get shorter and shorter, and the focus turns from work to home, we enter that end-of-year frame of mind. It’s the natural time to look back on the lessons of 2025 and to look forward to 20...Show More
7) Why Should Congress Dump Earmarks in 2026? | Chip Wyatt
In the 20th century, the traditional agriculture term “earmarking” gained traction in US politics, becoming slang for the mechanism of including smaller, regionally targeted spending for particular co...Show More
8) Will the Supreme Court Reform Birthright Citizenship? | Hans von Spakovsky
Family life does not stop, especially at this time of year. The Supreme Court of the United States has also been busy. Over the last week or so, the court has taken up or listened to arguments in thre...Show More
Will the Supreme Court Reform Birthright Citizenship? | Hans von Spakovsky
16:01 | Dec 10th, 2025
9) How Do We Up Our Deportation Game? | Lora Ries
This week, the people of Webster Springs, West Virginia ZXZ mourn one of their own: National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom. The 20-year old service member had volunteered to remain in Washington, DC, a...Show More
10) Why Do Historic Sites Matter? | Brenda Hafera
As we enter this Thanksgiving week on the eve of our nation’s 250th anniversary, it is critical to understand places of historical significance in our country. Here to explain a bit about what Heritag...Show More