This week, Amy Swearer, a legal policy analyst in Heritage's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies&nbsp;help us understand why the United States is suffering from a crisis of untreated serious mental illness.

The Start of America’s Mental Health Crisis

Life just became a little more expensive for the middle class in American. On this episode of Heritage Explains live we break down the so-called Inflation Reduction Act passed this weekend along party lines. Will it actually reduce inflation? Spoiler alert: No.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional resources: https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/08/03/the-manchin-schumer-taxes-would-hit-both-rich-and-poor-americans/https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/commentary/inflation-reduction-act-euphemism-big-government-socialism-higher

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A lot has happened since the controversial 2020 election, and many states have implemented laws that make it easier to vote and hard to cheat. With the 2022 midterm election rapidly approaching, can Americans be confident that our right to vote is properly protected? What more needs to happen before November? On this episode, Heritage Foundation election law expert Hans von Spakovsky explains. <h3>Show Notes</h3> Heritage Foundation Election Fraud Database - https://www.heritage.org/voterfraud Heritage Foundation Election Integrity Scorecard - https://www.heritage.org/electionscorecard

Is America Ready for the 2022 Midterm Election?

Beijing is warning of “serious consequences” and “firm and resolute measures” in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. On this bonus episode of Heritage Explains, we take your questions with Heritage Foundation China expert Dean Chang. Still haven’t subscribed to The Heritage Foundation on YouTube? Follow here: https://bit.ly/2otKliy Follow The Heritage Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritagefoundation/ Follow The Heritage Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage Follow The Heritage Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefoundation/?hl=en

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This week,&nbsp;EJ Antoni, a research fellow in Heritage’s Center for Data Analysis&nbsp;explains exactly what marks a recession and more importantly -- looking beyond politics and definitions -- what every day Americans should expect now that the recession is official.

Biden's Recession 

After President Biden's meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the White House has been touting the agreement for Mexico to pay $1.5 billion over two years for US border security efforts.&nbsp;But how will this money be spent and is it enough? What will the US have to do in return? Given that we are on track for a record-breaking year in terms of illegal border crossings, what is at stake in terms of safety and security and what we must do to finally fix the border? Lora Ries is the director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at The&nbsp;Heritage&nbsp;Foundation, and on this episode, she explains. Show NotesThe Biden order Crisis - https://www.heritage.org/biden-border-crisisLora Ries' work on border security - https://www.heritage.org/staff/lora-ries

Did Biden Get Mexico to Pay For Border Security?

Americans are feeling the pain at the pump and at the grocery store. Inflation is at a 40-year record high. Yet, President Joe Biden and his administration say that the economy is better than ever. This week, Distinguished Visiting Fellow Stephen Moore explains the truth about Joe Biden's economy.&nbsp;

The Truth About Joe Biden's Economy 

A lot is changing in South America.&nbsp;As many nations elect leaders with Marxist roots, we are wondering where it all goes from here.&nbsp;The biggest surprise is that for the first time ever, Colombia now has a leftist leader, poised to make huge changes.&nbsp;So is this the beginning of a Marxist revolution throughout South America?&nbsp;Are we going to see these nations embrace the fate of Venezuela and Cuba?&nbsp;What is China’s role in this, and what do they have to gain?&nbsp;On this episode, we talk about all that’s at stake in South America, how this revolutionary orbit toward Marxism is a lot like the BLM Movement here in the US, and how the US should respond.&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Notes A Marxist “Hurricane” Threatens the Western Hemisphere - https://www.heritage.org/americas/commentary/marxist-hurricane-threatens-the-western-hemisphere BLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution - https://www.amazon.com/BLM-Making-New-Marxist-Revolution/dp/1641772239

The Marxist Hurricane in South America

Lawmakers are considering adding women to the draft. This week, James Carafano, Vice President of Heritage’s Davis Institute for International Studies and 25 year Army veteran explains why that's a bad idea and if we should even still have a draft.

Should Women Be Drafted? 

Everyone is talking about sky-high gas prices. $5/gallon is hitting all of us where it hurts. On this episode, Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President, Derrick Morgan helps us understand why the left's proposed solutions to lowering sky-high gas prices are just gimmicks and do nothing to fix the actual problem.&nbsp;Instead, the Biden Administration should pursue and developing the abundant natural resources this great nation has.&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Notes: We Don’t Need a Costly, Mandated Detour to Electric Cars - https://www.heritage.org/coal-oil-natural-gas/commentary/we-dont-need-costly-mandated-detour-electric-cars The Real Culprit Behind the Gasoline Supply Crunch - https://www.heritage.org/coal-oil-natural-gas/commentary/the-real-culprit-behind-the-gasoline-supply-crunch High Gas Prices: The Pain Is the Point - https://www.heritage.org/coal-oil-natural-gas/commentary/high-gas-prices-the-pain-the-point

Gas prices too high? The Left says 'Let them eat cake!'

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