Heritage Explains

On October 7, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 people in their attack on Israel. They also took about 240 hostages. A recent hostage exchange continues to raise questions about those hostages, why they were taken, what they’re experiencing, and how different powers around the world are responding to this crisis. Heritage Vice President of the Davis Institute for International Security Victoria Coates once again joins the podcast to explain. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Victoria Coates on X: https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoatesThe Daily Signal article on the brothers of hostage Alon Lulu-Shamriz: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/20/america-next-brother-hamas-hostage-issues-dire-warning-pleads-help/

Are you ready for this year’s awkward dinner table political discussion? If not, don’t worry. Dr. Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to talk about why Thanksgiving is still important for Americans and how conservatives should approach this special holiday. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTXArticle on the Thanksgiving of 1944: https://blog.newspapers.com/how-world-war-ii-changed-thanksgiving-75-years-ago/

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is promoting a plan to avoid a government shutdown and Senate Democrats are moving to get around Senator Tommy Tuberville’s principled stand against the Biden DOD. Heritage Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Teetsel explains. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Eric Teetsel on X: https://twitter.com/EricTeetsel

Entrepreneurs and innovators attain success by providing services that other people value. So why does there seem to be suspicion towards a free market and success within it? Heritage budget expert Richard Stern and former Carl’s Jr. CEO Andy Puzder explain. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichASternFollow Andy Puzder on X at: https://twitter.com/AndyPuzder

The election of Mike Johnson, R-La., as Speaker of the House has set a new legislative agenda in Congress. Richard Stern joins Heritage Explains once again to talk about what’s getting passed and why it’s important. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Richard Stern on X at: https://twitter.com/RichAStern

The October 7th Hamas attacks have exposed an ugly wave of antisemitism in America's universities and elite institutions. Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick explains what antisemitism is (and is not) and what we can do about it. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Follow Jason Bedrick on X: https://twitter.com/JasonBedrick

According to them, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bureaucrats make institutions more fair and just for everyone. But, research suggests that the opposite is likely true. This has become especially obvious to Americans in the wake of Hamas’ vicious attacks on Israel. Jay Greene explains the connection. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Three papers by Jay Greene:Diversity University: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/diversity-university-dei-bloat-the-academyEquity Elementary: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/equity-elementary-extended-the-growth-and-effects-diversity-equity-and-inclusionInclusion Delusion: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/inclusion-delusion-the-antisemitism-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-staffFollow Jay Greene on X at https://twitter.com/jaypgreene

The devastating terrorist attacks in Israel have rocked the world. Heritage Director of the Center for National Defense and Israel Expert Robert Greenway explains what has happened and what we should do. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—More by Robert Greenway: https://www.heritage.org/staff/robert-greenwayFollow Robert Greenway on X: https://twitter.com/RC_Greenway

Left-wing media seems to be up in arms lately over Heritage’s Presidential Transition Project, better known as Project 2025. What is actually going on? Assistant Director Spencer Chretien explains. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Learn more about Project 2025: https://www.project2025.org/