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<title>Heritage Events Podcast</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 20:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<description>Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution—a think tank—whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.</description>
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<title>Why the Time is Now for a U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>As the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union on October 31, the UK’s International Trade Secretary, the Right Honourable Liz Truss MP, discusses the opportunities this presents for a renewed trade and economic relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>As the United Kingdom prepares to leave the Europ…</itunes:subtitle>
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<title>The Japanese-South Korean Trade Dispute: Ramifications and the Path Forward</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>03:01:09</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Japan and South Korea have recently imposed rulings that impact each other’s financial interests and risk triggering a strategic trade war. During previous spikes in tensions, bilateral economic and security sectors were not involved and instead served as moderating influences. That changed for the worse last year. Strained bilateral economic relations undermine U.S. allied diplomatic and security coordination to deal with the North Korean threat. What role should Washington play in resolving disputes between two critically important Asian allies?
Join us as a distinguished panel of experts discusses the Japanese – South Korean trade dispute and its economic, security, and strategic ramifications.
Read more: The U.S. Must Limit Damage from the Japan–South Korea Trade Dispute</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Japan and South Korea have recently imposed rulin…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Japan and South Korea have recently imposed rulings that impact each other’s financial interests and risk triggering a strategic trade war. During previous spikes in tensions, bilateral economic and security sectors were not involved and instead served as moderating influences. That changed for the worse last year. Strained bilateral economic relations undermine U.S. allied diplomatic and security coordination to deal with the North Korean threat. What role should Washington play in resolving disputes between two critically important Asian allies?
Join us as a distinguished panel of experts discusses the Japanese – South Korean trade dispute and its economic, security, and strategic ramifications.
Read more: The U.S. Must Limit Damage from the Japan–South Korea Trade Dispute</description>
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<title>Contemporary India: Foreign Policy, Development Strategy, and Regional Priorities for Modi 2.0</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/contemporary-india-foreign-policy-development-strategy-and-regional-priorities-for-modi-20</link>
<itunes:duration>00:58:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s foreign policy and engagement with the world has acquired new energy and dynamism. Following India’s historic elections this spring, Modi’s second term will continue to focus on creating an enabling environment for India’s growth and development, while pursuing security and growth for all in India’s neighborhood and beyond. To discuss the Modi government’s foreign policy imperatives, and particularly India’s priorities in its regional engagements, India’s Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Harsh Vardhan Shringla will join Heritage Foundation South Asia scholar Jeff M. Smith for a wide-ranging conversation.
Read more: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/modi-20-navigating-differences-and-consolidating-gains-india-us-relations</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s forei…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s foreign policy and engagement with the world has acquired new energy and dynamism. Following India’s historic elections this spring, Modi’s second term will continue to focus on creating an enabling environment for India’s growth and development, while pursuing security and growth for all in India’s neighborhood and beyond. To discuss the Modi government’s foreign policy imperatives, and particularly India’s priorities in its regional engagements, India’s Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Harsh Vardhan Shringla will join Heritage Foundation South Asia scholar Jeff M. Smith for a wide-ranging conversation.
Read more: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/modi-20-navigating-differences-and-consolidating-gains-india-us-relations</description>
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<title>Medicare for All: How Government-Run Health Care Would Impact Americans</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:34:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Americans are concerned about their health care and the “Medicare for All” movement sounds like an easy solution. Yet, the more Americans understand the real-life costs of government-run health care – loss of private coverage, fewer health care providers, and long waiting lines – the less appeal it has. Please join us for a discussion on “Medicare for All” and the potential effects of such a policy on patients and those who care for them.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Americans are concerned about their health care a…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Americans are concerned about their health care and the “Medicare for All” movement sounds like an easy solution. Yet, the more Americans understand the real-life costs of government-run health care – loss of private coverage, fewer health care providers, and long waiting lines – the less appeal it has. Please join us for a discussion on “Medicare for All” and the potential effects of such a policy on patients and those who care for them.</description>
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<title>Assessing Asia’s Digital Future</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:08:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>In recent years, the news has been awash in headlines about how e-commerce, data localization, and fifth generation wireless technology (5G) will reshape the digital landscape of the 21st century. In the U.S., the emergence of 5G has sparked a national conversation about the intersection between technology, economics, and national security. Already the U.S. government has taken steps to restrict access to America’s 5G networks for controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei. Numerous Indo-Pacific capitals, including many U.S. partners and allies, are now embroiled in their own contentious debates about the risks posed by Huawei and the appropriate measures to secure their digital futures. While it isn’t forcing countries to choose, the Trump administration has made clear that intelligence cooperation with U.S. partners could be impacted if it believes their digital infrastructure is compromised by foreign actors. Meanwhile, other regional partners, including India, are considering new data localization policies that could force technology firms to store their data in-country. The Trump administration argues such policies are protectionist in nature and would threaten the free flow of information, raise costs, and disrupt services, potentially resulting in new trade battles and barriers to commerce.
Join us for an examination of the Trump administration’s approach to these issues and its vision for Asia’s Digital Future.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In recent years, the news has been awash in headl…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In recent years, the news has been awash in headlines about how e-commerce, data localization, and fifth generation wireless technology (5G) will reshape the digital landscape of the 21st century. In the U.S., the emergence of 5G has sparked a national conversation about the intersection between technology, economics, and national security. Already the U.S. government has taken steps to restrict access to America’s 5G networks for controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei. Numerous Indo-Pacific capitals, including many U.S. partners and allies, are now embroiled in their own contentious debates about the risks posed by Huawei and the appropriate measures to secure their digital futures. While it isn’t forcing countries to choose, the Trump administration has made clear that intelligence cooperation with U.S. partners could be impacted if it believes their digital infrastructure is compromised by foreign actors. Meanwhile, other regional partners, including India, are considering new data localization policies that could force technology firms to store their data in-country. The Trump administration argues such policies are protectionist in nature and would threaten the free flow of information, raise costs, and disrupt services, potentially resulting in new trade battles and barriers to commerce.
Join us for an examination of the Trump administration’s approach to these issues and its vision for Asia’s Digital Future.</description>
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<title>Conservative Social Justice</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/conservative-social-justice</link>
<itunes:duration>01:07:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Some people think social justice is a twentieth century invention of left-leaning thinkers, but this starts the history of social justice midstream. To understand its true meaning, we must look farther back to its real historical origins. The first known use of the phrase “social justice” was by a Jesuit Thomist, Luigi Taparelli, in his multivolume work A Theoretical Treatise on Natural Law Resting on Fact published between 1840 and 1843. This lecture emphasizes two arguments that Taparelli highlighted by coining the new phrase “social justice”: first, human beings are social by nature and belong to many societies and, second, they have natural duties to others in justice.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Some people think social justice is a twentieth c…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Some people think social justice is a twentieth century invention of left-leaning thinkers, but this starts the history of social justice midstream. To understand its true meaning, we must look farther back to its real historical origins. The first known use of the phrase “social justice” was by a Jesuit Thomist, Luigi Taparelli, in his multivolume work A Theoretical Treatise on Natural Law Resting on Fact published between 1840 and 1843. This lecture emphasizes two arguments that Taparelli highlighted by coining the new phrase “social justice”: first, human beings are social by nature and belong to many societies and, second, they have natural duties to others in justice.</description>
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<title>Restoring Federalism: Giving Power Back to the States</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/restoring-federalism-giving-power-back-to-the-states</link>
<itunes:duration>03:08:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The Heritage Foundation is hosting a half-day symposium to highlight the importance of promoting good federalism. Bringing together the leading voices in our government and key thought leaders, we will discuss what more can be done by the Administration, what opportunities we might have in Congress to advance principles of federalism, and how outside groups and state officials might best help advance the cause of freedom.
Join us for a half-day symposium, with leading government officials at the federal and state level, as we examine policies to promote cooperative federalism on an array of fronts.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Heritage Foundation is hosting a half-day sym…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Heritage Foundation is hosting a half-day symposium to highlight the importance of promoting good federalism. Bringing together the leading voices in our government and key thought leaders, we will discuss what more can be done by the Administration, what opportunities we might have in Congress to advance principles of federalism, and how outside groups and state officials might best help advance the cause of freedom.
Join us for a half-day symposium, with leading government officials at the federal and state level, as we examine policies to promote cooperative federalism on an array of fronts.</description>
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<title>The Natural Law Foundation of Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-natural-law-foundation-of-freedom-of-thought-conscience-and-religion</link>
<itunes:duration>01:10:24</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Freedom of thought, conscience and religion is not only an unalienable, fundamental right; it is essential to the protection of all human rights. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) cites man’s endowment with both conscience and reason as evidence of human dignity, the basis of universal human rights.
However, in the seven decades since the United Nations General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the UDHR, the human rights movement has come unmoored from its foundation in natural law. This has led to two dangerous trends: 1) the proliferation and devaluation of human rights and 2) conflicts between fundamental rights like religious freedom and newly asserted rights based on membership in special identity groups.
For civil society leaders, government officials and victims who seek to strengthen protection of all human rights; restoring the natural law foundation of the right to thought, conscience and religion is essential. Please join us for this important conversation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Freedom of thought, conscience and religion is no…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Freedom of thought, conscience and religion is not only an unalienable, fundamental right; it is essential to the protection of all human rights. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) cites man’s endowment with both conscience and reason as evidence of human dignity, the basis of universal human rights.
However, in the seven decades since the United Nations General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the UDHR, the human rights movement has come unmoored from its foundation in natural law. This has led to two dangerous trends: 1) the proliferation and devaluation of human rights and 2) conflicts between fundamental rights like religious freedom and newly asserted rights based on membership in special identity groups.
For civil society leaders, government officials and victims who seek to strengthen protection of all human rights; restoring the natural law foundation of the right to thought, conscience and religion is essential. Please join us for this important conversation.</description>
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<title>Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:04:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court reveals what really happened during last year's confirmation, including never-before-released details of every aspect of the process. Exciting new stories include: Justice Kennedy's retirement, how Kavanaugh was chosen, how his explosive opening statement to the committee was composed, what Melania Trump really thought of Christine Blasey Ford, the coordination between Democrats and the anti-Kavanaugh forces on the Left, and the behind-the-scenes chaos between Senators Flake and Coons as they hammered out the FBI investigation. They also weave in the stories of major confirmation battles of recent decades, illustrating what we have learned from fights over nominees like Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas to help get nominees like Brett Kavanaugh across the finish line.
Mollie and Carrie are two insiders with unparalleled access to the major players in this national drama. They have conducted over one hundred interviews, spanning hundreds of hours, and speaking with President Trump, several Supreme Court justices, dozens of senators, and all the key figures in this battle. Join us for a discussion of their highly-anticipated book, which promises to be the definitive account of this historic event.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court reveals what really happened during last year's confirmation, including never-before-released details of every aspect of the process. Exciting new stories include: Justice Kennedy's retirement, how Kavanaugh was chosen, how his explosive opening statement to the committee was composed, what Melania Trump really thought of Christine Blasey Ford, the coordination between Democrats and the anti-Kavanaugh forces on the Left, and the behind-the-scenes chaos between Senators Flake and Coons as they hammered out the FBI investigation. They also weave in the stories of major confirmation battles of recent decades, illustrating what we have learned from fights over nominees like Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas to help get nominees like Brett Kavanaugh across the finish line.
Mollie and Carrie are two insiders with unparalleled access to the major players in this national drama. They have conducted over one hundred interviews, spanning hundreds of hours, and speaking with President Trump, several Supreme Court justices, dozens of senators, and all the key figures in this battle. Join us for a discussion of their highly-anticipated book, which promises to be the definitive account of this historic event.</description>
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<title>Pathways in and out of Islamism: A Conversation with Two Former Extremists</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/pathways-in-and-out-of-islamism-a-conversation-with-two-former-extremists</link>
<itunes:duration>01:02:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The political ideology of Islamism may not have its origins in the West, but in recent decades it has proven attractive to many individuals living there.
Not only have Westerners joined terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda or the Islamic State, but political Islamist organizations such as the Muslim Brotherhood and Jamaat-e-Islami have also used the West as a base from which to recruit, fundraise and proselytize.
Thankfully, many eloquent and important critics have emerged among those who were once immersed in Islamism but now reject its teachings. This event features personal testimonies from two such individuals: one from the U.K. and one based in the U.S.
Maajid Nawaz was a leading member of the revolutionary Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir and former Amnesty International prisoner of conscience while detained in Egypt. He has since repudiated the ideology of Islamism, works to counter extremism in all forms, and encourages reform within Islam. Nawaz is an acclaimed author, columnist and broadcaster, and stood for the British Parliament in 2015.
Mohammed Khalid was just fifteen when, in 2011, he became the youngest person ever prosecuted for terrorism offenses in the U.S. Turning away from Islamism while in jail, since his release he has dedicated himself to countering the ideology that led to his imprisonment.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The political ideology of Islamism may not have i…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The political ideology of Islamism may not have its origins in the West, but in recent decades it has proven attractive to many individuals living there.
Not only have Westerners joined terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda or the Islamic State, but political Islamist organizations such as the Muslim Brotherhood and Jamaat-e-Islami have also used the West as a base from which to recruit, fundraise and proselytize.
Thankfully, many eloquent and important critics have emerged among those who were once immersed in Islamism but now reject its teachings. This event features personal testimonies from two such individuals: one from the U.K. and one based in the U.S.
Maajid Nawaz was a leading member of the revolutionary Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir and former Amnesty International prisoner of conscience while detained in Egypt. He has since repudiated the ideology of Islamism, works to counter extremism in all forms, and encourages reform within Islam. Nawaz is an acclaimed author, columnist and broadcaster, and stood for the British Parliament in 2015.
Mohammed Khalid was just fifteen when, in 2011, he became the youngest person ever prosecuted for terrorism offenses in the U.S. Turning away from Islamism while in jail, since his release he has dedicated himself to countering the ideology that led to his imprisonment.</description>
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<title>Supreme Court Review of the 2018-2019 Term</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:55:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The Supreme Court’s 2018-2019 term will soon be over, but the need for serious analysis has just begun. Did the High Court get the big cases right? What will the Court’s ruling in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association mean for the future of religion in the public square? How will Rucho v. Common Cause and Benisek v. Lamone, the partisan gerrymandering cases, impact the next election cycle? Will the ruling in Kisor v. Wilkie rein in administrative agencies? How have Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh changed the balance of the Court, and have any broader themes of the Roberts Court emerged this term?
Please join us as our distinguished panels of practitioners and journalists discuss these cases and more from the 2018-2019 term.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Supreme Court’s 2018-2019 term will soon be o…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Supreme Court’s 2018-2019 term will soon be over, but the need for serious analysis has just begun. Did the High Court get the big cases right? What will the Court’s ruling in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association mean for the future of religion in the public square? How will Rucho v. Common Cause and Benisek v. Lamone, the partisan gerrymandering cases, impact the next election cycle? Will the ruling in Kisor v. Wilkie rein in administrative agencies? How have Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh changed the balance of the Court, and have any broader themes of the Roberts Court emerged this term?
Please join us as our distinguished panels of practitioners and journalists discuss these cases and more from the 2018-2019 term.</description>
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<title>American Restoration: How Faith, Family, and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:58:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>America has hit the proverbial fork in the road. We can continue to go down the road of social strife and despair, or we can choose the road that leads us back to the founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which our nation’s founding fathers spoke of so eloquently in the Declaration of Independence. In American Restoration, Tim Goeglein and Craig Osten examine every aspect of American culture and offer a map of the road to national and spiritual renewal. The objective is to provoke a national dialogue on each of these topics while winsomely convincing hearts and minds that the best days for America are still to come.
Timothy S. Goeglein is Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. In addition, Goeglein served as a communications director for Gary Bauer at the Campaign for Working Families, and also for U.S. Senator Dan Coats of Indiana.
Craig Osten is a Vice President and Senior Director of Research and Grant Writing at Alliance Defending Freedom. Prior to joining ADF, Osten was the Assistant to the President of Focus on the Family.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>America has hit the proverbial fork in the road. …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>America has hit the proverbial fork in the road. We can continue to go down the road of social strife and despair, or we can choose the road that leads us back to the founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which our nation’s founding fathers spoke of so eloquently in the Declaration of Independence. In American Restoration, Tim Goeglein and Craig Osten examine every aspect of American culture and offer a map of the road to national and spiritual renewal. The objective is to provoke a national dialogue on each of these topics while winsomely convincing hearts and minds that the best days for America are still to come.
Timothy S. Goeglein is Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. In addition, Goeglein served as a communications director for Gary Bauer at the Campaign for Working Families, and also for U.S. Senator Dan Coats of Indiana.
Craig Osten is a Vice President and Senior Director of Research and Grant Writing at Alliance Defending Freedom. Prior to joining ADF, Osten was the Assistant to the President of Focus on the Family.</description>
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<title>Cross-Strait Relations: Present Challenges and Future Developments</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>06:21:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Keynote Remarks
Chen Ming-tong, Mainland Affairs Council Minister, Republic of China (Taiwan) Introduced by: Bridgett Wagner, Vice President, Policy Promotion, The Heritage Foundation
Host: Walter Lohman, Director, Asian Studies Center, The Heritage Foundation
Panel 1: Taiwan-US-China Relations and the Situation of the Taiwan Strait
I-Chung Lai, President, The Prospect Foundation
Bonnie Glaser, Senior Adviser for Asia, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Richard Bush, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation – Moderator
Remarks by The Honorable Jonathan Moore
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Bureau of International Organization Affairs US Department of State
Panel 2: China Sharp Power against Taiwan and U.S.
Wen-Cheng Lin, President, Foundation on Asia-Pacific Peace Studies
Puma Shen, Assistant Professor, Graduate of Criminology, National Taipei University
Mark Stokes, Executive Director, Project 2049
Dan Aum, Director of the Washington, D.C. Office, The National Bureau of Asian Research - Moderator
Panel 3: Chinese Domestic Politics and Its Impacts on Taiwan-U.S.-China Relations
Ho-Fung Hung, Prof. in Political Economy, Department of Sociology, Johns Hopkins University
Yun Sun, Director of the China Program, Stimson Center
Cheng-Yi Lin, CEO, Institute for National Defense and Security Research
I-Chung Lai, President, The Prospect Foundation – Moderator
Panel 4: Cross-Strait Economic Relations and the US-China Trade War
Ming-Fang Tsai, Professor, Department of Industrial Economics, Tamkang University
Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President, US Taiwan Business Council
Riley Walters, Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation
Walter Lohman, The Heritage Foundation – Moderator</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Keynote Remarks
Chen Ming-tong, Mainland Affairs…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Keynote Remarks
Chen Ming-tong, Mainland Affairs Council Minister, Republic of China (Taiwan) Introduced by: Bridgett Wagner, Vice President, Policy Promotion, The Heritage Foundation
Host: Walter Lohman, Director, Asian Studies Center, The Heritage Foundation
Panel 1: Taiwan-US-China Relations and the Situation of the Taiwan Strait
I-Chung Lai, President, The Prospect Foundation
Bonnie Glaser, Senior Adviser for Asia, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Richard Bush, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Dean Cheng, Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation – Moderator
Remarks by The Honorable Jonathan Moore
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Bureau of International Organization Affairs US Department of State
Panel 2: China Sharp Power against Taiwan and U.S.
Wen-Cheng Lin, President, Foundation on Asia-Pacific Peace Studies
Puma Shen, Assistant Professor, Graduate of Criminology, National Taipei University
Mark Stokes, Executive Director, Project 2049
Dan Aum, Director of the Washington, D.C. Office, The National Bureau of Asian Research - Moderator
Panel 3: Chinese Domestic Politics and Its Impacts on Taiwan-U.S.-China Relations
Ho-Fung Hung, Prof. in Political Economy, Department of Sociology, Johns Hopkins University
Yun Sun, Director of the China Program, Stimson Center
Cheng-Yi Lin, CEO, Institute for National Defense and Security Research
I-Chung Lai, President, The Prospect Foundation – Moderator
Panel 4: Cross-Strait Economic Relations and the US-China Trade War
Ming-Fang Tsai, Professor, Department of Industrial Economics, Tamkang University
Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President, US Taiwan Business Council
Riley Walters, Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation
Walter Lohman, The Heritage Foundation – Moderator</description>
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<title>The Department of Defense’s Indo-Pacific Strategy</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-department-of-defenses-indo-pacific-strategy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:12:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>On June 1, the US Department of Defense released its “Indo-Pacific Strategy Report: Preparedness, Partnerships and Promoting a Networked Region.” Please join us for a discusson of its key findings with Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Randall Schriver and Ambassadors to the U.S. from key American security partners in Southeast Asia, Singapore and treaty ally, the Philippines.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On June 1, the US Department of Defense released …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On June 1, the US Department of Defense released its “Indo-Pacific Strategy Report: Preparedness, Partnerships and Promoting a Networked Region.” Please join us for a discusson of its key findings with Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Randall Schriver and Ambassadors to the U.S. from key American security partners in Southeast Asia, Singapore and treaty ally, the Philippines.</description>
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<title>The SEC, Entrepreneurship, FinTech and the Economy</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-sec-entrepreneurship-fintech-and-the-economy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:13:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has been a leading advocate for improving the regulatory environment for entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital and for reasonable regulation of emerging financial technology. Please join us for an extended conversation with Commissioner Peirce on a wide range of topics, followed by audience questions and answers. Topics for discussion will include the proper role for regulators in financial markets, the impact of the securities law on entrepreneurs, financial innovation or FinTech, alternative currencies, private capital markets and Regulation D, Regulation A, crowdfunding, the decline in both the number of public companies and of initial public offerings, the role of self-regulatory organizations, the SEC regulatory agenda and reforms at the SEC.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has been a leading…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has been a leading advocate for improving the regulatory environment for entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital and for reasonable regulation of emerging financial technology. Please join us for an extended conversation with Commissioner Peirce on a wide range of topics, followed by audience questions and answers. Topics for discussion will include the proper role for regulators in financial markets, the impact of the securities law on entrepreneurs, financial innovation or FinTech, alternative currencies, private capital markets and Regulation D, Regulation A, crowdfunding, the decline in both the number of public companies and of initial public offerings, the role of self-regulatory organizations, the SEC regulatory agenda and reforms at the SEC.</description>
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<title>Training Up Workers for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Jobs</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/training-up-workers-for-todays-and-tomorrows-jobs</link>
<itunes:duration>01:03:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Please join our distinguished panelists for a discussion of how the private sector is preparing workers to meet the ever-evolving needs of a free and prosperous economy. We will examine how private companies across very different sectors of the American economy—manufacturing, software, and wireless infrastructure—are assessing their current and future workforce needs, and in turn, recruiting and training workers from both outside and within their companies to meet their sectors’ labor demands. While companies are doing a lot to develop a capable workforce to meet the demands of the current and future economy, the private sector faces some impediments to training up workers and creating opportunities for them to learn new skills and begin careers in high-demand fields. We will discuss what the Administration and Congress have recently done and can do to help open pathways for workers to obtain better careers and for all Americans to benefit from better alignment of workers skills with the economy’s needs.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Please join our distinguished panelists for a dis…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Please join our distinguished panelists for a discussion of how the private sector is preparing workers to meet the ever-evolving needs of a free and prosperous economy. We will examine how private companies across very different sectors of the American economy—manufacturing, software, and wireless infrastructure—are assessing their current and future workforce needs, and in turn, recruiting and training workers from both outside and within their companies to meet their sectors’ labor demands. While companies are doing a lot to develop a capable workforce to meet the demands of the current and future economy, the private sector faces some impediments to training up workers and creating opportunities for them to learn new skills and begin careers in high-demand fields. We will discuss what the Administration and Congress have recently done and can do to help open pathways for workers to obtain better careers and for all Americans to benefit from better alignment of workers skills with the economy’s needs.</description>
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<title>Will We Ban “Hate Speech”? Lessons from Europe and the Threat of Big Tech</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/will-we-ban-hate-speech-lessons-from-europe-and-the-threat-of-big-tech</link>
<itunes:duration>01:05:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The demand to outlaw so-called “hate speech” continues to grow in America. Too few citizens, however, understand the radical theory behind “hate speech” criminalization, how our nation will change should it be banned, and the tech world’s involvement in ushering in this future. By turning to Europe, which actively criminalizes “hate speech,” we see that politicians, priests, political commentators, and private citizens have been censored, fined, arrested, investigated, and prosecuted for violating speech laws, which have had a devastating effect on the capacity of citizens to rule themselves. In America, the tech world is working hard to ensure our nation looks more like Europe. Should “hate speech” be banned in America, the tech world will help bring forth this revolution. Please join us to discuss the different dimensions of this important debate.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The demand to outlaw so-called “hate speech” cont…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The demand to outlaw so-called “hate speech” continues to grow in America. Too few citizens, however, understand the radical theory behind “hate speech” criminalization, how our nation will change should it be banned, and the tech world’s involvement in ushering in this future. By turning to Europe, which actively criminalizes “hate speech,” we see that politicians, priests, political commentators, and private citizens have been censored, fined, arrested, investigated, and prosecuted for violating speech laws, which have had a devastating effect on the capacity of citizens to rule themselves. In America, the tech world is working hard to ensure our nation looks more like Europe. Should “hate speech” be banned in America, the tech world will help bring forth this revolution. Please join us to discuss the different dimensions of this important debate.</description>
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<title>The Power of Counter-Narratives: Sufi Islam and the Rise of Wahhabism</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-power-of-counter-narratives-sufi-islam-and-the-rise-of-wahhabism</link>
<itunes:duration>01:06:52</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The rise of Wahhabism has had a significant impact on the Middle East and beyond.
This strict interpretation of Islam, which originated with an 18th century preacher based in the Arabian Peninsula named Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, argued that Islam had strayed from its pure path and a purge of more modern elements was required. Al-Wahhab also considered the Ottoman Caliphate governing Arabia at the time to be corrupt and the creation of an Islamic state which would implement ‘pure’ sharia law a necessity.
Al-Wahhab’s ideas gained traction and were eventually adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In turn, Saudi Arabia pumped Wahhabi Islam not only around the Middle East but also into the West via its lavish funding of mosques and schools preaching al-Wahhab’s vision.
The Wahhabist belief in a sole, pure version of Islam meant that other strains of Islam - such as the liberal humanist Islam that has at times been associated with Sufism - were opposed. This mindset endures, with Sufi graves destroyed and Sufi traditions sought to be wiped out by extremists to this day.
This event will assess the impact of Wahhabism on the Middle East and South Asia. It will focus on the role of Sufism in potentially undermining Wahhabism, the tradition of inter-faith harmony in South Asian countries and the role of inter-faith dialogue in challenging extremist ideology.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The rise of Wahhabism has had a significant impac…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The rise of Wahhabism has had a significant impact on the Middle East and beyond.
This strict interpretation of Islam, which originated with an 18th century preacher based in the Arabian Peninsula named Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, argued that Islam had strayed from its pure path and a purge of more modern elements was required. Al-Wahhab also considered the Ottoman Caliphate governing Arabia at the time to be corrupt and the creation of an Islamic state which would implement ‘pure’ sharia law a necessity.
Al-Wahhab’s ideas gained traction and were eventually adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In turn, Saudi Arabia pumped Wahhabi Islam not only around the Middle East but also into the West via its lavish funding of mosques and schools preaching al-Wahhab’s vision.
The Wahhabist belief in a sole, pure version of Islam meant that other strains of Islam - such as the liberal humanist Islam that has at times been associated with Sufism - were opposed. This mindset endures, with Sufi graves destroyed and Sufi traditions sought to be wiped out by extremists to this day.
This event will assess the impact of Wahhabism on the Middle East and South Asia. It will focus on the role of Sufism in potentially undermining Wahhabism, the tradition of inter-faith harmony in South Asian countries and the role of inter-faith dialogue in challenging extremist ideology.</description>
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<title>The Take Care Act: Removing Restrictions from the President’s Removal Power</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-take-care-act-removing-restrictions-from-the-presidents-removal-power</link>
<itunes:duration>00:41:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>While the Constitution is silent on the President’s removal power, the First Congress concluded that Article II’s vesting of executive power necessarily meant that the President must have plenary authority to remove executive branch officers. As James Madison asserted, “If the Constitution has invested all executive power in the President… the Legislature has no right to diminish or modify his executive authority.” Unfortunately, the modern administrative state has continued to give rise to a “headless” fourth branch of government that exerts immense control over vast swaths of American life. The power to remove subordinates is the key means by which the President can direct how executive authority is exercised. Without it, he is in many instances powerless to ensure faithful execution of the laws.
A new bill, The Take Care Act, introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), aims to address this problem. It will eliminate all existing restrictions on the President’s power to remove upper-level executive branch officers, and fully restore the original understanding of the President’s power to take care that the laws are faithfully executed. Join us for an address by the Senator, as he unveils this important new legislation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>While the Constitution is silent on the President…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>While the Constitution is silent on the President’s removal power, the First Congress concluded that Article II’s vesting of executive power necessarily meant that the President must have plenary authority to remove executive branch officers. As James Madison asserted, “If the Constitution has invested all executive power in the President… the Legislature has no right to diminish or modify his executive authority.” Unfortunately, the modern administrative state has continued to give rise to a “headless” fourth branch of government that exerts immense control over vast swaths of American life. The power to remove subordinates is the key means by which the President can direct how executive authority is exercised. Without it, he is in many instances powerless to ensure faithful execution of the laws.
A new bill, The Take Care Act, introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), aims to address this problem. It will eliminate all existing restrictions on the President’s power to remove upper-level executive branch officers, and fully restore the original understanding of the President’s power to take care that the laws are faithfully executed. Join us for an address by the Senator, as he unveils this important new legislation.</description>
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<title>The Soul of an American President: The Untold Story of Dwight D. Eisenhower's Faith</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-soul-of-an-american-president-the-untold-story-of-dwight-d-eisenhowers-faith</link>
<itunes:duration>01:10:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>While there have been many biographies of Dwight D. Eisenhower that focus on his military career or the time of his presidency, none clearly explores the important role faith played both in his personal life and in his public policy. This despite the fact that he is the only US president to be baptized as a Christian while in office.
Alan Sears and Craig Osten invite you on a journey that is unique in American history and is essential to understanding one of the most consequential, admired, and complex Americans of the 20th Century. The story begins in abject poverty in rural Texas, then travels through Kansas, West Point, two World Wars, and down Pennsylvania Avenue. This is the untold story of a man whose growing faith sustained him through the loss of a young son, marital difficulties, depression, career disappointments, and being witness to some of the worst atrocities humankind has devised. A man whose faith was based in his own sincere personal conviction, not out of a sense of political expediency or social obligation.
You've met Dwight Eisenhower the soldier and Dwight Eisenhower the president. Now meet Dwight Eisenhower the man of faith.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>While there have been many biographies of Dwight …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>While there have been many biographies of Dwight D. Eisenhower that focus on his military career or the time of his presidency, none clearly explores the important role faith played both in his personal life and in his public policy. This despite the fact that he is the only US president to be baptized as a Christian while in office.
Alan Sears and Craig Osten invite you on a journey that is unique in American history and is essential to understanding one of the most consequential, admired, and complex Americans of the 20th Century. The story begins in abject poverty in rural Texas, then travels through Kansas, West Point, two World Wars, and down Pennsylvania Avenue. This is the untold story of a man whose growing faith sustained him through the loss of a young son, marital difficulties, depression, career disappointments, and being witness to some of the worst atrocities humankind has devised. A man whose faith was based in his own sincere personal conviction, not out of a sense of political expediency or social obligation.
You've met Dwight Eisenhower the soldier and Dwight Eisenhower the president. Now meet Dwight Eisenhower the man of faith.</description>
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<title>Demanding that Agencies Comply with the Law</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:18:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Congress passed the Congressional Review Act in 1996 to prevent agency rules from going into effect before Congress had the opportunity to expeditiously review and nullify ones that it deemed unwise. None of the three Presidents since then—Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama—used the CRA to rein in the administrative state. President Donald Trump has. In April 2019, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum reading the CRA broadly for executive and independent agencies alike. This panel will discuss the potential effect that the OMB Memorandum might have on the regulatory state.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Congress passed the Congressional Review Act in 1…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Congress passed the Congressional Review Act in 1996 to prevent agency rules from going into effect before Congress had the opportunity to expeditiously review and nullify ones that it deemed unwise. None of the three Presidents since then—Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama—used the CRA to rein in the administrative state. President Donald Trump has. In April 2019, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum reading the CRA broadly for executive and independent agencies alike. This panel will discuss the potential effect that the OMB Memorandum might have on the regulatory state.</description>
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<title>The Future of Taiwan-US Relations</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-future-of-taiwan-us-relations</link>
<itunes:duration>02:55:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In this, the 40th year of the Taiwan Relations Act, it bears evaluating the state of the Taiwan-US relationship. There are many positive signs, arms sales, significant unofficial diplomatic contact, and a peak in Congressional activity. There are also signs of reserve on the part of the US administration, including uncertainty over the sale of F-16 fighter jets that have been under consideration for more than 10 years, a failure to pick up on the idea of a US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement, and a low key opening of the new American Institute in Taiwan. On the other side of the relationship, Taipei is election season, with a range of possible outcomes. So where are US-Taiwan relations to day and where are they headed in the short to medium term. Please join us for an assessment, led by Deputy Foreign Minster Szu-chien Hsu and a discussion with leading experts on the relationship from both sides of the relationship.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In this, the 40th year of the Taiwan Relations Ac…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In this, the 40th year of the Taiwan Relations Act, it bears evaluating the state of the Taiwan-US relationship. There are many positive signs, arms sales, significant unofficial diplomatic contact, and a peak in Congressional activity. There are also signs of reserve on the part of the US administration, including uncertainty over the sale of F-16 fighter jets that have been under consideration for more than 10 years, a failure to pick up on the idea of a US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement, and a low key opening of the new American Institute in Taiwan. On the other side of the relationship, Taipei is election season, with a range of possible outcomes. So where are US-Taiwan relations to day and where are they headed in the short to medium term. Please join us for an assessment, led by Deputy Foreign Minster Szu-chien Hsu and a discussion with leading experts on the relationship from both sides of the relationship.</description>
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<title>Insecurity in Nigeria: Eyewitnesses Speak</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/insecurity-in-nigeria-eyewitnesses-speak</link>
<itunes:duration>01:06:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Multiple, worsening deadly conflicts grip Nigeria. Given the protracted nature of the insecurity, the international community risks becoming complacent about the profound dangers associated with the conflicts that are driven by a toxic mix of ideologies and grievances. It risks too losing sight of the terrible human toll the violence is taking.
Please join The Heritage Foundation, the International Committee on Nigeria, and Save the Persecuted Christians to hear a message from Nigerians directly affected by Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militia violence: Rebecca Sharibu, mother of Leah Sharibu, a kidnapped schoolgirl held as a slave for life by the Islamic State West Africa Province for refusing to renounce Christianity; Alheri Bawa Magaji and Mercy Maisamari, daughters of the Adara Chiefdom that Fulani radicals brutally attacked earlier this year; and Paul and Folsade Sule, Deborah Jacob, and Napoleon Adamu from Benue State, victims of violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. These witnesses will shed light on the terrorist violence in the northeast and the conflict in the Middle Belt region that Nigerian leaders—a former Nigerian President, a Nobel laureate, and a national Christian group—say has devolved into a well-armed, well-funded, ethno-religious war that is destabilizing one of Africa’s most important countries.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Multiple, worsening deadly conflicts grip Nigeria…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Multiple, worsening deadly conflicts grip Nigeria. Given the protracted nature of the insecurity, the international community risks becoming complacent about the profound dangers associated with the conflicts that are driven by a toxic mix of ideologies and grievances. It risks too losing sight of the terrible human toll the violence is taking.
Please join The Heritage Foundation, the International Committee on Nigeria, and Save the Persecuted Christians to hear a message from Nigerians directly affected by Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militia violence: Rebecca Sharibu, mother of Leah Sharibu, a kidnapped schoolgirl held as a slave for life by the Islamic State West Africa Province for refusing to renounce Christianity; Alheri Bawa Magaji and Mercy Maisamari, daughters of the Adara Chiefdom that Fulani radicals brutally attacked earlier this year; and Paul and Folsade Sule, Deborah Jacob, and Napoleon Adamu from Benue State, victims of violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. These witnesses will shed light on the terrorist violence in the northeast and the conflict in the Middle Belt region that Nigerian leaders—a former Nigerian President, a Nobel laureate, and a national Christian group—say has devolved into a well-armed, well-funded, ethno-religious war that is destabilizing one of Africa’s most important countries.</description>
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<title>The Divine Plan: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Dramatic End of the Cold War</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-divine-plan-john-paul-ii-ronald-reagan-and-the-dramatic-end-of-the-cold-war</link>
<itunes:duration>00:50:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In this riveting book, bestselling author Paul Kengor and writer-director Robert Orlando show what it took to end the Cold War: leaders who refused to accept that hundreds of millions must suffer under totalitarian Communism. And no leaders proved more important than the pope and the president.
Two men who seemed to have little in common developed an extraordinary bond—including a spiritual bond between the Catholic pope and Protestant president. And their shared core convictions drove them to confront Communism.
To tell the full story of the dramatic closing act of the Cold War, Kengor and Orlando draw on their exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with more than a dozen experts, including well-known historians Douglas Brinkley, H. W. Brands, Anne Applebaum, Stephen Kotkin, John O’Sullivan, and Craig Shirley; the leading biographer of John Paul II, George Weigel; close Reagan advisers Richard V. Allen and James Rosebush; and Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron.
You can’t understand Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan—or how the Cold War came to such a swift and peaceful end—without understanding how much faith they put in the Divine Plan.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In this riveting book, bestselling author Paul Ke…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In this riveting book, bestselling author Paul Kengor and writer-director Robert Orlando show what it took to end the Cold War: leaders who refused to accept that hundreds of millions must suffer under totalitarian Communism. And no leaders proved more important than the pope and the president.
Two men who seemed to have little in common developed an extraordinary bond—including a spiritual bond between the Catholic pope and Protestant president. And their shared core convictions drove them to confront Communism.
To tell the full story of the dramatic closing act of the Cold War, Kengor and Orlando draw on their exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with more than a dozen experts, including well-known historians Douglas Brinkley, H. W. Brands, Anne Applebaum, Stephen Kotkin, John O’Sullivan, and Craig Shirley; the leading biographer of John Paul II, George Weigel; close Reagan advisers Richard V. Allen and James Rosebush; and Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron.
You can’t understand Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan—or how the Cold War came to such a swift and peaceful end—without understanding how much faith they put in the Divine Plan.</description>
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<title>Responding to the Crisis in Xinjiang</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/responding-to-the-crisis-in-xinjiang</link>
<itunes:duration>01:27:56</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Thirty years after Tiananmen Square, human rights abuses continue to proliferate in China. Hundreds of thousands, possibly as many as 3 million, Muslim Uighurs are currently held by the Chinese government in political reeducation facilities. Individuals inside these facilities are subject to indoctrination, forced labor, torture, and in some cases, even death. Collectivization of this population was achieved through the Chinese government’s rapid deployment of large-scale surveillance technology – technology that poses a severe threat to people inside and outside of China. The crisis in Xinjiang is both a human rights and national security threat that merits a strong response from the U.S. government. While the U.S. and the international community has been quick to condemn the Chinese government’s actions, it has been slow to craft a strategy that holds accountable those in China responsible for the abuses.
Please join us for a discussion on next steps to respond to the crisis in Xinjiang.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Thirty years after Tiananmen Square, human rights…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Thirty years after Tiananmen Square, human rights abuses continue to proliferate in China. Hundreds of thousands, possibly as many as 3 million, Muslim Uighurs are currently held by the Chinese government in political reeducation facilities. Individuals inside these facilities are subject to indoctrination, forced labor, torture, and in some cases, even death. Collectivization of this population was achieved through the Chinese government’s rapid deployment of large-scale surveillance technology – technology that poses a severe threat to people inside and outside of China. The crisis in Xinjiang is both a human rights and national security threat that merits a strong response from the U.S. government. While the U.S. and the international community has been quick to condemn the Chinese government’s actions, it has been slow to craft a strategy that holds accountable those in China responsible for the abuses.
Please join us for a discussion on next steps to respond to the crisis in Xinjiang.</description>
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<title>Lessons from the Buckley Legacy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/lessons-from-buckley-legacy</link>
<itunes:duration>00:50:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women.</description>
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<title>Liberty in the Things of God: The Christian Origins of Religious Freedom</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/liberty-in-the-things-of-god-the-christian-origins-of-religious-freedom</link>
<itunes:duration>00:56:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In a recent Washington Post op-ed, Robert Kagan wrote, “Only with the advent of Enlightenment liberalism did people begin to believe that the individual conscience, as well as the individual’s body, should be inviolate and protected from the intrusions of state and church.” It is widely thought, as Kagan assumes, that religious freedom is the work of the Enlightenment. Only with the decline of religious faith and the end of the religious wars engendered by the Reformation did liberty of conscience gain a foothold in the emerging secular states of Europe. Or so the story goes.
Liberty in the Things of God tells a different story. The origins of modern notions of liberty of conscience and religious freedom are to be found in Christian writers from the early centuries (e.g. Tertullian of Carthage and Lactantius), medieval churchmen and theologians, and Christian thinkers in the 16th and 17th centuries. Three features of this tradition of thinking are distinctive: religious faith cannot be coerced; conscience is a form of spiritual knowledge that mandates action; the realm of statecraft and the realm of religion are distinct and must be kept separate.
Please join us for a conversation with Robert Louis Wilken about the Christian origins of religious freedom.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In a recent Washington Post op-ed, Robert Kagan w…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In a recent Washington Post op-ed, Robert Kagan wrote, “Only with the advent of Enlightenment liberalism did people begin to believe that the individual conscience, as well as the individual’s body, should be inviolate and protected from the intrusions of state and church.” It is widely thought, as Kagan assumes, that religious freedom is the work of the Enlightenment. Only with the decline of religious faith and the end of the religious wars engendered by the Reformation did liberty of conscience gain a foothold in the emerging secular states of Europe. Or so the story goes.
Liberty in the Things of God tells a different story. The origins of modern notions of liberty of conscience and religious freedom are to be found in Christian writers from the early centuries (e.g. Tertullian of Carthage and Lactantius), medieval churchmen and theologians, and Christian thinkers in the 16th and 17th centuries. Three features of this tradition of thinking are distinctive: religious faith cannot be coerced; conscience is a form of spiritual knowledge that mandates action; the realm of statecraft and the realm of religion are distinct and must be kept separate.
Please join us for a conversation with Robert Louis Wilken about the Christian origins of religious freedom.</description>
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<title>Confronting the National Debt</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/confronting-the-national-debt</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>America’s fiscal future is in peril. At $67,000 for every American, the $22 trillion national debt is larger than what the typical American household earns in a year. At the same time that federal debt is growing rapidly, politicians on both sides of the political aisle are making grand promises for new spending. It’s as if Washington’s elite think that the debt does not matter. A high and rising national debt exposes America to significant dangers and imposes steep costs on families, workers, and businesses. The sooner we act to correct course, the more sensible reform options we have available to avoid severe austerity measures.
Join the Heritage Foundation for an enlightening panel discussion on why you should care about the national debt by discovering how debt impacts America’s economy and our financial future.
The Blueprint for Balance: A Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 is The Heritage Foundation’s budget proposal to guide Congress in its constitutional exercise of the power of the purse. It presents Heritage’s extensive research that, when implemented, can lead to a freer, more prosperous America with opportunity for all. With this Blueprint we demonstrate to the American people and our elected officials an approach to the federal budget that reins in out-of-control spending and debt, ensures that the government is funding its constitutionally mandated duties, and provides an environment where our prosperity as individuals and as a country grows.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>America’s fiscal future is in peril. At $67,000 f…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>America’s fiscal future is in peril. At $67,000 for every American, the $22 trillion national debt is larger than what the typical American household earns in a year. At the same time that federal debt is growing rapidly, politicians on both sides of the political aisle are making grand promises for new spending. It’s as if Washington’s elite think that the debt does not matter. A high and rising national debt exposes America to significant dangers and imposes steep costs on families, workers, and businesses. The sooner we act to correct course, the more sensible reform options we have available to avoid severe austerity measures.
Join the Heritage Foundation for an enlightening panel discussion on why you should care about the national debt by discovering how debt impacts America’s economy and our financial future.
The Blueprint for Balance: A Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 is The Heritage Foundation’s budget proposal to guide Congress in its constitutional exercise of the power of the purse. It presents Heritage’s extensive research that, when implemented, can lead to a freer, more prosperous America with opportunity for all. With this Blueprint we demonstrate to the American people and our elected officials an approach to the federal budget that reins in out-of-control spending and debt, ensures that the government is funding its constitutionally mandated duties, and provides an environment where our prosperity as individuals and as a country grows.</description>
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<title>The State of China’s Economy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-state-of-chinas-economy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:12:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Many in Washington continue to be fixated on the immediate ebbs and flows of the U.S.-China trade, investment, and technology dispute. What is the state of China’s economy and where is it trending? Rising labor costs and reduced consumption have put downward pressure on corporate profits. However, efforts by the People’s Bank of China may have staved off current risks of a bearish market in exchange for future defaults as debt in China continues to rise. How are businesses fairing in the ever-changing domestic and international operating environment? Is China’s economy a risky investment these days? And will a U.S.-China agreement make things better or worse?
Join us we explore these questions and more with experts from across Washington.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Many in Washington continue to be fixated on the …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Many in Washington continue to be fixated on the immediate ebbs and flows of the U.S.-China trade, investment, and technology dispute. What is the state of China’s economy and where is it trending? Rising labor costs and reduced consumption have put downward pressure on corporate profits. However, efforts by the People’s Bank of China may have staved off current risks of a bearish market in exchange for future defaults as debt in China continues to rise. How are businesses fairing in the ever-changing domestic and international operating environment? Is China’s economy a risky investment these days? And will a U.S.-China agreement make things better or worse?
Join us we explore these questions and more with experts from across Washington.</description>
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<title>Tocqueville, Novak, and the Challenge of Socialism</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/tocqueville-novak-and-the-challenge-of-socialism</link>
<itunes:duration>01:12:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Few scholars have articulated such profound insights into the nature and destiny of America as the nineteenth century French political thinker Alexis de Tocqueville and the twentieth century American theologian Michael Novak. Each man also had much to say about the rise and popularity of an idea that has regained great traction in America today, especially among young Americans - Socialism. The reflections of Tocqueville and Novak about the character of Socialism are deeply relevant for understanding why people, both in their time and in ours, are attracted to an economic system - whether of the command economy or social democratic variety - that has inflicted enormous political and economic damage on entire societies.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Few scholars have articulated such profound insig…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Few scholars have articulated such profound insights into the nature and destiny of America as the nineteenth century French political thinker Alexis de Tocqueville and the twentieth century American theologian Michael Novak. Each man also had much to say about the rise and popularity of an idea that has regained great traction in America today, especially among young Americans - Socialism. The reflections of Tocqueville and Novak about the character of Socialism are deeply relevant for understanding why people, both in their time and in ours, are attracted to an economic system - whether of the command economy or social democratic variety - that has inflicted enormous political and economic damage on entire societies.</description>
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<title>How Actual F-35A Pilots Assess the Aircraft</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/how-actual-f-35a-pilots-assess-the-aircraft</link>
<itunes:duration>01:22:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The first USAF F-35A fighter wing is now fully operational. The Heritage Foundation had a recent unique opportunity to conduct structured interviews with 30 F-35A combat pilots—21 previously experienced former fourth-generation fighter pilots, 9 pilots in their first fighter assignment, as well as senior operations and maintenance leaders at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), UT. Their collective perspectives and insights—the good and the bad—have been analyzed and form the basis for a new groundbreaking Heritage Foundation report: The F-35A—The Most Dominant Multirole Fighter in the World.
Join us for a unique opportunity to discuss the major findings of the report, including a direct comparison of the F-35A to other fourth-generation fighters including the F-15, and a robust exchange with those in attendance.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The first USAF F-35A fighter wing is now fully op…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The first USAF F-35A fighter wing is now fully operational. The Heritage Foundation had a recent unique opportunity to conduct structured interviews with 30 F-35A combat pilots—21 previously experienced former fourth-generation fighter pilots, 9 pilots in their first fighter assignment, as well as senior operations and maintenance leaders at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), UT. Their collective perspectives and insights—the good and the bad—have been analyzed and form the basis for a new groundbreaking Heritage Foundation report: The F-35A—The Most Dominant Multirole Fighter in the World.
Join us for a unique opportunity to discuss the major findings of the report, including a direct comparison of the F-35A to other fourth-generation fighters including the F-15, and a robust exchange with those in attendance.</description>
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<title>What is China’s Grand Strategy?</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/what-is-chinas-grand-strategy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:03:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>America's foreign policy establishment believed that China's economic ascent would lead to political liberalization, and that China in the long term would become a benign actor in world affairs. That view has been falsified, but there is no consensus about what China wants and what threat it might pose to American interests. China is seeking technological self-sufficiency and even superiority in key industries. It has concentrated military spending on advanced technologies. Its Belt and Road Initiative proposes a trillion-dollar investment program to project China's influence across the world. What is China's grand design, and how should the United States respond to it?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>America's foreign policy establishment believed t…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>America's foreign policy establishment believed that China's economic ascent would lead to political liberalization, and that China in the long term would become a benign actor in world affairs. That view has been falsified, but there is no consensus about what China wants and what threat it might pose to American interests. China is seeking technological self-sufficiency and even superiority in key industries. It has concentrated military spending on advanced technologies. Its Belt and Road Initiative proposes a trillion-dollar investment program to project China's influence across the world. What is China's grand design, and how should the United States respond to it?</description>
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<title>Getting Paid Your Worth: The Gender Wage Gap and What You Can Do About It</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/getting-paid-your-worth-the-gender-wage-gap-and-what-you-can-do-about-it</link>
<itunes:duration>00:56:17</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by the Clare Booth Luce Center for Conservative Women.</description>
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<title>Visegrad Countries in the Transatlantic Alliance – Common Security, Shared Challenges</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:30:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>You are invited to attend Visegrad Countries in the Transatlantic Alliance, a half-day discussion of the Visegrád Group or V4, comprised of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The event cohosted by the Heritage Foundation and the Antall József Knowledge Center in Budapest, Hungary, will explore the diplomatic, economic, military and political importance of the V4. A special focus of the event will be relations between the Visegrád and the United States, how the region can one day develop into an anchor of U.S. engagement in Europe and continue contributing to robust transatlantic cooperation. Please join us as we engage in a robust dialogue on these vital topics.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>You are invited to attend Visegrad Countries in t…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>You are invited to attend Visegrad Countries in the Transatlantic Alliance, a half-day discussion of the Visegrád Group or V4, comprised of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The event cohosted by the Heritage Foundation and the Antall József Knowledge Center in Budapest, Hungary, will explore the diplomatic, economic, military and political importance of the V4. A special focus of the event will be relations between the Visegrád and the United States, how the region can one day develop into an anchor of U.S. engagement in Europe and continue contributing to robust transatlantic cooperation. Please join us as we engage in a robust dialogue on these vital topics.</description>
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<title>Strengthening U.S. Leadership in an Era of Global Competition: A Chat with Lead Republican McCaul</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:04:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) serves as Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. During an hour-long fireside chat, Lead Republican McCaul will discuss the challenges confronting the world today and share his solutions for a better tomorrow. During Q&amp;A with Moderator James Carafano, McCaul will talk about his efforts to enhance American security, counter China’s malign influence, combat human and drug trafficking, strengthen partnerships and alliances, and promote human dignity around the world.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) serves as Lead …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) serves as Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. During an hour-long fireside chat, Lead Republican McCaul will discuss the challenges confronting the world today and share his solutions for a better tomorrow. During Q&amp;A with Moderator James Carafano, McCaul will talk about his efforts to enhance American security, counter China’s malign influence, combat human and drug trafficking, strengthen partnerships and alliances, and promote human dignity around the world.</description>
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<title>Rebutting False Disarmament Narratives</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:36:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The United States is often asked what more we can do to reassure the international community that we remain faithful stewards of the disarmament vision articulated in the Preamble and in Article VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). If we are to build the kind of disarmament dialogue we need in order to make progress toward that goal in a time of deteriorating global security conditions, it is important not to misdiagnose the problem. Please join us as we debunk the false critiques surrounding the NPT disarmament narrative with Dr. Christopher Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The United States is often asked what more we can…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The United States is often asked what more we can do to reassure the international community that we remain faithful stewards of the disarmament vision articulated in the Preamble and in Article VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). If we are to build the kind of disarmament dialogue we need in order to make progress toward that goal in a time of deteriorating global security conditions, it is important not to misdiagnose the problem. Please join us as we debunk the false critiques surrounding the NPT disarmament narrative with Dr. Christopher Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation.</description>
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<title>Defending Freedom in Hong Kong</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:22:59</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Beijing’s control of Hong Kong is tightening. In April, nine advocates for democracy in Hong Kong who played a key role in the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong were convicted of committing “public nuisance”—some were jailed. The Hong Kong government is pushing to pass an Extradition Law that could change Hong Kong’s free society forever. The law would legalize the disappearances and kidnapping Hong Kong has experienced already of peaceful critics like publishers and business leaders. Veteran legislator and lawyer Martin Lee is leading a diverse delegation featuring elements of civil society affected by repression from Beijing and the failures of the Hong Kong government to defend human rights and autonomy.
Join us for a public program exploring practical ways the U.S. and Hong Kong people can partner to preserve freedom there.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Beijing’s control of Hong Kong is tightening. In …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Beijing’s control of Hong Kong is tightening. In April, nine advocates for democracy in Hong Kong who played a key role in the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong were convicted of committing “public nuisance”—some were jailed. The Hong Kong government is pushing to pass an Extradition Law that could change Hong Kong’s free society forever. The law would legalize the disappearances and kidnapping Hong Kong has experienced already of peaceful critics like publishers and business leaders. Veteran legislator and lawyer Martin Lee is leading a diverse delegation featuring elements of civil society affected by repression from Beijing and the failures of the Hong Kong government to defend human rights and autonomy.
Join us for a public program exploring practical ways the U.S. and Hong Kong people can partner to preserve freedom there.</description>
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<title>Justice vs. Social Justice</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:15:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Adam Smith, sometimes considered the founding father of capitalism, offered a 'thin' conception of justice — primarily protection from injury from others. Many critics, however, believe that justice should encompass much more, including positive duties to help those in need. Are there any good reasons to support a Smithian 'thin' conception of justice? Can a system of political economy based on such a conception be considered moral? In other words, do markets and morality mix?
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Adam Smith, sometimes considered the founding fat…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Adam Smith, sometimes considered the founding father of capitalism, offered a 'thin' conception of justice — primarily protection from injury from others. Many critics, however, believe that justice should encompass much more, including positive duties to help those in need. Are there any good reasons to support a Smithian 'thin' conception of justice? Can a system of political economy based on such a conception be considered moral? In other words, do markets and morality mix?
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/on-faith-lessons-from-an-american-believer</link>
<itunes:duration>00:52:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Antonin Scalia reflected deeply on matters of religion and shared his insights with many audiences over the course of his remarkable career. As a Supreme Court justice for three decades, he vigorously defended the American constitutional tradition of allowing religion a prominent place in the public square. As a man of faith, he recognized the special challenges of living a distinctively religious life in modern America, and he inspired other believers to meet those challenges.
On Faith is an inspiring collection of the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia's reflections on his own faith, on the challenges that religious believers face in modern America, and on the religious freedoms protected by the Constitution. This volume will enrich every reader's understanding of the legendary justice.
Please join us to reflect on the legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Antonin Scalia reflected deeply on matters of rel…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Antonin Scalia reflected deeply on matters of religion and shared his insights with many audiences over the course of his remarkable career. As a Supreme Court justice for three decades, he vigorously defended the American constitutional tradition of allowing religion a prominent place in the public square. As a man of faith, he recognized the special challenges of living a distinctively religious life in modern America, and he inspired other believers to meet those challenges.
On Faith is an inspiring collection of the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia's reflections on his own faith, on the challenges that religious believers face in modern America, and on the religious freedoms protected by the Constitution. This volume will enrich every reader's understanding of the legendary justice.
Please join us to reflect on the legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia.</description>
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<title>Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:41:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Higher education in America is in crisis. Costs are too high, learning is too little, and the payoff to students and society is increasingly problematic. In Restoring the Promise, Richard Vedder shows how the precarious position of colleges and universities results from a mostly unsuccessful expansion of governmental involvement in the academy, especially at the federal level.
The book examines today’s most serious issues in higher education, including free speech and academic freedom; tuition and other costs; culture and curricula; governance; gender, race and diversity; due process; admissions; student loans; and much more. It diagnoses problems and identifies solutions.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Higher education in America is in crisis. Costs a…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Higher education in America is in crisis. Costs are too high, learning is too little, and the payoff to students and society is increasingly problematic. In Restoring the Promise, Richard Vedder shows how the precarious position of colleges and universities results from a mostly unsuccessful expansion of governmental involvement in the academy, especially at the federal level.
The book examines today’s most serious issues in higher education, including free speech and academic freedom; tuition and other costs; culture and curricula; governance; gender, race and diversity; due process; admissions; student loans; and much more. It diagnoses problems and identifies solutions.</description>
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<title>2019 Bradley Symposium: The State of the Constitution</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/2019-bradley-symposium-the-state-of-the-constitution</link>
<itunes:duration>03:18:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The Constitution of the United States has endured for over two centuries. However, our constitutional republic is threatened by vulnerabilities in the election process, corruption amongst our elected leaders and representatives, and censorship of political speech that is fundamental to a free society. Our republican form of government is further weakened by misinterpretations of the Constitution that diminish our rights, dilute the separation of powers, and delegate legislative power to the administrative state. The very meaning of what it is to be an American, replete with our exceptional political, economic, and social culture, is now threatened by massive, uncontrolled illegal immigration. We will hear from eight leading experts how we might remedy these problems, strengthen our constitutional republic, and restore the promise of America.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Constitution of the United States has endured…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Constitution of the United States has endured for over two centuries. However, our constitutional republic is threatened by vulnerabilities in the election process, corruption amongst our elected leaders and representatives, and censorship of political speech that is fundamental to a free society. Our republican form of government is further weakened by misinterpretations of the Constitution that diminish our rights, dilute the separation of powers, and delegate legislative power to the administrative state. The very meaning of what it is to be an American, replete with our exceptional political, economic, and social culture, is now threatened by massive, uncontrolled illegal immigration. We will hear from eight leading experts how we might remedy these problems, strengthen our constitutional republic, and restore the promise of America.</description>
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<title>Casualties of Surrogacy: Women for Rent, Infants for Sale, LGBT Rights for Hijacking</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/casualties-of-surrogacy-women-for-rent-infants-for-sale-lgbt-rights-for-hijacking</link>
<itunes:duration>00:56:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Political and social support for the sale of infants by women who need money is increasing in the United States, despite human rights campaigns to ban surrogacy and the parallel practices of organ sales and prostitution. Women who need money rent out their wombs to people who can pay as much as $200,000. This practice is promoted by a burgeoning fertility industry and uncritically cheered on by an expanding cadre of neoliberal LGBT activists. The public, our lawmakers, and even some health professionals are relatively fact-free regarding the adverse consequences of surrogacy for everyone except the purchasing parents and the businessmen who control fertility clinics.
Surrogacy is a medical, ethical and legal disaster. The deliberately ignored rights of human beings who are harmed by this cruel practice must be heard.
Join this expert panel for a discussion of why surrogacy in all its forms must be abolished.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Political and social support for the sale of infa…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Political and social support for the sale of infants by women who need money is increasing in the United States, despite human rights campaigns to ban surrogacy and the parallel practices of organ sales and prostitution. Women who need money rent out their wombs to people who can pay as much as $200,000. This practice is promoted by a burgeoning fertility industry and uncritically cheered on by an expanding cadre of neoliberal LGBT activists. The public, our lawmakers, and even some health professionals are relatively fact-free regarding the adverse consequences of surrogacy for everyone except the purchasing parents and the businessmen who control fertility clinics.
Surrogacy is a medical, ethical and legal disaster. The deliberately ignored rights of human beings who are harmed by this cruel practice must be heard.
Join this expert panel for a discussion of why surrogacy in all its forms must be abolished.</description>
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<title>Defeating Anti-Semitism at Home, Abroad, and on Campus</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:32:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Anti-Semitism impacts the lives of our Jewish friends and neighbors here at home and across the globe. It continues to fester on college campuses in the form of calls for Boycotts, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel and numerous instances of ostracization of Jewish students. Within the United Nations, resolutions incessantly malign Israel with outrageously false allegations while other acts seek to deny the historical ties of the Jewish people with the land of Israel. Here in the U.S., some elected officials use anti-Semitic tropes with seeming impunity. This panel will explain the dynamics of contemporary anti-Semitism and how we can work together to defeat it.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Anti-Semitism impacts the lives of our Jewish fri…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Anti-Semitism impacts the lives of our Jewish friends and neighbors here at home and across the globe. It continues to fester on college campuses in the form of calls for Boycotts, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel and numerous instances of ostracization of Jewish students. Within the United Nations, resolutions incessantly malign Israel with outrageously false allegations while other acts seek to deny the historical ties of the Jewish people with the land of Israel. Here in the U.S., some elected officials use anti-Semitic tropes with seeming impunity. This panel will explain the dynamics of contemporary anti-Semitism and how we can work together to defeat it.</description>
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<title>Iran Policy: Nuclear and Terrorism Issues</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/iran-policy-nuclear-and-terrorism-issues</link>
<itunes:duration>01:14:17</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>As the first anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement approaches, Iran and the United States remain locked in disputes on nuclear, regional, and terrorism issues. Although Tehran claims to be complying with the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement, the revelations contained in Iran’s exposed nuclear archives have raised disturbing questions about Iran’s past nuclear efforts and future plans. A panel of experts examines the policy implications of these and other security issues.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>As the first anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal f…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>As the first anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement approaches, Iran and the United States remain locked in disputes on nuclear, regional, and terrorism issues. Although Tehran claims to be complying with the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement, the revelations contained in Iran’s exposed nuclear archives have raised disturbing questions about Iran’s past nuclear efforts and future plans. A panel of experts examines the policy implications of these and other security issues.</description>
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<title>Collusion: A Novel</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/collusion-a-novel</link>
<itunes:duration>00:33:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Valerie Mayberry comes from the kind of wealthy family that would be royalty in any other country. Obsessive and compulsive, she’s also the FBI’s counter-intelligence expert on domestic terrorism.
Brett Garrett is a dishonorably discharged ex-Navy SEAL coming off a secret opioid addiction. A brusque, fiercely independent operative who refuses to play by the rules, the seasoned pro is now a gun for hire, working as a security contractor in Eastern Europe.
When a high ranking Kremlin official with knowledge of a plan to attack the US must be smuggled out under the nose of a kleptocratic Putin-like Russian president and a ruthless general, Mayberry and Garret are thrown together to exfiltrate him and preempt a deadly poisonous strike.
As these unlikely partners work to protect their human asset, their mission is threatened by domestic politics: leftist protests, Congressional infighting, and a culture riven by hatred.
Collusion raises many of the most significant issues facing America in real life today. Is Russia our ally, or our enemy? Are American leftist activists susceptible to influence from abroad? How far will our enemies go to disrupt our politics and weaken the nation? Can we trust the media to differentiate between the good guys and the bad guys?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Valerie Mayberry comes from the kind of wealthy f…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Valerie Mayberry comes from the kind of wealthy family that would be royalty in any other country. Obsessive and compulsive, she’s also the FBI’s counter-intelligence expert on domestic terrorism.
Brett Garrett is a dishonorably discharged ex-Navy SEAL coming off a secret opioid addiction. A brusque, fiercely independent operative who refuses to play by the rules, the seasoned pro is now a gun for hire, working as a security contractor in Eastern Europe.
When a high ranking Kremlin official with knowledge of a plan to attack the US must be smuggled out under the nose of a kleptocratic Putin-like Russian president and a ruthless general, Mayberry and Garret are thrown together to exfiltrate him and preempt a deadly poisonous strike.
As these unlikely partners work to protect their human asset, their mission is threatened by domestic politics: leftist protests, Congressional infighting, and a culture riven by hatred.
Collusion raises many of the most significant issues facing America in real life today. Is Russia our ally, or our enemy? Are American leftist activists susceptible to influence from abroad? How far will our enemies go to disrupt our politics and weaken the nation? Can we trust the media to differentiate between the good guys and the bad guys?</description>
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<title>Brexit and the U.S.-U.K. Defense Relationship</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:57:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The House of Commons has rejected the Withdrawal Agreement between Britain and the European Union proposed by Prime Minister Theresa May no fewer than three times. Public debate on this Agreement has focused on its inability to deliver the Brexit that Britain voted for in the landmark 2016 referendum because of the Agreement’s effects on trade, regulations, and the relationship between Ireland and Northern Ireland. However, the Agreement also has important intelligence, defense, and security dimensions. In his presentation, Professor Gwythian Prins, a member of the Chief of the UK Defense Staff’s Strategy Advisory Panel and emeritus research professor at the London School of Economics, will review the Agreement’s shortcomings in these dimensions and set out the risks it poses to the Anglo-American Special Relationship.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The House of Commons has rejected the Withdrawal …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The House of Commons has rejected the Withdrawal Agreement between Britain and the European Union proposed by Prime Minister Theresa May no fewer than three times. Public debate on this Agreement has focused on its inability to deliver the Brexit that Britain voted for in the landmark 2016 referendum because of the Agreement’s effects on trade, regulations, and the relationship between Ireland and Northern Ireland. However, the Agreement also has important intelligence, defense, and security dimensions. In his presentation, Professor Gwythian Prins, a member of the Chief of the UK Defense Staff’s Strategy Advisory Panel and emeritus research professor at the London School of Economics, will review the Agreement’s shortcomings in these dimensions and set out the risks it poses to the Anglo-American Special Relationship.</description>
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<title>Examining Healthcare</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:37:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Join the Washington Examiner’s Kimberly Leonard for a bipartisan and wide-ranging discussion about the future of American health policy.
&quot;Examining Healthcare&quot; will feature keynote interviews with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), both of whom are members on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
There will also be two panel discussions with experts and industry leaders, one discussing the efficacy of harm reduction and another on drug pricing.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Join the Washington Examiner’s Kimberly Leonard f…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Join the Washington Examiner’s Kimberly Leonard for a bipartisan and wide-ranging discussion about the future of American health policy.
&quot;Examining Healthcare&quot; will feature keynote interviews with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), both of whom are members on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
There will also be two panel discussions with experts and industry leaders, one discussing the efficacy of harm reduction and another on drug pricing.</description>
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<title>Bridging the Policy Gap between North Korean Human Rights and Security Threats</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:25:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>North Korea remains in the international spotlight as Pyongyang and Washington continue to differ over the diplomatic path to denuclearization. Despite the continued focus on the security threat, North Korean human rights are largely absent from policy discussions. To get a better sense of how human rights fits into the Kim regime’s broader strategic calculus, three former members of the North Korean regime will discuss Kim Jong-un's strategy for maintaining power, his nuclear weapons programs, and insights on the current situation within North Korea.
Then, a panel of distinguished U.S. experts on North Korea will focus on ways that the U.S. government can better integrate human rights into ongoing negotiations and explore the mechanisms available to hold the North Korean regime accountable for their poor human rights record.
This program is part of North Korea Freedom Week, devoted to promoting the freedom, human rights and dignity of the people of North Korea, which first began in 2004.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>North Korea remains in the international spotligh…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>North Korea remains in the international spotlight as Pyongyang and Washington continue to differ over the diplomatic path to denuclearization. Despite the continued focus on the security threat, North Korean human rights are largely absent from policy discussions. To get a better sense of how human rights fits into the Kim regime’s broader strategic calculus, three former members of the North Korean regime will discuss Kim Jong-un's strategy for maintaining power, his nuclear weapons programs, and insights on the current situation within North Korea.
Then, a panel of distinguished U.S. experts on North Korea will focus on ways that the U.S. government can better integrate human rights into ongoing negotiations and explore the mechanisms available to hold the North Korean regime accountable for their poor human rights record.
This program is part of North Korea Freedom Week, devoted to promoting the freedom, human rights and dignity of the people of North Korea, which first began in 2004.</description>
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<title>Improving Recruitment and Retention: A Road Forward for America’s Military-Connected Families</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/improving-recruitment-and-retention-a-road-forward-for-americas-military-connected-families</link>
<itunes:duration>00:44:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The U.S. military is pursuing innovative market-based strategies to combat declining recruitment and retention rates. Military personnel cite inadequate education options for their children as a major source of discontent. All too often, military personnel are placed in the impossible situation of choosing between their children’s future and their duty to their country. However, a recent proposal in the House and Senate seeks to alleviate this tension by offering education savings accounts to military-connected children. The new policy would allow parents to tailor their children’s education to their unique needs. These changes are imperative to ensure that the U.S. military remains an effective and ready fighting force.
Please join us for a discussion about the effect of education savings accounts and the future of the U.S. military.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The U.S. military is pursuing innovative market-b…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The U.S. military is pursuing innovative market-based strategies to combat declining recruitment and retention rates. Military personnel cite inadequate education options for their children as a major source of discontent. All too often, military personnel are placed in the impossible situation of choosing between their children’s future and their duty to their country. However, a recent proposal in the House and Senate seeks to alleviate this tension by offering education savings accounts to military-connected children. The new policy would allow parents to tailor their children’s education to their unique needs. These changes are imperative to ensure that the U.S. military remains an effective and ready fighting force.
Please join us for a discussion about the effect of education savings accounts and the future of the U.S. military.</description>
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<title>The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-new-rules-of-war-victory-in-the-age-of-durable-disorder</link>
<itunes:duration>00:57:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Does the United States need an American Foreign Legion, recruited globally, to fight wars that have “moved beyond lethality” and that are now firmly entrenched in what many call “gray zone conflict,” that area between conventional war and idealized peace?
“Cunning adversaries like China exploit the space between war and peace for victory,” while the U.S. remains stuck in a perception of war that favors conventional military operations increasingly irrelevant to the modern age.
Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Sean McFate who, in his new book, proposes the new rules of war for an “age of entropy [in which] corporations, mercenaries, and rogue states have more power and nation-states have less.”</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Does the United States need an American Foreign L…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Does the United States need an American Foreign Legion, recruited globally, to fight wars that have “moved beyond lethality” and that are now firmly entrenched in what many call “gray zone conflict,” that area between conventional war and idealized peace?
“Cunning adversaries like China exploit the space between war and peace for victory,” while the U.S. remains stuck in a perception of war that favors conventional military operations increasingly irrelevant to the modern age.
Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Sean McFate who, in his new book, proposes the new rules of war for an “age of entropy [in which] corporations, mercenaries, and rogue states have more power and nation-states have less.”</description>
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<title>Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/tell-your-children-the-truth-about-marijuana-mental-illness-and-violence</link>
<itunes:duration>01:04:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>An eye-opening report that reveals the link between extensive marijuana use and mental illness, as well as a hidden risk of violence linked to such use of the drug. With marijuana use soaring, and states from coast to coast legalizing the drug, award-winning author and former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson warns that cannabis legalization advocates have misled Americans about the drug’s safety. For decades, advocacy groups have pushed dangerous myths about cannabis: it can treat many different diseases, it can solve the American opioid epidemic, and so forth. Americans have listened. Since 2006, and especially in the last few years, marijuana use has spiked. The United States now has higher rates of use than any other major country, and cannabis is far more potent than it was even 20 years ago.
Unfortunately, that growth has happened in the face of powerful new evidence that marijuana can be deeply harmful to mental health. Scientists agree that, for some people whom we cannot identify in advance, cannabis use can lead to psychosis, a mental break with reality that sometimes produces terrifying violence. Berenson has interviewed some of the world’s foremost experts on marijuana and mental illness and illustrated their views with stories of the real-world harm that marijuana can cause. Berenson elegantly builds his case. Deeply researched and elegantly written, Tell Your Children makes you question whether legalization is worth the risk.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>An eye-opening report that reveals the link betwe…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>An eye-opening report that reveals the link between extensive marijuana use and mental illness, as well as a hidden risk of violence linked to such use of the drug. With marijuana use soaring, and states from coast to coast legalizing the drug, award-winning author and former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson warns that cannabis legalization advocates have misled Americans about the drug’s safety. For decades, advocacy groups have pushed dangerous myths about cannabis: it can treat many different diseases, it can solve the American opioid epidemic, and so forth. Americans have listened. Since 2006, and especially in the last few years, marijuana use has spiked. The United States now has higher rates of use than any other major country, and cannabis is far more potent than it was even 20 years ago.
Unfortunately, that growth has happened in the face of powerful new evidence that marijuana can be deeply harmful to mental health. Scientists agree that, for some people whom we cannot identify in advance, cannabis use can lead to psychosis, a mental break with reality that sometimes produces terrifying violence. Berenson has interviewed some of the world’s foremost experts on marijuana and mental illness and illustrated their views with stories of the real-world harm that marijuana can cause. Berenson elegantly builds his case. Deeply researched and elegantly written, Tell Your Children makes you question whether legalization is worth the risk.</description>
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<title>Deciphering the Navy’s 2020 Budget Request and Shipbuilding Plan</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/deciphering-the-navys-2020-budget-request-and-shipbuilding-plan</link>
<itunes:duration>01:36:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The U.S. Navy’s recently released 2020 Budget Request and new Long-Range Shipbuilding Plan have created controversy and numerous questions from Congress and defense analysts. Most significant is the decision to retire several ships early while delaying other shipbuilding programs to prioritize the funding of platforms and technologies that are presumably more distributed, lethal and survivable; such as attack submarines, unmanned systems, directed energy weapons, artificial intelligence, and hypersonic missiles. While having the potential to revolutionize warfare and the future fleet, most of these systems are still in their infancy, and the Navy is only now experimenting to assess their potential. While the decision to cancel the refueling of carrier USS Truman has garnered the most attention, the delay in two amphibious ship programs, the retirement of six guided missile cruisers and other decisions will have lasting effects on fleet size and the shipbuilding industry. Although these and several other budget choices are portrayed as “investment decisions” not “warfighting decisions”, they will likely prevent the Navy from achieving the required number of aircraft carriers and amphibious warships over the next 30 years. This causes some to argue that cuts in funding for these ship programs prior to the completion of the Navy’s new force structure assessment are premature and sends mixed signals on some of the Navy’s largest shipbuilding programs. Join our group of expert panelists as we decipher the Navy’s 2020 Budget Request and its implications for the fleet.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The U.S. Navy’s recently released 2020 Budget Req…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The U.S. Navy’s recently released 2020 Budget Request and new Long-Range Shipbuilding Plan have created controversy and numerous questions from Congress and defense analysts. Most significant is the decision to retire several ships early while delaying other shipbuilding programs to prioritize the funding of platforms and technologies that are presumably more distributed, lethal and survivable; such as attack submarines, unmanned systems, directed energy weapons, artificial intelligence, and hypersonic missiles. While having the potential to revolutionize warfare and the future fleet, most of these systems are still in their infancy, and the Navy is only now experimenting to assess their potential. While the decision to cancel the refueling of carrier USS Truman has garnered the most attention, the delay in two amphibious ship programs, the retirement of six guided missile cruisers and other decisions will have lasting effects on fleet size and the shipbuilding industry. Although these and several other budget choices are portrayed as “investment decisions” not “warfighting decisions”, they will likely prevent the Navy from achieving the required number of aircraft carriers and amphibious warships over the next 30 years. This causes some to argue that cuts in funding for these ship programs prior to the completion of the Navy’s new force structure assessment are premature and sends mixed signals on some of the Navy’s largest shipbuilding programs. Join our group of expert panelists as we decipher the Navy’s 2020 Budget Request and its implications for the fleet.</description>
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<title>The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-enchanted-hour-the-miraculous-power-of-reading-aloud-in-the-age-of-distraction</link>
<itunes:duration>00:47:21</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by The Heritage Foundation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A Conservative Women's Network event co-hosted by The Heritage Foundation.</description>
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<title>To Seek Justice: Defining the Power of the Prosecutor</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/to-seek-justice-defining-the-power-of-the-prosecutor</link>
<itunes:duration>01:16:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The job of a prosecutor is not just to seek convictions but to seek justice. So when reports emerge of prosecutors abusing their power, it can shake public confidence in the entire justice system. Reformers argue that prosecutors exercise too much power with little or no oversight. Defenders of the current system argue that prosecutors work tirelessly to keep people safe from criminals and that abuses are extremely rare.
Join us for a special screening of a short documentary, by FedSoc Films, that explores the powerful role of prosecutors in our criminal justice system. Immediately following the film will be panel discussion with several criminal law experts featured in the film.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The job of a prosecutor is not just to seek convi…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The job of a prosecutor is not just to seek convictions but to seek justice. So when reports emerge of prosecutors abusing their power, it can shake public confidence in the entire justice system. Reformers argue that prosecutors exercise too much power with little or no oversight. Defenders of the current system argue that prosecutors work tirelessly to keep people safe from criminals and that abuses are extremely rare.
Join us for a special screening of a short documentary, by FedSoc Films, that explores the powerful role of prosecutors in our criminal justice system. Immediately following the film will be panel discussion with several criminal law experts featured in the film.</description>
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<title>Next Steps on the Korean Peninsula: Recommendations for U.S. Policy</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/next-steps-on-the-korean-peninsula-recommendations-for-us-policy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:29:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>South Korean President Moon Jae-in travels to Washington to coordinate with President Trump on policy toward North Korea after the unsuccessful Hanoi Summit. Seoul had hoped a U.S.-North Korean agreement would lead to relaxation of some sanctions and enable inter-Korean economic projects. There was no agreement in Hanoi and U.S. policy on sanctions since has been, at best, inconsistent. Meanwhile, neither the U.S. nor South Korea have been willing to confront Pyongyang over its atrocious human rights record.
Join us as a distinguished panel of experts discusses the U.S.-South Korean relationship and recommendations for coordinating policy on North Korea.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>South Korean President Moon Jae-in travels to Was…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>South Korean President Moon Jae-in travels to Washington to coordinate with President Trump on policy toward North Korea after the unsuccessful Hanoi Summit. Seoul had hoped a U.S.-North Korean agreement would lead to relaxation of some sanctions and enable inter-Korean economic projects. There was no agreement in Hanoi and U.S. policy on sanctions since has been, at best, inconsistent. Meanwhile, neither the U.S. nor South Korea have been willing to confront Pyongyang over its atrocious human rights record.
Join us as a distinguished panel of experts discusses the U.S.-South Korean relationship and recommendations for coordinating policy on North Korea.</description>
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<title>Fair Play? Women's Athletics in the Age of Gender Identity</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/fair-play-womens-athletics-in-the-age-of-gender-identity</link>
<itunes:duration>01:12:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Title IX was created in order to ensure that women had access to equal opportunities as men, including in sports. Now that legacy is threatened. New gender identity policies, which allow biological males who self-identify as women to compete against biological females, put women at a disadvantage. These policies can cost female athletes the titles, records, and scholarships that are rightfully theirs and even lead to serious sports-related injuries. Now, these policies could be imposed nationwide should lawmakers pass the Equality Act, a bill that would elevate “gender identity” as a protected class under federal anti-discrimination law.
A fair playing field must acknowledge the enduring biological differences between males and females. Gender identity policies ignore this fact and so erase the unique talents and achievements of girls and women.
Please join us for a conversation on this important topic.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Title IX was created in order to ensure that wome…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Title IX was created in order to ensure that women had access to equal opportunities as men, including in sports. Now that legacy is threatened. New gender identity policies, which allow biological males who self-identify as women to compete against biological females, put women at a disadvantage. These policies can cost female athletes the titles, records, and scholarships that are rightfully theirs and even lead to serious sports-related injuries. Now, these policies could be imposed nationwide should lawmakers pass the Equality Act, a bill that would elevate “gender identity” as a protected class under federal anti-discrimination law.
A fair playing field must acknowledge the enduring biological differences between males and females. Gender identity policies ignore this fact and so erase the unique talents and achievements of girls and women.
Please join us for a conversation on this important topic.</description>
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<title>A Conversation with Jordan Peterson</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/a-conversation-with-jordan-peterson</link>
<itunes:duration>00:45:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has given lectures all over the world—drawing massive audiences with a message that empowers and challenges them to find meaning in their lives through personal responsibility. He shared his wisdom with hundreds of Heritage Foundation supporters in New York City in this captivating conversation with Genevieve Wood.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has given l…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has given lectures all over the world—drawing massive audiences with a message that empowers and challenges them to find meaning in their lives through personal responsibility. He shared his wisdom with hundreds of Heritage Foundation supporters in New York City in this captivating conversation with Genevieve Wood.</description>
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<title>Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/love-your-enemies-how-decent-people-can-save-america-from-the-culture-of-contempt</link>
<itunes:duration>01:13:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America there is an “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American, creating a “culture of contempt” — the habit of seeing those who disagree with you as not merely incorrect but also worthless as people.
Brooks reminds us that today, one in six Americans have stopped talking to close friends and family members over politics, millions are organizing their social lives and curating their news to avoid hearing different viewpoints. Ideological polarization is at its worst since the Civil War. At the same time, 93 percent of Americans are tired of the country’s disunity.
So, instead of retreating and hunkering down in ideological bubbles, Brooks proposes new, practical steps for healthy engagement with our opponents. Blending the latest behavioral research and ancient wisdom, Brooks offers a better way to lead by bridging divides and mending relationships.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on televisi…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America there is an “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American, creating a “culture of contempt” — the habit of seeing those who disagree with you as not merely incorrect but also worthless as people.
Brooks reminds us that today, one in six Americans have stopped talking to close friends and family members over politics, millions are organizing their social lives and curating their news to avoid hearing different viewpoints. Ideological polarization is at its worst since the Civil War. At the same time, 93 percent of Americans are tired of the country’s disunity.
So, instead of retreating and hunkering down in ideological bubbles, Brooks proposes new, practical steps for healthy engagement with our opponents. Blending the latest behavioral research and ancient wisdom, Brooks offers a better way to lead by bridging divides and mending relationships.</description>
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<title>Fake Socialism vs. Real Capitalism</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/fake-socialism-vs-real-capitalism</link>
<itunes:duration>01:04:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Socialists fall prey to a common mistake. When defending the superiority of socialism over capitalism, they compare an idealized description of socialism, where people are imagined to behave and institutions to function as the socialist desires, to what they take to be a realistic depiction of capitalism. They compare an ideal to the real; big surprise; the ideal wins. But if we compare apples to apples, ideal capitalism to ideal socialism, and realistic capitalism to realistic socialism, capitalism “wins” hands down.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Socialists fall prey to a common mistake. When de…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Socialists fall prey to a common mistake. When defending the superiority of socialism over capitalism, they compare an idealized description of socialism, where people are imagined to behave and institutions to function as the socialist desires, to what they take to be a realistic depiction of capitalism. They compare an ideal to the real; big surprise; the ideal wins. But if we compare apples to apples, ideal capitalism to ideal socialism, and realistic capitalism to realistic socialism, capitalism “wins” hands down.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>America’s Cold Civil War</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:10:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Is America in a cold civil war? Many prominent commentators think so. And not without reason. As the culture wars of the past several decades have intensified, the country now finds itself deeply divided. Americans disagree not just about politics, but also about foundational questions regarding the meaning of equality and very the purpose of our nation. As Americans grow apart in our understanding on these fundamentals, we seem to be becoming two distinct nations living in the same country. What remains unclear is where these growing differences will lead, if they can be resolved, and what principle will unify us in the future. Please join us as our panelists share their analysis of America’s divisions.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Is America in a cold civil war? Many prominent co…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Is America in a cold civil war? Many prominent commentators think so. And not without reason. As the culture wars of the past several decades have intensified, the country now finds itself deeply divided. Americans disagree not just about politics, but also about foundational questions regarding the meaning of equality and very the purpose of our nation. As Americans grow apart in our understanding on these fundamentals, we seem to be becoming two distinct nations living in the same country. What remains unclear is where these growing differences will lead, if they can be resolved, and what principle will unify us in the future. Please join us as our panelists share their analysis of America’s divisions.</description>
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<title>The Medical Harms of Hormonal and Surgical Interventions for Gender Dysphoric Children</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-medical-harms-of-hormonal-and-surgical-interventions-for-gender-dysphoric-children</link>
<itunes:duration>01:07:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>When it comes to treating young people who believe they are the opposite sex, who either suffer from gender dysphoria or self-identify as transgender, physicians have been instructed by their professional associations to provide &quot;affirmative care.&quot; Transition-affirming therapies are virtually untested and inflict lasting harms: decreased sexual function, increased health risks, and sterility, just to name a few. Instead of providing parents with medical information and evidence-based studies, parents are told that these risky treatments will prevent their child from committing suicide, blurring the line between “informed consent” and “coercion.”
It is essential that we start a conversation about these risky hormonal treatments and irreversible surgical interventions.
Please join us for a panel discussion on the medical risks associated with these therapies, the ideology driving this scientific experiment, and the need for increased transparency in the medical community.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>When it comes to treating young people who believ…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>When it comes to treating young people who believe they are the opposite sex, who either suffer from gender dysphoria or self-identify as transgender, physicians have been instructed by their professional associations to provide &quot;affirmative care.&quot; Transition-affirming therapies are virtually untested and inflict lasting harms: decreased sexual function, increased health risks, and sterility, just to name a few. Instead of providing parents with medical information and evidence-based studies, parents are told that these risky treatments will prevent their child from committing suicide, blurring the line between “informed consent” and “coercion.”
It is essential that we start a conversation about these risky hormonal treatments and irreversible surgical interventions.
Please join us for a panel discussion on the medical risks associated with these therapies, the ideology driving this scientific experiment, and the need for increased transparency in the medical community.</description>
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<title>Taiwan-US: An Enduring Partnership in the Indo-Pacific</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>A Special Policy Dialogue featuring President Tsai Ing-wen, Ed Feulner, Senator Cory Gardner, and Congressman Ted Yoho.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A Special Policy Dialogue featuring President Tsa…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A Special Policy Dialogue featuring President Tsai Ing-wen, Ed Feulner, Senator Cory Gardner, and Congressman Ted Yoho.</description>
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<title>Transatlantic Security After the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/transatlantic-security-after-the-intermediate-range-nuclear-forces-treaty</link>
<itunes:duration>00:58:57</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>You are invited to attend the inaugural session of the Transatlantic Security After the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty event series, presented by the Ronald Reagan Institute and The Heritage Foundation. On December 8, 1987, President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Michael Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, thereby eliminating an entire classification of nuclear and conventional missiles. Walking the Cold War powers back from a potential nuclear conflict remains one of President Reagan’s most important accomplishments. For many years after the Cold War, the INF Treaty effectively prevented another arms race between the United States and Russia and stood as a bulwark of transatlantic security.
In response to continuing Russian violations of the treaty, the United States formally suspended its INF obligations and will withdraw from the treaty in August. The U.S. withdrawal, which comes in the context of renewed turbulence in transatlantic security, only highlights the growing need to deter a resurgent Russia. Join us for a keynote address from the Honorable Raimundas Karoblis, the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania. Sharing a Lithuanian perspective on the U.S.-European security relationship in a post-INF world, Minister Karoblis will address the challenges posed by the new strategic environment, as well as areas for continued transatlantic security cooperation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>You are invited to attend the inaugural session o…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>You are invited to attend the inaugural session of the Transatlantic Security After the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty event series, presented by the Ronald Reagan Institute and The Heritage Foundation. On December 8, 1987, President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Michael Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, thereby eliminating an entire classification of nuclear and conventional missiles. Walking the Cold War powers back from a potential nuclear conflict remains one of President Reagan’s most important accomplishments. For many years after the Cold War, the INF Treaty effectively prevented another arms race between the United States and Russia and stood as a bulwark of transatlantic security.
In response to continuing Russian violations of the treaty, the United States formally suspended its INF obligations and will withdraw from the treaty in August. The U.S. withdrawal, which comes in the context of renewed turbulence in transatlantic security, only highlights the growing need to deter a resurgent Russia. Join us for a keynote address from the Honorable Raimundas Karoblis, the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania. Sharing a Lithuanian perspective on the U.S.-European security relationship in a post-INF world, Minister Karoblis will address the challenges posed by the new strategic environment, as well as areas for continued transatlantic security cooperation.</description>
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<title>A Budget Conversation with the Secretary of the Air Force</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/a-budget-conversation-with-the-secretary-of-the-air-force</link>
<itunes:duration>00:50:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Last Fall, the Secretary of the Air Force stated that, at just 312 operational squadrons, her service was too small for what the nation was asking it to do. The reemergence of long-term, strategic competition with China and Russia requires it to field a force with a robust fifth generation capability and a capacity that allows it to compete, deter, and win anytime, anywhere. To do that, the Air Force needs to expand its force to 386 operational squadrons including seven additional fighter, five bomber, and 14 tanker squadrons – an additional force structure that Heritage assesses will cost more than 80 billion dollars to acquire.
And yet, the recently announced budget for 2020 did not accelerate the acquisition rate for the F-35 or the KC-46, and it added $1.1B in funding for eight new fourth-generation F-15Xs.
During this engagement, the secretary will discuss the capacity and capability priorities actualized in the 2020 budget, and how it feeds her service’s quest to not just expand the capacity of the Air Force, but to give it the capabilities it needs to win a war against a near peer competitor.
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Secretary Wilson was an Air Force officer from 1982 to 1989. She earned her master’s and doctorate degrees as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Last Fall, the Secretary of the Air Force stated …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Last Fall, the Secretary of the Air Force stated that, at just 312 operational squadrons, her service was too small for what the nation was asking it to do. The reemergence of long-term, strategic competition with China and Russia requires it to field a force with a robust fifth generation capability and a capacity that allows it to compete, deter, and win anytime, anywhere. To do that, the Air Force needs to expand its force to 386 operational squadrons including seven additional fighter, five bomber, and 14 tanker squadrons – an additional force structure that Heritage assesses will cost more than 80 billion dollars to acquire.
And yet, the recently announced budget for 2020 did not accelerate the acquisition rate for the F-35 or the KC-46, and it added $1.1B in funding for eight new fourth-generation F-15Xs.
During this engagement, the secretary will discuss the capacity and capability priorities actualized in the 2020 budget, and how it feeds her service’s quest to not just expand the capacity of the Air Force, but to give it the capabilities it needs to win a war against a near peer competitor.
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Secretary Wilson was an Air Force officer from 1982 to 1989. She earned her master’s and doctorate degrees as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University.</description>
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<title>The Outlook for Europe after EU Elections</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-outlook-for-europe-after-eu-elections</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:32</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Europe remains in flux. The implications of populism, political fragmentation, and the upending of traditional political paradigms in many countries are not yet fully understood. The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union, and the continent continues to grapple with the repercussions of large-scale migration and the return of great power competition. Threats from Russia and terrorism remain potent, while Europe has only begun to grapple with rising Chinese assertiveness and economic investments. Upcoming European Parliamentary elections in May could be a defining moment. Join us as our panelists assess how EU elections could affect the future of Europe. How are shifting political dynamics in the EU influencing competing visions for Europe’s future? How will the role of the nation state in Europe likely evolve? What do changes to Europe’s political makeup mean for transatlantic relations? What areas of synergy should U.S. policymakers focus on for maximum impact?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Europe remains in flux. The implications of popul…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Europe remains in flux. The implications of populism, political fragmentation, and the upending of traditional political paradigms in many countries are not yet fully understood. The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union, and the continent continues to grapple with the repercussions of large-scale migration and the return of great power competition. Threats from Russia and terrorism remain potent, while Europe has only begun to grapple with rising Chinese assertiveness and economic investments. Upcoming European Parliamentary elections in May could be a defining moment. Join us as our panelists assess how EU elections could affect the future of Europe. How are shifting political dynamics in the EU influencing competing visions for Europe’s future? How will the role of the nation state in Europe likely evolve? What do changes to Europe’s political makeup mean for transatlantic relations? What areas of synergy should U.S. policymakers focus on for maximum impact?</description>
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<title>Keeping Faith with our Values in a Polarized World</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:01:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Within the framework of “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong people enjoy the privileges of living within a free and open society governed by the rule of law and bound together by common values and respect for human rights.
Join us as Mrs. Anson Chan, who the media has often called the ‘Iron Lady’ of Hong Kong discusses the challenges facing Hong Kong in holding fast to these values, both in the context of the rise of China on the global stage and in an increasingly polarized international community.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Within the framework of “one country, two systems…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Within the framework of “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong people enjoy the privileges of living within a free and open society governed by the rule of law and bound together by common values and respect for human rights.
Join us as Mrs. Anson Chan, who the media has often called the ‘Iron Lady’ of Hong Kong discusses the challenges facing Hong Kong in holding fast to these values, both in the context of the rise of China on the global stage and in an increasingly polarized international community.</description>
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<title>Horror Stories of EPA and Corps Overreach under the Clean Water Act</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/horror-stories-of-epa-and-corps-overreach-under-the-clean-water-act</link>
<itunes:duration>01:01:24</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have tried to expand their power to regulate waters well beyond what is authorized under the Clean Water Act. This federal overreach has hurt many ordinary Americans and trampled on their property rights. Recently, the Trump Administration proposed a new rule that will hopefully rein in these federal power grabs. While there are important legal and environmental reasons to address this overreach, it is also critical to understand who has been directly harmed. Join us for this event that will provide first-hand accounts of the real-life abuses and highlight the “horror stories” that have occurred over the years.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have tried to expand their power to regulate waters well beyond what is authorized under the Clean Water Act. This federal overreach has hurt many ordinary Americans and trampled on their property rights. Recently, the Trump Administration proposed a new rule that will hopefully rein in these federal power grabs. While there are important legal and environmental reasons to address this overreach, it is also critical to understand who has been directly harmed. Join us for this event that will provide first-hand accounts of the real-life abuses and highlight the “horror stories” that have occurred over the years.</description>
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<title>Combatting Radical Feminism: What You Can Do As a Conservative Woman</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/combatting-radical-feminism-what-you-can-do-as-a-conservative-woman</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>A Conservative Women's network event in honor of Women's History Month co-hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A Conservative Women's network event in honor of …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A Conservative Women's network event in honor of Women's History Month co-hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women.</description>
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<title>China, Huawei and the Challenge of 5G</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/china-huawei-and-the-challenge-of-5g</link>
<itunes:duration>01:44:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The digital future will be shaped by the next, fifth generation of wireless technology, commonly known as a “5G.” With key aspects of this new digital infrastructure already rolling out, Huawei, a controversial government-connected Chinese firm has taken the global lead in critical areas of 5G technology. This has sparked an intense debate among members of the Five Eyes intelligence sharing alliance (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S.) and beyond about the national security implications of future digital technology infrastructure and the need to develop new tools and authorities to defend against new national security threats in a rapidly-evolving environment. This debate has already produced new investment screening mechanisms in several Western capitals and new efforts to reject or better scrutinize proposed Chinese investments. Where do we go from here? Will all members of the Five Eyes ban Huawei equipment? If one member does allow Huawei to develop their 5G infrastructure, how will that affect intelligence sharing? Will the Five Eyes seek to develop alternatives, including promoting Huawei’s competitors, and how will that affect the market? What further steps must the democracies take in order to secure their digital futures?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The digital future will be shaped by the next, fi…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The digital future will be shaped by the next, fifth generation of wireless technology, commonly known as a “5G.” With key aspects of this new digital infrastructure already rolling out, Huawei, a controversial government-connected Chinese firm has taken the global lead in critical areas of 5G technology. This has sparked an intense debate among members of the Five Eyes intelligence sharing alliance (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S.) and beyond about the national security implications of future digital technology infrastructure and the need to develop new tools and authorities to defend against new national security threats in a rapidly-evolving environment. This debate has already produced new investment screening mechanisms in several Western capitals and new efforts to reject or better scrutinize proposed Chinese investments. Where do we go from here? Will all members of the Five Eyes ban Huawei equipment? If one member does allow Huawei to develop their 5G infrastructure, how will that affect intelligence sharing? Will the Five Eyes seek to develop alternatives, including promoting Huawei’s competitors, and how will that affect the market? What further steps must the democracies take in order to secure their digital futures?</description>
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<title>The Academy Awards: Do They (Still) Matter?</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-academy-awards-do-they-still-matter</link>
<itunes:duration>01:33:56</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>For nearly a century, the Academy Awards have been given to Hollywood’s favorite movies and the people who made them—from Casablanca and Titanic to 2018’s winner, Green Book. But a large cultural gap has developed between the awards and Middle America. Nominated movies like the pot-boiler Vice and politically-correct speeches by Oscar winners like Spike Lee have sparked questions like: Who are the members of the Academy of Arts and Sciences? What is their political affiliation? What is the process that decides the winners? Are the results skewed by the millions of dollars spent to promote this movie and that actor? And there are larger questions: Why does Hollywood avoid making movies that celebrate America’s past? Should cultural conservatives step up and underwrite up-lifting movies like It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street? Do the Academy Awards still matter or is it time for an alternative film festival?
We agree with Andrew Breitbart that politics is downstream from culture and invite you to attend a far-ranging discussion of the recent Academy Awards and whether they reflect the cultural views of most Americans.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>For nearly a century, the Academy Awards have bee…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>For nearly a century, the Academy Awards have been given to Hollywood’s favorite movies and the people who made them—from Casablanca and Titanic to 2018’s winner, Green Book. But a large cultural gap has developed between the awards and Middle America. Nominated movies like the pot-boiler Vice and politically-correct speeches by Oscar winners like Spike Lee have sparked questions like: Who are the members of the Academy of Arts and Sciences? What is their political affiliation? What is the process that decides the winners? Are the results skewed by the millions of dollars spent to promote this movie and that actor? And there are larger questions: Why does Hollywood avoid making movies that celebrate America’s past? Should cultural conservatives step up and underwrite up-lifting movies like It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street? Do the Academy Awards still matter or is it time for an alternative film festival?
We agree with Andrew Breitbart that politics is downstream from culture and invite you to attend a far-ranging discussion of the recent Academy Awards and whether they reflect the cultural views of most Americans.</description>
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<title>The Present Situation and Prospects for Taiwan</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-present-situation-and-prospects-for-taiwan</link>
<itunes:duration>01:03:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>On November 2014, Dr. Wen-Je Ko, an independent and a political novice, was elected as the mayor of Taipei City, Taiwan. As a surgeon who had served as the head of the Intensive Care Unit at National Taiwan University Hospital for 17 years, Mayor Ko brings a much different set of skills and new thinking to his task than other politicians. Mayor Ko says he aims to overcome the ideological obstacles of being associated with a political party and directly appeals to the needs of the people. What does that mean for how Taiwan addresses its domestic and international challenges? Join us as Mayor Ko shares his experiences in politics, including his governing concepts and values as well as his opinions on Taiwan’s domestic and international situations and its future development.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On November 2014, Dr. Wen-Je Ko, an independent a…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On November 2014, Dr. Wen-Je Ko, an independent and a political novice, was elected as the mayor of Taipei City, Taiwan. As a surgeon who had served as the head of the Intensive Care Unit at National Taiwan University Hospital for 17 years, Mayor Ko brings a much different set of skills and new thinking to his task than other politicians. Mayor Ko says he aims to overcome the ideological obstacles of being associated with a political party and directly appeals to the needs of the people. What does that mean for how Taiwan addresses its domestic and international challenges? Join us as Mayor Ko shares his experiences in politics, including his governing concepts and values as well as his opinions on Taiwan’s domestic and international situations and its future development.</description>
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<title>The Framers’ View of Property</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:58:13</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Contemporary Supreme Court jurisprudence treats “property” as far less deserving of judicial protection than “life” or “liberty.” The Supreme Court, however, has misread American legal history. Anglo-American traditions, customs, and law held that property was an essential ingredient of the liberty that the colonists had come to enjoy and that must be protected against arbitrary governmental interference. The Framers' generation believed that “property” and “liberty” were equally important institutions and that neither one could exist without the other. The Framers venerated property as a means of guaranteeing personal independence because (among other things) the concept of “property” embraced the legal rights to which everyone was entitled, such as the right to governance under “the rule of law.” Property was not immune from regulation, but that regulation had to be for the purpose of promoting “the general Welfare,” not the interests of specific groups or people. It is time for the Supreme Court to revisit Anglo-American legal history and to re-examine its precedents in light of what that history teaches.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Contemporary Supreme Court jurisprudence treats “…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Contemporary Supreme Court jurisprudence treats “property” as far less deserving of judicial protection than “life” or “liberty.” The Supreme Court, however, has misread American legal history. Anglo-American traditions, customs, and law held that property was an essential ingredient of the liberty that the colonists had come to enjoy and that must be protected against arbitrary governmental interference. The Framers' generation believed that “property” and “liberty” were equally important institutions and that neither one could exist without the other. The Framers venerated property as a means of guaranteeing personal independence because (among other things) the concept of “property” embraced the legal rights to which everyone was entitled, such as the right to governance under “the rule of law.” Property was not immune from regulation, but that regulation had to be for the purpose of promoting “the general Welfare,” not the interests of specific groups or people. It is time for the Supreme Court to revisit Anglo-American legal history and to re-examine its precedents in light of what that history teaches.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Rich States, Poor States: What Policies Promote Growth &amp; Opportunity &amp; What Impedes Them?</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>While Washington focuses on federal policies, the 50 states serve as an example to national lawmakers of policies that help and those that hurt. This year’s 11th edition of the Rich States Poor States, the ALEC-Laffer State Competitiveness Index, examines what states have been doing to either grow their populations and economies or to shrink them.
Of particular note in 2018 was how states responded to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which brought about both unexpected revenue gains as well as a limit to states’ ability to pass their high-taxes onto federal taxpayers through the state and local tax deduction.
In addition to taxes, the report examines states’ business environments, labor policies, and growing pension burdens. As the authors find, people are voting with their feet based on which states offer lower costs, fewer regulations, and greater opportunities.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>While Washington focuses on federal policies, the…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>While Washington focuses on federal policies, the 50 states serve as an example to national lawmakers of policies that help and those that hurt. This year’s 11th edition of the Rich States Poor States, the ALEC-Laffer State Competitiveness Index, examines what states have been doing to either grow their populations and economies or to shrink them.
Of particular note in 2018 was how states responded to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which brought about both unexpected revenue gains as well as a limit to states’ ability to pass their high-taxes onto federal taxpayers through the state and local tax deduction.
In addition to taxes, the report examines states’ business environments, labor policies, and growing pension burdens. As the authors find, people are voting with their feet based on which states offer lower costs, fewer regulations, and greater opportunities.</description>
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<title>Republican Judiciary Committee Priorities for the 116th Congress</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:40:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The House and Senate Judiciary Committees have broad jurisdiction, with both playing a powerful and critical role in Congress. In the Senate, the committee is responsible for providing oversight over key activities of the executive branch, including the Department of Justice, and is responsible for the confirmation process of judicial and many executive branch nominations. The House Judiciary Committee, often referred to as the lawyer for the House of Representatives, has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in Federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. With the beginning of the 116th Congress, and the changes that the mid-term elections ushered in, now is an opportune time to assess what’s going on and to clearly lay out a conservative agenda for both chambers.
We are delighted to have Senator Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Congressman Doug Collins, Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee, join us to discuss their priorities for the new Congress.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The House and Senate Judiciary Committees have br…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The House and Senate Judiciary Committees have broad jurisdiction, with both playing a powerful and critical role in Congress. In the Senate, the committee is responsible for providing oversight over key activities of the executive branch, including the Department of Justice, and is responsible for the confirmation process of judicial and many executive branch nominations. The House Judiciary Committee, often referred to as the lawyer for the House of Representatives, has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in Federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. With the beginning of the 116th Congress, and the changes that the mid-term elections ushered in, now is an opportune time to assess what’s going on and to clearly lay out a conservative agenda for both chambers.
We are delighted to have Senator Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Congressman Doug Collins, Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee, join us to discuss their priorities for the new Congress.</description>
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<title>A New Era in El Salvador</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:05:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>On February 3, 2019 Nayib Bukele was elected president of El Salvador with one of the highest majorities in the Central American nation’s history. His election also marks the first time a third party candidate won the presidency since the 1992 Peace Accords. His election takes place at an opportune moment for El Salvador and U.S.-Salvadoran relations.
Come join us to hear the president-elect’s reform agenda for El Salvador. In keeping with his campaign slogan “there’s enough money when no one steals”, Bukele will discuss his plans for fighting corruption. He will also discuss his policies for strengthening the rule of law and creating economic growth. Necessary to his agenda will be deepening and broadening cooperation with the United States.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On February 3, 2019 Nayib Bukele was elected pres…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On February 3, 2019 Nayib Bukele was elected president of El Salvador with one of the highest majorities in the Central American nation’s history. His election also marks the first time a third party candidate won the presidency since the 1992 Peace Accords. His election takes place at an opportune moment for El Salvador and U.S.-Salvadoran relations.
Come join us to hear the president-elect’s reform agenda for El Salvador. In keeping with his campaign slogan “there’s enough money when no one steals”, Bukele will discuss his plans for fighting corruption. He will also discuss his policies for strengthening the rule of law and creating economic growth. Necessary to his agenda will be deepening and broadening cooperation with the United States.</description>
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<title>The Indo-Pacific after INF</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-indo-pacific-after-inf</link>
<itunes:duration>01:22:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>After six years of failed attempts to get Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligations, the U.S. officially announced its intention to withdraw from the treaty on December 4, 2018. To date, much of the discussion surrounding the U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty has focused on the implications for Russia, the European Union, and trans-Atlantic relations. Far less attention has been devoted to the implications for U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Specifically, what does America’s withdrawal from the INF treaty mean for U.S. partners and allies in the region? How does this decision stand to effect the conventional military balance in the region? What are the implications for U.S.-China relations and how has it been received in Beijing, which is not a party to the INF treaty and has been investing in its land-based missile capabilities for decades?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>After six years of failed attempts to get Russia …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>After six years of failed attempts to get Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligations, the U.S. officially announced its intention to withdraw from the treaty on December 4, 2018. To date, much of the discussion surrounding the U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty has focused on the implications for Russia, the European Union, and trans-Atlantic relations. Far less attention has been devoted to the implications for U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Specifically, what does America’s withdrawal from the INF treaty mean for U.S. partners and allies in the region? How does this decision stand to effect the conventional military balance in the region? What are the implications for U.S.-China relations and how has it been received in Beijing, which is not a party to the INF treaty and has been investing in its land-based missile capabilities for decades?</description>
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<title>The American Dream is Dying Where Civil Society is Eroding</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-american-dream-is-dying-where-civil-society-is-eroding</link>
<itunes:duration>00:57:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The suffering of America's working class is real. Immobility, inequality, a retreat from marriage, and deaths of despair are the symptoms. In short, for much of the country, the American Dream is dead. The root cause is the collapse of local community for the working-class. The institutions of civil society that are still strong in some parts of America, specifically among the elites, are fading away as America secularizes and the classes drift apart. Join Tim Carney as he discusses his new book, Alienated America, documenting these tragic realities, and what we can do to combat them.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The suffering of America's working class is real.…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The suffering of America's working class is real. Immobility, inequality, a retreat from marriage, and deaths of despair are the symptoms. In short, for much of the country, the American Dream is dead. The root cause is the collapse of local community for the working-class. The institutions of civil society that are still strong in some parts of America, specifically among the elites, are fading away as America secularizes and the classes drift apart. Join Tim Carney as he discusses his new book, Alienated America, documenting these tragic realities, and what we can do to combat them.</description>
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<title>How Socialism Destroyed Africa</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Equating capitalism with colonialism, Africa’s nationalist leaders rejected it and adopted socialism in the 1960s. Foreign companies were nationalized, a string of state-owned enterprises were established and a plethora of state controls on rent, prices, imports and foreign exchange were imposed to capture the commanding heights of the economy. But nowhere in Africa was the socialist experiment successful. It was a miserable fiasco in country after country including Angola (under dos Santos), Benin (under Kerekou), Ethiopia (under Mengistu), Ghana (under Nkrumah), Guinea (under Toure), Mali (under Keita), Mozambique (under Chissano), Tanzania (under Nyerere), and Zambia, among others.
In 1961, workers on Ghana state farms barely produce enough to feed themselves let alone the nation. In Tanzania, Ujamaa destroyed the country’s agriculture. Ethiopia’s misguided villagization program did the same. Zimbabwe socialist experiment ended in disaster, transforming the country which used to be called the breadbasket of the region into a net food importer, with millions facing starvation. Over 4 million fled the country into neighboring countries such as Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique. Tragically, South Africa is gearing up to repeat these catastrophic mistakes.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Equating capitalism with colonialism, Africa’s na…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Equating capitalism with colonialism, Africa’s nationalist leaders rejected it and adopted socialism in the 1960s. Foreign companies were nationalized, a string of state-owned enterprises were established and a plethora of state controls on rent, prices, imports and foreign exchange were imposed to capture the commanding heights of the economy. But nowhere in Africa was the socialist experiment successful. It was a miserable fiasco in country after country including Angola (under dos Santos), Benin (under Kerekou), Ethiopia (under Mengistu), Ghana (under Nkrumah), Guinea (under Toure), Mali (under Keita), Mozambique (under Chissano), Tanzania (under Nyerere), and Zambia, among others.
In 1961, workers on Ghana state farms barely produce enough to feed themselves let alone the nation. In Tanzania, Ujamaa destroyed the country’s agriculture. Ethiopia’s misguided villagization program did the same. Zimbabwe socialist experiment ended in disaster, transforming the country which used to be called the breadbasket of the region into a net food importer, with millions facing starvation. Over 4 million fled the country into neighboring countries such as Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique. Tragically, South Africa is gearing up to repeat these catastrophic mistakes.</description>
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<title>Affirming Ethical Options for the Terminally Ill</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:59:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Six states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws providing for “physician-assisted suicide.” Sometimes proposed as relief for patients undergoing pain and suffering, physician-assisted suicide constitutes a major break with the traditional medical ethics embodied in the Hippocratic Oath that call on doctors to heal patients. Many analysts across the ideological spectrum agree: the normalization of medical killing poses a threat to the poor, disabled, and vulnerable members of society.
How can policymakers address the need for persons to plan for terminal illness - and improve end of life care?Our expert panel will address these and many other questions.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Six states and the District of Columbia have enac…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Six states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws providing for “physician-assisted suicide.” Sometimes proposed as relief for patients undergoing pain and suffering, physician-assisted suicide constitutes a major break with the traditional medical ethics embodied in the Hippocratic Oath that call on doctors to heal patients. Many analysts across the ideological spectrum agree: the normalization of medical killing poses a threat to the poor, disabled, and vulnerable members of society.
How can policymakers address the need for persons to plan for terminal illness - and improve end of life care?Our expert panel will address these and many other questions.</description>
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<title>The Next Steps for Combatting Terrorist Travel</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-next-steps-for-combatting-terrorist-travel</link>
<itunes:duration>00:53:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In the past few years, the world has seen the dramatic movement of Islamist terrorists to war zones around the world. While this is not a new phenomenon, the elevated level of terrorist travel to places like Syria and Iraq from many nations in Europe and North America was deeply concerning to many policymakers across the globe. Now as ISIS loses its last stronghold in Syria, similar concerns over returning terrorist fighters must be addressed. The U.S. led the way following 9/11 in its efforts to combat terrorist travel through intelligence sharing programs like the Visa Waiver Program and a revamped vetting system. Other countries are also following suit, with the EU recently implementing passenger name record vetting, but more remains to be done to ensure that terrorists are unable to travel to carry out their violent endeavors.
Please join us for an address and conversation with Ambassador Nathan Sales on the status of the fight against terrorist travel and what needs be done going forward.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In the past few years, the world has seen the dra…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In the past few years, the world has seen the dramatic movement of Islamist terrorists to war zones around the world. While this is not a new phenomenon, the elevated level of terrorist travel to places like Syria and Iraq from many nations in Europe and North America was deeply concerning to many policymakers across the globe. Now as ISIS loses its last stronghold in Syria, similar concerns over returning terrorist fighters must be addressed. The U.S. led the way following 9/11 in its efforts to combat terrorist travel through intelligence sharing programs like the Visa Waiver Program and a revamped vetting system. Other countries are also following suit, with the EU recently implementing passenger name record vetting, but more remains to be done to ensure that terrorists are unable to travel to carry out their violent endeavors.
Please join us for an address and conversation with Ambassador Nathan Sales on the status of the fight against terrorist travel and what needs be done going forward.</description>
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<title>Freedom and Solidarity: Why You’ve Gotta Have Both</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:01:35</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Adam Smith has been called the “father of capitalism.” The Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler called Smith the “high priest of self-interest.” But what did Smith really think? As a virtue ethicist Smith believed that people were good (for the most part) and that self-interest, though important and different from selfishness, was not enough to create a vibrant society. This talk will cover religion, morality, and (of course) economics.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Adam Smith has been called the “father of capital…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Adam Smith has been called the “father of capitalism.” The Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler called Smith the “high priest of self-interest.” But what did Smith really think? As a virtue ethicist Smith believed that people were good (for the most part) and that self-interest, though important and different from selfishness, was not enough to create a vibrant society. This talk will cover religion, morality, and (of course) economics.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>At a Crossroads: The Supreme Court’s Establishment Clause Jurisprudence</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/at-a-crossroads-the-supreme-courts-establishment-clause-jurisprudence</link>
<itunes:duration>00:59:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Though the First Amendment’s command that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion” is straightforward, the Supreme Court’s Establishment Clause jurisprudence is anything but clear. To determine if a government action amounts to an establishment of religion, the Supreme Court has developed a number of tests looking for excessive entanglement, endorsement, or coercion, to name a few, that are inconsistently applied. When it comes to the constitutionality of passive displays on government property, such as the Ten Commandments, Christmas decorations, and war memorials with crosses, the lower courts are divided about how and when to apply the various tests, leading to unpredictable results. In The American Legion v. American Humanist Association, the Supreme Court has been asked to review the constitutionality of a 93-year-old World War I memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland that includes a 40-foot cross. Will the Supreme Court seize the opportunity to bring much-needed clarity to its Establishment Clause jurisprudence? What impact could a broad ruling have on religion in America? Join us at The Heritage Foundation the day after the oral argument at the Supreme Court as a panel of experts discuss these and many other questions surrounding this important issue.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Though the First Amendment’s command that “Congre…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Though the First Amendment’s command that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion” is straightforward, the Supreme Court’s Establishment Clause jurisprudence is anything but clear. To determine if a government action amounts to an establishment of religion, the Supreme Court has developed a number of tests looking for excessive entanglement, endorsement, or coercion, to name a few, that are inconsistently applied. When it comes to the constitutionality of passive displays on government property, such as the Ten Commandments, Christmas decorations, and war memorials with crosses, the lower courts are divided about how and when to apply the various tests, leading to unpredictable results. In The American Legion v. American Humanist Association, the Supreme Court has been asked to review the constitutionality of a 93-year-old World War I memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland that includes a 40-foot cross. Will the Supreme Court seize the opportunity to bring much-needed clarity to its Establishment Clause jurisprudence? What impact could a broad ruling have on religion in America? Join us at The Heritage Foundation the day after the oral argument at the Supreme Court as a panel of experts discuss these and many other questions surrounding this important issue.</description>
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<title>Modernizing the U.S. Sea-based Strategic Deterrent Force and the Need for 12 Columbia-class SSBNs</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/modernizing-the-us-sea-based-strategic-deterrent-force-and-the-need-for-12-columbia-class-ssbns</link>
<itunes:duration>01:11:59</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Since the first submarine strategic deterrent patrol by USS George Washington (SSBN-598) in 1960, U.S. nuclear ballistic missile submarines (or SSBNs) have provided the most survivable leg of the U.S. Strategic Nuclear Triad. U.S. SSBNs on patrol are virtually undetectable and hold adversary strategic targets constantly at risk. Today’s force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs carry 70 percent of deployed U.S. strategic nuclear warheads, and when they retire after a 42-year service life, they will be the longest serving submarines in U.S. Naval history. The 12 planned Columbia-class submarines will provide an overdue modernization of the U.S. sea-based strategic deterrent force and will possess advanced stealth technologies to ensure they remain survivable against evolving threats into the 2080s. Strategic nuclear modernization critics have questioned the need to modernize the U.S. SSBN force and argued that a smaller number of Columbia-class SSBNs can provide a sufficient deterrent capability. Our panel of experts will explore the importance of a modern SSBN force on deterring adversaries and the impacts of reducing the number of U.S. SSBNs.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Since the first submarine strategic deterrent pat…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Since the first submarine strategic deterrent patrol by USS George Washington (SSBN-598) in 1960, U.S. nuclear ballistic missile submarines (or SSBNs) have provided the most survivable leg of the U.S. Strategic Nuclear Triad. U.S. SSBNs on patrol are virtually undetectable and hold adversary strategic targets constantly at risk. Today’s force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs carry 70 percent of deployed U.S. strategic nuclear warheads, and when they retire after a 42-year service life, they will be the longest serving submarines in U.S. Naval history. The 12 planned Columbia-class submarines will provide an overdue modernization of the U.S. sea-based strategic deterrent force and will possess advanced stealth technologies to ensure they remain survivable against evolving threats into the 2080s. Strategic nuclear modernization critics have questioned the need to modernize the U.S. SSBN force and argued that a smaller number of Columbia-class SSBNs can provide a sufficient deterrent capability. Our panel of experts will explore the importance of a modern SSBN force on deterring adversaries and the impacts of reducing the number of U.S. SSBNs.</description>
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<title>2nd Annual Jay A. Parker Lecture and Reception: A Candid Discussion on Civility</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/2nd-annual-jay-a-parker-lecture-and-reception-a-candid-discussion-on-civility</link>
<itunes:duration>01:19:32</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Heritage Foundation and The Gloucester Institute present the 2nd Annual Jay A. Parker Lecture and Reception in honor of Jay A. Parker, founding father of the emerging black conservative movement. Come engage with prominent leaders about the dangerous decline in civil discourse and salute emerging leaders who are making significant contributions to our nation.
As the leader of the Lincoln Institute for Education and Research, Jay Parker earned the title, founding father of the emerging black conservative movement. He shared his voice with many black conservative intellectuals as editor of The Lincoln Review. As an active member of the American African Affairs Association, he also worked to spread freedom and democracy in newly independent African nations.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Heritage Foundation and The Gloucester Instit…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Heritage Foundation and The Gloucester Institute present the 2nd Annual Jay A. Parker Lecture and Reception in honor of Jay A. Parker, founding father of the emerging black conservative movement. Come engage with prominent leaders about the dangerous decline in civil discourse and salute emerging leaders who are making significant contributions to our nation.
As the leader of the Lincoln Institute for Education and Research, Jay Parker earned the title, founding father of the emerging black conservative movement. He shared his voice with many black conservative intellectuals as editor of The Lincoln Review. As an active member of the American African Affairs Association, he also worked to spread freedom and democracy in newly independent African nations.</description>
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<title>A Debate - Should the U.S. Constitution be interpreted according to its Original Public Meaning?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/a-debate-should-the-us-constitution-be-interpreted-according-to-its-original-public-meaning</link>
<itunes:duration>01:06:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>It was over three decades ago, when then-Attorney General Ed Meese initiated an important spirited national debate about the proper application of our most important governing document—the U.S. Constitution. Since then, Originalism has emerged as a serious theory of constitutional interpretation that has permeated the judiciary and the academy. Originalists believe that the Constitution and laws should be interpreted based on their actual text and original public meaning. Conversely, proponents of a “Living Constitution,” stress the need to adapt the Constitution “to cope with current problems and current needs.” These two theories will go head-to-head in a spirited debate with two well-known constitutional scholars, John Eastman and Michael Gerhardt.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>It was over three decades ago, when then-Attorney…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>It was over three decades ago, when then-Attorney General Ed Meese initiated an important spirited national debate about the proper application of our most important governing document—the U.S. Constitution. Since then, Originalism has emerged as a serious theory of constitutional interpretation that has permeated the judiciary and the academy. Originalists believe that the Constitution and laws should be interpreted based on their actual text and original public meaning. Conversely, proponents of a “Living Constitution,” stress the need to adapt the Constitution “to cope with current problems and current needs.” These two theories will go head-to-head in a spirited debate with two well-known constitutional scholars, John Eastman and Michael Gerhardt.</description>
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<title>Building an Effective Approach to Terrorism Prevention</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:01:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The National Security Strategy of the United States (December 2017) highlighted the need for U.S. intelligence and homeland security experts to work with law enforcement and civic leaders on terrorism prevention. The National Strategy for Counterterrorism (October 2018) further stated that terrorism prevention must be an integral part of our counterterrorism strategy. Given the administration’s prioritization of terrorism prevention, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted a comprehensive review of its terrorism prevention programs, both internally and with the assistance of an external review by the RAND Corporation.
Elizabeth Neumann, Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention and Security Policy, will present the findings of the RAND report, followed by a discussion on how DHS is building an effective approach to terrorism prevention.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The National Security Strategy of the United Stat…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The National Security Strategy of the United States (December 2017) highlighted the need for U.S. intelligence and homeland security experts to work with law enforcement and civic leaders on terrorism prevention. The National Strategy for Counterterrorism (October 2018) further stated that terrorism prevention must be an integral part of our counterterrorism strategy. Given the administration’s prioritization of terrorism prevention, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted a comprehensive review of its terrorism prevention programs, both internally and with the assistance of an external review by the RAND Corporation.
Elizabeth Neumann, Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention and Security Policy, will present the findings of the RAND report, followed by a discussion on how DHS is building an effective approach to terrorism prevention.</description>
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<title>Bit Player: My Life with Presidents and Ideas</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The title “Bit Player” perfectly reflects Stephen Hess’s long and distinguished career as a Washington insider. As a 25-year-old, recently discharged Army private in 1958, he suddenly found himself as part of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s speechwriting team that ultimately helped draft the famed “Farewell Address” warning of the influence of the “military industrial complex.” Then over the next two decades, Hess played bit roles aiding Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan—along the way observing up-close those presidents and many other senior political leaders. During his subsequent four-and-a-half decades at the Brookings Institution, Hess was well-positioned to monitor and comment on the achievements and failures of successive administrations.
This memoir by a certified member of Washington’s old-guard establishment is rich with insight into contemporary American democracy, poignant in its reflections of avoidable missteps by even the best and most experienced leaders, and consistently good-humored in the author’s self-awareness of his own role behind the scenes of political power.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The title “Bit Player” perfectly reflects Stephen…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The title “Bit Player” perfectly reflects Stephen Hess’s long and distinguished career as a Washington insider. As a 25-year-old, recently discharged Army private in 1958, he suddenly found himself as part of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s speechwriting team that ultimately helped draft the famed “Farewell Address” warning of the influence of the “military industrial complex.” Then over the next two decades, Hess played bit roles aiding Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan—along the way observing up-close those presidents and many other senior political leaders. During his subsequent four-and-a-half decades at the Brookings Institution, Hess was well-positioned to monitor and comment on the achievements and failures of successive administrations.
This memoir by a certified member of Washington’s old-guard establishment is rich with insight into contemporary American democracy, poignant in its reflections of avoidable missteps by even the best and most experienced leaders, and consistently good-humored in the author’s self-awareness of his own role behind the scenes of political power.</description>
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<title>Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:56:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>When Vladimir Putin first took power in 1999, he was a little-known figure ruling a country that was reeling from a decade and a half of crisis. In the years since, he has reestablished Russia as a great power. How did he do it? What principles have guided Putin’s economic policies? What patterns can be discerned? In this new analysis of Putin’s Russia, Chris Miller examines its economic policy and the tools Russia’s elite have used to achieve its goals. Miller argues that despite Russia’s corruption, cronyism, and overdependence on oil as an economic driver, Putin’s economic strategy has been surprisingly successful.
Explaining the economic policies that underwrote Putin’s two-decades-long rule, Miller shows how, at every juncture, Putinomics has served Putin’s needs by guaranteeing economic stability and supporting his accumulation of power. Even in the face of Western financial sanctions and low oil prices, Putin has never been more relevant on the world stage.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>When Vladimir Putin first took power in 1999, he …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>When Vladimir Putin first took power in 1999, he was a little-known figure ruling a country that was reeling from a decade and a half of crisis. In the years since, he has reestablished Russia as a great power. How did he do it? What principles have guided Putin’s economic policies? What patterns can be discerned? In this new analysis of Putin’s Russia, Chris Miller examines its economic policy and the tools Russia’s elite have used to achieve its goals. Miller argues that despite Russia’s corruption, cronyism, and overdependence on oil as an economic driver, Putin’s economic strategy has been surprisingly successful.
Explaining the economic policies that underwrote Putin’s two-decades-long rule, Miller shows how, at every juncture, Putinomics has served Putin’s needs by guaranteeing economic stability and supporting his accumulation of power. Even in the face of Western financial sanctions and low oil prices, Putin has never been more relevant on the world stage.</description>
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<title>Venezuela at a Tipping Point</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/venezuela-at-a-tipping-point</link>
<itunes:duration>00:41:02</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Please join The Heritage Foundation and the International Republican Institute for a conversation about Venezuela with Senator Marco Rubio. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, and a member of IRI’s Board, the senior senator from Florida has played a critical role in shaping a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Senator Rubio will discuss the political developments in Venezuela, the new government of interim President Juan Guaidó, and next steps for U.S. policy.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Please join The Heritage Foundation and the Inter…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Please join The Heritage Foundation and the International Republican Institute for a conversation about Venezuela with Senator Marco Rubio. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, and a member of IRI’s Board, the senior senator from Florida has played a critical role in shaping a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Senator Rubio will discuss the political developments in Venezuela, the new government of interim President Juan Guaidó, and next steps for U.S. policy.</description>
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<title>Socialism versus the Family</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:11:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Socialism is a distortion, in a collectivist direction, of human beings’ natural need for familial connection with others. But socialism and the family are incompatible. The family requires independence from governmental interference in order to flourish, and parents know its needs better than government officials can. Meanwhile, the breakdown of the traditional family leads to greater need for state assistance. The ethos of self-gratification that weakens commitment to the family also leads to increased desire for services from the state. Hence it is no accident that, historically, advocacy of socialism has always tended to go hand in hand with hostility to the traditional family structure. Anyone opposed to socialism should defend the traditional family and anyone concerned to defend the traditional family should oppose socialism.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Socialism is a distortion, in a collectivist dire…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Socialism is a distortion, in a collectivist direction, of human beings’ natural need for familial connection with others. But socialism and the family are incompatible. The family requires independence from governmental interference in order to flourish, and parents know its needs better than government officials can. Meanwhile, the breakdown of the traditional family leads to greater need for state assistance. The ethos of self-gratification that weakens commitment to the family also leads to increased desire for services from the state. Hence it is no accident that, historically, advocacy of socialism has always tended to go hand in hand with hostility to the traditional family structure. Anyone opposed to socialism should defend the traditional family and anyone concerned to defend the traditional family should oppose socialism.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>In Studio: Dr. Kim Holmes and Amb. Terry Miller</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 21:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/index-interview</link>
<itunes:duration>00:18:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>A conversation with Dr. Kim Holmes and Amb. Terry Miller about why Economic freedom matters and how Heritage's Index of Economic Freedom became the measuring stick by which governments evaluate their own performance, and compare their progress to their neighbors.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A conversation with Dr. Kim Holmes and Amb. Terry…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A conversation with Dr. Kim Holmes and Amb. Terry Miller about why Economic freedom matters and how Heritage's Index of Economic Freedom became the measuring stick by which governments evaluate their own performance, and compare their progress to their neighbors.</description>
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<title>Evaluating Threats to Religious Freedom in China</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:37:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Threats to religious freedom in China were on the rise in 2018, especially after the Chinese government instituted its new Regulations on Religious Affairs in February 2018. Christians in China are facing newfound persecution. Between September and December of last year, three major churches, the Early Rain Covenant Church, Zion Church, and Rongguilli Church were shuttered. Muslims in Xinjiang are experiencing terrifying surveillance and between 800,000 to more than 1 million individuals are now held in political “reeducation” facilities facing unknown fates. Persecution of Tibetans likewise intensified with religious structures and homes of Tibetans destroyed. Persons of faith are increasingly under siege as China attempts to “Sinicize”, or secularize, religious practice so that it conforms to the values and priorities of the Chinese Communist Party. Promoting religious freedom has been in the U.S. ethos for generations, and over the past year the U.S. government has consistently condemned heightened threats to religious freedom in China. Please join us as we consider next steps the U.S. government can take to hold China accountable for its violations of religious freedom.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Threats to religious freedom in China were on the…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Threats to religious freedom in China were on the rise in 2018, especially after the Chinese government instituted its new Regulations on Religious Affairs in February 2018. Christians in China are facing newfound persecution. Between September and December of last year, three major churches, the Early Rain Covenant Church, Zion Church, and Rongguilli Church were shuttered. Muslims in Xinjiang are experiencing terrifying surveillance and between 800,000 to more than 1 million individuals are now held in political “reeducation” facilities facing unknown fates. Persecution of Tibetans likewise intensified with religious structures and homes of Tibetans destroyed. Persons of faith are increasingly under siege as China attempts to “Sinicize”, or secularize, religious practice so that it conforms to the values and priorities of the Chinese Communist Party. Promoting religious freedom has been in the U.S. ethos for generations, and over the past year the U.S. government has consistently condemned heightened threats to religious freedom in China. Please join us as we consider next steps the U.S. government can take to hold China accountable for its violations of religious freedom.</description>
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<title>The Legality of Nationwide Injunctions</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-legality-of-nationwide-injunctions</link>
<itunes:duration>00:58:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>We are seeing a significant increase in the number of nationwide injunctions issued by federal district court judges against the federal government. Are such judges acting outside of their jurisdictional limits? Are their actions constitutional and within the procedural precedents of the U.S. Supreme Court? Do such injunctions promote forum shopping and do they violate class action requirements? Does this restrict the development of the law and violate the organizational structure of the federal judicial system by freezing legal issues in conformance with the holding of a single federal district judge, rather than allowing the 13 circuit courts of appeal to reach their own conclusions under the supervision of the Supreme Court? These important questions will be discussed in a lively forum by both academic and government legal experts.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>We are seeing a significant increase in the numbe…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>We are seeing a significant increase in the number of nationwide injunctions issued by federal district court judges against the federal government. Are such judges acting outside of their jurisdictional limits? Are their actions constitutional and within the procedural precedents of the U.S. Supreme Court? Do such injunctions promote forum shopping and do they violate class action requirements? Does this restrict the development of the law and violate the organizational structure of the federal judicial system by freezing legal issues in conformance with the holding of a single federal district judge, rather than allowing the 13 circuit courts of appeal to reach their own conclusions under the supervision of the Supreme Court? These important questions will be discussed in a lively forum by both academic and government legal experts.</description>
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<title>Class Dismissed: Why College Isn't the Answer</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/class-dismissed-why-college-isnt-the-answer</link>
<itunes:duration>00:37:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Today, a college degree is not necessary to achieve the American Dream and live a fiscally successful life.
Sure, for many, college can be the perfect launching pad. The societal aspect of school can be transformative, and the exposure to different people, different thoughts, and different ideas is crucial.
But for millions of young Americans, college is not the answer. What about the teenager for whom sitting in a classroom is unfulfilling and frustrating? What about the kid with a skillset that can’t be nurtured on campus?
In Class Dismissed: Why College Isn’t the Answer, Nick Adams explains how you can achieve the American Dream without receiving a traditional education. An essential tool for parents and grandparents, this book discusses how families can recognize whether their child will get more from a trade school or a mentorship than they will from four years of study.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Today, a college degree is not necessary to achie…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Today, a college degree is not necessary to achieve the American Dream and live a fiscally successful life.
Sure, for many, college can be the perfect launching pad. The societal aspect of school can be transformative, and the exposure to different people, different thoughts, and different ideas is crucial.
But for millions of young Americans, college is not the answer. What about the teenager for whom sitting in a classroom is unfulfilling and frustrating? What about the kid with a skillset that can’t be nurtured on campus?
In Class Dismissed: Why College Isn’t the Answer, Nick Adams explains how you can achieve the American Dream without receiving a traditional education. An essential tool for parents and grandparents, this book discusses how families can recognize whether their child will get more from a trade school or a mentorship than they will from four years of study.</description>
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<title>Floored! - How a Misguided Fed Experiment Deepened and Prolonged the Great Recession</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/floored-how-a-misguided-fed-experiment-deepened-and-prolonged-the-great-recession</link>
<itunes:duration>00:58:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In October 2008, as the U.S. economy plunged, the Federal Reserve began paying interest on banks' reserve balances. The resulting switch to a &quot;floor system&quot; of monetary control, in which changes in the interest rate on reserves, rather than reserve creation or destruction, became the Fed's chief tool for influencing economic activity, was to have far-reaching consequences--almost all of them regrettable.
Besides intensifying the downturn by causing banks to hoard reserves, the floor system all but destroyed the market for unsecured interbank loans that had been banks' ordinary &quot;first resort&quot; source of last-minute liquidity. By depriving the Fed's asset purchases of the ability to stimulate investment and spending, it also compelled the Fed to compensate by purchasing assets on an unprecedented scale. All of this resulted in a substantial increase in the Fed's role in allocating scarce credit. Finally, by severing the ordinary connection between the stance of monetary policy and the extent of the Fed's asset holdings, the floor system risks turning the Fed's balance sheet into a fiscal-policy playground.
Selgin’s book is the first comprehensive account of the Federal Reserve’s new post-crisis “floor” monetary policy operating system. Selgin will share his three-year research journey into this new experimental system, how the Fed stumbled into it, and its consequences for the economy — including how it could turn the Fed into a Trojan piggybank of fiscal profligacy.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In October 2008, as the U.S. economy plunged, the…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In October 2008, as the U.S. economy plunged, the Federal Reserve began paying interest on banks' reserve balances. The resulting switch to a &quot;floor system&quot; of monetary control, in which changes in the interest rate on reserves, rather than reserve creation or destruction, became the Fed's chief tool for influencing economic activity, was to have far-reaching consequences--almost all of them regrettable.
Besides intensifying the downturn by causing banks to hoard reserves, the floor system all but destroyed the market for unsecured interbank loans that had been banks' ordinary &quot;first resort&quot; source of last-minute liquidity. By depriving the Fed's asset purchases of the ability to stimulate investment and spending, it also compelled the Fed to compensate by purchasing assets on an unprecedented scale. All of this resulted in a substantial increase in the Fed's role in allocating scarce credit. Finally, by severing the ordinary connection between the stance of monetary policy and the extent of the Fed's asset holdings, the floor system risks turning the Fed's balance sheet into a fiscal-policy playground.
Selgin’s book is the first comprehensive account of the Federal Reserve’s new post-crisis “floor” monetary policy operating system. Selgin will share his three-year research journey into this new experimental system, how the Fed stumbled into it, and its consequences for the economy — including how it could turn the Fed into a Trojan piggybank of fiscal profligacy.</description>
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<title>The Inequality of the Equality Act: Concerns from the Left</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:11:18</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Who could be against a law that promises equality and bans discrimination? Parents who’ve already experienced grief, despair, and witnessed medical harms as they attempted to get help for their gender-confused children. Medical experts concerned about how adding &quot;gender identity&quot; into civil rights law would cause physical and psychological harm. People who have transitioned, and then detransitioned, concerned with what this ideology will do to children. Lesbians who have been punished for having the audacity to say that men are not women. Radical feminists concerned that nearly all sex-segregated spaces, colleges, sports, dormitories, and women's rights in general will disappear if “gender identity” becomes a protected class and the dangers this poses to women and girls.
Please join us for a panel discussion featuring speakers from the political left as they share their stories of the harmful consequences of what will happen if &quot;gender identity&quot; ideology is enshrined into U.S. civil rights law.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Who could be against a law that promises equality…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Who could be against a law that promises equality and bans discrimination? Parents who’ve already experienced grief, despair, and witnessed medical harms as they attempted to get help for their gender-confused children. Medical experts concerned about how adding &quot;gender identity&quot; into civil rights law would cause physical and psychological harm. People who have transitioned, and then detransitioned, concerned with what this ideology will do to children. Lesbians who have been punished for having the audacity to say that men are not women. Radical feminists concerned that nearly all sex-segregated spaces, colleges, sports, dormitories, and women's rights in general will disappear if “gender identity” becomes a protected class and the dangers this poses to women and girls.
Please join us for a panel discussion featuring speakers from the political left as they share their stories of the harmful consequences of what will happen if &quot;gender identity&quot; ideology is enshrined into U.S. civil rights law.</description>
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<title>Taxing Wars: The American Way of War Finance And the Decline of Democracy</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/taxing-wars-the-american-way-of-war-finance-and-the-decline-of-democracy</link>
<itunes:duration>00:59:47</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Taxing Wars explores how a country decides to pay for wars and how that decision shapes how the public and the military experience the conflict.
Dr. Kreps explores how the way that the United States has funded her wars fluctuated through time. Government fund their activities through one of three mechanisms: taxation, borrowing, or printing more money. All three have been leveraged in different levels through American history with the noticeable use of domestic borrowing through war bonds.
Those methods of raising resources to fight a war have consequences to how the public experiences the conflict and therefore on sense of shared sacrifice that they generate. In a democracy, this sense of shared sacrifice directly impacts the country’s ability to fight. Taxing Wars explores this connection and more.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Taxing Wars explores how a country decides to pay…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Taxing Wars explores how a country decides to pay for wars and how that decision shapes how the public and the military experience the conflict.
Dr. Kreps explores how the way that the United States has funded her wars fluctuated through time. Government fund their activities through one of three mechanisms: taxation, borrowing, or printing more money. All three have been leveraged in different levels through American history with the noticeable use of domestic borrowing through war bonds.
Those methods of raising resources to fight a war have consequences to how the public experiences the conflict and therefore on sense of shared sacrifice that they generate. In a democracy, this sense of shared sacrifice directly impacts the country’s ability to fight. Taxing Wars explores this connection and more.</description>
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<title>Freedom and Prosperity: The 2019 Index of Economic Freedom</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:14:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Index of Economic Freedom (www.heritage.org/index) celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2019!
The Index evaluates government policies and economic conditions in 186 countries. Since its inception in 1995, the Index, an annual cross-country analysis by The Heritage Foundation, has tracked the progress of economic freedom around the globe and measured the real impact of advancing economic liberty.
The 25th anniversary edition provides compelling evidence of the dynamic benefits for individuals and societies from greater economic freedom. Around the world, governments that respect and promote openness and free markets provide greater opportunities for innovation, progress, and human flourishing.
Join us as we unveil the Index rankings for 2019 and examine the link between economic freedom and prosperity around the globe.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Index of Economic Freedom (www.heritage.org/i…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Index of Economic Freedom (www.heritage.org/index) celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2019!
The Index evaluates government policies and economic conditions in 186 countries. Since its inception in 1995, the Index, an annual cross-country analysis by The Heritage Foundation, has tracked the progress of economic freedom around the globe and measured the real impact of advancing economic liberty.
The 25th anniversary edition provides compelling evidence of the dynamic benefits for individuals and societies from greater economic freedom. Around the world, governments that respect and promote openness and free markets provide greater opportunities for innovation, progress, and human flourishing.
Join us as we unveil the Index rankings for 2019 and examine the link between economic freedom and prosperity around the globe.</description>
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<title>The Way Forward for the U.S. in a Post-INF World</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:24:23</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>On December 4, 2018, after five years of failed attempts to get Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligations and verifiably destroy its 9M729 missile system, the U.S. officially announced its intentions to withdraw from the treaty. There is much debate regarding what actions the U.S. should take as it prepares to withdraw from the INF treaty. Most analysts agree the U.S. should continue to encourage the Russian government to renegotiate an updated INF Treaty. Some experts propose that in parallel with these efforts, the U.S. should develop and field new low-yield nuclear weapons as well as improved conventional ground-launched cruise missile systems and cruise missile defenses. They assert that these actions would better deter Russian use of low-yield nuclear weapons and better defend its NATO allies from Russian cruise missile threats. Opponents of these recommendations counter that the U.S. development of low-yield nuclear weapons, ground-launched cruise missiles and improved cruise missile defenses will only antagonize Russia and lead to a new arms race. Please join us for a discussion on the recommended way ahead for the U.S. in a post-INF world.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On December 4, 2018, after five years of failed a…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On December 4, 2018, after five years of failed attempts to get Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligations and verifiably destroy its 9M729 missile system, the U.S. officially announced its intentions to withdraw from the treaty. There is much debate regarding what actions the U.S. should take as it prepares to withdraw from the INF treaty. Most analysts agree the U.S. should continue to encourage the Russian government to renegotiate an updated INF Treaty. Some experts propose that in parallel with these efforts, the U.S. should develop and field new low-yield nuclear weapons as well as improved conventional ground-launched cruise missile systems and cruise missile defenses. They assert that these actions would better deter Russian use of low-yield nuclear weapons and better defend its NATO allies from Russian cruise missile threats. Opponents of these recommendations counter that the U.S. development of low-yield nuclear weapons, ground-launched cruise missiles and improved cruise missile defenses will only antagonize Russia and lead to a new arms race. Please join us for a discussion on the recommended way ahead for the U.S. in a post-INF world.</description>
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<title>The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program at 15: Impacts, Experiences, and the Path Forward</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:06:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In 2004, the first students began participating in the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program – a private school choice program serving low-income families in Washington, D.C. This year marks 15 years of the scholarship program’s operation in the nation’s capital, with more than 1,650 children currently using D.C. OSP scholarships to pay tuition at participating private schools across the city. School choice programs have increased considerably across the country over the past decade, with more and more students having access to options such as vouchers and education savings accounts. What has been the impact of this consequential school choice measure, what does the future hold for the OSP, and what does it mean for families? Join us during National School Choice Week for a conversation with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, led by Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James, followed by a discussion featuring program stakeholders and scholars.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In 2004, the first students began participating i…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In 2004, the first students began participating in the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program – a private school choice program serving low-income families in Washington, D.C. This year marks 15 years of the scholarship program’s operation in the nation’s capital, with more than 1,650 children currently using D.C. OSP scholarships to pay tuition at participating private schools across the city. School choice programs have increased considerably across the country over the past decade, with more and more students having access to options such as vouchers and education savings accounts. What has been the impact of this consequential school choice measure, what does the future hold for the OSP, and what does it mean for families? Join us during National School Choice Week for a conversation with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, led by Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James, followed by a discussion featuring program stakeholders and scholars.</description>
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<title>Blockchain: What it Is and How it Can Help Prevent Identity Theft</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:13:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Last year alone, 16.7 million individuals suffered some form of identity theft. This crime exposes victims to many difficulties in their daily lives, ranging from the inability to participate in our economy to the inability to prove to a potential employer (or even our government) that they are a US citizen. Our antiquated system of collecting trivial facts and government IDs to confirm the identity of individuals contributes to these problems because anyone with sufficient information about you can literally “BE” you. Join us at the Heritage Foundation as our panel explores how new blockchain technologies can help prevent identity theft and protect millions of Americans.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Last year alone, 16.7 million individuals suffere…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Last year alone, 16.7 million individuals suffered some form of identity theft. This crime exposes victims to many difficulties in their daily lives, ranging from the inability to participate in our economy to the inability to prove to a potential employer (or even our government) that they are a US citizen. Our antiquated system of collecting trivial facts and government IDs to confirm the identity of individuals contributes to these problems because anyone with sufficient information about you can literally “BE” you. Join us at the Heritage Foundation as our panel explores how new blockchain technologies can help prevent identity theft and protect millions of Americans.</description>
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<title>Economic Equality is Unjust</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:01:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Conservatives, classical liberals and libertarians celebrate the fact that people have unequal (or diverse) talents, preferences, risk averseness, attachments and cultures because these are the central element to the rich tapestry of an enlightened, humane and prosperous society. These differences will inevitably lead to economic differences. And those differences are not objectionable. Any political system that mandated economic equality would be unjust. It is unjust to treat unequal situations equally. Instead, we should seek equal protection of the law or equal justice under law.
Government should not enforce a pre-determined distribution of income or wealth. Individual effort, merit, preferences and values matter morally. An unplanned distribution is just if the distribution is the result of individuals acting freely in accordance with just rules. However, because poverty hinders the ability of the poor to flourish and to lead a fulfilling life, public policies, private charity, education and other initiatives to address poverty and improve opportunity are warranted. But the pursuit of economic equality is not. In fact, the pursuit of economic equality can be extremely damaging to social welfare and manifestly unjust.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Conservatives, classical liberals and libertarian…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Conservatives, classical liberals and libertarians celebrate the fact that people have unequal (or diverse) talents, preferences, risk averseness, attachments and cultures because these are the central element to the rich tapestry of an enlightened, humane and prosperous society. These differences will inevitably lead to economic differences. And those differences are not objectionable. Any political system that mandated economic equality would be unjust. It is unjust to treat unequal situations equally. Instead, we should seek equal protection of the law or equal justice under law.
Government should not enforce a pre-determined distribution of income or wealth. Individual effort, merit, preferences and values matter morally. An unplanned distribution is just if the distribution is the result of individuals acting freely in accordance with just rules. However, because poverty hinders the ability of the poor to flourish and to lead a fulfilling life, public policies, private charity, education and other initiatives to address poverty and improve opportunity are warranted. But the pursuit of economic equality is not. In fact, the pursuit of economic equality can be extremely damaging to social welfare and manifestly unjust.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>The Religious Freedom Restoration Act At 25: How It Fosters Peaceful Pluralism</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>It has been 25 years since Congress passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) with near unanimous support. Since then it has prevented the government from infringing on the freedom of a wide variety of religious individuals and groups to exercise their religious beliefs. But with the new Congress, there could be legislative efforts to limit the application of RFRA. Join us for a keynote address from Acting Attorney General Whitaker followed by a panel discussion featuring Jewish, Muslim, and Christian perspectives on protecting religious freedom.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>It has been 25 years since Congress passed the Re…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>It has been 25 years since Congress passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) with near unanimous support. Since then it has prevented the government from infringing on the freedom of a wide variety of religious individuals and groups to exercise their religious beliefs. But with the new Congress, there could be legislative efforts to limit the application of RFRA. Join us for a keynote address from Acting Attorney General Whitaker followed by a panel discussion featuring Jewish, Muslim, and Christian perspectives on protecting religious freedom.</description>
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<title>Subverted: How the Sexual Revolution Hijacked the Women's Movement</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Did you know that contraception and abortion were not originally part of the women’s movement? How did the women’s movement, which fought for equal opportunity for women in education and the workplace, and the sexual revolution, which reduced women to ambitious sex objects, become so united?
In the book Subverted, Sue Ellen Browder documents for the first time how it all happened, in her own life and in the life of an entire country. As a long-time freelance writer for Cosmopolitan magazine, she wrote pieces meant to soft-sell unmarried sex, contraception, and abortion as the single woman’s path to personal fulfillment. She did not realize until much later that people higher and more clever than herself were influencing her thinking and her personal choices as they subverted the women’s movement.
Many pro-life women now reject the “feminist” label because of its association with radical pro-abortion groups and policies, while maintaining their belief in equality, dignity, and rights to opportunities afforded to men. They reject the notion that a movement or belief system that advocates on behalf of the disadvantaged can simultaneously advocate for the right to destroy vulnerable, innocent human life.
In the age of the Women’s March and #MeToo, can we address the needs of both women and unborn children? Or is a movement that claims to support the interests of “all women” forever destined to not include the voices and interests of people who identify as pro-life?
Confusion reigns thanks to the early promises of the feminist movement and its current manifestation. Join The Heritage Foundation and Live Action for an illuminating discussion with expert panelists as we explore how we got here and discuss what today’s women can do to counter the radical forces that hijacked a worthy cause. Copies of Sue Ellen Browder’s book will be available for purchase.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Did you know that contraception and abortion were…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Did you know that contraception and abortion were not originally part of the women’s movement? How did the women’s movement, which fought for equal opportunity for women in education and the workplace, and the sexual revolution, which reduced women to ambitious sex objects, become so united?
In the book Subverted, Sue Ellen Browder documents for the first time how it all happened, in her own life and in the life of an entire country. As a long-time freelance writer for Cosmopolitan magazine, she wrote pieces meant to soft-sell unmarried sex, contraception, and abortion as the single woman’s path to personal fulfillment. She did not realize until much later that people higher and more clever than herself were influencing her thinking and her personal choices as they subverted the women’s movement.
Many pro-life women now reject the “feminist” label because of its association with radical pro-abortion groups and policies, while maintaining their belief in equality, dignity, and rights to opportunities afforded to men. They reject the notion that a movement or belief system that advocates on behalf of the disadvantaged can simultaneously advocate for the right to destroy vulnerable, innocent human life.
In the age of the Women’s March and #MeToo, can we address the needs of both women and unborn children? Or is a movement that claims to support the interests of “all women” forever destined to not include the voices and interests of people who identify as pro-life?
Confusion reigns thanks to the early promises of the feminist movement and its current manifestation. Join The Heritage Foundation and Live Action for an illuminating discussion with expert panelists as we explore how we got here and discuss what today’s women can do to counter the radical forces that hijacked a worthy cause. Copies of Sue Ellen Browder’s book will be available for purchase.</description>
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<title>The Constitution and Economic Freedom</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:58:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Constitution contains a number of provisions designed to protect economic liberty, including the contracts clause, the takings clause, the Privileges and Immunities Clause, the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clauses, and others. The structure of the constitution and the negative commerce clause also protect economic freedom. This reflects the founders support for limited government, private property and freedom of commerce. Please join us for a discussion of the constitutional protections for economic freedom and the original meaning of these constitutional provisions.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Constitution contains a number of provisions …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Constitution contains a number of provisions designed to protect economic liberty, including the contracts clause, the takings clause, the Privileges and Immunities Clause, the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clauses, and others. The structure of the constitution and the negative commerce clause also protect economic freedom. This reflects the founders support for limited government, private property and freedom of commerce. Please join us for a discussion of the constitutional protections for economic freedom and the original meaning of these constitutional provisions.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>China’s Belt and Road in Context</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:39:21</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns five years old this fall, first unveiled by President Xi Jinping in a pair of speeches in late 2013. The infrastructure and connectivity initiative has proven far more ambitious, and far more controversial, than anyone could have predicted at that time. Under the BRI umbrella, China has already spent, pledged, or invested over one hundred billion dollars in infrastructure projects spanning the globe.
However, since mid-2017, international concerns about the BRI—and the outgrowth of Chinese “sharp power”—have been mounting. The U.S., EU, India, Australia and others have criticized the BRI model—which they accuse of fueling corruption, failing to meet international standards, and leveraging “debt-trap diplomacy” for geopolitical ends--while beginning to promote their own infrastructure initiatives and visions for the region. Please join our expert panel as we examine the future prospects of the BRI, Chinese perspectives on the BRI at Five and changing international attitudes toward the initiative, and the evolving U.S. and allied policy responses.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns five years…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns five years old this fall, first unveiled by President Xi Jinping in a pair of speeches in late 2013. The infrastructure and connectivity initiative has proven far more ambitious, and far more controversial, than anyone could have predicted at that time. Under the BRI umbrella, China has already spent, pledged, or invested over one hundred billion dollars in infrastructure projects spanning the globe.
However, since mid-2017, international concerns about the BRI—and the outgrowth of Chinese “sharp power”—have been mounting. The U.S., EU, India, Australia and others have criticized the BRI model—which they accuse of fueling corruption, failing to meet international standards, and leveraging “debt-trap diplomacy” for geopolitical ends--while beginning to promote their own infrastructure initiatives and visions for the region. Please join our expert panel as we examine the future prospects of the BRI, Chinese perspectives on the BRI at Five and changing international attitudes toward the initiative, and the evolving U.S. and allied policy responses.</description>
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<title>Sri Lanka in Crisis: From Debt Traps to Soft Coups</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:35:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Sri Lanka was plunged into a political crisis in late October when President Maithripala Sirisena suspended parliament and attempted to install his former ally and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime minister. Decried as illegal and unconstitutional by incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his supporters, the extra-constitutional maneuver has been opposed by a majority in parliament and several court rulings. Nevertheless, Sirisena and Rajapaksa have refused to disband their new shadow government and the country’s political crisis endures.
The turmoil is unfolding at a time Sri Lanka is grappling with the consequences of a major expansion of Chinese influence and investments, portrayed as a warning to others about the risks of Chinese “debt traps” and the strategic ambitions underpinning the Belt and Road Initiative. As China and India compete for influence in Colombo and prepare for the potential return of the Rajapaksas, the Trump administration has suspended a major aid package and urged the country to resolve the crisis through democratic means.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Sri Lanka was plunged into a political crisis in …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Sri Lanka was plunged into a political crisis in late October when President Maithripala Sirisena suspended parliament and attempted to install his former ally and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime minister. Decried as illegal and unconstitutional by incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his supporters, the extra-constitutional maneuver has been opposed by a majority in parliament and several court rulings. Nevertheless, Sirisena and Rajapaksa have refused to disband their new shadow government and the country’s political crisis endures.
The turmoil is unfolding at a time Sri Lanka is grappling with the consequences of a major expansion of Chinese influence and investments, portrayed as a warning to others about the risks of Chinese “debt traps” and the strategic ambitions underpinning the Belt and Road Initiative. As China and India compete for influence in Colombo and prepare for the potential return of the Rajapaksas, the Trump administration has suspended a major aid package and urged the country to resolve the crisis through democratic means.</description>
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<title>The Trump Administration's New Africa Strategy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:18:57</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Ambassador John Bolton unveils the Trump administration’s new Africa Strategy.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Ambassador John Bolton unveils the Trump administ…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Ambassador John Bolton unveils the Trump administration’s new Africa Strategy.</description>
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<title>Them Before Us: Defending the Rights and Wellbeing of Children Today</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:00:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Rapid changes in reproductive technologies combined with the redefinition of marriage have resulted in more and more children intentionally denied a relationship with one or both of their biological parents. Meanwhile, the media claims that “all kids need is love.”
A new children’s rights organization is shedding light on the very real and lasting cost children pay when the desires of adults are prioritized over children's rights. Them Before Us is providing a platform to bring these children together and give them a voice.
Join us as we explore the philosophical, legal and practical underpinnings of the rights of children in family structure, and how viewing matters of marriage and parenthood through the lens of children can persuade a skeptical culture.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Rapid changes in reproductive technologies combin…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Rapid changes in reproductive technologies combined with the redefinition of marriage have resulted in more and more children intentionally denied a relationship with one or both of their biological parents. Meanwhile, the media claims that “all kids need is love.”
A new children’s rights organization is shedding light on the very real and lasting cost children pay when the desires of adults are prioritized over children's rights. Them Before Us is providing a platform to bring these children together and give them a voice.
Join us as we explore the philosophical, legal and practical underpinnings of the rights of children in family structure, and how viewing matters of marriage and parenthood through the lens of children can persuade a skeptical culture.</description>
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<title>A National Security Crisis</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:05:02</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Our military faces a wide array of challenges across the globe today. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and transnational terrorism all require U.S. military resources, but defense budget cuts have left the force underfunded and undersized for the tasks we are asking it to perform on a daily basis. The National Defense Strategy Commission, a bipartisan effort to assess the state of the military, alarmingly assesses that the U.S. military, for the first time since the end of the Cold War, is at risk of losing an armed conflict with Russia or China. Please join us for a unique opportunity to hear Senator Jon Kyl, a commissioner on the Commission, discuss these challenges into the future and Congress’s responsibilities in addressing them.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Our military faces a wide array of challenges acr…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Our military faces a wide array of challenges across the globe today. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and transnational terrorism all require U.S. military resources, but defense budget cuts have left the force underfunded and undersized for the tasks we are asking it to perform on a daily basis. The National Defense Strategy Commission, a bipartisan effort to assess the state of the military, alarmingly assesses that the U.S. military, for the first time since the end of the Cold War, is at risk of losing an armed conflict with Russia or China. Please join us for a unique opportunity to hear Senator Jon Kyl, a commissioner on the Commission, discuss these challenges into the future and Congress’s responsibilities in addressing them.</description>
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<title>The Future of the U.S. Aircraft Carrier: Fearsome Warship or Expensive Target?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:38:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Over 70 years ago, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers supplanted battleships as preeminent warship with their ability to strike enemy warships or land targets hundreds of miles away. Since World War II, U.S. aircraft carriers and the carrier air wing have operated relatively unthreatened, providing unrivaled air support and power projection capability in every U.S. conflict. Recently, an increasing number of critics are predicting the end of the aircraft carrier era. They cite the growing threats from anti-ship missiles, such as China’s DF-21D “carrier killer”; the proliferation of increasingly quieter attack submarines; and advanced integrated air and missile defense capabilities. They also argue that current carrier strike fighter aircraft and their weapons lack sufficient range to engage targets in a denied/degraded environment. Aircraft carrier proponents argue that a modern U.S. supercarrier uniquely provides a globally deployable U.S. airfield that can rapidly respond to emergent crises and does not depend the approval of any host nation. While they acknowledge the increased threats to the carrier strike group and its air wing, they argue that introduction of the fifth generation F-35, long-range unmanned carrier-based tankers, advanced weapons and electronic warfare systems, and the employment of new operational tactics will enable the aircraft carrier to remain relevant for the foreseeable future. Can the new USS FORD-class aircraft carrier and a modernized carrier air wing provide effective sea-based power projection against near-peer competitors like Russia and China, should the U.S. Navy develop smaller aircraft carriers with new weapons systems and carrier aircraft to meet these 21st Century threats, or should the U.S. move on from the aircraft carrier?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Over 70 years ago, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers su…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Over 70 years ago, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers supplanted battleships as preeminent warship with their ability to strike enemy warships or land targets hundreds of miles away. Since World War II, U.S. aircraft carriers and the carrier air wing have operated relatively unthreatened, providing unrivaled air support and power projection capability in every U.S. conflict. Recently, an increasing number of critics are predicting the end of the aircraft carrier era. They cite the growing threats from anti-ship missiles, such as China’s DF-21D “carrier killer”; the proliferation of increasingly quieter attack submarines; and advanced integrated air and missile defense capabilities. They also argue that current carrier strike fighter aircraft and their weapons lack sufficient range to engage targets in a denied/degraded environment. Aircraft carrier proponents argue that a modern U.S. supercarrier uniquely provides a globally deployable U.S. airfield that can rapidly respond to emergent crises and does not depend the approval of any host nation. While they acknowledge the increased threats to the carrier strike group and its air wing, they argue that introduction of the fifth generation F-35, long-range unmanned carrier-based tankers, advanced weapons and electronic warfare systems, and the employment of new operational tactics will enable the aircraft carrier to remain relevant for the foreseeable future. Can the new USS FORD-class aircraft carrier and a modernized carrier air wing provide effective sea-based power projection against near-peer competitors like Russia and China, should the U.S. Navy develop smaller aircraft carriers with new weapons systems and carrier aircraft to meet these 21st Century threats, or should the U.S. move on from the aircraft carrier?</description>
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<title>The Moral Case for a Free Economy</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Rev. Robert Sirico will recount his own moral, intellectual and spiritual development. Animated by a strong sense of social justice, he began a well-intentioned but ill-conceived career in leftist activism. A serious grappling with the classics of economics lead him to reevaluate his ultimate commitments. In meditating on the nature of the human person, choice and action in society, he began to return to the Catholicism of his youth to discover the moral foundation of a flourishing society.
Rev. Robert Sirico challenges the popular political presumption that increased government intervention and welfare programs are the most moral approach to helping the poor. In his lecture, “The Moral Case for a Free Economy,” he argues that a dynamic free market, based on voluntary association and freedom from unnecessary regulation, is the best way not only to help the poor but to meet society’s needs as a whole. The free market best supports the God-given creative nature of the human person.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Rev. Robert Sirico will recount his own moral, in…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Rev. Robert Sirico will recount his own moral, intellectual and spiritual development. Animated by a strong sense of social justice, he began a well-intentioned but ill-conceived career in leftist activism. A serious grappling with the classics of economics lead him to reevaluate his ultimate commitments. In meditating on the nature of the human person, choice and action in society, he began to return to the Catholicism of his youth to discover the moral foundation of a flourishing society.
Rev. Robert Sirico challenges the popular political presumption that increased government intervention and welfare programs are the most moral approach to helping the poor. In his lecture, “The Moral Case for a Free Economy,” he argues that a dynamic free market, based on voluntary association and freedom from unnecessary regulation, is the best way not only to help the poor but to meet society’s needs as a whole. The free market best supports the God-given creative nature of the human person.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>When Terrorists Come Home: Rehabilitation of America’s Convicted Islamists</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The United States Government has prosecuted over 400 Islamist terrorists since 9/11. While several of those convicted will spend the rest of their lives in prison, the overwhelming majority will one day reenter society. Over the next five years, nearly a quarter of the U.S.’s terror convicts will complete their terms of imprisonment.
This raises a critical and little examined question regarding U.S. counterterrorism strategy: what is being done in U.S. prisons to prepare this growing and unique segment of the prison population for re-entry into society? What capacity is being built outside prison to reduce the likelihood that they return to violence? How can the Trump administration most effectively respond to this looming problem?
Two individuals – through their personal experiences as a former jihadi imprisoned for terrorism related charges and a former counter terrorism official who led the effort to thwart his terrorist aims – will offer policy solutions tailor towards ameliorating this pending and pressing national security threat.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The United States Government has prosecuted over …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The United States Government has prosecuted over 400 Islamist terrorists since 9/11. While several of those convicted will spend the rest of their lives in prison, the overwhelming majority will one day reenter society. Over the next five years, nearly a quarter of the U.S.’s terror convicts will complete their terms of imprisonment.
This raises a critical and little examined question regarding U.S. counterterrorism strategy: what is being done in U.S. prisons to prepare this growing and unique segment of the prison population for re-entry into society? What capacity is being built outside prison to reduce the likelihood that they return to violence? How can the Trump administration most effectively respond to this looming problem?
Two individuals – through their personal experiences as a former jihadi imprisoned for terrorism related charges and a former counter terrorism official who led the effort to thwart his terrorist aims – will offer policy solutions tailor towards ameliorating this pending and pressing national security threat.</description>
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<title>The Philosophic Fight for the Future of America</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:00:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>There is a philosophic battle being conducted at universities and in the media which will determine the future of our country. On one side are the defenders of the classical liberal position, best expressed in the Declaration of Independence, supporting the unalienable right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness “. On the other side are the statists of all political persuasions who believe highly educated elites working in government know what is best for all of us. Join us as John Allison examines the fundamental ideas underlying each of these positions and their implications for human flourishing.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>There is a philosophic battle being conducted at …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>There is a philosophic battle being conducted at universities and in the media which will determine the future of our country. On one side are the defenders of the classical liberal position, best expressed in the Declaration of Independence, supporting the unalienable right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness “. On the other side are the statists of all political persuasions who believe highly educated elites working in government know what is best for all of us. Join us as John Allison examines the fundamental ideas underlying each of these positions and their implications for human flourishing.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>If Poverty is the Real Problem, Then Capitalism is the Only Solution</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/if-poverty-is-the-real-problem-then-capitalism-is-the-only-solution</link>
<itunes:duration>01:16:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>One of the key criticisms of capitalism is that it creates more inequality than other systems. That may or may not be true. The effective inequalities among elites and citizens in the former Soviet bloc were gigantic. That, however, is beside the point. The fundamental worldwide economic problem is poverty. The history of the development of market economies in the past 50 years is unparalleled in human history, witnessing a decline in poverty, by any plausible measure, that no other system can achieve. There are no examples of socialist systems solving problems of poverty, though there are many examples of socialist systems causing or perpetuating poverty of the most abject sort.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>One of the key criticisms of capitalism is that i…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>One of the key criticisms of capitalism is that it creates more inequality than other systems. That may or may not be true. The effective inequalities among elites and citizens in the former Soviet bloc were gigantic. That, however, is beside the point. The fundamental worldwide economic problem is poverty. The history of the development of market economies in the past 50 years is unparalleled in human history, witnessing a decline in poverty, by any plausible measure, that no other system can achieve. There are no examples of socialist systems solving problems of poverty, though there are many examples of socialist systems causing or perpetuating poverty of the most abject sort.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Spiritual Health and Military Suicide Prevention</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:16:35</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Every day 21 veterans are overcome by mental, psychological, and emotional stress and die by suicide. That number is far too high. We must take action to protect the brave men and women who protect our country through their service. Recent studies demonstrate that disciplined religious practice helps veterans build resilience against depression and suicidal thoughts. Join us for a discussion with experts on this important topic. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the award-winning short film, Surrender Only to One, which features the stories of veterans who have struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Every day 21 veterans are overcome by mental, psy…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Every day 21 veterans are overcome by mental, psychological, and emotional stress and die by suicide. That number is far too high. We must take action to protect the brave men and women who protect our country through their service. Recent studies demonstrate that disciplined religious practice helps veterans build resilience against depression and suicidal thoughts. Join us for a discussion with experts on this important topic. The discussion will be followed by a screening of the award-winning short film, Surrender Only to One, which features the stories of veterans who have struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder.</description>
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<title>Last Call for Liberty: How America's Genius for Freedom Has Become Its Greatest Threat</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/last-call-for-liberty-how-americas-genius-for-freedom-has-become-its-greatest-threat</link>
<itunes:duration>00:56:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The American republic is rife with conflicts, hostility, and incivility. Competing visions have led to a dangerous moment of cultural self-destruction.
Yet the roots of the crisis are deeper than many realize. Os Guinness argues that we face a fundamental crisis of freedom, as America's genius for freedom has become her Achilles' heel. Our society's conflicts are rooted in two rival views of freedom, one embodied in &quot;1776&quot; and the ideals of the American Revolution, and the other in &quot;1789&quot; and the ideals of the French Revolution. Once again America has become a house divided, and Americans must make up their minds as to which freedom to follow.
This grand treatment of history, civics, and ethics in the Jewish and Christian traditions represents Guinness's definitive exploration of the prospects for human freedom today. He calls for a national conversation on the nature of freedom and poses key questions for concerned citizens to consider.
In the tradition of Alexis de Tocqueville, Guinness provides a visitor's careful observation of the American experiment. Discover here a stirring vision for faithful citizenship and renewed responsibility, not only for the nation but also the watching world.
Os Guinness is the author of more than thirty books, including The Global Public Square, A Free People's Suicide, Renaissance, Fool's Talk, and Impossible People. He has been a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow at the EastWest Institute. He is a frequent speaker and prominent social critic and a passionate advocate of freedom of religion and conscience for people of all faiths and none.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The American republic is rife with conflicts, hos…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The American republic is rife with conflicts, hostility, and incivility. Competing visions have led to a dangerous moment of cultural self-destruction.
Yet the roots of the crisis are deeper than many realize. Os Guinness argues that we face a fundamental crisis of freedom, as America's genius for freedom has become her Achilles' heel. Our society's conflicts are rooted in two rival views of freedom, one embodied in &quot;1776&quot; and the ideals of the American Revolution, and the other in &quot;1789&quot; and the ideals of the French Revolution. Once again America has become a house divided, and Americans must make up their minds as to which freedom to follow.
This grand treatment of history, civics, and ethics in the Jewish and Christian traditions represents Guinness's definitive exploration of the prospects for human freedom today. He calls for a national conversation on the nature of freedom and poses key questions for concerned citizens to consider.
In the tradition of Alexis de Tocqueville, Guinness provides a visitor's careful observation of the American experiment. Discover here a stirring vision for faithful citizenship and renewed responsibility, not only for the nation but also the watching world.
Os Guinness is the author of more than thirty books, including The Global Public Square, A Free People's Suicide, Renaissance, Fool's Talk, and Impossible People. He has been a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow at the EastWest Institute. He is a frequent speaker and prominent social critic and a passionate advocate of freedom of religion and conscience for people of all faiths and none.</description>
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<title>Fetal Tissue Research: Antiquated and Unethical?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:04:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In 2015, disturbing undercover videos of abortion industry representatives discussing the sale of aborted baby body parts shocked the nation, led to multiple Congressional investigations, and resulted in criminal referrals of procurement companies and abortion providers. But questions about the scientific value and ethical considerations to fetal tissue research remain. Is such research necessary? Should the government fund this research? Do ethical alternatives exist? How should policymakers respond? Join us for an illuminating discussion with expert panelists to learn more about how current practices can be reformed to prioritize good science alongside life-affirming conduct.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In 2015, disturbing undercover videos of abortion…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In 2015, disturbing undercover videos of abortion industry representatives discussing the sale of aborted baby body parts shocked the nation, led to multiple Congressional investigations, and resulted in criminal referrals of procurement companies and abortion providers. But questions about the scientific value and ethical considerations to fetal tissue research remain. Is such research necessary? Should the government fund this research? Do ethical alternatives exist? How should policymakers respond? Join us for an illuminating discussion with expert panelists to learn more about how current practices can be reformed to prioritize good science alongside life-affirming conduct.</description>
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<title>Identity Politics Is a Threat to Society. Is There Anything We Can Do About It At This Point?</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/identity-politics-is-a-threat-to-society-is-there-anything-we-can-do-about-it-at-this-point</link>
<itunes:duration>01:30:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Identity politics directly threatens the achievements of the Enlightenment, the Founding and the Civil Rights Movement, from freedom of speech to freedom of association and conscience. By partitioning America into ethnic, racial and sexual groups with antagonistic demands and grievances, Identity Politics returns us to the Plessy decision legalizing separate but supposedly equal treatment and it recalls the Dred Scott era of some Americans being less than citizens. But it actually takes further back, to the pre-Renaissance medieval idea that we are mere cogs inside the collectives into which we are born. Enough liberals and conservatives have now come to see this. The only question that remains is: Is there anything that can be done at this point? An ideologically diverse panel of intellectuals from across the country will help us sort out solutions.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Identity politics directly threatens the achievem…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Identity politics directly threatens the achievements of the Enlightenment, the Founding and the Civil Rights Movement, from freedom of speech to freedom of association and conscience. By partitioning America into ethnic, racial and sexual groups with antagonistic demands and grievances, Identity Politics returns us to the Plessy decision legalizing separate but supposedly equal treatment and it recalls the Dred Scott era of some Americans being less than citizens. But it actually takes further back, to the pre-Renaissance medieval idea that we are mere cogs inside the collectives into which we are born. Enough liberals and conservatives have now come to see this. The only question that remains is: Is there anything that can be done at this point? An ideologically diverse panel of intellectuals from across the country will help us sort out solutions.</description>
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<title>Jefferson’s Treasure: How Albert Gallatin Saved the New Nation from Debt</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:50:31</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Washington had Alexander Hamilton, and Jefferson had Albert Gallatin. In the first fight to set federal fiscal policy for the new American nation, Gallatin won. He cut taxes, reduced by the national debt by half, reformed government finances and funded both the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812. In his new book Jefferson’s Treasure, Gregory May explains why Gallatin, more than Hamilton, was America’s financial founder.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Washington had Alexander Hamilton, and Jefferson …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Washington had Alexander Hamilton, and Jefferson had Albert Gallatin. In the first fight to set federal fiscal policy for the new American nation, Gallatin won. He cut taxes, reduced by the national debt by half, reformed government finances and funded both the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812. In his new book Jefferson’s Treasure, Gregory May explains why Gallatin, more than Hamilton, was America’s financial founder.</description>
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<title>Why Women Should Demand Less Government in their Lives</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:57:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The only program of its kind, the Conservative Women's Network is made up of nearly 1,000 women in the Washington, D.C. area. Often broadcast by C-SPAN to 90 million viewers, these monthly luncheons are co-hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute and The Heritage Foundation. CWN provides women with a forum for becoming informed on current issues, networking with area professionals, and the chance to listen to conservative leaders.
Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy. Her popular weekly charts, published by the Mercatus Center, address economic issues ranging from lessons on creating sustainable economic growth to the implications of government tax and fiscal policies. She has testified numerous times in front of Congress on the effects of fiscal stimulus, debt and deficits, and regulation on the economy. Her charts, articles, and commentary have been featured in a wide range of media outlets, including the Reality Check segment on Bloomberg Television's Street Smart, the New York Times' Room for Debate, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN International, Stossel, 20/20, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, and Fox News. In 2015, she was named in Politico Magazine's Guide to the Top 50 thinkers, doers and visionaries transforming American Politics.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The only program of its kind, the Conservative Wo…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The only program of its kind, the Conservative Women's Network is made up of nearly 1,000 women in the Washington, D.C. area. Often broadcast by C-SPAN to 90 million viewers, these monthly luncheons are co-hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute and The Heritage Foundation. CWN provides women with a forum for becoming informed on current issues, networking with area professionals, and the chance to listen to conservative leaders.
Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy. Her popular weekly charts, published by the Mercatus Center, address economic issues ranging from lessons on creating sustainable economic growth to the implications of government tax and fiscal policies. She has testified numerous times in front of Congress on the effects of fiscal stimulus, debt and deficits, and regulation on the economy. Her charts, articles, and commentary have been featured in a wide range of media outlets, including the Reality Check segment on Bloomberg Television's Street Smart, the New York Times' Room for Debate, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN International, Stossel, 20/20, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, and Fox News. In 2015, she was named in Politico Magazine's Guide to the Top 50 thinkers, doers and visionaries transforming American Politics.</description>
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<title>Forum in Commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of the Holodomor Genocide in Ukraine 1932-1933</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>02:42:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Opening Remarks - Lee Edwards, Ph.D., The Heritage Foundation
Introduction &amp; Greetings - Michael Sawkiw, Jr., Chairman, U.S. Holodomor Committee - MC
Prayer for the Victims of the Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide
His Eminence Metropolitan Antony, Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA
His Excellency John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop, Philadelphia Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
Introduction - H.E. Valeriy Chaly, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States of America
Keynote Remarks
H.E. Pavlo Klimkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Welcome remarks - H.E. Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs
Special Addresses
The Honorable Rob Portman (R-OH), sponsor of Holodomor Resolution S.Res.435
The Honorable Sander Levin (D-MI), sponsor of Holodomor Resolution H.Res.931
The Honorable Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), co-chair – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
The Honorable Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chair – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
The Honorable Andy Harris, MD (R-MD), co-chair – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus (invited)
*(All U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and Department of State representative confirming their attendance will deliver brief greetings)
BREAK (5:15 – 5:30)
Presentation of mini-documentary When We Starve
Lida Buniak, Ph.D., Documentary Co-producer
Anne Applebaum, Author, The Red Famine (Video address)
Presentation - Uncounted since 1932
Ukrainian Leadership Academy
Video address – Myroslav Marynovych, Ph.D., Rector, Ukrainian Catholic University (invited)
Closing Remarks - Lee Edwards, Ph.D., The Heritage Foundation
Reception of bread and water in symbolic remembrance of those who perished
Prometheus Chorus – Philadelphia, PA (TBC)</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Opening Remarks - Lee Edwards, Ph.D., The Heritag…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Opening Remarks - Lee Edwards, Ph.D., The Heritage Foundation
Introduction &amp; Greetings - Michael Sawkiw, Jr., Chairman, U.S. Holodomor Committee - MC
Prayer for the Victims of the Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide
His Eminence Metropolitan Antony, Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA
His Excellency John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop, Philadelphia Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
Introduction - H.E. Valeriy Chaly, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States of America
Keynote Remarks
H.E. Pavlo Klimkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Welcome remarks - H.E. Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs
Special Addresses
The Honorable Rob Portman (R-OH), sponsor of Holodomor Resolution S.Res.435
The Honorable Sander Levin (D-MI), sponsor of Holodomor Resolution H.Res.931
The Honorable Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), co-chair – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
The Honorable Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chair – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
The Honorable Andy Harris, MD (R-MD), co-chair – Congressional Ukrainian Caucus (invited)
*(All U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and Department of State representative confirming their attendance will deliver brief greetings)
BREAK (5:15 – 5:30)
Presentation of mini-documentary When We Starve
Lida Buniak, Ph.D., Documentary Co-producer
Anne Applebaum, Author, The Red Famine (Video address)
Presentation - Uncounted since 1932
Ukrainian Leadership Academy
Video address – Myroslav Marynovych, Ph.D., Rector, Ukrainian Catholic University (invited)
Closing Remarks - Lee Edwards, Ph.D., The Heritage Foundation
Reception of bread and water in symbolic remembrance of those who perished
Prometheus Chorus – Philadelphia, PA (TBC)</description>
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<title>Brexit and the Opportunities for the UK-US Trade Relationship</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:53:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>On March 29, 2019, the United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union. There is strong and growing support for a US-UK free trade deal on both sides of the Atlantic. At the direction of the President, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has already notified Congress that the Trump Administration intends to negotiate a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. According to the USTR, US goods and services trade with the UK totaled an estimated $235.9 billion in 2017. Exports were $125.9 billion; imports were $110.0 billion, making it one of the largest bilateral trading relationships in the world.
Join us as three leading British authorities on Brexit and international trade offer their views and expertise on the prospects for a US-UK free trade deal, and the future of Great Britain’s trading relationship with the United States in the Brexit era.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On March 29, 2019, the United Kingdom will formal…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On March 29, 2019, the United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union. There is strong and growing support for a US-UK free trade deal on both sides of the Atlantic. At the direction of the President, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has already notified Congress that the Trump Administration intends to negotiate a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. According to the USTR, US goods and services trade with the UK totaled an estimated $235.9 billion in 2017. Exports were $125.9 billion; imports were $110.0 billion, making it one of the largest bilateral trading relationships in the world.
Join us as three leading British authorities on Brexit and international trade offer their views and expertise on the prospects for a US-UK free trade deal, and the future of Great Britain’s trading relationship with the United States in the Brexit era.</description>
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<title>Capitalism is an Information and Learning System</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:10:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Many free market advocates view capitalism as a system as dominated by incentives, with economic agents treated as inhabitants of a Skinner box driven by rewards and punishments. But, in fact, capitalism is an information and learning system governed by information as entrepreneurial surprise. Wealth is knowledge; growth is learning; money is real and reflects the abiding scarcity of time. The source of all progress is human creativity, which always comes as a surprise to us, joining information and enterprise.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Many free market advocates view capitalism as a s…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Many free market advocates view capitalism as a system as dominated by incentives, with economic agents treated as inhabitants of a Skinner box driven by rewards and punishments. But, in fact, capitalism is an information and learning system governed by information as entrepreneurial surprise. Wealth is knowledge; growth is learning; money is real and reflects the abiding scarcity of time. The source of all progress is human creativity, which always comes as a surprise to us, joining information and enterprise.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>2018 Antipoverty Forum</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>02:22:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Every year, the Antipoverty Forum brings together the best policy experts and practitioners on conservative ideas in education, welfare, health care, and civil society to talk about the solutions can bring real change to the lives of the poor. Join us to hear updates from Members of Congress and the administration, celebrate stories of impact from real communities and families whose lives have been changed through conservative reforms, and participate in discussions with experts on how we can refocus policy for the good of people.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Every year, the Antipoverty Forum brings together…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Every year, the Antipoverty Forum brings together the best policy experts and practitioners on conservative ideas in education, welfare, health care, and civil society to talk about the solutions can bring real change to the lives of the poor. Join us to hear updates from Members of Congress and the administration, celebrate stories of impact from real communities and families whose lives have been changed through conservative reforms, and participate in discussions with experts on how we can refocus policy for the good of people.</description>
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<title>Finance and Philosophy: Why We’re Always Surprised</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:52:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Finance and Philosophy provides a concise and witty account of how bankers and financial regulators think, of the alleged causes of the cycles of booms and busts, of the implicit and often un-thought-out assumptions shaping retirement finance, fiat money, corporate governance. Pollock deftly shows how poorly bankers have measured the risk their banks have been exposed to. With candor and clarity, he uncovers the persistent and unavoidable uncertainty inherent in the business of banking. We learn that a banker’s confidence in his ability to measure banking risk accurately is the lure which has repeatedly led to bank failures. Pollock has a modest and compelling suggestion: Acknowledge the unavoidability of ignorance with respect to financial risk, and, in the light of this ignorance of the future, act moderately.
&quot;Pollock tells us all we need to know about money and banking, risk and uncertainty, debt and temptation, and science and economics. He delights as he instructs.” - James Grant, founder and editor, Grant’s Interest Rate Observer</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Finance and Philosophy provides a concise and wit…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Finance and Philosophy provides a concise and witty account of how bankers and financial regulators think, of the alleged causes of the cycles of booms and busts, of the implicit and often un-thought-out assumptions shaping retirement finance, fiat money, corporate governance. Pollock deftly shows how poorly bankers have measured the risk their banks have been exposed to. With candor and clarity, he uncovers the persistent and unavoidable uncertainty inherent in the business of banking. We learn that a banker’s confidence in his ability to measure banking risk accurately is the lure which has repeatedly led to bank failures. Pollock has a modest and compelling suggestion: Acknowledge the unavoidability of ignorance with respect to financial risk, and, in the light of this ignorance of the future, act moderately.
&quot;Pollock tells us all we need to know about money and banking, risk and uncertainty, debt and temptation, and science and economics. He delights as he instructs.” - James Grant, founder and editor, Grant’s Interest Rate Observer</description>
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<title>Challenges and Solutions to Improve Federal Lands Management</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>02:10:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The Federal government owns 640 million acres of land and hundreds of thousands more in mineral rights below it. These lands are full of potential – natural resources, recreation, and wildlife habitat among them – and routinely involve tough management decisions.
How these lands are managed and maintained is controversial, reaching even basic, fundamental questions of ownership and goals. For many Americans west of the Mississippi, such questions have a direct impact on livelihoods and quality of life. For all Americans, they have implications for where and how to use tax dollars, whether in collecting revenues or dealing with maintenance backlogs. Please join The Heritage Foundation and the Property and Environment Research Center for a robust conversation on where federal land management policy is going and creative policy ideas for the future. Reception to follow.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Federal government owns 640 million acres of …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Federal government owns 640 million acres of land and hundreds of thousands more in mineral rights below it. These lands are full of potential – natural resources, recreation, and wildlife habitat among them – and routinely involve tough management decisions.
How these lands are managed and maintained is controversial, reaching even basic, fundamental questions of ownership and goals. For many Americans west of the Mississippi, such questions have a direct impact on livelihoods and quality of life. For all Americans, they have implications for where and how to use tax dollars, whether in collecting revenues or dealing with maintenance backlogs. Please join The Heritage Foundation and the Property and Environment Research Center for a robust conversation on where federal land management policy is going and creative policy ideas for the future. Reception to follow.</description>
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<title>How the United States is Building and Strengthening an Effective Counterproliferation Policy</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/how-the-united-states-is-building-and-strengthening-an-effective-counterproliferation-policy</link>
<itunes:duration>00:48:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The 2018 National Defense Strategy is predicated on the belief that “We are facing increased global disorder, characterized by decline in the long-standing rules-based international order – creating a security environment more complex and volatile than any we have experienced in recent memory.” Part of defending and enhancing that security environment is reducing the threat posed by WMD and their means of delivery, shaping the security environment, and working cooperatively with allies and partners, which are the mutually-reinforcing priorities of the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN).</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The 2018 National Defense Strategy is predicated …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The 2018 National Defense Strategy is predicated on the belief that “We are facing increased global disorder, characterized by decline in the long-standing rules-based international order – creating a security environment more complex and volatile than any we have experienced in recent memory.” Part of defending and enhancing that security environment is reducing the threat posed by WMD and their means of delivery, shaping the security environment, and working cooperatively with allies and partners, which are the mutually-reinforcing priorities of the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN).</description>
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<title>Asia’s Quest for Balance: China’s Rise and Balancing in the Indo-Pacific</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:20:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In Asia’s Quest for Balance: China’s Rise and Balancing in the Indo-Pacific, a new book from Heritage Foundation Research Fellow Jeff M. Smith, leading author-experts from Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam take a deep dive into China’s evolving relationships with its neighbors at a time the U.S.- China rivalry is intensifying. The book explores how they are responding to China’s more assertive foreign policies and what it means for U.S. national security and the shifting balance of power in the region.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL), the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and a leading voice on U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. In his remarks, Chairman Yoho will discuss strengthening U.S. regional partnerships, efforts to revamp development finance in the face of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and meeting security threats throughout the region.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In Asia’s Quest for Balance: China’s Rise and Bal…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In Asia’s Quest for Balance: China’s Rise and Balancing in the Indo-Pacific, a new book from Heritage Foundation Research Fellow Jeff M. Smith, leading author-experts from Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam take a deep dive into China’s evolving relationships with its neighbors at a time the U.S.- China rivalry is intensifying. The book explores how they are responding to China’s more assertive foreign policies and what it means for U.S. national security and the shifting balance of power in the region.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL), the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and a leading voice on U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. In his remarks, Chairman Yoho will discuss strengthening U.S. regional partnerships, efforts to revamp development finance in the face of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and meeting security threats throughout the region.</description>
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<title>The Once and Future Worker: How the Consumerist Consensus Led America Astray, and How to Recover</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Heritage is pleased to host Mr. Cass for his first conversation in Washington about conservatism in an age of economic populism and the opportunities to build a constructive and coherent agenda for the post-Trump right. More so than the typical book event, this will be a dialogue with the audience about tensions and fault lines within the conservative movement and how to build from foundational principles up to a platform that addresses modern challenges.
As we move beyond the mid-term elections, the time is right to step back and evaluate our translation of core convictions into a governing agenda. In Cass’s provocative argument, our conception of the economy as a “pie” to be grown and divided amongst consumers bears responsibility for decades of stagnant wages, a labor-force exodus, too many unstable families, and crumbling communities. It has reduced Americans to consumers and abandoned the interests of workers, who provide the foundation for a prosperous society. Conservativism, he says, demands much greater attention to the labor market’s operation and to fostering the conditions under which all people to become productive contributors.
“A brilliant book. And among the most important I’ve ever read.” – J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy
“Cass’s book . . . could either be the battle orders for a second Trump term or a to-do list for a successor stamped in the same mold.” – Time Magazine</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Heritage is pleased to host Mr. Cass for his firs…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Heritage is pleased to host Mr. Cass for his first conversation in Washington about conservatism in an age of economic populism and the opportunities to build a constructive and coherent agenda for the post-Trump right. More so than the typical book event, this will be a dialogue with the audience about tensions and fault lines within the conservative movement and how to build from foundational principles up to a platform that addresses modern challenges.
As we move beyond the mid-term elections, the time is right to step back and evaluate our translation of core convictions into a governing agenda. In Cass’s provocative argument, our conception of the economy as a “pie” to be grown and divided amongst consumers bears responsibility for decades of stagnant wages, a labor-force exodus, too many unstable families, and crumbling communities. It has reduced Americans to consumers and abandoned the interests of workers, who provide the foundation for a prosperous society. Conservativism, he says, demands much greater attention to the labor market’s operation and to fostering the conditions under which all people to become productive contributors.
“A brilliant book. And among the most important I’ve ever read.” – J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy
“Cass’s book . . . could either be the battle orders for a second Trump term or a to-do list for a successor stamped in the same mold.” – Time Magazine</description>
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<title>Taiwan’s Place in U.S. Trade Policy: Opportunity or Casualty?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:14:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Taiwan finds itself in a challenging position vis-à-vis U.S. trade policy. It is the target of the global steel tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. At the same time, its extensive involvement in Chinese supply chains confronts it with potential fallout from a US-China trade war. On the other hand, Taiwan remains, as it has for many years, an ideal candidate for negotiation of a free trade agreement with the U.S. – a move that could encourage others of its trading partners to follow suit. So where is US trade policy heading with regard to Taiwan? Will the U.S. administration and Congress take up the economic and strategic opportunity it represents or with they allow it to become collateral damage in the prosecution of a newly, aggressive American trade policy?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Taiwan finds itself in a challenging position vis…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Taiwan finds itself in a challenging position vis-à-vis U.S. trade policy. It is the target of the global steel tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. At the same time, its extensive involvement in Chinese supply chains confronts it with potential fallout from a US-China trade war. On the other hand, Taiwan remains, as it has for many years, an ideal candidate for negotiation of a free trade agreement with the U.S. – a move that could encourage others of its trading partners to follow suit. So where is US trade policy heading with regard to Taiwan? Will the U.S. administration and Congress take up the economic and strategic opportunity it represents or with they allow it to become collateral damage in the prosecution of a newly, aggressive American trade policy?</description>
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<title>The Perilous Quest for Equal Results</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:06:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Our universities are now overwhelmingly dominated by a radical identity-based grievance culture in which a growing number of victim groups, whose priorities and assertions are rarely challenged, are given free rein to disparage, drown out, and silence views they deem offensive. As a result, our universities no longer value fearless inquiry, but rather seek to impose a reigning orthodoxy that offers an unrigorous and tendentious view of our intellectual traditions and politics. Amy Wax will analyze how that orthodoxy is enforced and, more importantly, how it can potentially be countered.
Amy L. Wax is the Robert Mundheim Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School where she teaches remedies, social welfare law and policy, the law and economics of work and family, and conservative political and legal thought. A graduate of Yale College, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia Law School, she served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice from 1988 to 1994, where she argued 15 cases before the United States Supreme Court. She has published widely in law reviews and journals of opinion, including the Wall Street Journal, Policy Review, Commentary, American Affairs, National Affairs, The New Criterion, and First Things. She is the author of Race, Wrongs, and Remedies (2009 Hoover Press).</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Our universities are now overwhelmingly dominated…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Our universities are now overwhelmingly dominated by a radical identity-based grievance culture in which a growing number of victim groups, whose priorities and assertions are rarely challenged, are given free rein to disparage, drown out, and silence views they deem offensive. As a result, our universities no longer value fearless inquiry, but rather seek to impose a reigning orthodoxy that offers an unrigorous and tendentious view of our intellectual traditions and politics. Amy Wax will analyze how that orthodoxy is enforced and, more importantly, how it can potentially be countered.
Amy L. Wax is the Robert Mundheim Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School where she teaches remedies, social welfare law and policy, the law and economics of work and family, and conservative political and legal thought. A graduate of Yale College, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia Law School, she served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice from 1988 to 1994, where she argued 15 cases before the United States Supreme Court. She has published widely in law reviews and journals of opinion, including the Wall Street Journal, Policy Review, Commentary, American Affairs, National Affairs, The New Criterion, and First Things. She is the author of Race, Wrongs, and Remedies (2009 Hoover Press).</description>
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<title>Rethinking Federal Intervention in K-12 Education</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:06:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>After recent historic declines in student achievement following decades of increased federal involvement in K-12 education, it is time to re-think federal intervention in education. Ted Rebarber and Neal McCluskey, co-authors of the new Pioneer Institute White Paper, Common Core, School Choice &amp; Re-thinking Standards-Based Reform, argue that government central-planning of education has blocked efforts to achieve international competitiveness, stifled innovation, and increasingly threaten the curricular autonomy of private schools. Instead, they propose eliminating key federal mandates and implementing school choice policies specially designed to prevent government control over private schools. Brad Thomas, House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Patrick Wolf, University of Arkansas, will provide commentary on the report and presentation, and participate in a discussion followed by questions from the audience.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>After recent historic declines in student achieve…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>After recent historic declines in student achievement following decades of increased federal involvement in K-12 education, it is time to re-think federal intervention in education. Ted Rebarber and Neal McCluskey, co-authors of the new Pioneer Institute White Paper, Common Core, School Choice &amp; Re-thinking Standards-Based Reform, argue that government central-planning of education has blocked efforts to achieve international competitiveness, stifled innovation, and increasingly threaten the curricular autonomy of private schools. Instead, they propose eliminating key federal mandates and implementing school choice policies specially designed to prevent government control over private schools. Brad Thomas, House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Patrick Wolf, University of Arkansas, will provide commentary on the report and presentation, and participate in a discussion followed by questions from the audience.</description>
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<title>Judicial Fortitude: The Last Chance to Rein in the Administrative State</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:58:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In a timely book, Peter J. Wallison challenges the legitimacy of the modern administrative state. Rather than take up the burden of legislating, Congress has delegated lawmaking responsibility to regulatory agencies in direct violation of the Framers’ intent that the only government officials who should make law are the ones directly accountable to the electorate. The Supreme Court has aided and abetted this knowing violation of the Constitution by upholding a broad range of rulemaking delegations to political appointees and bureaucrats. The Court has aggravated the problem with the Chevron doctrine, which allows agencies to define the meaning of acts of Congress even though the Framers intended the federal courts to have that authority.
This book argues that there is time to re-establish the constitutional system that the Framers created, but that we must act now or risk losing this opportunity forever.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In a timely book, Peter J. Wallison challenges th…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In a timely book, Peter J. Wallison challenges the legitimacy of the modern administrative state. Rather than take up the burden of legislating, Congress has delegated lawmaking responsibility to regulatory agencies in direct violation of the Framers’ intent that the only government officials who should make law are the ones directly accountable to the electorate. The Supreme Court has aided and abetted this knowing violation of the Constitution by upholding a broad range of rulemaking delegations to political appointees and bureaucrats. The Court has aggravated the problem with the Chevron doctrine, which allows agencies to define the meaning of acts of Congress even though the Framers intended the federal courts to have that authority.
This book argues that there is time to re-establish the constitutional system that the Framers created, but that we must act now or risk losing this opportunity forever.</description>
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<title>Is it Humane to be a Socialist?</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:20:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Socialists have since the mid-19th century claimed the ethical high ground against conservatives and (19th-century) liberals. Let us help the poor, the socialists say. And so we all should. But the claim to virtue is faulty, both as theory and as practice. In a free society a bourgeois ethic should rule, not top-down direction by the great and good.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Socialists have since the mid-19th century claime…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Socialists have since the mid-19th century claimed the ethical high ground against conservatives and (19th-century) liberals. Let us help the poor, the socialists say. And so we all should. But the claim to virtue is faulty, both as theory and as practice. In a free society a bourgeois ethic should rule, not top-down direction by the great and good.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Stronger Together – Building the Transatlantic Partnership of the Future</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:48:00</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The UK/US defence relationship is the broadest, deepest and most advanced of any two countries. The UK’s Minister for Defence Procurement will talk about what the UK and US are doing jointly to build on their long-standing relationship to develop a capable future force that deters our adversaries, whilst ensuring a secure and resilient industrial base.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The UK/US defence relationship is the broadest, d…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The UK/US defence relationship is the broadest, deepest and most advanced of any two countries. The UK’s Minister for Defence Procurement will talk about what the UK and US are doing jointly to build on their long-standing relationship to develop a capable future force that deters our adversaries, whilst ensuring a secure and resilient industrial base.</description>
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<title>Iran: Renewed Sanctions and U.S. Policy</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:00:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>After withdrawing from the Iran nuclear agreement in May, the Trump Administration restored nuclear-related sanctions, which become fully effective after November 4th. What will be the impact of these sanctions? What additional U.S. policies are needed to respond to Iran’s nuclear and other challenges? Will the administration be able to achieve its goal of negotiating an improved nuclear agreement? A panel of experts will examine these and other issues.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>After withdrawing from the Iran nuclear agreement…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>After withdrawing from the Iran nuclear agreement in May, the Trump Administration restored nuclear-related sanctions, which become fully effective after November 4th. What will be the impact of these sanctions? What additional U.S. policies are needed to respond to Iran’s nuclear and other challenges? Will the administration be able to achieve its goal of negotiating an improved nuclear agreement? A panel of experts will examine these and other issues.</description>
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<title>An Oxford Style Debate: Resolved</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/an-oxford-style-debate-resolved</link>
<itunes:duration>01:11:49</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Alexander Hamilton wrote that the judiciary would be the “weakest” and “least dangerous” branch. Thomas Jefferson warned that if the judiciary had the authority of “exclusively explaining the Constitution,” it would be a “mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary, that they may twist and shape into any form they please.” The power properly exercised by unelected federal judges appointed for unlimited terms was debated at and since America’s founding. That debate has intensified as judicial power expanded in the 20th century and the broader question of the proper scope of federal government power is engaged today. This debate will address a specific question about the judiciary’s place in our system of separated power and its relationship to the other branches.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Alexander Hamilton wrote that the judiciary would…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Alexander Hamilton wrote that the judiciary would be the “weakest” and “least dangerous” branch. Thomas Jefferson warned that if the judiciary had the authority of “exclusively explaining the Constitution,” it would be a “mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary, that they may twist and shape into any form they please.” The power properly exercised by unelected federal judges appointed for unlimited terms was debated at and since America’s founding. That debate has intensified as judicial power expanded in the 20th century and the broader question of the proper scope of federal government power is engaged today. This debate will address a specific question about the judiciary’s place in our system of separated power and its relationship to the other branches.</description>
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<title>School Choice in Puerto Rico: New Education Opportunities for Puerto Rican Children</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/school-choice-in-puerto-rico-new-education-opportunities-for-puerto-rican-children</link>
<itunes:duration>01:24:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In Puerto Rico, children struggle in an underperforming education system that has poorer educational outcomes than any of the 50 states on the U.S. mainland. Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Secretary of Education Julia Keleher have proposed considerable and long-overdue reforms to Puerto Rico’s education system. Their plans seek to make Puerto Rican schools more accountable to parents by providing greater education choice to the island’s residents. The proposed education reforms are not simply due to a failing education system but are modifications that account for migration trends and economic stagnation. These changes are imperative as the tragic effects of Hurricane Maria have only expedited a regional exodus after the storm devastated many homes and schools.
Please join us for a discussion about the impact of school choice on children and the future of education in Puerto Rico.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In Puerto Rico, children struggle in an underperf…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In Puerto Rico, children struggle in an underperforming education system that has poorer educational outcomes than any of the 50 states on the U.S. mainland. Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Secretary of Education Julia Keleher have proposed considerable and long-overdue reforms to Puerto Rico’s education system. Their plans seek to make Puerto Rican schools more accountable to parents by providing greater education choice to the island’s residents. The proposed education reforms are not simply due to a failing education system but are modifications that account for migration trends and economic stagnation. These changes are imperative as the tragic effects of Hurricane Maria have only expedited a regional exodus after the storm devastated many homes and schools.
Please join us for a discussion about the impact of school choice on children and the future of education in Puerto Rico.</description>
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<title>Chemical Slavery: Understanding Addiction and Stopping the Drug Epidemic</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:06:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In a landmark book from national drug policy leader Robert L. DuPont, MD, Chemical Slavery covers two crucial topics: First, the national drug epidemic including an understanding of its evolution to become a national emergency, and the science of addiction and recovery. Second, Dr. DuPont presents his experience-based guide to the intimate, day-to-day struggle with the disease of addiction from prevention to lasting recovery.
This book shows the ways in which these two domains of addiction, the national and the personal, are intertwined and can be both understood and managed.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In a landmark book from national drug policy lead…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In a landmark book from national drug policy leader Robert L. DuPont, MD, Chemical Slavery covers two crucial topics: First, the national drug epidemic including an understanding of its evolution to become a national emergency, and the science of addiction and recovery. Second, Dr. DuPont presents his experience-based guide to the intimate, day-to-day struggle with the disease of addiction from prevention to lasting recovery.
This book shows the ways in which these two domains of addiction, the national and the personal, are intertwined and can be both understood and managed.</description>
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<title>Heroes of Character</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:56:59</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Liberty and character are two sides of the same coin. Together, they make possible miraculous achievements in human progress. Subtract either one and disaster inevitably follows. Drawing from his book, Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character and Conviction and other writings, Mr. Reed will tell the stories of some remarkable people whose principles, integrity, and entrepreneurship left the world a better and freer place.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Liberty and character are two sides of the same c…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Liberty and character are two sides of the same coin. Together, they make possible miraculous achievements in human progress. Subtract either one and disaster inevitably follows. Drawing from his book, Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character and Conviction and other writings, Mr. Reed will tell the stories of some remarkable people whose principles, integrity, and entrepreneurship left the world a better and freer place.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Thinking Strategically About Human Rights Challenges in Negotiations with North Korea</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/thinking-strategically-about-human-rights-challenges-in-negotiations-with-north-korea</link>
<itunes:duration>01:29:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Prior to the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, the international community underscored the need to raise human rights concerns in negotiations with North Korea. Despite President Trump’s focus on North Korea’s human rights challenges at the State of the Union and notable meetings with North Korean refugees, human rights were seemingly left out of the conversation in Singapore. Since that time, the U.S. government has said little on human rights issues and reports from South Korea indicate that human rights are not a priority there either. The prospect of a second summit between Trump and Kim is an opportunity where the administration can and should express concerns over Kim Jong-un’s egregious human rights track record. Join us for a conversation on how and why raising human rights issues advances U.S. national security objectives.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Prior to the summit between President Trump and K…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Prior to the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, the international community underscored the need to raise human rights concerns in negotiations with North Korea. Despite President Trump’s focus on North Korea’s human rights challenges at the State of the Union and notable meetings with North Korean refugees, human rights were seemingly left out of the conversation in Singapore. Since that time, the U.S. government has said little on human rights issues and reports from South Korea indicate that human rights are not a priority there either. The prospect of a second summit between Trump and Kim is an opportunity where the administration can and should express concerns over Kim Jong-un’s egregious human rights track record. Join us for a conversation on how and why raising human rights issues advances U.S. national security objectives.</description>
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<title>The Joseph Story Distinguished Lecture</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:09:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Heritage Foundation’s Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies is honored to announce that Senator Orrin G. Hatch will deliver our tenth Joseph Story Distinguished Lecture.
The namesake of the lecture – the eminent jurist Joseph Story – became the youngest Associate Justice ever to serve on the United States Supreme Court when he was appointed by President Madison in 1812. Story made a significant mark on American law in his thirty-three years on the bench, but his greatest contribution to jurisprudence is his renowned Commentaries on the Constitution, in which he set forth a philosophy of judicial restraint. This lecture series celebrates his legacy.
Previous Joseph Story Lectures have been delivered by Justice Clarence Thomas, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Judge Robert H. Bork, Professor John Harrison, Judge A. Raymond Randolph, Judge Alice M. Batchelder, Judge Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, Judge Carlos T. Bea, and Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Heritage Foundation’s Edwin Meese III Center …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Heritage Foundation’s Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies is honored to announce that Senator Orrin G. Hatch will deliver our tenth Joseph Story Distinguished Lecture.
The namesake of the lecture – the eminent jurist Joseph Story – became the youngest Associate Justice ever to serve on the United States Supreme Court when he was appointed by President Madison in 1812. Story made a significant mark on American law in his thirty-three years on the bench, but his greatest contribution to jurisprudence is his renowned Commentaries on the Constitution, in which he set forth a philosophy of judicial restraint. This lecture series celebrates his legacy.
Previous Joseph Story Lectures have been delivered by Justice Clarence Thomas, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Judge Robert H. Bork, Professor John Harrison, Judge A. Raymond Randolph, Judge Alice M. Batchelder, Judge Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, Judge Carlos T. Bea, and Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.</description>
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<title>J.J. Hanson’s Living Legacy: Renewing Our Will to Live and Love Until the End of Life</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/jj-hansons-living-legacy-renewing-our-will-to-live-and-love-until-the-end-of-life</link>
<itunes:duration>01:03:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>J.J. Hanson was a son, husband, father, and Marine Corps combat veteran. At 33, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and given only a few months to live. He went on to live for over three years and became the President of the Patients Rights Action Fund to fight against the legalization physician-assisted suicide. He and his wife had second son, Lucas. They became a living witness to the difference loving care and hope can make in the face of a terminal illness. His widow, Kristen, continues to tell their story to support people with hope who find themselves in similar circumstances and to challenge policymakers and medicine to reject such a dangerous public policy. Our panelists will provide true examples of compassionate care and inspiration for better answers to end-of-life questions than the current push for assisted-suicide.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>J.J. Hanson was a son, husband, father, and Marin…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>J.J. Hanson was a son, husband, father, and Marine Corps combat veteran. At 33, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and given only a few months to live. He went on to live for over three years and became the President of the Patients Rights Action Fund to fight against the legalization physician-assisted suicide. He and his wife had second son, Lucas. They became a living witness to the difference loving care and hope can make in the face of a terminal illness. His widow, Kristen, continues to tell their story to support people with hope who find themselves in similar circumstances and to challenge policymakers and medicine to reject such a dangerous public policy. Our panelists will provide true examples of compassionate care and inspiration for better answers to end-of-life questions than the current push for assisted-suicide.</description>
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<title>Problems with the JOBS Act and How They Can Be Fixed</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:13:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act) was designed to reduce the regulatory burden on entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital to launch or grow their business. It improved the regulatory environment for private offerings and Regulation A offerings, reduced the burden on newly public “Emerging Growth Companies” and permitted crowdfunding. But the law contained serious flaws that seriously reduce its effectiveness.
Please join us for a discussion of the impact of the JOBS Act, its flaws, and how to fix those flaws.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act) was designed to reduce the regulatory burden on entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital to launch or grow their business. It improved the regulatory environment for private offerings and Regulation A offerings, reduced the burden on newly public “Emerging Growth Companies” and permitted crowdfunding. But the law contained serious flaws that seriously reduce its effectiveness.
Please join us for a discussion of the impact of the JOBS Act, its flaws, and how to fix those flaws.</description>
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<title>U.S. Automotive Industry Needs Free Trade</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/us-automotive-industry-needs-free-trade</link>
<itunes:duration>01:31:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>From large automakers to small town suppliers, free trade is crucial to the success of the American automotive industry. Imports of intermediate goods help these manufacturers produce more efficiently and free trade agreements facilitate their ability to sell cars around the world. Today, opposing forces are impacting the freedom of automakers and their suppliers to do business in America. Tax reform and deregulation have been a huge boon for the industry, but growing restrictions on trade risk counteracting those benefits. The American automotive industry is impacted by tariffs on steel and aluminum, a primary intermediate good in their production process, potential tariffs on automobiles and parts, as well as the proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Join us for a discussion on the importance of trade for the American automotive industry and the impact current trade policies have on their ability to do business.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>From large automakers to small town suppliers, fr…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>From large automakers to small town suppliers, free trade is crucial to the success of the American automotive industry. Imports of intermediate goods help these manufacturers produce more efficiently and free trade agreements facilitate their ability to sell cars around the world. Today, opposing forces are impacting the freedom of automakers and their suppliers to do business in America. Tax reform and deregulation have been a huge boon for the industry, but growing restrictions on trade risk counteracting those benefits. The American automotive industry is impacted by tariffs on steel and aluminum, a primary intermediate good in their production process, potential tariffs on automobiles and parts, as well as the proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Join us for a discussion on the importance of trade for the American automotive industry and the impact current trade policies have on their ability to do business.</description>
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<title>Will America Ban Hate Speech?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/will-america-ban-hate-speech</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>America today remains among the few Western nations, which does not outlaw so-called “hate speech.” The calls to do so, however, are mounting. What has so far been restricted to college campuses may yet become a part of mainstream politics. While many oppose efforts to restrict speech, the arguments in favor of outlawing it are not well understood by the American public, nor is there a clear understanding of what the new America could look like should this occur. Please join us as our panel discusses the future of the freedom of speech and thought in America.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>America today remains among the few Western natio…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>America today remains among the few Western nations, which does not outlaw so-called “hate speech.” The calls to do so, however, are mounting. What has so far been restricted to college campuses may yet become a part of mainstream politics. While many oppose efforts to restrict speech, the arguments in favor of outlawing it are not well understood by the American public, nor is there a clear understanding of what the new America could look like should this occur. Please join us as our panel discusses the future of the freedom of speech and thought in America.</description>
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<title>The Virtue of Nationalism</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-virtue-of-nationalism</link>
<itunes:duration>01:14:36</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Nationalism is the issue of our age. From Donald Trump's &quot;America First&quot; politics to Brexit to the rise of the right in Europe, events have forced a crucial debate: Should we fight for international government? Or should the world's nations keep their independence and self-determination?
In The Virtue of Nationalism, Yoram Hazony contends that a world of sovereign nations is the only option for those who care about personal and collective freedom. He recounts how, beginning in the sixteenth century, English, Dutch, and American Protestants revived the Old Testament's love of national independence, and shows how their vision eventually brought freedom to peoples from Poland to India, Israel to Ethiopia. It is this tradition we must restore, he argues, if we want to limit conflict and hate--and allow human difference and innovation to flourish.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Nationalism is the issue of our age. From Donald …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Nationalism is the issue of our age. From Donald Trump's &quot;America First&quot; politics to Brexit to the rise of the right in Europe, events have forced a crucial debate: Should we fight for international government? Or should the world's nations keep their independence and self-determination?
In The Virtue of Nationalism, Yoram Hazony contends that a world of sovereign nations is the only option for those who care about personal and collective freedom. He recounts how, beginning in the sixteenth century, English, Dutch, and American Protestants revived the Old Testament's love of national independence, and shows how their vision eventually brought freedom to peoples from Poland to India, Israel to Ethiopia. It is this tradition we must restore, he argues, if we want to limit conflict and hate--and allow human difference and innovation to flourish.</description>
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<title>The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-perfect-weapon-war-sabotage-and-fear-in-the-cyber-age</link>
<itunes:duration>01:01:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>In 2015, Russian hackers tunneled deep into the computer systems of the Democratic National Committee, and the subsequent leaks of the emails they stole may have changed the course of American democracy. But to see the DNC hacks as Trump-centric is to miss the bigger, more important story: Within that same year, the Russians not only had broken into networks at the White House, the State Department, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but had placed implants in American electrical and nuclear plants that could give them the power to switch off vast swaths of the country. This was the culmination of a decade of escalating digital sabotage among the world’s powers, in which Americans became the collateral damage as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia battled in cyberspace to undercut one another in daily just-short-of-war conflict.
The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to deny, and usable for a variety of malicious purposes—from crippling infrastructure to sowing discord and doubt—cyber is now the weapon of choice for democracies, dictators, and terrorists. Two presidents—Bush and Obama—drew first blood with Operation Olympic Games, which used malicious code to blow up Iran’s nuclear centrifuges, and yet America proved remarkably unprepared when its own weapons were stolen from its arsenal and, during President Trump’s first year, turned back on the US and its allies. The government was often paralyzed, unable to threaten the use of cyberweapons because America was so vulnerable to crippling attacks on its own networks of banks, utilities, and government agencies.
Moving from the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger—who broke the story of Olympic Games in his previous book—reveals a world coming face-to-face with the perils of technological revolution. The Perfect Weapon is the dramatic story of how great and small powers alike slipped into a new era of constant sabotage, misinformation, and fear, in which everyone is a target.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In 2015, Russian hackers tunneled deep into the c…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In 2015, Russian hackers tunneled deep into the computer systems of the Democratic National Committee, and the subsequent leaks of the emails they stole may have changed the course of American democracy. But to see the DNC hacks as Trump-centric is to miss the bigger, more important story: Within that same year, the Russians not only had broken into networks at the White House, the State Department, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but had placed implants in American electrical and nuclear plants that could give them the power to switch off vast swaths of the country. This was the culmination of a decade of escalating digital sabotage among the world’s powers, in which Americans became the collateral damage as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia battled in cyberspace to undercut one another in daily just-short-of-war conflict.
The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to deny, and usable for a variety of malicious purposes—from crippling infrastructure to sowing discord and doubt—cyber is now the weapon of choice for democracies, dictators, and terrorists. Two presidents—Bush and Obama—drew first blood with Operation Olympic Games, which used malicious code to blow up Iran’s nuclear centrifuges, and yet America proved remarkably unprepared when its own weapons were stolen from its arsenal and, during President Trump’s first year, turned back on the US and its allies. The government was often paralyzed, unable to threaten the use of cyberweapons because America was so vulnerable to crippling attacks on its own networks of banks, utilities, and government agencies.
Moving from the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger—who broke the story of Olympic Games in his previous book—reveals a world coming face-to-face with the perils of technological revolution. The Perfect Weapon is the dramatic story of how great and small powers alike slipped into a new era of constant sabotage, misinformation, and fear, in which everyone is a target.</description>
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<title>An Interview with Roger Scruton</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:13:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Roger Scruton is the most prominent British conservative philosopher writing today. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of the foundations of conservatism, the role of private property and markets in a free society, the proper role of government in the economic sphere, inequality, justice, the problems inherent in socialism, environmental conservatism, and why he is a reluctant capitalist. He is the author of over 40 books, most recently Conservatism: An Invitation to the Great Tradition.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Roger Scruton is the most prominent British conse…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Roger Scruton is the most prominent British conservative philosopher writing today. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of the foundations of conservatism, the role of private property and markets in a free society, the proper role of government in the economic sphere, inequality, justice, the problems inherent in socialism, environmental conservatism, and why he is a reluctant capitalist. He is the author of over 40 books, most recently Conservatism: An Invitation to the Great Tradition.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Identifying – and Isolating – Jihadi-Salafists through their Ideology, Practices, and Methodology</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/identifying-and-isolating-jihadi-salafists-through-their-ideology-practices-and-methodology</link>
<itunes:duration>01:10:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>In order to win the war against the Islamic State and al-Qaeda, the United States must understand the enemy. Yet the problem of knowing the enemy has never been more acute, and the lack of consensus around this issue has never been more debilitating, for American foreign policy.
Without a clear vision of who the U.S. is fighting, the government and military will not be able to distinguish ordinary Muslims from the extraordinary extremists, will be incapable of devising effective strategies for military and political efforts, and will not know which allies can be safe partners and which need to be avoided for being too close to the extremists. While there are many reasons for a lack of understanding the enemy, one of the most important is a deep disagreement about the role that Islam plays in motivating al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
This event will explore the notion that while a marginal version of Islam is the driver of extremism, it is possible to distinguish the jihadi-salafists from the majority of Muslims. A close examination of the jihadi- salafists’ belief system and methodologies will help the U.S. and allied governments formulate strategies to stop their spread.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In order to win the war against the Islamic State…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In order to win the war against the Islamic State and al-Qaeda, the United States must understand the enemy. Yet the problem of knowing the enemy has never been more acute, and the lack of consensus around this issue has never been more debilitating, for American foreign policy.
Without a clear vision of who the U.S. is fighting, the government and military will not be able to distinguish ordinary Muslims from the extraordinary extremists, will be incapable of devising effective strategies for military and political efforts, and will not know which allies can be safe partners and which need to be avoided for being too close to the extremists. While there are many reasons for a lack of understanding the enemy, one of the most important is a deep disagreement about the role that Islam plays in motivating al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
This event will explore the notion that while a marginal version of Islam is the driver of extremism, it is possible to distinguish the jihadi-salafists from the majority of Muslims. A close examination of the jihadi- salafists’ belief system and methodologies will help the U.S. and allied governments formulate strategies to stop their spread.</description>
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<title>Ensuring Relevance and Competitiveness in the Global Nuclear Power Market</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>03:04:00</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Nuclear industries in countries guided by democratic and free market principles have been challenged by various factors, including escalating regulatory burdens, rising construction costs, adverse domestic power markets, and atrophying supply chains. Emerging state-owned, vertically-integrated vendors in Russia and China pose an additional challenge, as these countries actively support civil nuclear exports throughout the world as a means to achieve their broader economic and strategic objectives. The fact that civil nuclear exports often entail decades-long political relationships bestows a significant competitive edge to Russian and Chinese nuclear corporations, which are poised to dominate the global nuclear market at current trends. Given these circumstances, nuclear suppliers in the U.S., France, Japan, and South Korea may seek to bolster their competitiveness by entering into enhanced multinational partnerships. Today’s distinguished panels draw from years of policy and commercial experience to highlight the successes of past partnerships and the need to continue and expand upon these relationships.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Nuclear industries in countries guided by democra…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Nuclear industries in countries guided by democratic and free market principles have been challenged by various factors, including escalating regulatory burdens, rising construction costs, adverse domestic power markets, and atrophying supply chains. Emerging state-owned, vertically-integrated vendors in Russia and China pose an additional challenge, as these countries actively support civil nuclear exports throughout the world as a means to achieve their broader economic and strategic objectives. The fact that civil nuclear exports often entail decades-long political relationships bestows a significant competitive edge to Russian and Chinese nuclear corporations, which are poised to dominate the global nuclear market at current trends. Given these circumstances, nuclear suppliers in the U.S., France, Japan, and South Korea may seek to bolster their competitiveness by entering into enhanced multinational partnerships. Today’s distinguished panels draw from years of policy and commercial experience to highlight the successes of past partnerships and the need to continue and expand upon these relationships.</description>
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<title>The Power and Limits of Special Counsels</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:05:31</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Much controversy and mystery surrounds the use of special counsels. The term “special counsel” is a derivation of earlier roles, that all had the same goal: Removing the potential for a conflict of interest between the administration and an investigation by appointing an independent individual to conduct the investigation. What was referred to as the “Special Prosecutor” in Nixon’s Watergate era, was replaced by the “Independent Counsel” in the 1980s, and finally the “Special Counsel” of today’s Russia investigation. With the Mueller Investigation well into its second year, now is a good time to review the history and use of this independent investigatory and prosecutorial tool. Are special counsels constitutional? Are there limits to their authority? How should we protect against investigations straying too far from their original scope? Join us for a discussion with three expert panelists, including two former Independent Counsels, as we answer these questions, and more.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Much controversy and mystery surrounds the use of…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Much controversy and mystery surrounds the use of special counsels. The term “special counsel” is a derivation of earlier roles, that all had the same goal: Removing the potential for a conflict of interest between the administration and an investigation by appointing an independent individual to conduct the investigation. What was referred to as the “Special Prosecutor” in Nixon’s Watergate era, was replaced by the “Independent Counsel” in the 1980s, and finally the “Special Counsel” of today’s Russia investigation. With the Mueller Investigation well into its second year, now is a good time to review the history and use of this independent investigatory and prosecutorial tool. Are special counsels constitutional? Are there limits to their authority? How should we protect against investigations straying too far from their original scope? Join us for a discussion with three expert panelists, including two former Independent Counsels, as we answer these questions, and more.</description>
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<title>Are Asian Americans the New Jews? - Bias against Asian Americans at Harvard Heads to Court</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/are-asian-americans-the-new-jews-bias-against-asian-americans-at-harvard-heads-to-court</link>
<itunes:duration>01:09:52</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Starting in the 1920s, Harvard University discriminated against Jewish students to limit the number of Jews enrolled at the university, with university president A. Lawrence Lowell saying they would “ruin the college.” Today, Harvard University is limiting the number of Asian American students at the university, according to an internal report commissioned by the university itself as well as a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions and complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Education by numerous Asian American organizations. Supporters of such bias claim it is needed to ensure “diversity” on campus. Does such discrimination violate federal civil rights law and the Constitution? Does Harvard’s “diversity” goal justify such bias? Discussing this will be a number of distinguished experts on civil rights law and the educational process, introduced and moderated by two senior Heritage scholars.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Starting in the 1920s, Harvard University discrim…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Starting in the 1920s, Harvard University discriminated against Jewish students to limit the number of Jews enrolled at the university, with university president A. Lawrence Lowell saying they would “ruin the college.” Today, Harvard University is limiting the number of Asian American students at the university, according to an internal report commissioned by the university itself as well as a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions and complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Education by numerous Asian American organizations. Supporters of such bias claim it is needed to ensure “diversity” on campus. Does such discrimination violate federal civil rights law and the Constitution? Does Harvard’s “diversity” goal justify such bias? Discussing this will be a number of distinguished experts on civil rights law and the educational process, introduced and moderated by two senior Heritage scholars.</description>
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<title>Release of the 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/release-of-the-2019-index-of-us-military-strength</link>
<itunes:duration>02:38:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength is The Heritage Foundation’s fifth annual assessment of the United States Armed Forces’ ability to provide for the common defense. The Index assesses the strength of each of the U.S. military services, the status of the threats we face, and the favorability of the environment in which the U.S. and its allies must be prepared to operate. Since the initial publication of the Index five years ago, the military has struggled in its capacity and readiness for operations—brought about by harmful budget caps, underinvestment in research and development, and decades of sustained engagement in the Middle East. Although the FY2018 and FY2019 defense budgets reflect positive growth for defense, military strength remains far below where it needs to be.
Join us for the debut of the 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength as well as a special discussion from noted national security experts who will discuss where we stand, and what we need to protect our national interests in a world where U.S. military superiority is not assured.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength is The H…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength is The Heritage Foundation’s fifth annual assessment of the United States Armed Forces’ ability to provide for the common defense. The Index assesses the strength of each of the U.S. military services, the status of the threats we face, and the favorability of the environment in which the U.S. and its allies must be prepared to operate. Since the initial publication of the Index five years ago, the military has struggled in its capacity and readiness for operations—brought about by harmful budget caps, underinvestment in research and development, and decades of sustained engagement in the Middle East. Although the FY2018 and FY2019 defense budgets reflect positive growth for defense, military strength remains far below where it needs to be.
Join us for the debut of the 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength as well as a special discussion from noted national security experts who will discuss where we stand, and what we need to protect our national interests in a world where U.S. military superiority is not assured.</description>
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<title>The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision for Humanity</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-dignity-revolution-reclaiming-gods-rich-vision-for-humanity</link>
<itunes:duration>00:50:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The concept of human dignity is one of Christianity's best gifts to the world. What would it look like for Christians to reclaim this idea and apply it the way we see ourselves and the world? What would a politics of human dignity look like?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The concept of human dignity is one of Christiani…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The concept of human dignity is one of Christianity's best gifts to the world. What would it look like for Christians to reclaim this idea and apply it the way we see ourselves and the world? What would a politics of human dignity look like?</description>
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<title>Oceans Ventured: Winning the Cold War at Sea</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:13:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>When Ronald Reagan took office in January 1981, the United States and NATO were losing the Cold War. The USSR had superiority in conventional weapons and manpower in Europe and had embarked on a massive program to gain naval preeminence. But Reagan already had a plan to end the Cold War without armed conflict.
Reagan led a bipartisan Congress to restore American command of the seas by building the navy back to six hundred major ships and fifteen aircraft carriers. He adopted a bold new strategy to deploy the growing fleet to northern waters around the periphery of the Soviet Union and demonstrate that the NATO fleet could sink Soviet submarines, defeat Soviet bomber and missile forces, and strike aggressively deep into the Soviet homeland if the USSR attacked NATO in Central Europe. New technology in radars, sensors, and electronic warfare made ghosts of American submarines and surface fleets. The United States proved that it could effectively operate carriers and aircraft in the ice and storms of Arctic waters, which no other navy had attempted. The Soviets, suffocated by this naval strategy, were forced to bankrupt their economy trying to keep pace. Shortly thereafter the Berlin Wall fell, and the USSR disbanded. In Oceans Ventured, John Lehman reveals for the untold story of the naval operations that played a major role in winning the Cold War.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>When Ronald Reagan took office in January 1981, t…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>When Ronald Reagan took office in January 1981, the United States and NATO were losing the Cold War. The USSR had superiority in conventional weapons and manpower in Europe and had embarked on a massive program to gain naval preeminence. But Reagan already had a plan to end the Cold War without armed conflict.
Reagan led a bipartisan Congress to restore American command of the seas by building the navy back to six hundred major ships and fifteen aircraft carriers. He adopted a bold new strategy to deploy the growing fleet to northern waters around the periphery of the Soviet Union and demonstrate that the NATO fleet could sink Soviet submarines, defeat Soviet bomber and missile forces, and strike aggressively deep into the Soviet homeland if the USSR attacked NATO in Central Europe. New technology in radars, sensors, and electronic warfare made ghosts of American submarines and surface fleets. The United States proved that it could effectively operate carriers and aircraft in the ice and storms of Arctic waters, which no other navy had attempted. The Soviets, suffocated by this naval strategy, were forced to bankrupt their economy trying to keep pace. Shortly thereafter the Berlin Wall fell, and the USSR disbanded. In Oceans Ventured, John Lehman reveals for the untold story of the naval operations that played a major role in winning the Cold War.</description>
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<title>The Case Against Birthright Citizenship</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-case-against-birthright-citizenship</link>
<itunes:duration>01:15:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Constitution refers in several provisions to “citizen[s] of the United States,” but no express definition of that term appears in its text. Addressing this omission, the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees U.S. citizenship to “[a]ll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”
Scholars, such as Claremont Senior Fellow Ed Erler writing for the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, have argued that the original understanding of the term “jurisdiction” refers to an individual’s voluntary political allegiance to the United States. This link forms the social compact that lies at the heart of American constitutionalism.
The recurring debate over birthright citizenship tends to overlook the critical requirement of social compact, focusing instead on birth alone. Our distinguished panel will elucidate this lost understanding of the Citizenship Clause and explore the historical and legal context behind the proper conception of republican citizenship.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Constitution refers in several provisions to …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Constitution refers in several provisions to “citizen[s] of the United States,” but no express definition of that term appears in its text. Addressing this omission, the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees U.S. citizenship to “[a]ll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”
Scholars, such as Claremont Senior Fellow Ed Erler writing for the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, have argued that the original understanding of the term “jurisdiction” refers to an individual’s voluntary political allegiance to the United States. This link forms the social compact that lies at the heart of American constitutionalism.
The recurring debate over birthright citizenship tends to overlook the critical requirement of social compact, focusing instead on birth alone. Our distinguished panel will elucidate this lost understanding of the Citizenship Clause and explore the historical and legal context behind the proper conception of republican citizenship.</description>
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<title>Protecting the Grid: Options for Innovations and Strategic Actions</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/protecting-the-grid-options-for-innovations-and-strategic-actions</link>
<itunes:duration>01:31:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Modern nations rely on the use of the electrical grid for everything from strategic defense to making coffee in the morning. Without a functioning electrical grid, military action, mass transportation, farming, and even the production and refrigeration of vital medicines would be impossible. Over the last few decades, an increased reliance on electronics and lack of preparedness has left the United States electrical grid vulnerable to disruptions, including from effects of solar weather and electromagnetic pulse (EMP). These events could cause widespread failure of and permanent damage to the U.S. electrical grid and have the potential to devastate U.S. infrastructure, economy, and defense sectors. In response to this growing threat, some have sought to further regulate the grid; however other options must be considered. Join us as we discuss the potential impacts of these events on American infrastructure and population, as well as the critical tasks that should be undertaken to minimize such a threat.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Modern nations rely on the use of the electrical …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Modern nations rely on the use of the electrical grid for everything from strategic defense to making coffee in the morning. Without a functioning electrical grid, military action, mass transportation, farming, and even the production and refrigeration of vital medicines would be impossible. Over the last few decades, an increased reliance on electronics and lack of preparedness has left the United States electrical grid vulnerable to disruptions, including from effects of solar weather and electromagnetic pulse (EMP). These events could cause widespread failure of and permanent damage to the U.S. electrical grid and have the potential to devastate U.S. infrastructure, economy, and defense sectors. In response to this growing threat, some have sought to further regulate the grid; however other options must be considered. Join us as we discuss the potential impacts of these events on American infrastructure and population, as well as the critical tasks that should be undertaken to minimize such a threat.</description>
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<title>The Federal Estate Tax, Family Businesses and Jobs, 2018 and Beyond</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-federal-estate-tax-family-businesses-and-jobs-2018-and-beyond</link>
<itunes:duration>00:46:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Join us for the release of the report, The Federal Estate Tax, Family Businesses and Jobs, 2018 and Beyond: A Study that Will Define the Death Tax Debate and commentary by policy experts.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Join us for the release of the report, The Federa…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Join us for the release of the report, The Federal Estate Tax, Family Businesses and Jobs, 2018 and Beyond: A Study that Will Define the Death Tax Debate and commentary by policy experts.</description>
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<title>The WTO and the China Challenge</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-wto-and-the-china-challenge</link>
<itunes:duration>01:51:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The WTO is front and center in much of the debate over trade policy toward China. There are questions about China’s compliance with the terms of its 2001 accession – a frequent target of government and private sector criticisms. There are charges that the WTO has proven useless in addressing Chinese violations of these terms, or that it is simply not equipped to do so. Some of the most hyperbolic commentary questions whether China should have ever been admitted to the WTO in the first place.
What are the facts? How should China’s compliance or non-compliance with its obligations be fairly quantified and characterized? Can the WTO be used to address the areas where its compliance continues to lag? What is the WTO’s track-record in this regard? Might the U.S. make better use of the WTO in the current US-China trade impasse? Are there areas where the WTO can be reformed to better address challenges raised by China’s state-led economic model. Former chief judge of the WTO and two representatives from the American business community will help scope out the path ahead.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The WTO is front and center in much of the debate…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The WTO is front and center in much of the debate over trade policy toward China. There are questions about China’s compliance with the terms of its 2001 accession – a frequent target of government and private sector criticisms. There are charges that the WTO has proven useless in addressing Chinese violations of these terms, or that it is simply not equipped to do so. Some of the most hyperbolic commentary questions whether China should have ever been admitted to the WTO in the first place.
What are the facts? How should China’s compliance or non-compliance with its obligations be fairly quantified and characterized? Can the WTO be used to address the areas where its compliance continues to lag? What is the WTO’s track-record in this regard? Might the U.S. make better use of the WTO in the current US-China trade impasse? Are there areas where the WTO can be reformed to better address challenges raised by China’s state-led economic model. Former chief judge of the WTO and two representatives from the American business community will help scope out the path ahead.</description>
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<title>Religious Freedom and Peace in South and Southwest Asia</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:05:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>What creates greater religious freedom and peaceful diverse societies? Many cultures and religious beliefs teach respect for people of different beliefs, yet we see persecution of religious minorities throughout South and Southwest Asia, from Hindu nationalists who persecute Muslims in India to radical Sunni Muslims who persecute Ahmadiyya in Pakistan. Christians also suffer discrimination and mistreatment in these regions and are the most persecuted religious group globally according to a study by the University of Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture and the Religious Freedom Institute. Many thoughtful Muslims acknowledge that radical Islamism leads to terrorism and religious persecution. The reasons for its emergence are complex. What can be done about it?
Join us for a discussion on fostering religious freedom and peace with Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, the President of Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy &amp; Dialogue, the 106th Bishop of Rochester, and the former Bishop of Raiwind in Pakistan, and Hussain Haqqani, former Pakistani ambassador to the United States and Senior Fellow and Director for South and Central Asia at Hudson Institute.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>What creates greater religious freedom and peacef…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>What creates greater religious freedom and peaceful diverse societies? Many cultures and religious beliefs teach respect for people of different beliefs, yet we see persecution of religious minorities throughout South and Southwest Asia, from Hindu nationalists who persecute Muslims in India to radical Sunni Muslims who persecute Ahmadiyya in Pakistan. Christians also suffer discrimination and mistreatment in these regions and are the most persecuted religious group globally according to a study by the University of Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture and the Religious Freedom Institute. Many thoughtful Muslims acknowledge that radical Islamism leads to terrorism and religious persecution. The reasons for its emergence are complex. What can be done about it?
Join us for a discussion on fostering religious freedom and peace with Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, the President of Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy &amp; Dialogue, the 106th Bishop of Rochester, and the former Bishop of Raiwind in Pakistan, and Hussain Haqqani, former Pakistani ambassador to the United States and Senior Fellow and Director for South and Central Asia at Hudson Institute.</description>
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<title>The Fuel Cell Corporate Scandal in Delaware: Citizens Forced to Subsidize BloomEnergy Boondoggle</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-fuel-cell-corporate-scandal-in-delaware-citizens-forced-to-subsidize-bloomenergy-boondoggle</link>
<itunes:duration>01:05:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The truth about the fuel cell “promise” of inexpensive, clean energy is that it is actually very expensive and not very clean. Who is reaping benefits if it’s not the citizens of Delaware, whose taxes and electricity payments are subsidizing corporate moguls? Is it, in reality, clean energy if the fuel cells produce hazardous materials that are shipped to other states?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The truth about the fuel cell “promise” of inexpe…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The truth about the fuel cell “promise” of inexpensive, clean energy is that it is actually very expensive and not very clean. Who is reaping benefits if it’s not the citizens of Delaware, whose taxes and electricity payments are subsidizing corporate moguls? Is it, in reality, clean energy if the fuel cells produce hazardous materials that are shipped to other states?</description>
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<title>Free Market Fairness</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/free-market-fairness</link>
<itunes:duration>01:06:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Drawing simultaneously on moral insights from defenders of economic liberty such as F. A. Hayek and advocates of social justice such as John Rawls, Dr. Tomasi presents a theory of justice that is committed to both limited government and the material betterment of the poor. He argues that property rights are best defended not in terms of self-ownership or economic efficiency but as requirements of democratic legitimacy. He has written a book, Free Market Fairness, that offers a &quot;market democratic&quot; conception of social justice. In the book, he argues that free market fairness is also a distinctively American ideal, prominent in America's founding period, that protection of property and promotion of real opportunity are indivisible goals. Free market fairness is social justice, American style.
Dr. Tomasi’s book led him to travel to Chile to speak on market democracy and, to his surprise, he ended up having lunch with the country’s president, Sebastián Piñera. This has resulted in a yearlong project that could see the market democracy model, which incorporates social justice and private economic freedom, applied at the policy level in Chile.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Drawing simultaneously on moral insights from def…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Drawing simultaneously on moral insights from defenders of economic liberty such as F. A. Hayek and advocates of social justice such as John Rawls, Dr. Tomasi presents a theory of justice that is committed to both limited government and the material betterment of the poor. He argues that property rights are best defended not in terms of self-ownership or economic efficiency but as requirements of democratic legitimacy. He has written a book, Free Market Fairness, that offers a &quot;market democratic&quot; conception of social justice. In the book, he argues that free market fairness is also a distinctively American ideal, prominent in America's founding period, that protection of property and promotion of real opportunity are indivisible goals. Free market fairness is social justice, American style.
Dr. Tomasi’s book led him to travel to Chile to speak on market democracy and, to his surprise, he ended up having lunch with the country’s president, Sebastián Piñera. This has resulted in a yearlong project that could see the market democracy model, which incorporates social justice and private economic freedom, applied at the policy level in Chile.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Supreme Court Preview of the 2018 Term</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:55:18</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>The Supreme Court returns October 1 for its 2018-2019 Term, and the justices will tackle of number of important issues. The Court will consider questions related to Congress’s ability to delegate legislative authority to executive branch officials or administrative agencies in Gundy v. United States, and the requirement that property owners seeking just compensation from the government for a “taking” must first exhaust all options in state court before applying to federal court in Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania. In Frank v. Gaos, the justices will look at the practice of courts issuing awards in class action lawsuits that line the pockets of third-party advocacy groups, rather than the individuals who were actually injured, and the scope of the federal government’s right to detain illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in Nielsen v. Preap. In Timbs v. Indiana, the Court will consider whether the Eighth Amendment’s “excessive fines” clause applies against the states. In addition to these and many others, what other cases on the horizon might the justices add to the docket? And how will the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy and the potential confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh shape the Court in the next term? Join us as two distinguished Supreme Court litigators discuss what is likely to unfold in the next Supreme Court term.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Supreme Court returns October 1 for its 2018-…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Supreme Court returns October 1 for its 2018-2019 Term, and the justices will tackle of number of important issues. The Court will consider questions related to Congress’s ability to delegate legislative authority to executive branch officials or administrative agencies in Gundy v. United States, and the requirement that property owners seeking just compensation from the government for a “taking” must first exhaust all options in state court before applying to federal court in Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania. In Frank v. Gaos, the justices will look at the practice of courts issuing awards in class action lawsuits that line the pockets of third-party advocacy groups, rather than the individuals who were actually injured, and the scope of the federal government’s right to detain illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in Nielsen v. Preap. In Timbs v. Indiana, the Court will consider whether the Eighth Amendment’s “excessive fines” clause applies against the states. In addition to these and many others, what other cases on the horizon might the justices add to the docket? And how will the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy and the potential confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh shape the Court in the next term? Join us as two distinguished Supreme Court litigators discuss what is likely to unfold in the next Supreme Court term.</description>
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<title>The Enduring Legacy of Desert Storm and Desert Shield</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:57:53</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield were resounding military successes, but many overlook their full complexity and achievement. These victories came with a whole of government effort, including skillful diplomacy coupled with stellar military execution with a broad coalition of partners. Operation Desert Storm especially helped to restore the fractured relationship between the military, Veterans, and the American Public following the Vietnam era. Given these factors, a closer look is worthwhile. Scott Stump will provide an overview of the environment these operations occurred in, the operations themselves, and their lasting legacy that still influences the world today.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield were re…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield were resounding military successes, but many overlook their full complexity and achievement. These victories came with a whole of government effort, including skillful diplomacy coupled with stellar military execution with a broad coalition of partners. Operation Desert Storm especially helped to restore the fractured relationship between the military, Veterans, and the American Public following the Vietnam era. Given these factors, a closer look is worthwhile. Scott Stump will provide an overview of the environment these operations occurred in, the operations themselves, and their lasting legacy that still influences the world today.</description>
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<title>The Value of NATO in the 21st Century</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:53:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In his speech at The Heritage Foundation, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will examine the strategic value of the NATO Alliance to the United States. For seven decades, NATO has preserved peace and stability in Europe, promoted democratic values, and been a consistent and significant force multiplier for the United States, both politically and militarily. The Secretary General will also set out the concrete steps taken at the NATO Summit in July to respond to a more unpredictable world, including greater defense spending and fair burden-sharing.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In his speech at The Heritage Foundation, NATO Se…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In his speech at The Heritage Foundation, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will examine the strategic value of the NATO Alliance to the United States. For seven decades, NATO has preserved peace and stability in Europe, promoted democratic values, and been a consistent and significant force multiplier for the United States, both politically and militarily. The Secretary General will also set out the concrete steps taken at the NATO Summit in July to respond to a more unpredictable world, including greater defense spending and fair burden-sharing.</description>
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<title>Cambodia’s Descent Into One-Party Rule: What Can Be Done After Sham 2018 Elections?</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/cambodias-descent-into-one-party-rule-what-can-be-done-after-sham-2018-elections</link>
<itunes:duration>01:12:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Over the past year, Cambodia began a rapid descent into one-party rule, a status solidified by elections in July of 2018. In 2017, opposition leader Kem Sokha was jailed; NGOs, the press, and civil society were effectively silenced; and Cambodia’s Supreme Court outlawed the existence of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party. The outcome of the 2018 elections was all-but-determined before the Cambodian people rung in the New Year.
Incumbent ruler Hun Sen extended his nearly 35-year reign another five years, and the Cambodian people feel more disenfranchised than ever. While the U.S. government has swiftly responded to Cambodia’s anti-democratic backslide, there is still more to be done. Please join us for a conversation on how to get Cambodia back on the path toward political reforms that promote the rights and freedoms of all Cambodians.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Over the past year, Cambodia began a rapid descen…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Over the past year, Cambodia began a rapid descent into one-party rule, a status solidified by elections in July of 2018. In 2017, opposition leader Kem Sokha was jailed; NGOs, the press, and civil society were effectively silenced; and Cambodia’s Supreme Court outlawed the existence of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party. The outcome of the 2018 elections was all-but-determined before the Cambodian people rung in the New Year.
Incumbent ruler Hun Sen extended his nearly 35-year reign another five years, and the Cambodian people feel more disenfranchised than ever. While the U.S. government has swiftly responded to Cambodia’s anti-democratic backslide, there is still more to be done. Please join us for a conversation on how to get Cambodia back on the path toward political reforms that promote the rights and freedoms of all Cambodians.</description>
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<title>Positive Populism</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:10:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Fox News host and former government insider Steve Hilton shows how populism can be a positive force for improving lives, with revolutionary ideas to restore the economic security that working Americans once took for granted, and rebuild the ties of family, community and nation that have been ripped apart by decades of policies that favored big government, big business, and the powerful.
Whether by challenging the excess power of corporations in our economy or the corrupt influence of donors and lobbyists in our government, the ideas in this book echo the intent of America’s founders by taking power from the ruling class and putting it in the hands of the people.
For too long, populism has been defined by those who despise it. By focusing on what populism is for, and not just what it’s against, Hilton provides a coherent philosophy and practical blueprint for how the movement can have an impact beyond one election cycle, and in people's everyday lives. That’s Positive Populism.
Steve Hilton is the host of The Next Revolution, a weekly show on Fox News. He was the director of strategy for former Prime Minister David Cameron and leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Fox News host and former government insider Steve…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Fox News host and former government insider Steve Hilton shows how populism can be a positive force for improving lives, with revolutionary ideas to restore the economic security that working Americans once took for granted, and rebuild the ties of family, community and nation that have been ripped apart by decades of policies that favored big government, big business, and the powerful.
Whether by challenging the excess power of corporations in our economy or the corrupt influence of donors and lobbyists in our government, the ideas in this book echo the intent of America’s founders by taking power from the ruling class and putting it in the hands of the people.
For too long, populism has been defined by those who despise it. By focusing on what populism is for, and not just what it’s against, Hilton provides a coherent philosophy and practical blueprint for how the movement can have an impact beyond one election cycle, and in people's everyday lives. That’s Positive Populism.
Steve Hilton is the host of The Next Revolution, a weekly show on Fox News. He was the director of strategy for former Prime Minister David Cameron and leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom.</description>
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<title>Reinforcing our Transatlantic Alliance: Croatia’s Contributions and Ideas</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:59</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Marija Pejčinović Burić will be visiting Washington for an official bilateral meeting with Secretary of State Pompeo on September 12 to emphasize important momentum in the U.S.-Croatia partnership. Croatia has a leading role in South East Europe in advancing the strategic alliance with the United States, and is committed to further building upon this privileged relationship to further advance security cooperation in the region. Croatia’s immediate Western Balkan neighborhood is undergoing major threats to its stability. The stabilization of South East Europe and cooperating on counter-terrorism remains an important strategic goal for both Croatia and the United States. Moreover, as an important member of NATO, Croatia has also shown commitment to the 2% goal in defense of budget increases and stands close with allies in the face of joint threats. Join us as Deputy Prime Minister Marija Pejčinović Burić discusses how to further advance Trans-Atlantic cooperation and continue to strengthen the important security alliance the two countries share.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Fo…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Marija Pejčinović Burić will be visiting Washington for an official bilateral meeting with Secretary of State Pompeo on September 12 to emphasize important momentum in the U.S.-Croatia partnership. Croatia has a leading role in South East Europe in advancing the strategic alliance with the United States, and is committed to further building upon this privileged relationship to further advance security cooperation in the region. Croatia’s immediate Western Balkan neighborhood is undergoing major threats to its stability. The stabilization of South East Europe and cooperating on counter-terrorism remains an important strategic goal for both Croatia and the United States. Moreover, as an important member of NATO, Croatia has also shown commitment to the 2% goal in defense of budget increases and stands close with allies in the face of joint threats. Join us as Deputy Prime Minister Marija Pejčinović Burić discusses how to further advance Trans-Atlantic cooperation and continue to strengthen the important security alliance the two countries share.</description>
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<title>The Role of Government in a Free Society</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In 1794, when Congress appropriated $15,000 for relief of French refugees who fled from insurrection in San Domingo (now Haiti) to Baltimore and Philadelphia, James Madison stood on the floor of the House to object saying, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” Today, much of the federal budget is expended “on objects of benevolence.” Williams believes this not only points to the betrayal of the constitutional values that made our nation rich and free, but also the steep decline of morality among the American people that has permitted government to grow so big.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In 1794, when Congress appropriated $15,000 for r…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In 1794, when Congress appropriated $15,000 for relief of French refugees who fled from insurrection in San Domingo (now Haiti) to Baltimore and Philadelphia, James Madison stood on the floor of the House to object saying, “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” Today, much of the federal budget is expended “on objects of benevolence.” Williams believes this not only points to the betrayal of the constitutional values that made our nation rich and free, but also the steep decline of morality among the American people that has permitted government to grow so big.
For a complete list of speakers, topics, and dates of the Free Markets: The Ethical Economic Choice speaker series visit heritage.org/free-markets.</description>
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<title>Ensuring Child Safety at School Through Safe Student Scholarships</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:08:56</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Parents often list school safety as the most important attribute they look for when choosing a school for their child. Ensuring student security requires school leaders and policymakers to consider the many factors at play in school safety. Historically, federal efforts to improve school safety have tended toward centralized policy, while state-level policy has failed to capture other breakdowns in school security, such as a when a student is persistently bullied.
Updates to federal and state policy, such as providing school leaders with the flexibility to use existing federal funds in a manner that works for them to ensure school safety, while at the same time empowering parents to choose safe and effective schools that work for their children through Child Safety Accounts – also known as Safe Student Scholarships – are necessary steps forward.
Join the Heritage Foundation, in conjunction with the Heartland Institute, for a conversation about the next steps for ensuring every child has access to a safe and effective school.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Parents often list school safety as the most impo…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Parents often list school safety as the most important attribute they look for when choosing a school for their child. Ensuring student security requires school leaders and policymakers to consider the many factors at play in school safety. Historically, federal efforts to improve school safety have tended toward centralized policy, while state-level policy has failed to capture other breakdowns in school security, such as a when a student is persistently bullied.
Updates to federal and state policy, such as providing school leaders with the flexibility to use existing federal funds in a manner that works for them to ensure school safety, while at the same time empowering parents to choose safe and effective schools that work for their children through Child Safety Accounts – also known as Safe Student Scholarships – are necessary steps forward.
Join the Heritage Foundation, in conjunction with the Heartland Institute, for a conversation about the next steps for ensuring every child has access to a safe and effective school.</description>
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<title>Improving the Implementation of the Endangered Species Act</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:59:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>This past July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) proposed changes to regulations that implement portions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Public comments are due on these proposed changes by September 24, 2018.
This discussion will touch on the Department’s proposed changes, why they are necessary, and how these changes will improve species conservation, transparency, and simplify complex regulatory processes.
Please join us for a presentation by U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt as he discusses these proposals and explains why better implementation of the ESA will produce the best conservation results while reducing the regulatory burden on the American people.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>This past July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servic…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>This past July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) proposed changes to regulations that implement portions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Public comments are due on these proposed changes by September 24, 2018.
This discussion will touch on the Department’s proposed changes, why they are necessary, and how these changes will improve species conservation, transparency, and simplify complex regulatory processes.
Please join us for a presentation by U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt as he discusses these proposals and explains why better implementation of the ESA will produce the best conservation results while reducing the regulatory burden on the American people.</description>
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<title>War or Peace: The Struggle for World Power</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:47:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Pax Americana – the global order established after the collapse of the Soviet Empire – is increasingly being challenged especially by former imperial behemoths China and Russia. There is a growing chorus questioning the so-called “Washington Consensus” in favor of a “Beijing Consensus” in economic policy. As the United States ceases to be the sole superpower willing and able to maintain a global PAX, today there is an increasing global “disorder.”
Deepak Lal offers a study of the causes and consequences for this disorder, examining alternative claims for a desirable future economic policy. He argues that the origins of this increasing disorder lie, in part, in the great economic recession of 2008 in the United States, which has tarnished the free market based capitalism of the West. He examines how the U.S. (and its European outpost, the E.U), China, Russia, India and, potentially, Japan will be involved in this new “Great Game” and how their strategic decisions will determine whether we see a repeat of the past, with potentially another completely unnecessary world war, or if they will succeed in avoiding a reversion to their earlier types.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Pax Americana – the global order established …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Pax Americana – the global order established after the collapse of the Soviet Empire – is increasingly being challenged especially by former imperial behemoths China and Russia. There is a growing chorus questioning the so-called “Washington Consensus” in favor of a “Beijing Consensus” in economic policy. As the United States ceases to be the sole superpower willing and able to maintain a global PAX, today there is an increasing global “disorder.”
Deepak Lal offers a study of the causes and consequences for this disorder, examining alternative claims for a desirable future economic policy. He argues that the origins of this increasing disorder lie, in part, in the great economic recession of 2008 in the United States, which has tarnished the free market based capitalism of the West. He examines how the U.S. (and its European outpost, the E.U), China, Russia, India and, potentially, Japan will be involved in this new “Great Game” and how their strategic decisions will determine whether we see a repeat of the past, with potentially another completely unnecessary world war, or if they will succeed in avoiding a reversion to their earlier types.</description>
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<title>Let Entrepreneurs Raise Capital Using Finders and Private Placement Brokers</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:56:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>A finder or private placement broker is a person who is paid to assist small businesses to find capital by making introductions to investors. Finders are particularly important to Main Street small business people who do not have access to many highly affluent “accredited investors.” In 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission created a regulatory cloud surrounding finders and issuers that use finders. Representative Ted Budd has introduced the Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 6127). This legislation would provide a safe harbor for finders and a reasonable regulatory regime for more active private placement brokers and have a positive impact on the ability of entrepreneurs to raise needed capital. Join us for a discussion of this important small business issue.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A finder or private placement broker is a person …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A finder or private placement broker is a person who is paid to assist small businesses to find capital by making introductions to investors. Finders are particularly important to Main Street small business people who do not have access to many highly affluent “accredited investors.” In 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission created a regulatory cloud surrounding finders and issuers that use finders. Representative Ted Budd has introduced the Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 6127). This legislation would provide a safe harbor for finders and a reasonable regulatory regime for more active private placement brokers and have a positive impact on the ability of entrepreneurs to raise needed capital. Join us for a discussion of this important small business issue.</description>
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<title>Russia Goes After the Right: The Undermining of US Democracy</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/russia-goes-after-the-right-the-undermining-of-us-democracy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:21:53</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Russia’s efforts to influence the American presidential election have received massive political and media attention. Equally important, but much less publicized is Russia’s interference through support of left-wing causes and groups opposing president Trump. These attempts include phony Facebook groups, Twitter accounts, and other social media. Russia’s influence operations includes also support for political groups, disinformation through news outlets in the U.S. as well as Europe.
As serious as Russia’s targeting of the Trump administration is, it also has profound and wider implications for Americans’ faith in their democratic institutions. It should therefore be of concern for all Americans. In his wildest dreams, Vladimir Putin could not have hoped for a more successful outcome of Russia’s influence operations than the exacerbated political divisions in the United Stated spurred by the last election.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Russia’s efforts to influence the American presid…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Russia’s efforts to influence the American presidential election have received massive political and media attention. Equally important, but much less publicized is Russia’s interference through support of left-wing causes and groups opposing president Trump. These attempts include phony Facebook groups, Twitter accounts, and other social media. Russia’s influence operations includes also support for political groups, disinformation through news outlets in the U.S. as well as Europe.
As serious as Russia’s targeting of the Trump administration is, it also has profound and wider implications for Americans’ faith in their democratic institutions. It should therefore be of concern for all Americans. In his wildest dreams, Vladimir Putin could not have hoped for a more successful outcome of Russia’s influence operations than the exacerbated political divisions in the United Stated spurred by the last election.</description>
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<title>What Kind of Judge is Brett Kavanaugh? A Closer Look at His Cases</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/what-kind-of-judge-is-brett-kavanaugh-a-closer-look-at-his-cases</link>
<itunes:duration>00:57:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. In his twelve years serving as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Judge Kavanaugh has written hundreds of opinions. He has been lauded as a judge who tries to interpret the Constitution according to its original public meaning. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold hearings to examine Judge Kavanaugh’s record and judicial philosophy. What kind of judge is he? How will his confirmation impact the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence? Join us at Heritage as a panel of experts analyze Judge Kavanaugh’s most significant rulings.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh t…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. In his twelve years serving as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Judge Kavanaugh has written hundreds of opinions. He has been lauded as a judge who tries to interpret the Constitution according to its original public meaning. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold hearings to examine Judge Kavanaugh’s record and judicial philosophy. What kind of judge is he? How will his confirmation impact the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence? Join us at Heritage as a panel of experts analyze Judge Kavanaugh’s most significant rulings.</description>
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<title>Japan: America’s Neglected Ally?</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/japan-americas-neglected-ally</link>
<itunes:duration>01:33:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>America’s trade war with China and diplomatic engagement with North Korea have captured the headlines. But what of America’s stalwart ally Japan? Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had established the closest relationship with President Trump of any world leader. But Tokyo didn’t receive preferential treatment on tariffs and was surprised by the U.S. policy reversal on North Korea. Abe traveled to the U.S. to ensure Japanese priorities were addressed during the Trump-Kim summit.
Does the U.S.-Japanese relationship remain strong or has Tokyo been overlooked in Washington’s pursuit of an agreement with Pyongyang? What role does Japan see for itself in tumultuous regional issues? How is the bilateral alliance evolving to addressing growing security challenges?
Join us for a discussion with distinguished experts to cover these and other topics, as well as to make recommendations for U.S. policy.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>America’s trade war with China and diplomatic eng…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>America’s trade war with China and diplomatic engagement with North Korea have captured the headlines. But what of America’s stalwart ally Japan? Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had established the closest relationship with President Trump of any world leader. But Tokyo didn’t receive preferential treatment on tariffs and was surprised by the U.S. policy reversal on North Korea. Abe traveled to the U.S. to ensure Japanese priorities were addressed during the Trump-Kim summit.
Does the U.S.-Japanese relationship remain strong or has Tokyo been overlooked in Washington’s pursuit of an agreement with Pyongyang? What role does Japan see for itself in tumultuous regional issues? How is the bilateral alliance evolving to addressing growing security challenges?
Join us for a discussion with distinguished experts to cover these and other topics, as well as to make recommendations for U.S. policy.</description>
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<title>Libertarianism vs. Conservatism</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/libertarianism-vs-conservatism</link>
<itunes:duration>01:40:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Libertarians and conservatives both advocate of individual liberty, limited government, and free markets. Sometimes these shared values lead libertarians and conservatives to similar conclusions about public policy. However, the differences between the two political philosophies are at least as significant as the similarities.
On matters such as national security and foreign policy, immigration, criminal justice, drugs, surveillance, marriage and the family, and the role of religion in public policy, libertarians and conservatives often clash with one another.
Despite whatever similarities they may have, libertarianism and conservatism are substantially different world views. Which one has a deeper grasp of politics, the nation, and human beings? Which should be entrusted with safeguarding and prolonging our nation?
We invite you to attend this debate about the two political philosophies and their associated policy implications. Interns from the Cato Institute and the Heritage Foundation will go head-to-head to answer the question: Is libertarianism or conservatism the superior political philosophy?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Libertarians and conservatives both advocate of i…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Libertarians and conservatives both advocate of individual liberty, limited government, and free markets. Sometimes these shared values lead libertarians and conservatives to similar conclusions about public policy. However, the differences between the two political philosophies are at least as significant as the similarities.
On matters such as national security and foreign policy, immigration, criminal justice, drugs, surveillance, marriage and the family, and the role of religion in public policy, libertarians and conservatives often clash with one another.
Despite whatever similarities they may have, libertarianism and conservatism are substantially different world views. Which one has a deeper grasp of politics, the nation, and human beings? Which should be entrusted with safeguarding and prolonging our nation?
We invite you to attend this debate about the two political philosophies and their associated policy implications. Interns from the Cato Institute and the Heritage Foundation will go head-to-head to answer the question: Is libertarianism or conservatism the superior political philosophy?</description>
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<title>Who Is Brett Kavanaugh? - A Closer Look at Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/who-is-brett-kavanaugh-a-closer-look-at-trumps-supreme-court-nominee</link>
<itunes:duration>01:04:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Judge Brett Kavanaugh is President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Now that he has stepped onto the national stage, the American people have an opportunity to get to know Judge Kavanaugh. What kind of boss, mentor, and judge is he? What can we expect from a Justice Kavanaugh? Join us as a panel of Judge Kavanaugh’s former law clerks describe their time working with him and explain why he will make an excellent Supreme Court justice.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Judge Brett Kavanaugh is President Trump’s nomine…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Judge Brett Kavanaugh is President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Now that he has stepped onto the national stage, the American people have an opportunity to get to know Judge Kavanaugh. What kind of boss, mentor, and judge is he? What can we expect from a Justice Kavanaugh? Join us as a panel of Judge Kavanaugh’s former law clerks describe their time working with him and explain why he will make an excellent Supreme Court justice.</description>
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<title>Where Do We Go From Here? One Year after the Rohingya Crisis</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/where-do-we-go-from-here-one-year-after-the-rohingya-crisis</link>
<itunes:duration>02:03:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>On August 25, 2017 violence broke out in Rakhine State that led to the mass exodus of more than 700,000 Muslim Rohingya from Burma. Thousands of fleeing Rohingya men and boys were brutally murdered, women and girls were raped and sexually abused, and babies were killed before their family’s eyes at the hands of the notorious Burmese military. The United Nations calls the situation ethnic cleansing. And according to The Economist the refugee flow from Burma was faster than the exodus from Rwanda in the midst of the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The United States has responded by providing substantial humanitarian assistance to alleviate suffering. As the protracted crisis continues, it will be critical for the U.S. to implement a comprehensive long-term strategy to address the Rohingya crisis. That may require a larger-scale shift in broader U.S. strategy toward Burma. Please join us for a conversation nearly a year after the crisis began to discuss solutions to the long-term challenges facing Rohingya.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On August 25, 2017 violence broke out in Rakhine …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On August 25, 2017 violence broke out in Rakhine State that led to the mass exodus of more than 700,000 Muslim Rohingya from Burma. Thousands of fleeing Rohingya men and boys were brutally murdered, women and girls were raped and sexually abused, and babies were killed before their family’s eyes at the hands of the notorious Burmese military. The United Nations calls the situation ethnic cleansing. And according to The Economist the refugee flow from Burma was faster than the exodus from Rwanda in the midst of the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The United States has responded by providing substantial humanitarian assistance to alleviate suffering. As the protracted crisis continues, it will be critical for the U.S. to implement a comprehensive long-term strategy to address the Rohingya crisis. That may require a larger-scale shift in broader U.S. strategy toward Burma. Please join us for a conversation nearly a year after the crisis began to discuss solutions to the long-term challenges facing Rohingya.</description>
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<title>How to Protect International Religious Freedom from the Politicization of Human Rights</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/how-to-protect-international-religious-freedom-from-the-politicization-of-human-rights</link>
<itunes:duration>01:15:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Dr. Aaron Rhodes’ new book, The Debasement of Human Rights: How Politics Sabotage the Ideal of Freedom, identifies a dangerous trend in the international human rights movement. Increasingly, the natural rights of individuals, like religious freedom, are being conflated with manufactured rights which are the social and economic policy priorities of particular groups and governments. Natural rights protect the fairness of the political process by ensuring that individuals are free to think, speak, and act according to their convictions, including their religious beliefs. However, when governments and social groups can transform their economic and social policy goals into “human rights,” this undercuts the moral legitimacy and persuasive power of natural rights like religious freedom.
Our panelists will discuss how robust protection of religious freedom will ultimately lead to economic prosperity and why natural rights are best protected when they are protected for all, not for members of particular identity groups. Join us for this discussion on the future of international religious freedom and the human rights movement. Light refreshments will be served.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Dr. Aaron Rhodes’ new book, The Debasement of Hum…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Dr. Aaron Rhodes’ new book, The Debasement of Human Rights: How Politics Sabotage the Ideal of Freedom, identifies a dangerous trend in the international human rights movement. Increasingly, the natural rights of individuals, like religious freedom, are being conflated with manufactured rights which are the social and economic policy priorities of particular groups and governments. Natural rights protect the fairness of the political process by ensuring that individuals are free to think, speak, and act according to their convictions, including their religious beliefs. However, when governments and social groups can transform their economic and social policy goals into “human rights,” this undercuts the moral legitimacy and persuasive power of natural rights like religious freedom.
Our panelists will discuss how robust protection of religious freedom will ultimately lead to economic prosperity and why natural rights are best protected when they are protected for all, not for members of particular identity groups. Join us for this discussion on the future of international religious freedom and the human rights movement. Light refreshments will be served.</description>
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<title>The Importance of Free-Market Principles in American Healthcare</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-importance-of-free-market-principles-in-american-healthcare</link>
<itunes:duration>00:42:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Join us for a major policy address by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. As a leading voice for conservative healthcare solutions, we are honored to have Secretary Azar deliver this special address at The Heritage Foundation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Join us for a major policy address by Health and …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Join us for a major policy address by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. As a leading voice for conservative healthcare solutions, we are honored to have Secretary Azar deliver this special address at The Heritage Foundation.</description>
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<title>The Kavanaugh Hearing: A Battle of Two Constitutions</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-kavanaugh-hearing-a-battle-of-two-constitutions</link>
<itunes:duration>01:20:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>On July 9, President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to succeed Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Confirmation will not come without a fight. Progressives and other advocates of the &quot;living Constitution&quot; are already engaged in that battle. Judge Kavanaugh will be confronted with ideological challenges regarding his views on legal issues ranging from the powers of the administrative state to abortion rights. More broadly, critics of Judge Kavanaugh will no doubt take aim at his evident commitment to textualism and upholding the original meaning of the Constitution. How can supporters of Judge Kavanaugh best defend his nomination, answer these attacks, and use the confirmation process to advance the public's understanding of American constitutionalism?
Our distinguished panel of legal scholars and Supreme Court experts will discuss the best strategies as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares for its hearing.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On July 9, President Donald Trump announced his n…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On July 9, President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to succeed Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Confirmation will not come without a fight. Progressives and other advocates of the &quot;living Constitution&quot; are already engaged in that battle. Judge Kavanaugh will be confronted with ideological challenges regarding his views on legal issues ranging from the powers of the administrative state to abortion rights. More broadly, critics of Judge Kavanaugh will no doubt take aim at his evident commitment to textualism and upholding the original meaning of the Constitution. How can supporters of Judge Kavanaugh best defend his nomination, answer these attacks, and use the confirmation process to advance the public's understanding of American constitutionalism?
Our distinguished panel of legal scholars and Supreme Court experts will discuss the best strategies as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares for its hearing.</description>
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<title>The Case for Free Trade</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-case-for-free-trade</link>
<itunes:duration>00:59:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Please join us for the 10th Margaret Thatcher Freedom Lecture featuring a keynote address by The Right Honourable Liam Fox MP. In his remarks, Secretary Fox will discuss the economic, moral, and political case for free trade in the context of changing patterns of global trade. A particular focus of the lecture will be exploring the opportunities that Brexit creates for the trading relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Secretary Fox was appointed Secretary of State for International Trade in July 2016 by Prime Minister Theresa May. A member of the Conservative Party, he was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1992 representing the constituency of North Somerset. Secretary Fox has held several ministerial roles including Constitutional Affairs Spokesman (1998-1999), Shadow Health Secretary (1999-2003), Conservative Party Chairman (2003-05), Shadow Foreign Secretary (2005), Shadow Defense Secretary (2005-10), and Secretary of State for Defense (2010-2011). Before being elected to Parliament, Liam Fox worked as a General Practitioner and is a former Civilian Army Medical Officer and Divisional Surgeon with St John Ambulance. Secretary Fox attended school at St Bride’s High School before studying medicine at the University of Glasgow Medical School, graduating with MB ChB degrees in 1983.
The Freedom Lecture honors the principles, ideals, vision, and legacy of Lady Thatcher. Previous Margaret Thatcher Freedom Lecturers have included Ambassador John Bolton, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Charles Krauthammer, Charles Moore, Natan Sharansky, and the Hon. John Howard, former Prime Minister of Australia.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Please join us for the 10th Margaret Thatcher Fre…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Please join us for the 10th Margaret Thatcher Freedom Lecture featuring a keynote address by The Right Honourable Liam Fox MP. In his remarks, Secretary Fox will discuss the economic, moral, and political case for free trade in the context of changing patterns of global trade. A particular focus of the lecture will be exploring the opportunities that Brexit creates for the trading relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Secretary Fox was appointed Secretary of State for International Trade in July 2016 by Prime Minister Theresa May. A member of the Conservative Party, he was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1992 representing the constituency of North Somerset. Secretary Fox has held several ministerial roles including Constitutional Affairs Spokesman (1998-1999), Shadow Health Secretary (1999-2003), Conservative Party Chairman (2003-05), Shadow Foreign Secretary (2005), Shadow Defense Secretary (2005-10), and Secretary of State for Defense (2010-2011). Before being elected to Parliament, Liam Fox worked as a General Practitioner and is a former Civilian Army Medical Officer and Divisional Surgeon with St John Ambulance. Secretary Fox attended school at St Bride’s High School before studying medicine at the University of Glasgow Medical School, graduating with MB ChB degrees in 1983.
The Freedom Lecture honors the principles, ideals, vision, and legacy of Lady Thatcher. Previous Margaret Thatcher Freedom Lecturers have included Ambassador John Bolton, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Charles Krauthammer, Charles Moore, Natan Sharansky, and the Hon. John Howard, former Prime Minister of Australia.</description>
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<title>Trade Wars Are Bad and America Is Losing: Time to Ditch Section 232 Tariffs</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/trade-wars-are-bad-and-america-is-losing-time-to-ditch-section-232-tariffs</link>
<itunes:duration>01:43:52</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In March, as President Trump imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, he said that “trade wars are good and easy to win.” Following the president’s tariffs, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and other allies retaliated against the U.S., primarily targeting agricultural exports. The trade war is already threatening the livelihoods of thousands of factory workers, farmers, and ranchers. And that threat is growing and spreading daily.
Join us for a discussion on the real impacts of the tariffs, and what the retaliation means for Americans.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In March, as President Trump imposed tariffs on s…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In March, as President Trump imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, he said that “trade wars are good and easy to win.” Following the president’s tariffs, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and other allies retaliated against the U.S., primarily targeting agricultural exports. The trade war is already threatening the livelihoods of thousands of factory workers, farmers, and ranchers. And that threat is growing and spreading daily.
Join us for a discussion on the real impacts of the tariffs, and what the retaliation means for Americans.</description>
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<title>Deep Fakes: A Looming Challenge for Privacy, Democracy, and National Security</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/deep-fakes-a-looming-challenge-for-privacy-democracy-and-national-security</link>
<itunes:duration>01:02:45</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Harmful lies are nothing new. But the ability to distort reality has taken an exponential leap forward with “deep fake” technology. This capability manufactures audio and video of real people saying or doing things they never said or did. Machine learning techniques are escalating the technology’s sophistication, making deep fakes ever more realistic and increasingly resistant to detection. Deep fake technology brings with it certain benefits, but also many harms. The marketplace of ideas already suffers from truth decay as our networked information environment interacts in toxic ways with our cognitive biases. Deep fakes will exacerbate this problem significantly. Individuals and businesses will face novel forms of exploitation, intimidation, and personal sabotage. The risks to our democracy and to national security are profound as well.
Join us as we discuss this emerging challenge.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Harmful lies are nothing new. But the ability to …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Harmful lies are nothing new. But the ability to distort reality has taken an exponential leap forward with “deep fake” technology. This capability manufactures audio and video of real people saying or doing things they never said or did. Machine learning techniques are escalating the technology’s sophistication, making deep fakes ever more realistic and increasingly resistant to detection. Deep fake technology brings with it certain benefits, but also many harms. The marketplace of ideas already suffers from truth decay as our networked information environment interacts in toxic ways with our cognitive biases. Deep fakes will exacerbate this problem significantly. Individuals and businesses will face novel forms of exploitation, intimidation, and personal sabotage. The risks to our democracy and to national security are profound as well.
Join us as we discuss this emerging challenge.</description>
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<title>Sex Matters: How Modern Feminism Lost Touch with Science, Love, and Common Sense</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/sex-matters-how-modern-feminism-lost-touch-with-science-love-and-common-sense</link>
<itunes:duration>00:57:56</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Feminism wrought great changes for women: it secured the right to vote, equal pay, and civil and political rights. But studies show that as the years have gone by since the early feminist movement, women have reported lower and lower levels of happiness. This has led to the question: Has feminism always protected women’s interests, or has it gotten off track in striving for change?
Mona Charen sets out to answer this question by taking a look not only at contemporary feminism, but also feminist history. She explores whether demanding equality is the same as demanding sameness, or whether equality requires respecting and celebrating the differences between people. What are women’s interests, and what makes women happy and fulfilled? In answering these questions, she examines the ideas of such authors as Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, Germaine Greer, and Betty Friedan. Charen looks at their conclusions in light of contemporary studies and statistics to show where these thinkers were right – and where they went wrong.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Feminism wrought great changes for women: it secu…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Feminism wrought great changes for women: it secured the right to vote, equal pay, and civil and political rights. But studies show that as the years have gone by since the early feminist movement, women have reported lower and lower levels of happiness. This has led to the question: Has feminism always protected women’s interests, or has it gotten off track in striving for change?
Mona Charen sets out to answer this question by taking a look not only at contemporary feminism, but also feminist history. She explores whether demanding equality is the same as demanding sameness, or whether equality requires respecting and celebrating the differences between people. What are women’s interests, and what makes women happy and fulfilled? In answering these questions, she examines the ideas of such authors as Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, Germaine Greer, and Betty Friedan. Charen looks at their conclusions in light of contemporary studies and statistics to show where these thinkers were right – and where they went wrong.</description>
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<title>U.S. Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council: Impact and Next Steps</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/us-withdrawal-from-the-un-human-rights-council-impact-and-next-steps</link>
<itunes:duration>00:58:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>On June 19, the United States announced that it was officially withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council. Prior to the announcement, the U.S. had engaged in extensive diplomatic efforts for more than a year to address the critical flaws of the Council, including persistent bias against Israel and the ability of human rights violators to win elections to the Council and undermine its effectiveness. Only after these efforts failed, did the U.S. withdraw. However, the U.S. also stated that was open to rejoining the Council if it were reformed. What reforms are necessary for the U.S. to return to the Council? Does U.S. withdrawal affect its financial support of and engagement with the Council, UN human rights experts, or the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights? How will the U.S. continue to advance its human rights agenda outside of the Human Rights Council?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>On June 19, the United States announced that it w…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>On June 19, the United States announced that it was officially withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council. Prior to the announcement, the U.S. had engaged in extensive diplomatic efforts for more than a year to address the critical flaws of the Council, including persistent bias against Israel and the ability of human rights violators to win elections to the Council and undermine its effectiveness. Only after these efforts failed, did the U.S. withdraw. However, the U.S. also stated that was open to rejoining the Council if it were reformed. What reforms are necessary for the U.S. to return to the Council? Does U.S. withdrawal affect its financial support of and engagement with the Council, UN human rights experts, or the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights? How will the U.S. continue to advance its human rights agenda outside of the Human Rights Council?</description>
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<title>Taking Trump Seriously</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/taking-trump-seriously</link>
<itunes:duration>00:55:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>When then-Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott spoke to a Heritage audience in 2012, he summed the relationship up as “more than allies.” “We’re family,” he said. Family understand one another like no one else can. Indeed, that day, Mr. Abbott proved a keen observer of American politics and history. So, more than a year and a half into the Trump Administration, how does he see President Trump’s foreign, defense and trade policies? How do they align with Australia’s and how does he see the future of the U.S.-Australia alliance? These are among the many questions we hope to answer when the former Prime Minister addresses Heritage on the topic, Taking Trump Seriously.
Tony Abbott served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from September 2013 to September 2015. He was Leader of the Liberal Party from 2009 to 2015. Between 1996 and 2007, he was successively Parliamentary Secretary, Minister, Cabinet Minister and Leader of the House of Representatives in the Howard government. Abbott has been a Member of Parliament since 1994, representing Warringah in New South Wales. Prior to entering Parliament, he was a journalist with The Australian, a senior adviser to Opposition Leader John Hewson, and Director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy. He earned degrees in economics and law from Sydney University and a Master of Arts in politics and philosophy from Oxford which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>When then-Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott sp…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>When then-Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott spoke to a Heritage audience in 2012, he summed the relationship up as “more than allies.” “We’re family,” he said. Family understand one another like no one else can. Indeed, that day, Mr. Abbott proved a keen observer of American politics and history. So, more than a year and a half into the Trump Administration, how does he see President Trump’s foreign, defense and trade policies? How do they align with Australia’s and how does he see the future of the U.S.-Australia alliance? These are among the many questions we hope to answer when the former Prime Minister addresses Heritage on the topic, Taking Trump Seriously.
Tony Abbott served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from September 2013 to September 2015. He was Leader of the Liberal Party from 2009 to 2015. Between 1996 and 2007, he was successively Parliamentary Secretary, Minister, Cabinet Minister and Leader of the House of Representatives in the Howard government. Abbott has been a Member of Parliament since 1994, representing Warringah in New South Wales. Prior to entering Parliament, he was a journalist with The Australian, a senior adviser to Opposition Leader John Hewson, and Director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy. He earned degrees in economics and law from Sydney University and a Master of Arts in politics and philosophy from Oxford which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar.</description>
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<title>Scholars &amp; Scribes Review the Rulings: The Supreme Court's 2017-2018 Term</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/scholars-scribes-review-the-rulings-the-supreme-courts-2017-2018-term</link>
<itunes:duration>01:24:17</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Supreme Court’s 2017-2018 term will soon be over, but the need for serious analysis has just begun. Did the High Court get the big cases right? What will the Court’s ruling in Trump v. Hawaii mean for immigration and executive power? Is the future for religious freedom secure in the wake of Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. V. Colorado Civil Rights Commission? How will Gill v. Whitford and Benisek v. Lamone, the partisan gerrymandering cases, impact the upcoming mid-term elections? Will Janus v. AFSCME sound the death knell for public employee unions across the country? How will the Court’s arbitration agreements in Epic Systems affect employers and employees? What response, if any, is necessary from Congress following South Dakota v. Wayfair, the internet sales tax case? Did any broader themes of the Roberts Court emerge this term, and has Justice Gorsuch changed the balance of the Court?
Please join us as our distinguished panels of practitioners and correspondents debate these and more from the 2017-2018 term.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Supreme Court’s 2017-2018 term will soon be o…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Supreme Court’s 2017-2018 term will soon be over, but the need for serious analysis has just begun. Did the High Court get the big cases right? What will the Court’s ruling in Trump v. Hawaii mean for immigration and executive power? Is the future for religious freedom secure in the wake of Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. V. Colorado Civil Rights Commission? How will Gill v. Whitford and Benisek v. Lamone, the partisan gerrymandering cases, impact the upcoming mid-term elections? Will Janus v. AFSCME sound the death knell for public employee unions across the country? How will the Court’s arbitration agreements in Epic Systems affect employers and employees? What response, if any, is necessary from Congress following South Dakota v. Wayfair, the internet sales tax case? Did any broader themes of the Roberts Court emerge this term, and has Justice Gorsuch changed the balance of the Court?
Please join us as our distinguished panels of practitioners and correspondents debate these and more from the 2017-2018 term.</description>
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<title>Politicians: The Worst Kind of People to Run the Government, Except for All the Others</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/politicians-the-worst-kind-of-people-to-run-the-government-except-for-all-the-others</link>
<itunes:duration>01:06:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Americans love to trash their politicians as corrupt and self-interested, but they don’t agree on a solution. How can America attract good leaders to the thousands of elective offices in the land? In Politicians: The Worst Kind of People to Run the Government, Except for All the Others, Bruce Chapman lays out a bold plan for the changes we need to make in our public life if we are serious about enable worthy leaders to emerge to and to succeed. Drawing on history as well as his own extensive experience in politics and public policy, Chapman challenges the conventional wisdom about politicians, arguing that their chief rivals – the media, bureaucrats, college professors, and even political “reform” groups – are often sources of further political demoralization rather than renewal.
Bruce K. Chapman worked on national and local campaigns throughout his life, started a magazine (Advance: A Journal of Political Thought), was an editorial writer for The New York Herald-Tribune, co-authored (with George Gilder)The Party That Lost its Head, and wrote The Wrong Man in Uniform, an early argument for an all-volunteer military. He served on the Seattle City Council in the 1970s, was elected Secretary of State of Washington twice, was chosen Director of the U.S. Census Bureau under President Reagan, and then served as a Deputy Assistant to the President in the White House. In the late 1980s he served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Organizations in Vienna. In 1991, he founded Discovery Institute, a public policy think tank that supports research on science, culture, economics, technology, transportation, national defense, and civic leadership.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Americans love to trash their politicians as corr…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Americans love to trash their politicians as corrupt and self-interested, but they don’t agree on a solution. How can America attract good leaders to the thousands of elective offices in the land? In Politicians: The Worst Kind of People to Run the Government, Except for All the Others, Bruce Chapman lays out a bold plan for the changes we need to make in our public life if we are serious about enable worthy leaders to emerge to and to succeed. Drawing on history as well as his own extensive experience in politics and public policy, Chapman challenges the conventional wisdom about politicians, arguing that their chief rivals – the media, bureaucrats, college professors, and even political “reform” groups – are often sources of further political demoralization rather than renewal.
Bruce K. Chapman worked on national and local campaigns throughout his life, started a magazine (Advance: A Journal of Political Thought), was an editorial writer for The New York Herald-Tribune, co-authored (with George Gilder)The Party That Lost its Head, and wrote The Wrong Man in Uniform, an early argument for an all-volunteer military. He served on the Seattle City Council in the 1970s, was elected Secretary of State of Washington twice, was chosen Director of the U.S. Census Bureau under President Reagan, and then served as a Deputy Assistant to the President in the White House. In the late 1980s he served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Organizations in Vienna. In 1991, he founded Discovery Institute, a public policy think tank that supports research on science, culture, economics, technology, transportation, national defense, and civic leadership.</description>
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<title>Prospects for Reform of U.S. Foreign Aid</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/prospects-for-reform-of-us-foreign-aid</link>
<itunes:duration>01:30:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>As Heritage Foundation analysts noted in a recent research report, there is bipartisan dissatisfaction with the U.S. foreign assistance programs and calls for them to be overhauled. Unfortunately, these efforts often fall victim to politics wherein various interests stall reforms to protect their preferred priorities, programs, or allocations.
For example, recent efforts to eliminate or reduce shipping and purchase requirements on food assistance that would allow the same funds to feed millions more hungry people around the world ran into Congressional resistance. Meanwhile, as the number of countries measuring up to its demanding good governance criteria dwindles, the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation has begun to emphasize regional programming.
Join us for a robust discussion with our panelists as they share their perspectives on what is wrong with U.S. assistance programs, what should be done to improve them, and where the most promising opportunities are to achieve that objective.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>As Heritage Foundation analysts noted in a recent…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>As Heritage Foundation analysts noted in a recent research report, there is bipartisan dissatisfaction with the U.S. foreign assistance programs and calls for them to be overhauled. Unfortunately, these efforts often fall victim to politics wherein various interests stall reforms to protect their preferred priorities, programs, or allocations.
For example, recent efforts to eliminate or reduce shipping and purchase requirements on food assistance that would allow the same funds to feed millions more hungry people around the world ran into Congressional resistance. Meanwhile, as the number of countries measuring up to its demanding good governance criteria dwindles, the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation has begun to emphasize regional programming.
Join us for a robust discussion with our panelists as they share their perspectives on what is wrong with U.S. assistance programs, what should be done to improve them, and where the most promising opportunities are to achieve that objective.</description>
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<title>The Importance and Responsibility of Congressional Oversight</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-importance-and-responsibility-of-congressional-oversight</link>
<itunes:duration>00:45:35</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Congressional oversight, derived from the implied powers in the U.S. Constitution and conducted since the earliest days of our Republic, is an essential tool in maintaining the separation of powers. In the decades since the New Deal, oversight has taken on additional importance as a needed restraint on the ever-expanding administrative state. During the Constitutional Convention, George Mason referred to this authority when he said that Members of Congress “are not only Legislators but they possess inquisitorial powers. They must meet frequently to inspect the Conduct of the public offices.” This important investigatory role includes the review, monitoring, and close scrutiny of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation, as well as anywhere that federal tax dollars flow, to ensure faithful compliance with congressional intent.
Senator Grassley has been a leading advocate and trailblazer on bipartisan congressional oversight for decades. From his position in the Legislative Branch, he has kept a watchful eye on the other two branches to make sure the federal government works for, by and of the people. Join us for a timely speech by Senator Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on the critical importance and responsibility of congressional oversight.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Congressional oversight, derived from the implied…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Congressional oversight, derived from the implied powers in the U.S. Constitution and conducted since the earliest days of our Republic, is an essential tool in maintaining the separation of powers. In the decades since the New Deal, oversight has taken on additional importance as a needed restraint on the ever-expanding administrative state. During the Constitutional Convention, George Mason referred to this authority when he said that Members of Congress “are not only Legislators but they possess inquisitorial powers. They must meet frequently to inspect the Conduct of the public offices.” This important investigatory role includes the review, monitoring, and close scrutiny of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation, as well as anywhere that federal tax dollars flow, to ensure faithful compliance with congressional intent.
Senator Grassley has been a leading advocate and trailblazer on bipartisan congressional oversight for decades. From his position in the Legislative Branch, he has kept a watchful eye on the other two branches to make sure the federal government works for, by and of the people. Join us for a timely speech by Senator Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on the critical importance and responsibility of congressional oversight.</description>
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<title>The Path Forward for Puerto Rico</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-path-forward-for-puerto-rico</link>
<itunes:duration>01:15:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Please join us as Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón, labor policy experts, and representatives from the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico discuss reforms to help Puerto Rico reach its economic potential by attracting jobs for the 3 million American citizens living on the island. Puerto Rico suffers from one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the world, in part due to heavy-handed labor laws that reduce job opportunities and welfare rules that penalize participation in the formal labor market. Hurricanes Irma and Maria exacerbated Puerto Rico’s labor challenges as workers have flocked to the mainland in search of steady employment and improved living conditions. The panel will analyze how to improve access to good and plentiful jobs in Puerto Rico, in turn helping the economy of Puerto Rico grow and flourish.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Please join us as Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzále…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Please join us as Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón, labor policy experts, and representatives from the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico discuss reforms to help Puerto Rico reach its economic potential by attracting jobs for the 3 million American citizens living on the island. Puerto Rico suffers from one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the world, in part due to heavy-handed labor laws that reduce job opportunities and welfare rules that penalize participation in the formal labor market. Hurricanes Irma and Maria exacerbated Puerto Rico’s labor challenges as workers have flocked to the mainland in search of steady employment and improved living conditions. The panel will analyze how to improve access to good and plentiful jobs in Puerto Rico, in turn helping the economy of Puerto Rico grow and flourish.</description>
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<title>Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming: Obama, Trump, and the End of Washington’s Regular Order</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/bet-you-didnt-see-that-one-coming-obama-trump-and-the-end-of-washingtons-regular-order</link>
<itunes:duration>00:47:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Reverberations from the 2016 Presidential election continue to rattle the national political stage. In Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming, former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich offers his analysis of the unexpected election of Donald J. Trump, the resultant earth-shattering changing of the guard in Washington, how it’s turned establishment politics on its head, and what it all means for the future of the nation.
The 24/7 media circus that follows President Trump distracts from the fundamental issue of what his election means for America going forward. Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming explains how Barack Obama’s progressive policies helped ignite the ultimate anti-Obama political warrior – and how a neophyte politician’s new blend of populism, nationalism, and traditional Republican policies is pulling a polarized country back toward the right.
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich is a graduate of Princeton University and Wake Forest University School of Law and is a former Governor of Maryland as well as a former United States Congressman and state legislator. He is also the author of Turn This Car Around,America: Hope for Change, and Turning Point, in addition to columns and opinion pieces that have appeared in America’s leading newspapers and periodicals, including The Washington Examiner,The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, The Weekly Standard, and National Review. Currently, Governor Ehrlich is a partner at the firm of King &amp; Spalding in Washington, D.C.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Reverberations from the 2016 Presidential electio…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Reverberations from the 2016 Presidential election continue to rattle the national political stage. In Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming, former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich offers his analysis of the unexpected election of Donald J. Trump, the resultant earth-shattering changing of the guard in Washington, how it’s turned establishment politics on its head, and what it all means for the future of the nation.
The 24/7 media circus that follows President Trump distracts from the fundamental issue of what his election means for America going forward. Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming explains how Barack Obama’s progressive policies helped ignite the ultimate anti-Obama political warrior – and how a neophyte politician’s new blend of populism, nationalism, and traditional Republican policies is pulling a polarized country back toward the right.
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich is a graduate of Princeton University and Wake Forest University School of Law and is a former Governor of Maryland as well as a former United States Congressman and state legislator. He is also the author of Turn This Car Around,America: Hope for Change, and Turning Point, in addition to columns and opinion pieces that have appeared in America’s leading newspapers and periodicals, including The Washington Examiner,The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, The Weekly Standard, and National Review. Currently, Governor Ehrlich is a partner at the firm of King &amp; Spalding in Washington, D.C.</description>
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<title>How Faith, Foster Care, and Adoption Go Together</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:28:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>America’s child welfare system is overburdened. The opioid crisis is putting thousands more children at risk. In response, some states are recruiting new families to foster and, in some cases, to adopt through partnerships with faith-based agencies and faith communities. Other states are suspending cooperation with child welfare agencies because of their religious beliefs. These disagreements have led to litigation in multiple states and the displacement of thousands of children.
As the need for the number of foster and adoptive families increases, America needs solutions that work best for children. Please join us for an address by Governor Bevin followed by a panel discussion on this pressing issue.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>America’s child welfare system is overburdened. T…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>America’s child welfare system is overburdened. The opioid crisis is putting thousands more children at risk. In response, some states are recruiting new families to foster and, in some cases, to adopt through partnerships with faith-based agencies and faith communities. Other states are suspending cooperation with child welfare agencies because of their religious beliefs. These disagreements have led to litigation in multiple states and the displacement of thousands of children.
As the need for the number of foster and adoptive families increases, America needs solutions that work best for children. Please join us for an address by Governor Bevin followed by a panel discussion on this pressing issue.</description>
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<title>The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-true-story-of-a-life-resurrected-from-the-ashes-of-poverty-trauma-and-mental-illness</link>
<itunes:duration>00:47:24</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>A powerful, heartbreaking, and redemptive account of a boy who endured a childhood of poverty and abuse in an American Southwest trailer park named Cloud 9.
Abandoned by his father at age two, Rick Sylvester lived with an abusive mother whose struggles as a member of the working poor led her to drugs, alcohol, theft, and prostitution – and eventually attempted suicide. Rick battled depression, anxiety, and PTSD as the chaos, neglect, and unpredictability of his childhood seemed to doom him to follow in his mother's footsteps.
Well into adulthood, Rick stumbled through unemployment and divorce, using drugs and alcohol to numb the pain until he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Miraculously, though, he overcame the odds and today is a happy husband and father. How did this happen? Rick's answer is this: &quot;It was the Lord.&quot; Ericka Andersen’s new book, Leaving Cloud 9, offers a powerful message of hope to those who are drowning from an undeserved childhood and feeling ignored and hopeless.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>A powerful, heartbreaking, and redemptive account…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>A powerful, heartbreaking, and redemptive account of a boy who endured a childhood of poverty and abuse in an American Southwest trailer park named Cloud 9.
Abandoned by his father at age two, Rick Sylvester lived with an abusive mother whose struggles as a member of the working poor led her to drugs, alcohol, theft, and prostitution – and eventually attempted suicide. Rick battled depression, anxiety, and PTSD as the chaos, neglect, and unpredictability of his childhood seemed to doom him to follow in his mother's footsteps.
Well into adulthood, Rick stumbled through unemployment and divorce, using drugs and alcohol to numb the pain until he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Miraculously, though, he overcame the odds and today is a happy husband and father. How did this happen? Rick's answer is this: &quot;It was the Lord.&quot; Ericka Andersen’s new book, Leaving Cloud 9, offers a powerful message of hope to those who are drowning from an undeserved childhood and feeling ignored and hopeless.</description>
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<title>Blueprint for Balance: A Federal Budget for FY 2019</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/blueprint-for-balance-a-federal-budget-for-fy-2019</link>
<itunes:duration>00:56:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Join us for the release of The Heritage Foundation’s Blueprint for Balance – a detailed policy agenda for Congress to balance the budget without raising taxes, ensure a strong national defense, and protect individual liberty and economic freedom.
Heritage experts will review the need for fiscal and policy reforms this year, the opportunities before lawmakers to make their mark on appropriations and the budget process, and what’s next on tax reform. With fiscal year 2019 spending bills in full swing in Congress, lawmakers are setting spending priorities and pursuing policy reforms for next year and the years ahead. At the same time, the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform is holding hearings to identify and recommend reforms to improve the budget process this fall. With $21 trillion in national debt, a projected $800 billion deficit this year, and a budget process that has not worked as intended since 1996, reform is critical to reviving fiscal discipline and preventing a fiscal crisis from undermining economic growth, opportunity, and prosperity for Americans.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Join us for the release of The Heritage Foundatio…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Join us for the release of The Heritage Foundation’s Blueprint for Balance – a detailed policy agenda for Congress to balance the budget without raising taxes, ensure a strong national defense, and protect individual liberty and economic freedom.
Heritage experts will review the need for fiscal and policy reforms this year, the opportunities before lawmakers to make their mark on appropriations and the budget process, and what’s next on tax reform. With fiscal year 2019 spending bills in full swing in Congress, lawmakers are setting spending priorities and pursuing policy reforms for next year and the years ahead. At the same time, the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform is holding hearings to identify and recommend reforms to improve the budget process this fall. With $21 trillion in national debt, a projected $800 billion deficit this year, and a budget process that has not worked as intended since 1996, reform is critical to reviving fiscal discipline and preventing a fiscal crisis from undermining economic growth, opportunity, and prosperity for Americans.</description>
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<title>Reagan’s “Peace through Strength” Cold War Strategy</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/reagans-peace-through-strength-cold-war-strategy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:57:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>President Reagan’s often mocked strategy of “peace through strength” won the Cold War. Critical to that success were his nuclear deterrent polices. By both modernizing our strategic nuclear deterrence while also initiating what would become a nearly ninety percent reduction in American and Soviet (now Russian) deployed strategic nuclear warheads – he changed the strategic nuclear landscape. Join us as our speakers review not only this history, but also explain how the lessons of the Reagan Presidency and the end of the Soviet empire hold key historical lessons which we can apply to today’s strategic and nuclear challenges.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>President Reagan’s often mocked strategy of “peac…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>President Reagan’s often mocked strategy of “peace through strength” won the Cold War. Critical to that success were his nuclear deterrent polices. By both modernizing our strategic nuclear deterrence while also initiating what would become a nearly ninety percent reduction in American and Soviet (now Russian) deployed strategic nuclear warheads – he changed the strategic nuclear landscape. Join us as our speakers review not only this history, but also explain how the lessons of the Reagan Presidency and the end of the Soviet empire hold key historical lessons which we can apply to today’s strategic and nuclear challenges.</description>
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<title>9 Rules of Engagement: A Military Brat’s Guide to Life and Success</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/9-rules-of-engagement-a-military-brats-guide-to-life-and-success</link>
<itunes:duration>00:53:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Born into a military family, Harris Faulkner revered her father, a decorated career officer who served three tours of duty in Vietnam and raised his children with the values and ideals of the U.S. military. Accompanying him from posting to posting, young Harris experienced firsthand how success in life was rooted in the knowledge, integrity, and leadership that came from her military surroundings. Indeed, these formative lessons in leadership and work ethic became the guiding principles for her career as a journalist, lessons she credits with her rise to become one of the top hosts on Fox News.
In 9 Rules of Engagement, she shares the advice, wisdom, and tools that she absorbed through her military upbringing, examining how these ideals have shaped her professional and personal outlook and how everyone can incorporate them into their own lives. Using her father’s career as the backdrop to her experience, Faulkner explores the lessons in courage, duty, patriotism, and responsibility that helped her succeed, demonstrating the truth to the axiom that in military families everyone serves – together. Along the way she also interviews current and former military families, generals and other officers, and tells stories from her father’s career to illuminate how and why the message and mission of the military is so effective at changing lives both on and off the battlefield.
Harris Faulkner anchors her daytime show, Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner, in addition to cohosting the talk show Outnumbered. In 2017, she moderated the Women’s Inaugural Breakfast, a bipartisan inauguration event in Washington, DC. She lives in New York City.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Born into a military family, Harris Faulkner reve…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Born into a military family, Harris Faulkner revered her father, a decorated career officer who served three tours of duty in Vietnam and raised his children with the values and ideals of the U.S. military. Accompanying him from posting to posting, young Harris experienced firsthand how success in life was rooted in the knowledge, integrity, and leadership that came from her military surroundings. Indeed, these formative lessons in leadership and work ethic became the guiding principles for her career as a journalist, lessons she credits with her rise to become one of the top hosts on Fox News.
In 9 Rules of Engagement, she shares the advice, wisdom, and tools that she absorbed through her military upbringing, examining how these ideals have shaped her professional and personal outlook and how everyone can incorporate them into their own lives. Using her father’s career as the backdrop to her experience, Faulkner explores the lessons in courage, duty, patriotism, and responsibility that helped her succeed, demonstrating the truth to the axiom that in military families everyone serves – together. Along the way she also interviews current and former military families, generals and other officers, and tells stories from her father’s career to illuminate how and why the message and mission of the military is so effective at changing lives both on and off the battlefield.
Harris Faulkner anchors her daytime show, Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner, in addition to cohosting the talk show Outnumbered. In 2017, she moderated the Women’s Inaugural Breakfast, a bipartisan inauguration event in Washington, DC. She lives in New York City.</description>
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<title>Islamist Ideology and the Radicalization of Children: What Can Be Done?</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/islamist-ideology-and-the-radicalization-of-children-what-can-be-done</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Islamist terror networks such as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), Boko Haram and al-Shabaab have had consistent success in recruiting local youth. This has helped such groups regenerate their ranks despite a string of military defeats in recent years. An equally troubling modern phenomenon has seen Western children taken by their parents to live under the control of terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. There have also been children born in this territory to Western parents.
As the “Caliphate” collapses, many of these families will be returning to Europe. While there has been significant focus on how governments should respond to the threat posed by the adults, the appropriate approach towards the children – who have been relentlessly exposed to ISIS propaganda – is not nearly as developed.
These challenges present a unique quandary for governments around the world. What should the response be from the international community? How effective has the response been so far? What programs can draw at risk youth away from Islamist ideology? What should the balance be between promoting religious freedom versus human rights more broadly?
Our panel will assess the nature of the threat and suggest appropriate policy responses.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Islamist terror networks such as the Islamic Stat…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Islamist terror networks such as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), Boko Haram and al-Shabaab have had consistent success in recruiting local youth. This has helped such groups regenerate their ranks despite a string of military defeats in recent years. An equally troubling modern phenomenon has seen Western children taken by their parents to live under the control of terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. There have also been children born in this territory to Western parents.
As the “Caliphate” collapses, many of these families will be returning to Europe. While there has been significant focus on how governments should respond to the threat posed by the adults, the appropriate approach towards the children – who have been relentlessly exposed to ISIS propaganda – is not nearly as developed.
These challenges present a unique quandary for governments around the world. What should the response be from the international community? How effective has the response been so far? What programs can draw at risk youth away from Islamist ideology? What should the balance be between promoting religious freedom versus human rights more broadly?
Our panel will assess the nature of the threat and suggest appropriate policy responses.</description>
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<title>The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s Unknown Soldier</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-unknowns-the-untold-story-of-americas-unknown-soldier</link>
<itunes:duration>00:51:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Originally constructed in 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is sacred ground at Arlington National Cemetery. When the first Unknown Soldier was laid to rest in Arlington, General John Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I, selected eight of America’s most decorated, battle-hardened veterans to serve as Body Bearers. For the first time in The Unknowns, Patrick O’Donnell portrays their heroics on the battlefield one hundred years ago, thereby animating the Tomb by giving voice to all who have served. The Body Bearers appropriately spanned America’s service branches and specialties. Their ranks include a cowboy who relived the charge of the light brigade, an American Indian who heroically breached mountains of German barbed wire, a salty New Englander who dueled a U-boat for hours in a fierce gunfight, a tough New Yorker who sacrificed his body to save his ship, and an indomitable gunner who, though blinded by gas, nonetheless overcame five machine-gun nests.
Celebrated military historian and bestselling author Patrick O’Donnell illuminates the saga behind the creation of the Tomb itself and recreates the moving ceremony during which it was consecrated and the eight Body Bearers, and the sergeant who had chosen the one body to be interred, solemnly united. The Unknowns is a timeless tale of heeding the calls of duty and brotherhood.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Originally constructed in 1921, the Tomb of the U…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Originally constructed in 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is sacred ground at Arlington National Cemetery. When the first Unknown Soldier was laid to rest in Arlington, General John Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I, selected eight of America’s most decorated, battle-hardened veterans to serve as Body Bearers. For the first time in The Unknowns, Patrick O’Donnell portrays their heroics on the battlefield one hundred years ago, thereby animating the Tomb by giving voice to all who have served. The Body Bearers appropriately spanned America’s service branches and specialties. Their ranks include a cowboy who relived the charge of the light brigade, an American Indian who heroically breached mountains of German barbed wire, a salty New Englander who dueled a U-boat for hours in a fierce gunfight, a tough New Yorker who sacrificed his body to save his ship, and an indomitable gunner who, though blinded by gas, nonetheless overcame five machine-gun nests.
Celebrated military historian and bestselling author Patrick O’Donnell illuminates the saga behind the creation of the Tomb itself and recreates the moving ceremony during which it was consecrated and the eight Body Bearers, and the sergeant who had chosen the one body to be interred, solemnly united. The Unknowns is a timeless tale of heeding the calls of duty and brotherhood.</description>
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<title>51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/51-imperfect-solutions-states-and-the-making-of-american-constitutional-law</link>
<itunes:duration>01:04:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>When we think of constitutional law, we invariably focus on the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal court system. Yet much of our constitutional law is not made at the federal level. In 51 Imperfect Solutions, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton argues that American Constitutional Law should account for the role of the state courts and state constitutions, together with the federal courts and the federal constitution, in protecting individual liberties.
51 Imperfect Solutions addresses four different areas of constitutional law: equal protection, criminal procedure, privacy, and free speech and free exercise of religion. Traditional accounts of these bedrock debates about the relationship of the individual to the state focus on decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. But these are only part of the story. Judge Sutton corrects this omission by looking at each issue – and some others as well – through the lens of many constitutions, not one constitution; of many courts, not one court; and of all American judges, not federal or state judges. A central conviction of his work is that an under-appreciation of state constitutional law has hurt state and federal law and has undermined the appropriate balance between state and federal courts in protecting individual liberty. Several ideas for reform are also offered to correct this imbalance. Join us for an interesting and lively discussion with Judge Sutton on his new book, followed by comments by Ed Whelan.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>When we think of constitutional law, we invariabl…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>When we think of constitutional law, we invariably focus on the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal court system. Yet much of our constitutional law is not made at the federal level. In 51 Imperfect Solutions, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton argues that American Constitutional Law should account for the role of the state courts and state constitutions, together with the federal courts and the federal constitution, in protecting individual liberties.
51 Imperfect Solutions addresses four different areas of constitutional law: equal protection, criminal procedure, privacy, and free speech and free exercise of religion. Traditional accounts of these bedrock debates about the relationship of the individual to the state focus on decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. But these are only part of the story. Judge Sutton corrects this omission by looking at each issue – and some others as well – through the lens of many constitutions, not one constitution; of many courts, not one court; and of all American judges, not federal or state judges. A central conviction of his work is that an under-appreciation of state constitutional law has hurt state and federal law and has undermined the appropriate balance between state and federal courts in protecting individual liberty. Several ideas for reform are also offered to correct this imbalance. Join us for an interesting and lively discussion with Judge Sutton on his new book, followed by comments by Ed Whelan.</description>
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<title>Blockchain: What It Is and How It Will Change Lives</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/blockchain-what-it-is-and-how-it-will-change-lives</link>
<itunes:duration>00:57:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Jonathan Johnson is the President of Medici Ventures, the venture capital subsidiary of online retailer Overstock.com. He played an integral role in getting the retailer known for its furniture stock to accept cryptocurrency, and he leads Medici’s efforts to pioneer growth and innovation in applying the blockchain to financial systems and beyond. Under Johnson's leadership, Medici has invested in several cutting-edge blockchain technology firms, and it successfully completed the world's first blockchain-based stock offering on its tZERO platform. Join us for a discussion of how this technology could reshape the financial industry.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Jonathan Johnson is the President of Medici Ventu…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Jonathan Johnson is the President of Medici Ventures, the venture capital subsidiary of online retailer Overstock.com. He played an integral role in getting the retailer known for its furniture stock to accept cryptocurrency, and he leads Medici’s efforts to pioneer growth and innovation in applying the blockchain to financial systems and beyond. Under Johnson's leadership, Medici has invested in several cutting-edge blockchain technology firms, and it successfully completed the world's first blockchain-based stock offering on its tZERO platform. Join us for a discussion of how this technology could reshape the financial industry.</description>
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<title>Common Sense Farm Subsidy Reforms</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/common-sense-farm-subsidy-reforms</link>
<itunes:duration>01:10:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The Senate Agriculture Committee has slated the week of June 11th for markup of its farm bill. Despite repeated calls for fundamental subsidy reform it appears that the Senate Agriculture Committee bill will be maintaining the status quo. One of the fighters for reform is Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). For years the Senator has been leading the charge to push for common sense reforms, such as ensuring that only actual farmers receive subsidies, and setting payment limits for commodity programs. He has also noted in the past that “there’s a problem when 10 percent of farmers receive 70 percent of the benefits. What’s worse is that the 10 percent receiving most of these benefits are wealthy farmers who use the money to bid up land prices and keep young and beginning farmers from the business.”
As a farmer, citizen and legislator, Senator Grassley can provide a unique perspective on what reforms need to be made in the upcoming farm bill. After his remarks, there will be a panel of experts to further discuss farm subsidy reform.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Senate Agriculture Committee has slated the w…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Senate Agriculture Committee has slated the week of June 11th for markup of its farm bill. Despite repeated calls for fundamental subsidy reform it appears that the Senate Agriculture Committee bill will be maintaining the status quo. One of the fighters for reform is Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). For years the Senator has been leading the charge to push for common sense reforms, such as ensuring that only actual farmers receive subsidies, and setting payment limits for commodity programs. He has also noted in the past that “there’s a problem when 10 percent of farmers receive 70 percent of the benefits. What’s worse is that the 10 percent receiving most of these benefits are wealthy farmers who use the money to bid up land prices and keep young and beginning farmers from the business.”
As a farmer, citizen and legislator, Senator Grassley can provide a unique perspective on what reforms need to be made in the upcoming farm bill. After his remarks, there will be a panel of experts to further discuss farm subsidy reform.</description>
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<title>U.S.-Indonesia Relations and the Rise of China</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/us-indonesia-relations-and-the-rise-of-china</link>
<itunes:duration>01:30:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Rise of China is a reality. Its influence – and the opportunity it represents – is being felt from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Southeast Asia, however, is a neighbor. Indonesia, in fact, given Indonesian maritime claims, is right next door. Indonesia has a centuries-long history of dealing with China’s power. How should its government today see the balance between threat and opportunity represented in its rise? How should it make the most of China’s economic contributions to the region’s development? How should it push back on unwelcome initiatives, particularly around issues of maritime security? Where are the intersecting areas of interest with the United States and how should it view a U.S.-China rivalry? What is ASEAN’s role? These are just a few of the questions on the table for this event. Please join us we explore them and many more with our distinguished guests.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Rise of China is a reality. Its influence – a…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Rise of China is a reality. Its influence – and the opportunity it represents – is being felt from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Southeast Asia, however, is a neighbor. Indonesia, in fact, given Indonesian maritime claims, is right next door. Indonesia has a centuries-long history of dealing with China’s power. How should its government today see the balance between threat and opportunity represented in its rise? How should it make the most of China’s economic contributions to the region’s development? How should it push back on unwelcome initiatives, particularly around issues of maritime security? Where are the intersecting areas of interest with the United States and how should it view a U.S.-China rivalry? What is ASEAN’s role? These are just a few of the questions on the table for this event. Please join us we explore them and many more with our distinguished guests.</description>
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<title>Daughter of the Cold War</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:54:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Grace Kennan Warnecke’s memoir, Daughter of the Cold War, is about a life lived on the edge of history. Daughter of George F. Kennan, one of the most influential diplomats of the 20th Century, as well as wife of the scion of a newspaper dynasty and mother of the youngest owner of a major league baseball team, she eventually found her way out from under the shadows of others to forge a dynamic career of her own.
Born in Latvia, Warnecke lived in seven countries and spoke five languages before the age of twelve. As a child, she witnessed Hitler’s march into Prague, attended a Soviet school during World War II, and sailed the seas with her father. In a multi-faceted career, she worked as a professional photographer, television producer, and book editor and critic. Eventually, like her father, she became a Russian specialist, but of a very different kind. She accompanied Ted Kennedy and his family to Russia, escorted Joan Baez to Moscow to meet with dissident Andrei Sakharov, and hosted Josef Stalin’s daughter on the family farm after Svetlana defected to the United States. While running her own consulting company in Russia, she witnessed the breakup of the Soviet Union, and later became director of a women’s economic empowerment project in a newly independent Ukraine.
Daughter of the Cold War is a tale of these adventures and much more. It is a compelling memoir of Warnecke’s path through life – a whirlwind journey of survival, risk, and self-discovery through a kaleidoscope of countries, historic events, and fascinating people.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Grace Kennan Warnecke’s memoir, Daughter of the C…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Grace Kennan Warnecke’s memoir, Daughter of the Cold War, is about a life lived on the edge of history. Daughter of George F. Kennan, one of the most influential diplomats of the 20th Century, as well as wife of the scion of a newspaper dynasty and mother of the youngest owner of a major league baseball team, she eventually found her way out from under the shadows of others to forge a dynamic career of her own.
Born in Latvia, Warnecke lived in seven countries and spoke five languages before the age of twelve. As a child, she witnessed Hitler’s march into Prague, attended a Soviet school during World War II, and sailed the seas with her father. In a multi-faceted career, she worked as a professional photographer, television producer, and book editor and critic. Eventually, like her father, she became a Russian specialist, but of a very different kind. She accompanied Ted Kennedy and his family to Russia, escorted Joan Baez to Moscow to meet with dissident Andrei Sakharov, and hosted Josef Stalin’s daughter on the family farm after Svetlana defected to the United States. While running her own consulting company in Russia, she witnessed the breakup of the Soviet Union, and later became director of a women’s economic empowerment project in a newly independent Ukraine.
Daughter of the Cold War is a tale of these adventures and much more. It is a compelling memoir of Warnecke’s path through life – a whirlwind journey of survival, risk, and self-discovery through a kaleidoscope of countries, historic events, and fascinating people.</description>
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<title>Sharp Power: The Growing Challenge to Democracy</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:04:02</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The concept of “soft power” evokes for many a benign alternative to the exercise of hard power as nations strive for strategic influence abroad. Among the United States and its democratic allies, soft power involves public diplomacy, people-to-people programs, student exchanges, cultural outreach and broadcasting news to foreign publics. For authoritarian regimes, however, the open exchange of ideas that characterize democracies is seen as a weakness and vulnerability to be exploited. In our globalized information environment, countries like China and Russia practice a very different kind of influence projection, termed “sharp power” by the authors of a new study published by the National Endowment of Democracy.
As we near the anniversary of President Reagan’s address at Westminster in defense of liberty and democratic values, please join us for a discussion of the emerging “sharp power” threat.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The concept of “soft power” evokes for many a ben…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The concept of “soft power” evokes for many a benign alternative to the exercise of hard power as nations strive for strategic influence abroad. Among the United States and its democratic allies, soft power involves public diplomacy, people-to-people programs, student exchanges, cultural outreach and broadcasting news to foreign publics. For authoritarian regimes, however, the open exchange of ideas that characterize democracies is seen as a weakness and vulnerability to be exploited. In our globalized information environment, countries like China and Russia practice a very different kind of influence projection, termed “sharp power” by the authors of a new study published by the National Endowment of Democracy.
As we near the anniversary of President Reagan’s address at Westminster in defense of liberty and democratic values, please join us for a discussion of the emerging “sharp power” threat.</description>
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<title>U.S.-North Korean Summit: Cancelled or Postponed?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/us-north-korean-summit-cancelled-or-postponed</link>
<itunes:duration>02:58:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>What are the ramifications of the sudden termination of the planned meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un? What factors led to the cancellation and has the door been permanently closed on a diplomatic solution to the North Korean nuclear problem? Will North Korea abandon its moratorium and resume nuclear and missile tests and escalate tension on the Korean Peninsula. Will there be a resumption of advocacy for a U.S. preventive military attack on North Korea? As Pyongyang, Seoul, Beijing, and Washington engaged in summit diplomacy, Japan had been the neglected partner. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had established the closest relationship with President Trump of any world leader but then seemed ignored during the summit mania. Does the U.S.-North Korea summit cancellation vindicate Abe’s firm approach to Pyongyang or has there been lasting impact on his political strength as well as Japan’s relationship with the United States?
Join us as two panels of distinguished experts discuss these and other topics as well as make recommendations for U.S. policy in the uncertain time ahead.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>What are the ramifications of the sudden terminat…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>What are the ramifications of the sudden termination of the planned meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un? What factors led to the cancellation and has the door been permanently closed on a diplomatic solution to the North Korean nuclear problem? Will North Korea abandon its moratorium and resume nuclear and missile tests and escalate tension on the Korean Peninsula. Will there be a resumption of advocacy for a U.S. preventive military attack on North Korea? As Pyongyang, Seoul, Beijing, and Washington engaged in summit diplomacy, Japan had been the neglected partner. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had established the closest relationship with President Trump of any world leader but then seemed ignored during the summit mania. Does the U.S.-North Korea summit cancellation vindicate Abe’s firm approach to Pyongyang or has there been lasting impact on his political strength as well as Japan’s relationship with the United States?
Join us as two panels of distinguished experts discuss these and other topics as well as make recommendations for U.S. policy in the uncertain time ahead.</description>
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<title>The Transatlantic Bond: Preserving the West</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:51:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell will outline the Trump Administration’s strategy in Europe. He will highlight the important role of the transatlantic partnership in pushing back against resurgent big-power competition in Europe and guarding the peace, order, and prosperity the United States and Europe have nurtured since the end of World War II. Following his speech, Assistant Secretary Mitchell will be joined by Heritage Vice President James Carafano for a further discussion of these vital issues.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eur…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell will outline the Trump Administration’s strategy in Europe. He will highlight the important role of the transatlantic partnership in pushing back against resurgent big-power competition in Europe and guarding the peace, order, and prosperity the United States and Europe have nurtured since the end of World War II. Following his speech, Assistant Secretary Mitchell will be joined by Heritage Vice President James Carafano for a further discussion of these vital issues.</description>
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<title>2nd Annual U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/2nd-annual-us-georgia-strategic-partnership-conference</link>
<itunes:duration>03:58:24</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>This year marks the centennial of Georgia’s independence and the establishment of the First Republic in 1918 and the 10th year since the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008. Please join the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Embassy of Georgia and The Heritage Foundation for the Second Annual U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference as renowned experts explore the current state of regional affairs, focusing on the geopolitical interest of the United States and Georgia. The Conference will provide a unique opportunity for U.S. decision-makers, private sector leaders, experts, scholars, and journalists to focus on trends and challenges and to explore bilateral and multilateral opportunities from a regional and international perspective.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>This year marks the centennial of Georgia’s indep…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>This year marks the centennial of Georgia’s independence and the establishment of the First Republic in 1918 and the 10th year since the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008. Please join the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Embassy of Georgia and The Heritage Foundation for the Second Annual U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference as renowned experts explore the current state of regional affairs, focusing on the geopolitical interest of the United States and Georgia. The Conference will provide a unique opportunity for U.S. decision-makers, private sector leaders, experts, scholars, and journalists to focus on trends and challenges and to explore bilateral and multilateral opportunities from a regional and international perspective.</description>
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<title>How Great Philanthropists Failed and You Can Succeed at Protecting Your Legacy</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/how-great-philanthropists-failed-and-you-can-succeed-at-protecting-your-legacy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Men of amazing entrepreneurial genius – like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford – built commercial empires larger than the world had ever seen. They produced astronomical returns on investment and were rarely tricked out of their money in business deals. But when they turned to giving that money away, they failed. And as Martin Morse Wooster so clearly reports in this book, many other persons of somewhat smaller wealth have also had their charitable plans go awry.
Wealthy and prestigious colleges have treated donors shamefully. Donors’ staff and assistants have betrayed the vision of the men and women who gave them the money they now abuse. Even family members have utterly disregarded what their ancestors wanted. Billions upon billions of dollars earned in the American marketplace are now in the hands of philanthropic elites who use that wealth to attack the very system that generated it.
Wooster provides a detailed history of leading American philanthropic horror stories, accounts of luckier families who have achieved better results, and, most importantly, practical advice on how to achieve that which you wish with your giving.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Men of amazing entrepreneurial genius – like Andr…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Men of amazing entrepreneurial genius – like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford – built commercial empires larger than the world had ever seen. They produced astronomical returns on investment and were rarely tricked out of their money in business deals. But when they turned to giving that money away, they failed. And as Martin Morse Wooster so clearly reports in this book, many other persons of somewhat smaller wealth have also had their charitable plans go awry.
Wealthy and prestigious colleges have treated donors shamefully. Donors’ staff and assistants have betrayed the vision of the men and women who gave them the money they now abuse. Even family members have utterly disregarded what their ancestors wanted. Billions upon billions of dollars earned in the American marketplace are now in the hands of philanthropic elites who use that wealth to attack the very system that generated it.
Wooster provides a detailed history of leading American philanthropic horror stories, accounts of luckier families who have achieved better results, and, most importantly, practical advice on how to achieve that which you wish with your giving.</description>
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<title>Keep Kids First: Prioritizing the Needs of Children in Adoption and Foster Care</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/keep-kids-first-prioritizing-the-needs-of-children-in-adoption-and-foster-care</link>
<itunes:duration>01:09:06</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>When faith-based adoption and foster care providers are forced to choose between their faith and the families they serve, kids are the ones who suffer.
Liberal activists have leveraged the power of government to drive out faith-based agencies in Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Washington DC – a move that displaced thousands of children, placed additional strain on state resources, and reduced the options available to families seeking to foster or adopt. Now activist groups are targeting faith-based agencies in Michigan, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
If they succeed, children will bear the cost, as states will be left with fewer partners to address the influx of children into the child welfare system due to the opioid epidemic. Our country needs as many agencies as possible to meet the needs of America’s children. Please join us for a conversation on this important topic.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>When faith-based adoption and foster care provide…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>When faith-based adoption and foster care providers are forced to choose between their faith and the families they serve, kids are the ones who suffer.
Liberal activists have leveraged the power of government to drive out faith-based agencies in Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Washington DC – a move that displaced thousands of children, placed additional strain on state resources, and reduced the options available to families seeking to foster or adopt. Now activist groups are targeting faith-based agencies in Michigan, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
If they succeed, children will bear the cost, as states will be left with fewer partners to address the influx of children into the child welfare system due to the opioid epidemic. Our country needs as many agencies as possible to meet the needs of America’s children. Please join us for a conversation on this important topic.</description>
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<title>Examining Trade</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:57:45</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Changes in trade policy are dominating conversations in Washington and on Wall Street. From President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum, to the Administration’s plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other trade deals, to the possibility of reviving the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – Capitol Hill is buzzing about what impact these changes could have on American businesses and consumers.
Join us as the Washington Examiner leads a breakfast event “Examining Trade” on May 23 featuring Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who leads the Trump Administration’s trade investigations and reports. Additionally, key lawmakers Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), who chairs the Senate Banking subcommittee focusing on international trade, will participate in one-on-one keynote interviews.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Changes in trade policy are dominating conversati…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Changes in trade policy are dominating conversations in Washington and on Wall Street. From President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum, to the Administration’s plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other trade deals, to the possibility of reviving the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – Capitol Hill is buzzing about what impact these changes could have on American businesses and consumers.
Join us as the Washington Examiner leads a breakfast event “Examining Trade” on May 23 featuring Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who leads the Trump Administration’s trade investigations and reports. Additionally, key lawmakers Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), who chairs the Senate Banking subcommittee focusing on international trade, will participate in one-on-one keynote interviews.</description>
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<title>Trump’s America: The Truth About Our Nation’s Great Comeback</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/trumps-america-the-truth-about-our-nations-great-comeback</link>
<itunes:duration>00:43:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>No one understands the Make America Great Again effort with more insight and more experience than former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
Gingrich helped President Ronald Reagan “Make America Great Again” in 1980. He authored the Contract with America and spearheaded the 1994 Republican Revolution that brought the House of Representatives under Republican control after 40 years. He knows what it is like to fight the Washington swamp and challenge the establishment – he has done it his entire career.
Now, the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Understanding Trump is back to illustrate how our nation’s 45th President is leading our country’s great comeback.
From the fight of over the Southern Border Wall, to the Republican tax cuts, to the swamp’s unending efforts to undermine and oppose the President, Trump’s America lays out the truth about the Trump presidency – the truth the mainstream media won’t tell you.
In this book, Gingrich — who has been called the President’s chief explainer – presents a clear picture of this historic presidency and the tremendous, positive impact it is having on our nation and the world.
Gingrich unmasks the various branches of the anti-Trump coalition that are trying to stop America’s great comeback. He reveals the flaws in their ideological assaults on the President and offers a battle plan for those in Trump’s America to help the President defeat these attacks.
Throughout Trump’s America, Gingrich distills decades of experience fighting Washington with a lifetime of studying history to help every American understand how we can all keep working to make America great.
Newt Gingrich is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and 2012 presidential candidate. He is a Fox News contributor and the author of 36 books, including 15 New York Times best sellers. Through Gingrich Productions, he has also produced and hosted documentary films. Recent films include The First American and Nine Days that Changed the World.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>No one understands the Make America Great Again e…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>No one understands the Make America Great Again effort with more insight and more experience than former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
Gingrich helped President Ronald Reagan “Make America Great Again” in 1980. He authored the Contract with America and spearheaded the 1994 Republican Revolution that brought the House of Representatives under Republican control after 40 years. He knows what it is like to fight the Washington swamp and challenge the establishment – he has done it his entire career.
Now, the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Understanding Trump is back to illustrate how our nation’s 45th President is leading our country’s great comeback.
From the fight of over the Southern Border Wall, to the Republican tax cuts, to the swamp’s unending efforts to undermine and oppose the President, Trump’s America lays out the truth about the Trump presidency – the truth the mainstream media won’t tell you.
In this book, Gingrich — who has been called the President’s chief explainer – presents a clear picture of this historic presidency and the tremendous, positive impact it is having on our nation and the world.
Gingrich unmasks the various branches of the anti-Trump coalition that are trying to stop America’s great comeback. He reveals the flaws in their ideological assaults on the President and offers a battle plan for those in Trump’s America to help the President defeat these attacks.
Throughout Trump’s America, Gingrich distills decades of experience fighting Washington with a lifetime of studying history to help every American understand how we can all keep working to make America great.
Newt Gingrich is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and 2012 presidential candidate. He is a Fox News contributor and the author of 36 books, including 15 New York Times best sellers. Through Gingrich Productions, he has also produced and hosted documentary films. Recent films include The First American and Nine Days that Changed the World.</description>
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<title>After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:37:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers his first public address on the Trump administration’s Iran strategy. The speech comes less than two weeks after President Donald J. Trump’s May 8 announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the flawed nuclear deal with Iran, “the world's leading state sponsor of terror.” Following the speech, Heritage President Kay Coles James joins Pompeo on stage for a brief discussion.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers his first…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers his first public address on the Trump administration’s Iran strategy. The speech comes less than two weeks after President Donald J. Trump’s May 8 announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the flawed nuclear deal with Iran, “the world's leading state sponsor of terror.” Following the speech, Heritage President Kay Coles James joins Pompeo on stage for a brief discussion.</description>
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<title>Bureaucracy in America: The Administrative State’s Challenge to Constitutional Government</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:03:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>The rise of the administrative state is the most significant political development in American politics over the past century. While our Constitution separates powers into three branches, and requires that the laws are made by elected representatives in the Congress, today most policies are made by unelected officials in agencies where legislative, executive, and judicial powers are combined. This threatens constitutionalism and the rule of law. In Bureaucracy in America, Joseph Postell examines the history of administrative power in America and argues that modern administrative law has failed to protect the principles of American constitutionalism as effectively as earlier approaches to regulation and administration.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The rise of the administrative state is the most …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The rise of the administrative state is the most significant political development in American politics over the past century. While our Constitution separates powers into three branches, and requires that the laws are made by elected representatives in the Congress, today most policies are made by unelected officials in agencies where legislative, executive, and judicial powers are combined. This threatens constitutionalism and the rule of law. In Bureaucracy in America, Joseph Postell examines the history of administrative power in America and argues that modern administrative law has failed to protect the principles of American constitutionalism as effectively as earlier approaches to regulation and administration.</description>
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<title>The Debasement of Human Rights: How Politics Sabotage the Ideal of Freedom</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:59:17</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The idea of human rights began as a call for individual freedom from tyranny, yet today it is exploited to rationalize oppression and promote collectivism. How did this happen? In The Debasement of Human Rights, Aaron Rhodes reveals how this emancipatory ideal became so adulterated.
Rhodes identifies the fundamental flaw in the Universal Declaration of Human of Rights, the basis for many international treaties and institutions. It mixes freedom rights rooted in natural law – authentic human rights – with “economic and social rights,” or claims to material support from governments, which are intrinsically political. As a result, the idea of human rights has lost its essential meaning and moral power. The international community and civil society groups now see human rights as being defined by legislation, not by transcendent principles. Freedoms are traded off for the promise of economic benefits, and the notion of collective rights is used to justify restrictions on basic liberties. Few serious observers would deny that the concept has lost clarity. Rhodes provides a comprehensive analysis of the problem, joining philosophy and history with insights from his own extensive work in the field.
Aaron Rhodes is an international human rights advocate. He was Executive Director of the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights for fourteen years and is President of the Forum for Religious Freedom–Europe. He received a B.A. from Reed College and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The idea of human rights began as a call for indi…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The idea of human rights began as a call for individual freedom from tyranny, yet today it is exploited to rationalize oppression and promote collectivism. How did this happen? In The Debasement of Human Rights, Aaron Rhodes reveals how this emancipatory ideal became so adulterated.
Rhodes identifies the fundamental flaw in the Universal Declaration of Human of Rights, the basis for many international treaties and institutions. It mixes freedom rights rooted in natural law – authentic human rights – with “economic and social rights,” or claims to material support from governments, which are intrinsically political. As a result, the idea of human rights has lost its essential meaning and moral power. The international community and civil society groups now see human rights as being defined by legislation, not by transcendent principles. Freedoms are traded off for the promise of economic benefits, and the notion of collective rights is used to justify restrictions on basic liberties. Few serious observers would deny that the concept has lost clarity. Rhodes provides a comprehensive analysis of the problem, joining philosophy and history with insights from his own extensive work in the field.
Aaron Rhodes is an international human rights advocate. He was Executive Director of the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights for fourteen years and is President of the Forum for Religious Freedom–Europe. He received a B.A. from Reed College and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.</description>
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<title>E.W. Richardson Building Dedication</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:46:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Heritage Foundation is marking the completion of the redevelopment of 236 Mass Ave. NE with a dedication ceremony to open the E.W. Richardson Building. The 36,000 square foot building, owned by Massachusetts Avenue Properties, LLC, an affiliate of Heritage, will be home to the Richardson Building Intern Housing program, visiting fellows and VIP guests, and three ground floor retail tenants.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Heritage Foundation is marking the completion…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Heritage Foundation is marking the completion of the redevelopment of 236 Mass Ave. NE with a dedication ceremony to open the E.W. Richardson Building. The 36,000 square foot building, owned by Massachusetts Avenue Properties, LLC, an affiliate of Heritage, will be home to the Richardson Building Intern Housing program, visiting fellows and VIP guests, and three ground floor retail tenants.</description>
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<title>2018 Bradley Symposium: The State of the Constitution</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>02:45:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In 2005, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation in Milwaukee began a tradition of convening a wide-ranging and substantive symposium on important political and cultural issues facing the country with prominent intellectuals, commentators, activists, and philanthropists. This year, conservative thinkers will gather for a panel-style discussion on “The State of the Constitution” at The Heritage Foundation.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In 2005, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation i…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In 2005, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation in Milwaukee began a tradition of convening a wide-ranging and substantive symposium on important political and cultural issues facing the country with prominent intellectuals, commentators, activists, and philanthropists. This year, conservative thinkers will gather for a panel-style discussion on “The State of the Constitution” at The Heritage Foundation.</description>
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<title>The Case for a Political Elite: Why the Kochs, Zuckerberg, and Soros Should Be in the Senate</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:53:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>All societies have an elite. The question is whether it will serve the republic or itself. John Adams – our second president and one of America’s greatest political theorists – thought the solution to that problem was a well created and managed Senate. The elite should be in power, on stage, and also checked and balanced by the rest of the government. Today, however, the most powerful Americans are not men like Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun, they are, on the contrary, men and women outside the political process who seek influence or power without accountability. The result is tearing us apart. The challenge we face today is the one Adams recognized and described: how to bring our elites into the political system, and, at the same time, to ensure that they can only serve their ambition by serving the people.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>All societies have an elite. The question is whet…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>All societies have an elite. The question is whether it will serve the republic or itself. John Adams – our second president and one of America’s greatest political theorists – thought the solution to that problem was a well created and managed Senate. The elite should be in power, on stage, and also checked and balanced by the rest of the government. Today, however, the most powerful Americans are not men like Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun, they are, on the contrary, men and women outside the political process who seek influence or power without accountability. The result is tearing us apart. The challenge we face today is the one Adams recognized and described: how to bring our elites into the political system, and, at the same time, to ensure that they can only serve their ambition by serving the people.</description>
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<title>The Federal Reserve’s New Capital Rules Proposal</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:04:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Federal Reserve has released a notice of proposed rulemaking for its bank capital regulatory framework and is requesting public comments. The proposal seeks to integrate the Fed’s regulatory capital rule, its Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, and its stress test rules. The goal is to simplify the capital regime. Join us for a discussion of the proposal and possible improvements to the Fed’s regulatory capital framework.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Federal Reserve has released a notice of prop…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Federal Reserve has released a notice of proposed rulemaking for its bank capital regulatory framework and is requesting public comments. The proposal seeks to integrate the Fed’s regulatory capital rule, its Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, and its stress test rules. The goal is to simplify the capital regime. Join us for a discussion of the proposal and possible improvements to the Fed’s regulatory capital framework.</description>
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<title>Severe Mental Illness: Are Policies Helping or Hurting Those in Need?</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/severe-mental-illness-are-policies-helping-or-hurting-those-in-need</link>
<itunes:duration>01:08:00</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The dangers and plight of those with severe mental illness typically grab headline attention after tragedies like mass shootings. As time passes, however, attention fades as the public struggles to deal with the complexities of the issue. In 2016, an estimated 10.4 million adults in the United States suffered from severe mental illnesses, and an estimated 1 in 5 in homeless shelters as well as 20 percent of those in jail or prison also were classified as having a severe mental illness. It is vitally important to understand, not only the medical condition and the legal challenges involved, but also to determine what policies can be helpful or hurtful. Join us as a panel of experts explores these issues and offers their perspectives on how best to help those facing the challenges of severe mental illness.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The dangers and plight of those with severe menta…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The dangers and plight of those with severe mental illness typically grab headline attention after tragedies like mass shootings. As time passes, however, attention fades as the public struggles to deal with the complexities of the issue. In 2016, an estimated 10.4 million adults in the United States suffered from severe mental illnesses, and an estimated 1 in 5 in homeless shelters as well as 20 percent of those in jail or prison also were classified as having a severe mental illness. It is vitally important to understand, not only the medical condition and the legal challenges involved, but also to determine what policies can be helpful or hurtful. Join us as a panel of experts explores these issues and offers their perspectives on how best to help those facing the challenges of severe mental illness.</description>
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<title>The Future of Hong Kong</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:33:49</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Hong Kong is an issue of growing concern in Washington. The State Department’s most recent human rights report singles out the “central PRC government’s encroachment on the SAR’s autonomy” among the most significant human rights issues in Hong Kong. It also identifies “government actions that had a chilling effect on political protest and the exercise of free speech.” Are these two problems related, why should it matter to the United States, and what can policy makers in Washington do? What exactly is the state of politics in Hong Kong today and the relationship between Hong Kong and the mainland? Please join us for an address by 2007 pan-democrat candidate for Chief Executive Alan Leong and a discussion to follow that will seek to answer these questions and more.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Hong Kong is an issue of growing concern in Washi…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Hong Kong is an issue of growing concern in Washington. The State Department’s most recent human rights report singles out the “central PRC government’s encroachment on the SAR’s autonomy” among the most significant human rights issues in Hong Kong. It also identifies “government actions that had a chilling effect on political protest and the exercise of free speech.” Are these two problems related, why should it matter to the United States, and what can policy makers in Washington do? What exactly is the state of politics in Hong Kong today and the relationship between Hong Kong and the mainland? Please join us for an address by 2007 pan-democrat candidate for Chief Executive Alan Leong and a discussion to follow that will seek to answer these questions and more.</description>
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<title>Nicaragua at an Inflection Point</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/nicaragua-at-an-inflection-point</link>
<itunes:duration>00:39:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Over the last two weeks, massive anti-government protests have engulfed many parts of Nicaragua. Hundreds of thousands of Nicaraguans, many of them students, took to the streets to initially demonstrate against an unpopular social security reform. The government of former Communist revolutionary Daniel Ortega cracked down on the demonstrators leading to over 60 deaths, dozens of disappeared persons, and hundreds injured. Most of the dead and injured have been university students. The continued demonstrations have now become a referendum on the Ortega regime.
Nicaragua is at an inflection point. Under the leadership of Daniel Ortega and his wife and Vice President Rosario Murillo, Nicaragua has transformed from a fledgling democracy to an authoritarian regime. Ortega has repeatedly stolen elections, co-opted the private sector as a state instrument of power, and allied himself with countries hostile to U.S. interests.
Please join us as Senator Cruz reflects on how Nicaragua got to this point and how the U.S. can support a responsible resolution to this crisis.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Over the last two weeks, massive anti-government …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Over the last two weeks, massive anti-government protests have engulfed many parts of Nicaragua. Hundreds of thousands of Nicaraguans, many of them students, took to the streets to initially demonstrate against an unpopular social security reform. The government of former Communist revolutionary Daniel Ortega cracked down on the demonstrators leading to over 60 deaths, dozens of disappeared persons, and hundreds injured. Most of the dead and injured have been university students. The continued demonstrations have now become a referendum on the Ortega regime.
Nicaragua is at an inflection point. Under the leadership of Daniel Ortega and his wife and Vice President Rosario Murillo, Nicaragua has transformed from a fledgling democracy to an authoritarian regime. Ortega has repeatedly stolen elections, co-opted the private sector as a state instrument of power, and allied himself with countries hostile to U.S. interests.
Please join us as Senator Cruz reflects on how Nicaragua got to this point and how the U.S. can support a responsible resolution to this crisis.</description>
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<title>The Future of Extremism after the Fall of ISIS</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:52:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Despite the collapse of the “so-called ‘Caliphate’” in Iraq and Syria, Islamist extremist movements are continuing to gain momentum. ISIS remains formidable. The group retains a significant physical presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia and continues to direct or inspire acts of terrorism in the West. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda has taken advantage of the international community’s focus on ISIS to strengthen its own hand. Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has allowed al-Qaeda to embed itself among Sunni opposition forces in Syria and Yemen. IsIamist ideology continues to attract new followers. Governments are facing an unrelenting flow of recruits to extremism and struggling to create an effective policy response. In the West, ongoing debates over pathways to radicalization, the effectiveness of de-radicalization and the efficacy of “countering violent extremism” programs epitomizes this struggle. Despite President Trump’s stated intent to “eradicate” radical Islamist terrorism, the threat posed by this ideology remains alarming and will continue to pose a significant challenge for years to come. Please join us as we discuss these and other issues.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Despite the collapse of the “so-called ‘Caliphate…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Despite the collapse of the “so-called ‘Caliphate’” in Iraq and Syria, Islamist extremist movements are continuing to gain momentum. ISIS remains formidable. The group retains a significant physical presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia and continues to direct or inspire acts of terrorism in the West. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda has taken advantage of the international community’s focus on ISIS to strengthen its own hand. Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has allowed al-Qaeda to embed itself among Sunni opposition forces in Syria and Yemen. IsIamist ideology continues to attract new followers. Governments are facing an unrelenting flow of recruits to extremism and struggling to create an effective policy response. In the West, ongoing debates over pathways to radicalization, the effectiveness of de-radicalization and the efficacy of “countering violent extremism” programs epitomizes this struggle. Despite President Trump’s stated intent to “eradicate” radical Islamist terrorism, the threat posed by this ideology remains alarming and will continue to pose a significant challenge for years to come. Please join us as we discuss these and other issues.</description>
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<title>The Case for Reforming Farm Subsidies</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:55:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The House Agriculture Committee recently reported out its 2018 Farm Bill. Expected on the House floor this month, the current legislation continues the out of control farm handout system that has been so prevalent in past iterations. Without reform, the farm subsidy system will continue to distort the agricultural marketplace, while primarily benefiting a small number of the largest and wealthiest farmers.
Join us for a discussion with two leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives who will provide insight into why farm subsidy reform is so important, and how key reform ideas could help move Congress in the right direction.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The House Agriculture Committee recently reported…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The House Agriculture Committee recently reported out its 2018 Farm Bill. Expected on the House floor this month, the current legislation continues the out of control farm handout system that has been so prevalent in past iterations. Without reform, the farm subsidy system will continue to distort the agricultural marketplace, while primarily benefiting a small number of the largest and wealthiest farmers.
Join us for a discussion with two leading members of the U.S. House of Representatives who will provide insight into why farm subsidy reform is so important, and how key reform ideas could help move Congress in the right direction.</description>
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<title>On Grand Strategy</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/on-grand-strategy</link>
<itunes:duration>01:17:53</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>John Lewis Gaddis, distinguished historian of the Cold War, has for almost two decades co-taught grand strategy at Yale University with his colleagues Charles Hill and Paul Kennedy. Now, in On Grand Strategy, Gaddis reflects on what he has learned. In chapters extending from the ancient world through World War II, Gaddis assesses grand strategic theory and practice in Herodotus, Thucydides, Sun Tzu, Octavian/Augustus, St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Elizabeth I, Philip II, the American Founding Fathers, Clausewitz, Tolstoy, Lincoln, Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Isaiah Berlin. On Grand Strategy applies the insights and wit readers have come to expect from Gaddis to times, places, and people he’s never written about before. On Grand Strategy offers a master class for anyone interested in the art of leadership.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>John Lewis Gaddis, distinguished historian of the…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>John Lewis Gaddis, distinguished historian of the Cold War, has for almost two decades co-taught grand strategy at Yale University with his colleagues Charles Hill and Paul Kennedy. Now, in On Grand Strategy, Gaddis reflects on what he has learned. In chapters extending from the ancient world through World War II, Gaddis assesses grand strategic theory and practice in Herodotus, Thucydides, Sun Tzu, Octavian/Augustus, St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Elizabeth I, Philip II, the American Founding Fathers, Clausewitz, Tolstoy, Lincoln, Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Isaiah Berlin. On Grand Strategy applies the insights and wit readers have come to expect from Gaddis to times, places, and people he’s never written about before. On Grand Strategy offers a master class for anyone interested in the art of leadership.</description>
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<title>Will the Iran Nuclear Agreement Be Ended or Mended?</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:11:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>President Trump declared in January that he would not waive nuclear sanctions again for Iran unless the flawed 2015 nuclear agreement is fixed by addressing three major issues: the sunset of key restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities, inadequate verification, and Iran’s advancing ballistic missile program. The May 12 deadline for fixing the agreement is fast approaching. Are the ongoing negotiations between the United States, Britain, France and Germany likely to yield a satisfactory outcome? What approach should Washington take on the Iran nuclear issue in the future?</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>President Trump declared in January that he would…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>President Trump declared in January that he would not waive nuclear sanctions again for Iran unless the flawed 2015 nuclear agreement is fixed by addressing three major issues: the sunset of key restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities, inadequate verification, and Iran’s advancing ballistic missile program. The May 12 deadline for fixing the agreement is fast approaching. Are the ongoing negotiations between the United States, Britain, France and Germany likely to yield a satisfactory outcome? What approach should Washington take on the Iran nuclear issue in the future?</description>
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<title>The New India-U.S. Partnership in the Indo-Pacific: Peace, Prosperity and Security</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-new-india-us-partnership-in-the-indo-pacific-peace-prosperity-and-security</link>
<itunes:duration>01:28:04</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Over the years, India earned the epithet of a reluctant power in Asia – exuberant in its aspirations, yet guarded in its strategy. However, as the challenges in its immediate neighborhood and beyond continue to evolve, India is today gearing up to embrace a larger role in the far wider theatre of the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. has been a principal architect and the traditional guarantor of a liberal economic and maritime order in the Indo-Pacific. While the commentariat in the U.S. and India might express apprehension at the idea of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” strategy, this moment must be seen as an opportunity to rebalance the Indo-U.S. relationship to reflect a real convergence of strategic interests, as opposed to an abstract engagement based on values alone and one that has disregarded the core interests of both countries. As it remains an invested actor across the Middle East and in Afghanistan, and as it confronts an unrelenting North Korea, it must seek to empower regional like-minded nations such as India, which it recognizes as having an “indispensable role in maintaining stability in the Indian Ocean region.”</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Over the years, India earned the epithet of a rel…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Over the years, India earned the epithet of a reluctant power in Asia – exuberant in its aspirations, yet guarded in its strategy. However, as the challenges in its immediate neighborhood and beyond continue to evolve, India is today gearing up to embrace a larger role in the far wider theatre of the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. has been a principal architect and the traditional guarantor of a liberal economic and maritime order in the Indo-Pacific. While the commentariat in the U.S. and India might express apprehension at the idea of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” strategy, this moment must be seen as an opportunity to rebalance the Indo-U.S. relationship to reflect a real convergence of strategic interests, as opposed to an abstract engagement based on values alone and one that has disregarded the core interests of both countries. As it remains an invested actor across the Middle East and in Afghanistan, and as it confronts an unrelenting North Korea, it must seek to empower regional like-minded nations such as India, which it recognizes as having an “indispensable role in maintaining stability in the Indian Ocean region.”</description>
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<title>What Is Conservatism?</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:29:39</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>What is conservatism? For decades, American conservatism has thrived under Frank Meyer’s “fusionism,” uniting the three main strands of libertarianism, social conservatism, and anti-Communism. Yet as the communist challenge fades further into the past, the old conservative consensus is now tasked with responding to new challenges presented by the modern liberal order. How should conservatives respond to these new obstacles to ordered liberty, and what does the current moment tell us about the essence of conservatism? Join us as we explore the conservative disposition, and chart a way forward for conservative political thought.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>What is conservatism? For decades, American conse…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>What is conservatism? For decades, American conservatism has thrived under Frank Meyer’s “fusionism,” uniting the three main strands of libertarianism, social conservatism, and anti-Communism. Yet as the communist challenge fades further into the past, the old conservative consensus is now tasked with responding to new challenges presented by the modern liberal order. How should conservatives respond to these new obstacles to ordered liberty, and what does the current moment tell us about the essence of conservatism? Join us as we explore the conservative disposition, and chart a way forward for conservative political thought.</description>
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<title>Deconstructing the Administrative State: How Corporations and Big Government Collaborate</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:57:36</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Recent congressional hearings on social media regulation are yet another reminder of the seemingly unceasing expansion of the administrative state. In their new book, McGroarty, Robbins and Tuttle examine the political philosophy and tactics behind this “seismic shift” of power from the people to unaccountable technocrats.
Of particular note, the authors deconstruct the enduring myth that Big Government and industry are antagonists. Indeed, for a century or more, many corporations have cooperated with government to shape policies that secure their market position and minimize the harm of regulatory interference. As the authors note, the routine breach of constitutional limits on government power drives industries of all types to exercise political influence as a business strategy.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Recent congressional hearings on social media reg…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Recent congressional hearings on social media regulation are yet another reminder of the seemingly unceasing expansion of the administrative state. In their new book, McGroarty, Robbins and Tuttle examine the political philosophy and tactics behind this “seismic shift” of power from the people to unaccountable technocrats.
Of particular note, the authors deconstruct the enduring myth that Big Government and industry are antagonists. Indeed, for a century or more, many corporations have cooperated with government to shape policies that secure their market position and minimize the harm of regulatory interference. As the authors note, the routine breach of constitutional limits on government power drives industries of all types to exercise political influence as a business strategy.</description>
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<title>The Capitalist Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left’s Plot to Stop It</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-capitalist-comeback-the-trump-boom-and-the-lefts-plot-to-stop-it</link>
<itunes:duration>01:00:24</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>As a successful CEO in the restaurant industry, Andy Puzder uniquely understands how important the profit motive is to our country's ultimate prosperity. Furthermore, as the grandson of immigrants, the son of a car salesman, and someone who worked his way up from earning minimum wage to running an international business, he has a first-hand view of how America's exceptional capitalist spirit can lift everyone to success.
In 2016, the American people faced a stark choice between two very different presidential candidates – one who spent most of her adult life involved in politics and promised to uphold and advance the progressive legacy and one who came from the business world and was an unapologetic capitalist.
America was once a land where everyone was encouraged to seek their fortune – the more prosperous our citizens, the more our whole society could in turn prosper. But leftist forces in the United States have been seeking to tarnish the pursuit of prosperity and to paint profit as an evil motivation fit only for greedy plutocrats. In his new book, The Capitalist Comeback, Andrew Puzder traces the development of the anti-profit forces in the United States and shows how they can be vanquished for good.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>As a successful CEO in the restaurant industry, A…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>As a successful CEO in the restaurant industry, Andy Puzder uniquely understands how important the profit motive is to our country's ultimate prosperity. Furthermore, as the grandson of immigrants, the son of a car salesman, and someone who worked his way up from earning minimum wage to running an international business, he has a first-hand view of how America's exceptional capitalist spirit can lift everyone to success.
In 2016, the American people faced a stark choice between two very different presidential candidates – one who spent most of her adult life involved in politics and promised to uphold and advance the progressive legacy and one who came from the business world and was an unapologetic capitalist.
America was once a land where everyone was encouraged to seek their fortune – the more prosperous our citizens, the more our whole society could in turn prosper. But leftist forces in the United States have been seeking to tarnish the pursuit of prosperity and to paint profit as an evil motivation fit only for greedy plutocrats. In his new book, The Capitalist Comeback, Andrew Puzder traces the development of the anti-profit forces in the United States and shows how they can be vanquished for good.</description>
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<title>The Qur'an: A Chronological Modern English Interpretation</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:54:43</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Recent Islamist terror attacks have ensured that the role of Islam in the West is debated more fiercely than ever before. There are people that feel threatened by Islam as a religion; others who feel that a true reading of the faith will inevitably draw people away from terrorism.
During his career, Howk served as an assistant and advisor to three General officers involved with the Afghanistan war. He assisted Karl Eikenberry when he served in Kabul leading the U.S. effort to build the new Afghan National Army and to orchestrate the U.S. and U.N. led Afghanistan Security Sector Reform program. He later assisted Stanley McChrystal while he was evaluating and developing the new Afghan War strategy. Finally, Howk assisted Sir Graeme Lamb as he partnered with the Afghan government to develop an internationally supported Afghanistan Peace and Reconciliation process. In all these positions and in many others, Howk worked directly with Muslim colleagues from Middle Eastern and South Asian nations and dozens of military and diplomatic officers from the international community.
Major (ret.) Jason Criss Howk, a student of Islam, aims to bridge gaps in understanding of Islam. Attempting to neither spread the religion nor denigrate it, Howk will lead a discussion about what he learned while translating the Koran into Modern English. He will aim to demonstrate what is and is not in the Koran and how those who adhere to it may be expected to act. He will also discuss the faith as well as the political ideology of Islamism. Howk will analyze different strands of the Islamist movement. He will discuss the ideology that animates terrorist groups, how they recruit, and how they sustain their numbers.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Recent Islamist terror attacks have ensured that …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Recent Islamist terror attacks have ensured that the role of Islam in the West is debated more fiercely than ever before. There are people that feel threatened by Islam as a religion; others who feel that a true reading of the faith will inevitably draw people away from terrorism.
During his career, Howk served as an assistant and advisor to three General officers involved with the Afghanistan war. He assisted Karl Eikenberry when he served in Kabul leading the U.S. effort to build the new Afghan National Army and to orchestrate the U.S. and U.N. led Afghanistan Security Sector Reform program. He later assisted Stanley McChrystal while he was evaluating and developing the new Afghan War strategy. Finally, Howk assisted Sir Graeme Lamb as he partnered with the Afghan government to develop an internationally supported Afghanistan Peace and Reconciliation process. In all these positions and in many others, Howk worked directly with Muslim colleagues from Middle Eastern and South Asian nations and dozens of military and diplomatic officers from the international community.
Major (ret.) Jason Criss Howk, a student of Islam, aims to bridge gaps in understanding of Islam. Attempting to neither spread the religion nor denigrate it, Howk will lead a discussion about what he learned while translating the Koran into Modern English. He will aim to demonstrate what is and is not in the Koran and how those who adhere to it may be expected to act. He will also discuss the faith as well as the political ideology of Islamism. Howk will analyze different strands of the Islamist movement. He will discuss the ideology that animates terrorist groups, how they recruit, and how they sustain their numbers.</description>
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<title>Crowdfunding So Far and Necessary Reforms</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/crowdfunding-so-far-and-necessary-reforms</link>
<itunes:duration>01:01:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Title III of the 2012 JOBS Act created a new crowdfunding exemption that allows entrepreneurs to raise up to $1.07 million from a large number of small investors using internet funding portals. The final Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule permitting crowdfunding was effective May 16, 2016. In 2016 as much as $28 million was raised using Title III crowdfunding and a reported $49 million was raised in 2017. These are relatively small sums compared to other means of raising capital. There are 38 funding portals currently registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
As we approach the two year anniversary of crowdfunding, please join us for a discussion of how crowdfunding is working to help small entrepreneurs raise capital, the prospects for crowdfunding, and what reforms are necessary for crowdfunding to work better.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Title III of the 2012 JOBS Act created a new crow…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Title III of the 2012 JOBS Act created a new crowdfunding exemption that allows entrepreneurs to raise up to $1.07 million from a large number of small investors using internet funding portals. The final Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule permitting crowdfunding was effective May 16, 2016. In 2016 as much as $28 million was raised using Title III crowdfunding and a reported $49 million was raised in 2017. These are relatively small sums compared to other means of raising capital. There are 38 funding portals currently registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
As we approach the two year anniversary of crowdfunding, please join us for a discussion of how crowdfunding is working to help small entrepreneurs raise capital, the prospects for crowdfunding, and what reforms are necessary for crowdfunding to work better.</description>
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<title>Saving “Endangered” Species or Regulating with Bad Data</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/saving-endangered-species-or-regulating-with-bad-data</link>
<itunes:duration>01:45:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The Endangered Species Act (ESA) will reach the half century milestone in several years and yet, many of the relatively few species that have supposedly “recovered” because of the law were, in reality, never endangered. Similarly, many species now regulated under the ESA were put on the list using erroneous data. The law’s problems are both in the way it is written and implemented and have made it so contentious that it has not been reauthorized in several decades. Federally regulated species can impose substantial burdens on private property owners and create huge conflicts in federal land management. This is true even when the data used to proclaim them endangered is erroneous which wastes scarce conservation resources.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The Endangered Species Act (ESA) will reach the h…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The Endangered Species Act (ESA) will reach the half century milestone in several years and yet, many of the relatively few species that have supposedly “recovered” because of the law were, in reality, never endangered. Similarly, many species now regulated under the ESA were put on the list using erroneous data. The law’s problems are both in the way it is written and implemented and have made it so contentious that it has not been reauthorized in several decades. Federally regulated species can impose substantial burdens on private property owners and create huge conflicts in federal land management. This is true even when the data used to proclaim them endangered is erroneous which wastes scarce conservation resources.</description>
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<title>The Myth of Independence: How Congress Governs the Federal Reserve</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-myth-of-independence-how-congress-governs-the-federal-reserve</link>
<itunes:duration>01:07:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Born out of crisis a century ago, the Federal Reserve has become the most powerful macroeconomic policymaker and financial regulator in the world. In The Myth of Independence, Sarah Binder and Mark Spindel trace the Fed’s transformation from a weak, secretive, and decentralized institution in 1913 to a remarkably transparent central bank a century later. Offering a unique account of Congress’s role in steering this evolution, the authors explore the Fed’s past, present, and future and challenge the myth of its independence.
Binder and Spindel argue that recurring cycles of crisis, blame, and reform propelled lawmakers to create and revamp the powers and governance of the Fed at numerous critical junctures. They pinpoint political and economic dynamics that have shaped interactions between the legislature and the Fed, and that have generated a far stronger central bank than anticipated at its founding. In retaining its unique federal style, the Fed dilutes the ability of lawmakers and the President to completely centralize control of monetary policy. In the ongoing wake of the financial crisis, partisan rivals in Congress seem poised to continue battling over the Fed’s statutory mandates and the powers given to achieve them.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Born out of crisis a century ago, the Federal Res…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Born out of crisis a century ago, the Federal Reserve has become the most powerful macroeconomic policymaker and financial regulator in the world. In The Myth of Independence, Sarah Binder and Mark Spindel trace the Fed’s transformation from a weak, secretive, and decentralized institution in 1913 to a remarkably transparent central bank a century later. Offering a unique account of Congress’s role in steering this evolution, the authors explore the Fed’s past, present, and future and challenge the myth of its independence.
Binder and Spindel argue that recurring cycles of crisis, blame, and reform propelled lawmakers to create and revamp the powers and governance of the Fed at numerous critical junctures. They pinpoint political and economic dynamics that have shaped interactions between the legislature and the Fed, and that have generated a far stronger central bank than anticipated at its founding. In retaining its unique federal style, the Fed dilutes the ability of lawmakers and the President to completely centralize control of monetary policy. In the ongoing wake of the financial crisis, partisan rivals in Congress seem poised to continue battling over the Fed’s statutory mandates and the powers given to achieve them.</description>
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<title>Taking a Broader View: A Conversation with Facebook about Its Responsibilities and Its Future</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/taking-a-broader-view-a-conversation-with-facebook-about-its-responsibilities-and-its-future</link>
<itunes:duration>00:55:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>During his recent Congressional testimony, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company has not taken “a broad enough view of our responsibility,” saying they have a duty “to not just build tools, but to make sure those tools are used for good.” This is a significant shift from the company’s original hacker mantra of “move fast and break stuff.” This shift is occurring after several years of significant challenges for Facebook, and we hope you will join us as we discuss what the company has learned, how it is planning to evolve, and what challenges it is likely to encounter going forward.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>During his recent Congressional testimony, Facebo…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>During his recent Congressional testimony, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company has not taken “a broad enough view of our responsibility,” saying they have a duty “to not just build tools, but to make sure those tools are used for good.” This is a significant shift from the company’s original hacker mantra of “move fast and break stuff.” This shift is occurring after several years of significant challenges for Facebook, and we hope you will join us as we discuss what the company has learned, how it is planning to evolve, and what challenges it is likely to encounter going forward.</description>
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<title>The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Final Years</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/the-president-will-see-you-now-my-stories-and-lessons-from-ronald-reagans-final-years</link>
<itunes:duration>00:54:57</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Many Americans agree that Ronald Reagan and his legacy represent the best of America. Elegant, humble, and charismatic, Reagan reshaped conservatism, ushered in a new era of prosperity, and spurred the end of the Cold War. But what was Reagan like outside the White House? Americans never stop being enamored by what presidents are like when the cameras stop rolling.
In The President Will See You Know, author Peggy Grande provides an answer to that question. As President Reagan’s longtime Executive Assistant, she worked closely with him for 10 years (1989-1999) after he left the White House. From this unique vantage point, she reflects upon the day-to-day life in the President’s California office, including his relationship with the First Lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande shares never-before-seen photos, intimate stories as well as the challenges and heartbreak surrounding his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 1994 and death in 2004.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Many Americans agree that Ronald Reagan and his l…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Many Americans agree that Ronald Reagan and his legacy represent the best of America. Elegant, humble, and charismatic, Reagan reshaped conservatism, ushered in a new era of prosperity, and spurred the end of the Cold War. But what was Reagan like outside the White House? Americans never stop being enamored by what presidents are like when the cameras stop rolling.
In The President Will See You Know, author Peggy Grande provides an answer to that question. As President Reagan’s longtime Executive Assistant, she worked closely with him for 10 years (1989-1999) after he left the White House. From this unique vantage point, she reflects upon the day-to-day life in the President’s California office, including his relationship with the First Lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande shares never-before-seen photos, intimate stories as well as the challenges and heartbreak surrounding his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 1994 and death in 2004.</description>
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<title>Race and America’s Founding Principles: A Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Celebration</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/race-and-americas-founding-principles-a-frederick-douglass-bicentennial-celebration</link>
<itunes:duration>01:04:26</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<itunes:summary>Two hundred years after his birth, Frederick Douglass endures unequalled as the invincible adversary of racial despair and disaffection – the preeminent apostle of hopefulness in the American promise of liberty and justice for all. In America’s dedication to principles of natural rights set forth in the Declaration of Independence, Douglass found reason to love and identify with his country, despite the injustices that he and his people had suffered. A formidable thinker, activist, and polemicist, Douglass produced the most powerful argument for the affirmation of America’s Founding principles in the history of African-American political thought.
Peter C. Myers is a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and the author of Frederick Douglass: Race and the Rebirth of American Liberalism. Reverend Dean Nelson is a licensed minister and ordained pastor who currently serves as the chairman of the Douglass Leadership Institute. Diana Schaub is a professor of political science at Loyola University Maryland and the author of several essays on African-American American political thought.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Two hundred years after his birth, Frederick Doug…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Two hundred years after his birth, Frederick Douglass endures unequalled as the invincible adversary of racial despair and disaffection – the preeminent apostle of hopefulness in the American promise of liberty and justice for all. In America’s dedication to principles of natural rights set forth in the Declaration of Independence, Douglass found reason to love and identify with his country, despite the injustices that he and his people had suffered. A formidable thinker, activist, and polemicist, Douglass produced the most powerful argument for the affirmation of America’s Founding principles in the history of African-American political thought.
Peter C. Myers is a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and the author of Frederick Douglass: Race and the Rebirth of American Liberalism. Reverend Dean Nelson is a licensed minister and ordained pastor who currently serves as the chairman of the Douglass Leadership Institute. Diana Schaub is a professor of political science at Loyola University Maryland and the author of several essays on African-American American political thought.</description>
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<title>Building on Reform through Tax Reform 2.0</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/building-on-reform-through-tax-reform-20</link>
<itunes:duration>01:16:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Following the most sweeping update to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years, Americans are no longer suffering under its most burdensome features. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) simplified the tax paying process for many Americans, lowered rates on individuals and businesses, and updated the business tax code to jumpstart America’s global competitiveness. Unfortunately, in 2025, most individual and some business tax cuts will revert to pre-reform levels. To prevent this from happening Congress has an opportunity to revisit the tax code to make their reforms permanent. Join us for a discussion with Chairman Kevin Brady and a panel of experts on what the next phase of tax reform might look like.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Following the most sweeping update to the U.S. ta…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Following the most sweeping update to the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years, Americans are no longer suffering under its most burdensome features. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) simplified the tax paying process for many Americans, lowered rates on individuals and businesses, and updated the business tax code to jumpstart America’s global competitiveness. Unfortunately, in 2025, most individual and some business tax cuts will revert to pre-reform levels. To prevent this from happening Congress has an opportunity to revisit the tax code to make their reforms permanent. Join us for a discussion with Chairman Kevin Brady and a panel of experts on what the next phase of tax reform might look like.</description>
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<title>The Future of U.S.-Romania Missile Defense Cooperation</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:49:52</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>Romania, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has been a steadfast ally to the United States. It sets an example in defending NATO allies from short- and medium-range ballistic missile threats as the first Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense site in Europe became operational on May 12, 2016. In addition to being a leader in the initiative of European missile defense, Romania has made remarkable contributions to the NATO alliance, including supporting NATO-led combat missions in Afghanistan. Romania has answered President Trump’s calls for burden sharing and staying committed to the NATO target of spending 2% of its GDP on defense. The country has been instrumental in maintaining security and stability in the Black Sea as a gatekeeper to the European continent.
Please join H.E. George Cristian Maior, Ambassador of Romania to the United States, for a conversation on the status of U.S. missile defense efforts in Romania and the future of missile defense cooperation between the two countries in the framework of the robust Strategic Partnership they share.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Romania, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Or…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Romania, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has been a steadfast ally to the United States. It sets an example in defending NATO allies from short- and medium-range ballistic missile threats as the first Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense site in Europe became operational on May 12, 2016. In addition to being a leader in the initiative of European missile defense, Romania has made remarkable contributions to the NATO alliance, including supporting NATO-led combat missions in Afghanistan. Romania has answered President Trump’s calls for burden sharing and staying committed to the NATO target of spending 2% of its GDP on defense. The country has been instrumental in maintaining security and stability in the Black Sea as a gatekeeper to the European continent.
Please join H.E. George Cristian Maior, Ambassador of Romania to the United States, for a conversation on the status of U.S. missile defense efforts in Romania and the future of missile defense cooperation between the two countries in the framework of the robust Strategic Partnership they share.</description>
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<title>US-Europe Cooperation and The China Challenge</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:32:15</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>The U.S. and nations of Europe are allies across a range of issues that have kept much of the world free, secure and growing in prosperity for decades since the end of World War II. Is there a future for greater such cooperation in the Indo-Pacific – particularly in the face of challenges presented by China? In areas like international trade and investment, China presents American and European capitals a dilemma. It brings capital to the table, but capital laden with state ownership and support that distorts the global economic environment, sometimes to the detriment of domestic concerns. Politically, Beijing models a system of governance that runs contrary to centuries of Western political tradition, while its growing clout gives comfort to some of the world’s most repressive regimes. And in some areas, like international maritime law, Beijing threatens to overturn standards that have underpinned not only the region’s peace and prosperity, but its own. How can the U.S. and Europe promote their common values in the face of these challenges? What is the balance between cooperation with China and opposition to the negative byproducts of its rise, and can the U.S. and Europe agree on that balance? Please, join us as we explore these question and others with a distinguished panel of experts.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The U.S. and nations of Europe are allies across …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The U.S. and nations of Europe are allies across a range of issues that have kept much of the world free, secure and growing in prosperity for decades since the end of World War II. Is there a future for greater such cooperation in the Indo-Pacific – particularly in the face of challenges presented by China? In areas like international trade and investment, China presents American and European capitals a dilemma. It brings capital to the table, but capital laden with state ownership and support that distorts the global economic environment, sometimes to the detriment of domestic concerns. Politically, Beijing models a system of governance that runs contrary to centuries of Western political tradition, while its growing clout gives comfort to some of the world’s most repressive regimes. And in some areas, like international maritime law, Beijing threatens to overturn standards that have underpinned not only the region’s peace and prosperity, but its own. How can the U.S. and Europe promote their common values in the face of these challenges? What is the balance between cooperation with China and opposition to the negative byproducts of its rise, and can the U.S. and Europe agree on that balance? Please, join us as we explore these question and others with a distinguished panel of experts.</description>
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<title>Do Borders Matter? - The Supreme Court Reviews Internet Sales Tax</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:56:30</itunes:duration>
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<itunes:summary>This month, the Supreme Court will hear a case dealing with whether states can require out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax when their residents make a purchase online. The Court previously held in North Dakota v. Quill Corp. that retailers must have a physical presence in the state in order to be required to collect state sales tax. Now many states argue that in the age of Internet shopping, they are missing out on billions of dollars in lost sales tax revenue. South Dakota passed a law mandating out-of-state retailers collect and remit sales tax, directly challenging the holding in Quill. The state sued several online retailers for failing to comply with its law. In South Dakota v. Wayfair, the Supreme Court will decide whether Quill remains good law and whether states may force businesses outside their borders to collect their taxes. Join us as a panel experts discusses the legal, policy, and constitutional implications of this case.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>This month, the Supreme Court will hear a case de…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>This month, the Supreme Court will hear a case dealing with whether states can require out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax when their residents make a purchase online. The Court previously held in North Dakota v. Quill Corp. that retailers must have a physical presence in the state in order to be required to collect state sales tax. Now many states argue that in the age of Internet shopping, they are missing out on billions of dollars in lost sales tax revenue. South Dakota passed a law mandating out-of-state retailers collect and remit sales tax, directly challenging the holding in Quill. The state sued several online retailers for failing to comply with its law. In South Dakota v. Wayfair, the Supreme Court will decide whether Quill remains good law and whether states may force businesses outside their borders to collect their taxes. Join us as a panel experts discusses the legal, policy, and constitutional implications of this case.</description>
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<title>After the Storms: Disaster Response following the Hurricanes of 2017</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:28:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>2017 saw several serious Hurricanes strike the United States. Harvey, Irma, and Maria left destruction in their wakes requiring massive response, cleanup, and recovery efforts. The different elements of the U.S. government, together with U.S. civil society and private individuals, were called upon to meet these large tasks. With multiple large storms coming in quick succession, the ability to respond was tested in different ways – tests that can now teach policymakers what worked well and what didn’t, thus guiding future policy changes.
Join us for a discussion of the 2017 hurricane season response and areas that should be improved for the future.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>2017 saw several serious Hurricanes strike the Un…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>2017 saw several serious Hurricanes strike the United States. Harvey, Irma, and Maria left destruction in their wakes requiring massive response, cleanup, and recovery efforts. The different elements of the U.S. government, together with U.S. civil society and private individuals, were called upon to meet these large tasks. With multiple large storms coming in quick succession, the ability to respond was tested in different ways – tests that can now teach policymakers what worked well and what didn’t, thus guiding future policy changes.
Join us for a discussion of the 2017 hurricane season response and areas that should be improved for the future.</description>
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<title>The Urgent Need to Address Rising Religious Persecution in China</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:24:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Rising religious persecution is one of many symptoms of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power. The suspicious death of Li Baiguang in February 2018 was a stark reminder that persons of faith are far from safe in China. Chinese Christians, Uighur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and Falun Gong practitioners have long experienced persecution, but restrictions on religious freedom in China are on the rise. Join us for a discussion on the state of religious freedom in China as we consider how the U.S. can respond to alleviate the plight of religious communities living under these dire conditions.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Rising religious persecution is one of many sympt…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Rising religious persecution is one of many symptoms of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power. The suspicious death of Li Baiguang in February 2018 was a stark reminder that persons of faith are far from safe in China. Chinese Christians, Uighur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and Falun Gong practitioners have long experienced persecution, but restrictions on religious freedom in China are on the rise. Join us for a discussion on the state of religious freedom in China as we consider how the U.S. can respond to alleviate the plight of religious communities living under these dire conditions.</description>
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<title>America's Coast Guard: A National Asset for Security and Prosperity</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<link>https://soundcloud.com/heritageevents/americas-coast-guard-a-national-asset-for-security-and-prosperity</link>
<itunes:duration>00:57:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>The U.S. Coast Guard has a wide range of national responsibilities, from interdicting cocaine shipments and conducting search and rescue on the high seas, to enabling commerce and securing America’s ports. It protects and defends over 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline and inland waterways, and safeguards the largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world. It is an asset for both national security and economic prosperity, serving as a law enforcement agency, military service and member of the Intelligence Community at all times.
It does this with over 56,000 members, a fleet of 243 Cutters, 201 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and over 1,600 boats. However, the fleet is aging rapidly, with many vessels years past their intended service lives and requiring extensive maintenance to remain operational. The recapitalization of the Coast Guard’s fleet is critical to ensuring it can effectively meet the demands of the nation. For example, the President’s fiscal year 2019 budget request includes $750 million for the icebreaker program; essential funds for a currently struggling program.
The urgent need for a more modern and larger Coast Guard Fleet is only increasing due to the rapidly evolving maritime security environment, which places an escalating strain on the Coast Guard’s limited resources. Melting Arctic ice has provided increased access in the region for energy exploration and potential shipping lanes, resulting rapidly increasing foreign activity in U.S. territorial waters. Organized crime in the Western Hemisphere creates instability and immigration that harm American security and economic interests. In addition, the recent return to great power competition increases the Coast Guard’s support of U.S. missions around the globe. Admiral Zukunft will discuss how the Coast Guard plans to protect America’s security and prosperity in the coming years, even as the world becomes progressively more dangerous.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>The U.S. Coast Guard has a wide range of national…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>The U.S. Coast Guard has a wide range of national responsibilities, from interdicting cocaine shipments and conducting search and rescue on the high seas, to enabling commerce and securing America’s ports. It protects and defends over 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline and inland waterways, and safeguards the largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world. It is an asset for both national security and economic prosperity, serving as a law enforcement agency, military service and member of the Intelligence Community at all times.
It does this with over 56,000 members, a fleet of 243 Cutters, 201 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and over 1,600 boats. However, the fleet is aging rapidly, with many vessels years past their intended service lives and requiring extensive maintenance to remain operational. The recapitalization of the Coast Guard’s fleet is critical to ensuring it can effectively meet the demands of the nation. For example, the President’s fiscal year 2019 budget request includes $750 million for the icebreaker program; essential funds for a currently struggling program.
The urgent need for a more modern and larger Coast Guard Fleet is only increasing due to the rapidly evolving maritime security environment, which places an escalating strain on the Coast Guard’s limited resources. Melting Arctic ice has provided increased access in the region for energy exploration and potential shipping lanes, resulting rapidly increasing foreign activity in U.S. territorial waters. Organized crime in the Western Hemisphere creates instability and immigration that harm American security and economic interests. In addition, the recent return to great power competition increases the Coast Guard’s support of U.S. missions around the globe. Admiral Zukunft will discuss how the Coast Guard plans to protect America’s security and prosperity in the coming years, even as the world becomes progressively more dangerous.</description>
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<title>Should the Expired Tax Provisions Be Given a New Lease on Life?</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>00:53:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>Congress is considering whether to renew 26 tax provisions that expired in 2017. These include provisions relating to energy conservation and alternative energy, targeted changes to the capital cost recovery system, and renewing the rules governing the discharge of indebtedness on primary residences, tuition expenses and empowerment zones, among others.
Please join us for a discussion of whether these tax provisions should be allowed to die or be given a new lease on life.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>Congress is considering whether to renew 26 tax p…</itunes:subtitle>
<description>Congress is considering whether to renew 26 tax provisions that expired in 2017. These include provisions relating to energy conservation and alternative energy, targeted changes to the capital cost recovery system, and renewing the rules governing the discharge of indebtedness on primary residences, tuition expenses and empowerment zones, among others.
Please join us for a discussion of whether these tax provisions should be allowed to die or be given a new lease on life.</description>
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<title>Are Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutional?</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>01:02:53</itunes:duration>
<itunes:author>Heritage Events</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary>In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission, a case with important implications for administering government in an accountable manner. Federal agencies wield enormous power over the lives of Americans in many respects. Instead of bringing enforcement actions against individuals or businesses in federal court, agencies often opt to commence proceedings where in-house judges preside. These administrative law judges or “ALJs” make up what is sometimes called the “hidden judiciary.” They adjudicate claims, decide what evidence is admissible, and enforce penalties and compliance. Some believe ALJs are well-suited to handle these proceedings efficiently, but others believe ALJs suffer from a lack of independence because they work for the agency that initiated the proceedings. In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will decide whether they are unconstitutional. The Court will consider whether ALJs are “Officers of the United States” within the meaning of the Constitution’s Appointments Clause. Why is this a big deal? What does this mean for government accountability? And what effect might this have on thousands of enforcement actions? Please join us as an expert panel discusses this important case.</itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle>In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will hear oral …</itunes:subtitle>
<description>In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission, a case with important implications for administering government in an accountable manner. Federal agencies wield enormous power over the lives of Americans in many respects. Instead of bringing enforcement actions against individuals or businesses in federal court, agencies often opt to commence proceedings where in-house judges preside. These administrative law judges or “ALJs” make up what is sometimes called the “hidden judiciary.” They adjudicate claims, decide what evidence is admissible, and enforce penalties and compliance. Some believe ALJs are well-suited to handle these proceedings efficiently, but others believe ALJs suffer from a lack of independence because they work for the agency that initiated the proceedings. In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will decide whether they are unconstitutional. The Court will consider whether ALJs are “Officers of the United States” within the meaning of the Constitution’s Appointments Clause. Why is this a big deal? What does this mean for government accountability? And what effect might this have on thousands of enforcement actions? Please join us as an expert panel discusses this important case.</description>
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