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The recent conviction of President Donald Trump in Manhattan is yet another case of the justice system being weaponized against conservatives, and Americans as a whole. Senior Legal Fellow Cully Stimson joins the show to explain just how deep the problem goes, and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America’s Communities: https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Prosecutors-Destroying-Americas-Communities/dp/163758653

Are there too many people in America’s prisons? And why are some calling for the mass release of convicted criminals? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Zack Smith explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Zack on X: https://x.com/tzsmithZack Smith’s full article: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/the-myth-mass-incarceration-remains-strong-despite-all-evidence-the

Despite the assurances of many on the left, illegal aliens have been found voting in U.S. elections around the country. Bad actors both inside and outside government seem to be facilitating this attack on America’— Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Read Hans’ full testimony at Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/election-integrity/report/american-confidence-elections-preventing-noncitizen-voting-and-other

What are the methods that the Chinese Communist Party is using to exert its influence in the world? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Michael Sobolik sit down to discuss Michael’s new book, the Belt and Road Initiative, and China’s influence around the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Michael Sobolik on X: https://twitter.com/michaelsobolikFollow Victoria Coates on X: https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoatesBuy the Book: Countering China’s Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance

One of these debates that resurfaces with every cycle is that of net neutrality. This is the basic idea that internet service providers have to be neutral about the way they provide access to different areas of the Internet. The company you pay to provide you with internet shouldn’t restrict your access to websites based on their political alignment, for example. This is a principle on which most people agree, but the policies around it can be much more contentious.So what is going on with net neutrality now? And why does it matter? I sat down with Annie Chestnut Tutor, Policy Analyst in the Tech Policy Center here at the Heritage Foundation, to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Annie Chestnut-Tutor on X: https://twitter.com/AnnieChestnut

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. It is currently under attack by the Biden Administration, who wants to remove protections for biological women in sports and other opportunities. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Crystal Bonham on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/crystalkatetxSarah Parshall Perry on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/SarahPPerrySarah Parshall Perry on Heritage.org:https://www.heritage.org/staff/sarah-parshall-perry

“Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” - Ronald Reagan What will it take to win the New Cold War with America’s rising enemies: Russia, China, and Iran? And in particular, how can energy policy impact this conflict? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sits down with Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig, the authors of We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War to talk about strategy, energy, and ensuring peace. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Buy We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold Warhttps://www.amazon.com/We-Win-They-Lose-Republican-ebook/dp/B0CHN5WRQ3Follow Dan Negrea on X: https://twitter.com/DanNegreaUSAFollow Matthew Kroenig on X: https://twitter.com/MatthewKroenigFollow Victoria Coates on X: https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoates

A critical component of America’s national defense is nuclear weaponry. However, whether the American arsenal is up to the task of deterring global forces like China, Russia, and Iran is a topic of debate. What should America do to ensure peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/conservative-defense-budget-fiscal-year-2025#Follow Bob Peters on X: https://twitter.com/RealBobPeters

Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration’s Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/conservative-defense-budget-fiscal-year-2025#Follow Wilson Beaver on X: https://twitter.com/WilsonCBeaverFollow Alex Velez-Green on X: https://twitter.com/Alex_agvgFollow Bob Peters on X: https://twitter.com/RealBobPeters