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Adam Cowie-Haskell is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), where he focuses on electricity markets within BPC's Energy Program. His energy interest is in improving regulation, enhancing efficiency and lower costs in wholesale electricity markets throughout the United States. In 2025, he co-authored a report for the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability calling for greater load flexibility as a solution to accommodate large load growth. The report has been cited in multiple Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state proceedings. Adam tells us about the critical role that policy plays in the proper functioning of electricity markets. He walks the audience through the history of wholesale market restructuring and the new challenges that the electric power systems in an era of rising load growth. Adam provides an overview of current policy proposals designed to lower the cost of electricity for residential customers and discusses what reforms are needed to catalyze lasting change. Adam also shares his advice to students looking to break into electric power markets and improve their quantitative skills. And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/

Leah Libresco Sargeant is a Senior Policy Analyst in Family Economic Security at the Niskanen Center as well as a writer and journalist whose work focuses on religion and family policy. She is the author of three books, of which the most recent is The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto. In her book, Sargeant argues that liberal feminism — and American culture more generally — champions an ideal of freedom based in autonomy that is poorly suited to human beings as they are. Instead, she advocates for a culture that sees dignity in mutual dependence. Sargeant agrees with feminist critiques from the left that many institutions and structures in society treat women as “defective men,” including the medical research that tests only male patients and the car safety devices that protect male bodies while accidentally injuring female bodies. But she also is critical of a kind of corporate capitalism that sees workers only as economic inputs, and a politics that denies the neediness, vulnerability, and interdependence of humanity. In this podcast discussion, Sargeant lays out the thesis of The Dignity of Dependence. She describes her conversion to Catholicism and the ways in which her experiences as a wife and mother inform her cultural politics. She touches on the global fertility crisis and the paradoxical ways in which it may be driven by prosperity. She further addresses the struggles that many young people have nowadays in dating and forming families, and suggests that they may be helped by social policies (including the Child Tax Credit and baby bonuses) as well as by a greater understanding of the difference between “capstone” and “cornerstone” marriages. And she distinguishes her approach to feminism from other perspectives on both the left and right. She makes clear that as a pro-life feminist she has considerable differences with mainstream feminism, but nonetheless believes it to be “a good-faith tradition of trying to struggle with what it means to be just to women in a world that is often male-normed. It's a tradition that I think has made some serious mistakes and won some significant victories.”

How is dairy positioned to adapt to the new consumer? This week on The Dairy Download, we have a special episode live from Dairy Forum 2026! We hear from two guests who are keyed in on evolving dairy consumer trends: Jennifer Galardi, Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness, The Heritage Foundation DeVos Center ; and Donna Berry, Food Scientist, Editor and Consultant, Daily Dose of Dairy. Tune in now to learn more!Thank you to Novonesis for sponsoring this episode!If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.Like the show?Rate The Dairy Download on Apple Podcasts!

Australia and the United States have been close allies for more than seven decades, but with the old rules-based world order disappearing, Australia needs to shape and fund its national defense and space ambitions to fit the times. Laura Winter speaks with Malcolm Davis, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, who focuses on space policy, security, strategy, and capability development.

What does it take for states to expand access to substance use disorder treatment and build stronger, more sustainable partnerships between Medicaid and public health?  In Massachusetts, leaders changed policies around provider models to increase access to care for opioid use disorder: Frances McGaffey, Manager of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative at The Pew Charitable Trusts, explains how pairing providers with dedicated nursing support has helped remove barriers to prescribing buprenorphine, expand the addiction workforce, and dramatically increase access to care. She also shares why the state's decision to extend this model to alcohol and stimulant use disorders is a critical response to a changing overdose crisis, and what other states can do to replicate this success.  Then, Corey Caldwell, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Association of Medicaid Directors discusses the new Medicaid Leaders Playbook for Building Public Health Partnerships, developed in collaboration with ASTHO. Corey outlines practical, real-world steps Medicaid and public health agencies can take to align priorities, address funding and workforce challenges, launch small but impactful pilot projects, and build trust across systems.Understanding Current U.S. Measles Outbreaks and Elimination Status | ASTHO

 In Episode 123 of DC EKG, Joe Grogan sits down with Jackson Hammond (Senior Policy Analyst, Paragon Health Institute) to unpack what the latest CMS National Health Expenditure (NHE) data says about where U.S. health care is headed. They break down the June 2025 NHE release, compare it to Jackson's earlier “Paragon Prognosis” analysis, and explain what changed, what didn't, and what it means for affordability, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-run fiscal pressure. They also connect the spending outlook to Jackson's paper, “How to Reform the CMS Innovation Center with a Choice and Competition Approach,” and debate whether CMMI is bending the cost curve or just adding bureaucracy without accountability. Jackson argues we should aim for health care so affordable you barely need insurance. Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Intro + welcome  00:55 – Jackson's background: how he got into health policy  03:39 – Focus areas: Medicare, hospitals, drug pricing, PBMs, 340B  05:14 – What the NHE report is showing  06:14 – $5.2T → $5.6T → $8.6T: why the trajectory matters  08:00 – Why health spending isn't really “optional”  10:11 – Where the money is going: payer mix + per-enrollee costs  12:23 – Medicaid costs, provider taxes, and state financing tactics  15:58 – Medicare spending pressure and fiscal risk  21:06 – Misconception: “coverage = care”  26:18 – Why provider payments keep rising (post-COVID demand + consolidation)  33:01 – Rural care, consolidation, and the REH / hub-and-spoke model  40:08 – Drug pricing: retrospective vs prospective MFN  49:20 – 2026 outlook + closing thanks In This Conversation  • NHE 2025: what the June 2025 data confirms about spending growth and the federal share.  • Rising prices, flat health: why prices climb while outcomes lag.  • Medicare and Medicaid: why they remain major budget drivers.  • Coverage vs access: why an insurance card doesn't guarantee care or better health.  • Hospitals and consolidation: what's driving higher payments and fewer choices.  • Rural vs urban: why patients bypass local hospitals and what a better model could look like.  • Drug pricing: what MFN approaches might mean for costs and innovation.  • 2026: what Jackson expects next and what reform could realistically look like. Key Takeaways  • NHE data points to continued, unsustainable spending growth.  • Medicare and Medicaid drive long-term budget pressure.  • Consolidation and payment incentives shape prices as much as utilization.  • CMMI reform hinges on accountability, choice, and competition.  • Smarter drug pricing policy should lower costs without undermining innovation. About Our Guest  Jackson Hammond is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Paragon Health Institute focused on health spending, CMS policy, and reforms centered on choice, competition, and patient-centered care. He authors Paragon's “Paragon Prognosis” analyses and wrote “How to Reform the CMS Innovation Center with a Choice and Competition Approach.”

John Goodnight rejoins the program to discuss the civil uprising in Iran and whether the regime is facing its last days. We also break down the aggressive moves by the Trump administration to acquire Greenland.Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, updates listeners about rising energy rates in Massachusetts and what lawmakers should be doing to address the issue.Molly Powell, Senior Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, informs listeners about a new Vermont bill to address regulatory overreach.and Sofia Hamilton returns to the show to break down the new food pyramid guidelines and a new push to ban kratom products.

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?James: Facilitating dialogue.America's future depends on our ability to come together in meaningful dialogue, especially during times of division and crisis. My guest on today's episode, James Copple, the President of Servant Forge and founder of The Freedom Fast, is a leader committed to fostering unity through actionable change. James's work in police reform and civic engagement offers a blueprint for addressing systemic issues and healing divides within our communities.James shared a compelling example of how his work has impacted the nation. Six months before the murder of George Floyd, James and his team produced a report in Minnesota on police use of deadly force. “It was about policing procedure and protocol,” James explained, sharing how their research highlighted the urgent need for de-escalation training. Following Floyd's death, James and his team were invited back to help implement their recommendations, working with policymakers to improve training and minimize future tragedies.One of James's newest initiatives, The Freedom Fast, aims to address the country's growing polarization. Inspired by historical calls for national fasting during the Continental Congress, the Freedom Fast encourages Americans to pause, reflect, and engage in acts of service. “We're calling for a sacred pause for civic renewal,” James said. “It's about recapturing the values that brought us together as a country and influenced our civic discourse.”James's vision is rooted in the belief that dialogue is key to progress. “Getting people in the same room, even when they don't agree, is essential,” he shared. This approach—proximity and listening—has been central to his work, from police reform projects in Minneapolis and Kenya to initiatives aimed at reducing gender-based violence in East Africa.If you're inspired by James's vision and want to be part of the solution, visit TheFreedomFast.us to learn more. By taking part in this initiative, we can collectively work toward a more unified, compassionate, and equitable future.tl;dr:James Copple reveals key insights from his work on police reform and de-escalation training.The Freedom Fast calls for Americans to pause, reflect, and engage in acts of civic renewal.James emphasizes the importance of bringing people together to solve problems through dialogue.Stories from Kenya and Minneapolis illustrate how dialogue can drive meaningful change.James shares tips for fostering civility and connection, including listening and creating proximity.How to Develop Facilitating Dialogue As a SuperpowerJames's superpower lies in bringing people together to solve difficult problems through dialogue and understanding. As he explained, “Getting people in the same room and getting them to agree to have the conversation” is vital. He emphasized the importance of listening, saying, “Listening is a form of fasting… to surrender my own principles and values for a few moments to listen to another person's perspective.” This ability to foster connection and encourage open discussions has been central to James's work in both the U.S. and globally.James shared a powerful example from his work in Kenya, where 70% of women believed men had a right to hit them. He brought together male leaders from universities and businesses with women's advocacy groups to discuss gender-based violence. This dialogue led to concrete solutions like including women in decision-making processes and leadership roles. James's ability to create proximity and facilitate understanding directly contributed to meaningful change in a community struggling with entrenched cultural norms.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Engage and Be Present: Show up for conversations, even when topics are difficult or divisive.Listen Actively: Dedicate time to truly hear others' perspectives without judgment or interruption.Foster Proximity: Create opportunities for people with differing views to engage in the same room.Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Be willing to let go of time, comfort, or preconceived notions to achieve progress.By following James's example and advice, you can make facilitating dialogue a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileJames E Copple (he/him):President, Servant Forge/The Freedom FastAbout Servant Forge/The Freedom Fast: Servant Forge works with organizations to build their capacity to secure funding to help fulfill their mission. The Freedom Fast is a new initiative focusing on the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Website: sai-dc.com and servantforge.orgCompany Twitter Handle: @jamescoppleBiographical Information: James E. Copple has a long and distinguished career in youth work, education, substance abuse, crime and violence prevention, trafficking prevention, and police/criminal justice reform. A nationally recognized facilitator, speaker and writer in this field, Mr. Copple facilitated the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing for the Department of Justice in 2015, achieving consensus on all recommendations and action steps. He helped to write the final report to the White House, authored the Implementation Guide and the One Year Report on progress toward implementation of the recommendations.Mr. Copple served as the Founding President of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Crime Prevention Council in Washington, D.C., President of the International Institute for Alcohol Awareness, Senior Policy Analyst for the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and most recently, the Founding Partner of Strategic Applications International, LLC.He has delivered major addresses in every state of the union and spoken in thirty different nations, including a major facilitation between the nation of Israel and the Palestinian Authority on youth substance abuse and violence prevention at the request of the State Dept.Mr. Copple recently receive the Towel and Basin award from Nazarene Theological Seminary for his years of humanitarian work in global service and mission.He has published five book and over 70 monographs on the relationship of faith to service and community mobilization to prevent crime and violence. 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Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “From $10 to Impact: How Anyone Can Become an Impact Investor.” Drawing on his experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and community-building leader, Devin will explain how everyday people can start investing small amounts to support mission-driven companies while pursuing financial returns. In this session, he'll break down the basics of regulated investment crowdfunding, show how impact and profit can align, and share practical steps for identifying opportunities that create real-world change. As an added benefit, attendees can become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd for just $4.58 per month to receive an exclusive private Zoom meeting invitation with Devin, free tickets to paid SuperCrowd events, and the opportunity to directly support social entrepreneurs, community builders, and underrepresented founders.SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. 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The Steve Gruber Show | Common Sense Then, ‘Extremism' Now --- 0:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 18:55 – Carrie Sheffield, Senior Policy Analyst at the Independent Women's Forum. Sheffield reacts to President Trump's Michigan speech and the defense of his economic strategy. She explains how his message is resonating with voters amid ongoing economic uncertainty. 27:50 – Dr. Alejandro Diaz, Chief of Pediatric Medicine at The Wellness Company. Dr. Diaz discusses RFK Jr.'s efforts to “Make America Healthy Again” and the broader push for medical transparency and patient-first care. Visit twc.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:01 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:40 – Arnie Bellini, cybersecurity CEO and multimillionaire founder of a cybersecurity school. Bellini analyzes escalating deadly protests in Iran and how Chinese technology is being used to launch cyberattacks on Starlink satellites. He explains what this means for global security and U.S. infrastructure. 56:44 – Susan Kokinda, author and organizer with Promethean Action. Kokinda argues that Trump 's visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos isn't about negotiation. Instead, she says he's delivering terms of surrender to global elites. 1:05:41 – Kris Ullman, President of Eagle Forum. Ullman outlines why there should be no flexibility when it comes to taxpayer funding of abortion. She discusses the legal, moral, and fiscal arguments behind Eagle Forum's stance. 1:15:29 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:24:16 – Ron Rademacher, founder of Michigan Back Roads. Rademacher highlights upcoming events and destinations across the state of Michigan. He shares ideas for exploring local history, outdoor adventures, and community gatherings. Visit michiganbackroads.com. 1:34:07 – State Rep. Mark Tisdel, R–Rochester Hills, representing Michigan's 55th District. Rep. Tisdel explains his legislation aimed at keeping cellphones out of classrooms. He discusses how the bill would improve focus, learning, and student well-being. 1:43:01 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber provides an update from the Supreme Court on efforts to keep men out of women's sports. They discuss the broader legal and cultural implications of the court's actions. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow  

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Iran is "starting to" cross U.S. red lines, with reports of civilian deaths and Tehran cutting off all internet access to the country. The Associated Press has reported over 500 hundred protesters have been killed and thousands of others jailed, with those numbers expected to rise drastically. President Trump has said that the U.S. Military has many 'very strong options' to respond if the Iranian government does not stop using violence against unarmed protests. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation, who says Iran's leadership is at their weakest point in decades, and the next move by the White House could be key to how things proceed. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Iran is "starting to" cross U.S. red lines, with reports of civilian deaths and Tehran cutting off all internet access to the country. The Associated Press has reported over 500 hundred protesters have been killed and thousands of others jailed, with those numbers expected to rise drastically. President Trump has said that the U.S. Military has many 'very strong options' to respond if the Iranian government does not stop using violence against unarmed protests. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation, who says Iran's leadership is at their weakest point in decades, and the next move by the White House could be key to how things proceed. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Iran is "starting to" cross U.S. red lines, with reports of civilian deaths and Tehran cutting off all internet access to the country. The Associated Press has reported over 500 hundred protesters have been killed and thousands of others jailed, with those numbers expected to rise drastically. President Trump has said that the U.S. Military has many 'very strong options' to respond if the Iranian government does not stop using violence against unarmed protests. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation, who says Iran's leadership is at their weakest point in decades, and the next move by the White House could be key to how things proceed. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this latest webinar in our series on Finland's Future's Ecosystem, the panel takes an analytical approach to the ecosystem. They will give a critical assessment of the Finnish model and compare it with other international approaches, especially Ireland's. This webinar is the final event in a series that began with an address from Finland's Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand on Finland's Futures Ecosystem in a European Context. The second in the series was an online panel event that outlined the core elements of Finland's Futures Ecosystem. This event was organised in conjunction with the UCD Centre for Innovation, Technology and Organisation. Panellists include: Elizabeth Canavan, Assistant Secretary General at the Department of the Taoiseach Marc Ó Cathasaigh, former T.D. Niamh Garvey, Senior Policy Analyst, NESC Kevin Daly, Principal Officer at the Department of Finance

Europe's demand for workers is growing across a wide range of skill levels, with more than three-quarters of small- and medium-sized enterprises struggling to find workers with the right skills. Meeting these labor needs will be essential to sustaining economic growth and competitiveness yet will prove even more challenging as workforces shrink and the digital and green transitions reshape which skills are most valued. At the same time, countries worldwide are competing to attract talent in critical sectors such as health care and construction, making it more important than ever that strategies to attract workers are designed to benefit both migrant-receiving and sending countries.  To ensure that labor migration works for everyone involved, the European Union has promoted a "quadruple win" approach, aiming to benefit employers, workers, and sending and receiving countries. In addition to targeted mobility partnerships with sending countries, European governments are expressing a broader interest in the lessons from existing labor migration corridors to expand opportunities for partnerships that combine support for the movement of talent with investments in local skills development.  This webinar features discussion of a study by the Migration Policy Institute and MPI Europe, commissioned by the European Commission, which examines best practices for designing and managing labor migration corridors between EU Member States and partner countries. Experts discuss findings from the research, which examines the Bangladesh-Portugal, India-Germany, Peru-Italy, Senegal-Spain, and Vietnam-Hungary corridors and offers insights on how to connect employers and workers, promote skills development, protect migrant workers, and maximize benefits for countries of origin and destination alike. Speakers:  Sonam Denzongpa, Consultant, Emigration Policy & Welfare Division, Ministry of External Affairs, India Shakirul Islam, Chairperson, Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program, Bangladesh Francesco Luciani, Head of the Migration and Forced Displacement Unit, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, European Commission Ravenna Sohst, Policy Analyst, MPI Europe Moderator: Kate Hooper, Senior Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Report is available at:  https://bit.ly/migrationcorridorsEU More information is available at: www.migrationpolicy.org

Impending Medicaid cuts, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's defunding of Planned Parenthood, and the freezing of Title X funding have fueled clinic closures across rural areas. Ashley Kurzweil, Senior Policy Analyst for Reproductive Health and Rights at the National Partnership for Women and Families and Sarah Coombs, Director for Health System Transformation at the National Partnership for Women and Families sit down to talk with us about the future of rural hospitals and clinics and the patients they care for.  Many Medicaid cuts will take effect in January of 2027. One of the most immediate impacts of the law is the failure to extend premium tax credits-- which helps those who do not have access to Medicaid or employer-sponsored health coverage-- afford marketplace coverage. Rural residents, who have higher rates of Medicaid coverage and benefits from enhanced ACA premium tax credits, will be disproportionately affected. Increased financial strain will be placed on these rural hospitals, and maternal health programs, labor and delivery units, and reproductive health care clinics will be dire in rural areas. This will disproportionality impact Black communities, indigenous communities, and Latina communities, as well as rural health workers.For more information, check out Amicus with Dhalia Lithwick: https://slate.com/podcasts/amicusSupport the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

It's that time of year again! Ready for a reprisal of our most popular series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories? If you haven't already, check out our previous episodes, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 6, SRHR Origin Stories: Round 5, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4, and more, where we talk to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and justice and about how they began working in this space. On this episode, hear from Christina Krysinski, Associate Director for Global Advocacy at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Asha Dahya, filmmaker, reproductive rights and freedom advocate, and mother of two, and Rachel Marchand, Senior Policy Analyst and Podcast Producer at rePROs Fight Back.For more information, check out Amicus with Dhalia Lithwick: https://slate.com/podcasts/amicusSupport the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Supporters of militarization argue that previous strategies to stop cartels have failed, and only aggressive deterrence will stop the crisis. Others warn that militarization usually fails to stop drug flows, risking civilian casualties, and rarely achieves lasting results. Now we debate: Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?    Arguing Yes:  Sean McFate, Author and Professor of Strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service  Andrés Martínez-Fernández, Senior Policy Analyst for Latin America at The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security    Arguing No:   Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations  Aileen Teague, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service    Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates    Visit our Substack to watch more insightful debates and subscribe to our newsletter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday's "Sound of Ideas, we'll explore the health insurance landscape, and why those who buy their insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace are seeing major spikes. Then, we will talk about public corruption and its impact. It's the focus of a cross-cultural dialogue happening in Cleveland this week. Health insurance premiums are rising nationwide The longest federal government shutdown in history finally ended last week after 43 days, but the matter at the center of the shutdown remains unresolved over the fate of the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help make health care more accessible for those buying insurance on their own through the marketplace. An extension of those tax credits was not included in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," approved by lawmakers in July, so those subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. A Senate vote has been promised for later this year as part of the deal to end the shutdown, but if there are no changes, millions of Americans are at risk of seeing very large spikes in their premiums or even losing insurance, if they can't afford it. On Tuesday's "Sound of Ideas," we're going to talk to experts about the cost of insurance going up for people on the marketplace, and even for those on employer plans. We'll also hear from people impacted by those costs and ask — where do we go from here? Guests: - Jaclyn Shlapack, Lorain Resident - Kathleen Cooke, Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits, CBIZ - Taylor Wizner, Health Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Emma Wager, Senior Policy Analyst, Program on the ACA, KFF Public corruption impacts economies and public trust It's estimated that trillions of dollars that would benefit the public are lost each year due to public corruption including bribery, embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion. Developed and emerging nations both must confront public corruption and the impact it can have on institutions and public trust. Tuesday in Cleveland, the topic of corruption and how to address it will be the focus of a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the Council for International Programs USA. It's a nonprofit organization founded in Cleveland by Dr. Henry Ollendorf, a Jewish refugee, to help train German social workers after World War II. The organization has grown globally with a mission to promote international understanding through professional development and cross-cultural exchange programs. The meeting and panel discussion will be hosted by the law firm of Jones Day. Among those taking part in the panel will be a delegation of prosecutors from the Romanian National Anticorruption Directorate brought to the United States by the Congressional Office of International Leadership to give emerging leaders from post-Soviet states firsthand exposure to the U.S. system of participatory democracy and free enterprise. The Council of International Programs USA will be recognized at the meeting by the Congressional Office of International Leadership for its decades of hosting international delegations in Cleveland and other U.S. cities. Guests: - Justin Herdman, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio - Veronica Dragalin, former Chief Prosecutor, Anti-corruption Prosecution Office, Republic of Moldova

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From energy efficiency rollbacks to withdrawn FDA rules, the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda marks a sharp turn in federal regulatory priorities. It's the first formal roadmap of the second Trump administration, and it presents evidence about timing, ambition, and impact across key sectors. I'll break it down with Senior Policy Analyst at the GW Regulatory Studies Center, Sarah Hay.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Buck is driving the ship solo today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and South Africa. Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri's 7th congressional district joins to talk about the government shutdown rumors that it could go past Thanksgiving and more. Bob Onder, Congressman Missouri's 3rd congressional district joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and Venezuela and more. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins to talk about Venezuela, government shutdown and more. Bruce LeVell, Longtime Senior Advisor to President Trump and former Small Business Administration Advocate for the White House joins to talk about ripple effect of government shutdown, Venezuela and more. Ron Baechle aka Towel Man talks hockey

Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and South Africa.

In this hour Dan Buck talks about Venezuela. Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and South Africa. Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri's 7th congressional district joins to talk about the government shutdown rumors that it could go past Thanksgiving and more. Bob Onder, Congressman Missouri's 3rd congressional district joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and Venezuela and more.

On Monday, the 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were returned to their families. What brought this deal about and what might we expect to see happen in the future? To answer some of those questions, I sat down with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa, here at the Heritage Foundation.

On Monday, the 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were returned to their families. What brought this deal about and what might we expect to see happen in the future? To answer some of those questions, I sat down with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa, here at […]

The government's ambitious vision for the health system can only be delivered by changing the behaviour of thousands of different organisations and hundreds of thousands of people working across health and care. To do this, the 10 Year Health Plan proposes some major changes to how funding flows through the system and how providers and individuals are held to account. This includes multi-year budgets, patient feedback linked payments, best practice tariffs, performance related pay for leaders, league tables for providers but fewer overall targets, and earned autonomy for high performers.   How will changes to financial flows help deliver the government's health priorities? What impact will the 10 Year Health Plan have on allocation of resources between different parts of the NHS? And will the new accountability regime incentivise the right behaviours and ways of working?   To discuss these questions and more, we  were joined by an expert panel including: Thomas Cawston, Corporate Affairs Lead at Novartis UK Anita Charlesworth, Senior Economic Adviser at the Health Foundation and acting chair of North-West London NHS Integrated Care Board Sally Gainsbury, Senior Policy Analyst at Nuffield Trust Hardev Virdee, Group Chief Finance Officer at Barts Health NHS Trust This event was chaired by Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.   We would like to thank Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another gripping episode of the Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality Podcast is here—featuring Douglas Smith, MSSW, a leadership development trainer, certified trauma-informed coach, and author of The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell.With over a decade of experience in mental health and justice policy, Douglas has served as a policy expert for the Texas House of Representatives, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Texas Center for Justice and Equity, and an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin.In this robust conversation, Douglas shares how his journey through mental illness, addiction, and incarceration transformed his understanding of leadership and redemption. His work now focuses on helping individuals and organizations lead with accountability, self-awareness, and integrity, while building trauma-informed practices that support healing and justice.Tune in as we uncover how lessons learned behind bars can illuminate paths toward purpose—and why authentic leadership often emerges from our darkest moments.Stay in touch with Doug and check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Rocks-Thorns-Douglas-Smith/dp/B0FHCHDMTP

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Jennifer Galardi is a Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness is The Heritage Foundation's DeVos Center. Jennifer's work has appeared in several news and media outlets including the Epoch Times, The Federalist, The New York Sun, and Blaze Media.

The global supply chain for batteries and solar equipment faces unprecedented complexity in 2025. If you're a developer or asset owner planning projects for 2026 and beyond, this conversation is essential listening.Christian Roselund, Senior Policy Analyst at Clean Energy Associates, breaks down the intricate web of rules, tariffs, and supply chain constraints affecting the clean energy industry. With 80% of battery cells used in the United States coming from Chinese manufacturers, developers face a critical challenge: how to source equipment while maintaining access to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).In this episode, we explore the material assistance cost ratio, effective control provisions, and the practical implications of restrictions on both solar and battery projects. Christian explains why battery supply presents an even greater challenge than solar, with insufficient US cell manufacturing capacity to meet US market demand through at least 2028.We discuss strategies developers are using to navigate these restrictions, including construction timeline optimization, blending approaches, and the shift toward Korean and European battery suppliers. Christian also addresses the compounding impact of Section 301 tariffs, IEEPA tariffs, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) on supply chain decisions.Key topics covered:Material assistance cost ratios for ITC and PTC eligibilityConstruction start date strategies to lock in tax creditsCurrent US battery cell manufacturing capacity vs. demandGeographic sourcing alternatives for batteries and solar cellsTariff impacts on equipment costs from China and other regionsUFLPA compliance and traceability requirementsWhy battery storage faces longer-term challenges than solarWhether you're developing utility-scale projects or managing procurement for an asset owner, understanding these supply chain dynamics will determine your ability to deliver cost-effective projects while maintaining tax credit eligibility.Connect with Christian Roselund, CEA Christian RoselundCEA Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

One of our main roles as educators is to support and help our young people figure out who they are and how they want to contribute to the world. Given our current context of rapid technological change with social, technological and ecological challenges, questions about decisions for university, training and future options for young people is becoming increasingly challenging. Similarly, for educators and career and college guidance counsellors too, to be able to continuously navigate this rapidly changing terrain.Back in May, 2023, I had a conversation on the podcast with some young people who were expressing exactly these concerns about decisions and choices they were making in their lives about what courses to choose, and what careers to pursue. Since then I've been really wanting to bring together a group of global experts around this question. So it's a huge pleasure this week to be able to bring them together: Rosa Moreno-Zutautas: Rosa is Global Director - Program Strategy & Partnerships at IC3 Institute. With a background in Clinical Psychology and a graduate degree in Mental Health Psychology, Rosa is dedicated to helping young individuals uncover their potential and purpose in life. Originally from Venezuela, raised in the United States, and currently residing in Canada, Rosa is passionate about IC3's vision of providing career guidance in every school. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-moreno-zutautas-278767147/)The 2025 Student Quest Report (that Rosa refers to in the conversation) will be released shortly and available here: https://ic3institute.org/research-and-publications/ Anisa Shaikh: Anisa is an experienced senior career & admissions consultant, customer success program & project manager with 12+ years of experience in ed-tech, SaaS, app marketing & media production. She is skilled in leading diverse teams, building partnerships & scaling operations to enhance customer experience & drive revenue growth in dynamic environments (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisashaikh/).Kathleen deLaski: Kathleen is an education and workforce designer, as well as an author. She founded the Education Design Lab in 2013 to help colleges begin the journey to reimagine higher education toward the future of work. Kathleen now serves as board chair at EDL and on the board of Credential Engine. She spends time as a senior advisor to the Project on Workforce at Harvard University and teaches human-centered design and higher ed reform as an adjunct professor in the Honors College at George Mason University. Kathleen is the author of ‘Who Needs College Anymore: Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won't Matter' (https://www.whoneedscollegeanymore.org/). https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-delaski-1089012b/; Anthony Mann: Anthony is a youth career development researcher and policymaker at Critical Transitions, and until recently was Senior Policy Analyst at OECD. Anthony is the author of The State of Global Teenage Career Preparation, OECD, published in May 2025 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-state-of-global-teenage-career-preparation_d5f8e3f2-en.html). https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mann-81aaba17/ Shira Woolf Cohen: Shira is a founding partner at Innovageous, an education consulting group focused on ensuring continuity of learning and inclusive opportunities for all children. Prior to founding Innovageous, Shira served as the principal of New Foundations Charter School (2014-2020) and is the recipient of the G. Bernard Gill Award for Urban Service-Learning Leadership. Shira is also the author of ‘Leading Future-Focused Schools: Engaging and Preparing Students for Career Success' (https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Future-Focused-Schools-Engaging-Preparing/dp/B0F9VWS8Z7)

Jennifer Galardi, Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness at The Heritage Foundation's DeVos Center, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss what she calls the “Toxic Twins”, the pesticide and vaccine liability shields. Galardi explains how these legal protections link Big Agriculture and Big Pharma, and how both industries play a role in the chronic disease epidemic affecting Americans today. A deep dive into policy, public health, and the hidden connections shaping wellness in the U.S.

Senior Policy Analyst for CFACT, Melanie Collette joins me to talk about Trump at the UN, Kimmel's return, the wind turbine hoax and the NJ Gubernatorial race.Follow Melanie on X: @NJGOPDiva

In this episode of The Deduction, host Kyle Hulehan discusses the complexities of the US tax system with Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. They delve into the staggering 7.1 billion hours Americans spend on tax compliance every year, and explore the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on simplifying and complicating the tax code. Key topics include the permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, the introduction of new deductions, and the challenges and missed opportunities for structural tax reform. They also discuss the significant costs associated with tax compliance and suggest potential reforms for the future. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intricacies of the US tax system and the path ahead. Links:https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/obbba-income-tax-complexity-tax-breaks/https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax-changes/Support the showFollow us!https://twitter.com/TaxFoundationhttps://twitter.com/deductionpodSupport the show

No single world region has experienced a greater relative increase in international migration since 2010 than Latin America and the Caribbean. Buffeted by displacement crises, economic dislocation, and changing migrant demographics, Latin America and the Caribbean have seen migration become one of the most pressing issues of our time. And while movement from the region toward the United States has dominated much of the public discourse, in fact, most migrants from the region remain within Latin America and the Caribbean. How are these countries responding to this new reality? In a newly published Stanford University Press book, On the Move: Migration Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, Migration Policy Institute (MPI) President Andrew Selee and coauthors Valerie Lacarte, Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, and Diego Chaves-González offer the first comprehensive look at policy responses by governments in the region and shed light on the lesser-known dynamics of migration in, to, and through the region. Through compelling storytelling and rigorous analysis, the authors uncover how governments and societies in Latin America and the Caribbean are adapting—unevenly, yet innovatively—to an era of unprecedented human mobility. This webinar features discussion of the authors' key findings, surprising patterns, and the urgent policy questions facing Latin America and the Caribbean today. Speakers:  Andrew Selee, President, MPI Valerie Lacarte, Senior Policy Analyst, MPI Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, Senior Policy Analyst, MPI Diego Chaves-González, Senior Manager, Latin America and Caribbean Initiative, MPI Opening Comments by: Roberta S. Jacobson, Founding Partner, Dinámica Americas; former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs; former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico 

Can AI ever truly be “neutral”? A new Executive Order takes aim at so-called “Woke AI,” raising constitutional concerns and surfacing big technical challenges. In this episode of Tech Talks, CDT's Amy Winecoff, Senior Technologist, Becca Branum, Deputy Director for the Free Expression Project, and Quinn Anex-Ries, Senior Policy Analyst for the Equity in Civic Technology project, join the conversation to explore why “anti-woke AI” may be more political mirage than technical reality, and what it could mean for the future of technology, policy, and free expression. Attribution: Applause 27 seconds, Audience c. 200. Large Hall. by iainmccurdy -- https://freesound.org/s/681093/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 applause_and_whistle.flac by ondrosik -- https://freesound.org/s/187673/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

They're popular, highly visible, and marketed as tax relief—but research shows sales tax holidays are inefficient, create compliance headaches, and often miss the mark for the taxpayers they're meant to help. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst and Research Manager at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down why these policies persist—and what better alternatives might look like. Support the showFollow us!https://twitter.com/TaxFoundationhttps://twitter.com/deductionpodSupport the show

A housing spokesperson warns homelessness is the worst it's been in several years. The Government is seeking urgent advice as communities report rises in rough sleeping across the nation. Auckland outreach providers alone reported a 90 percent spike in homelessness. Salvation Army Senior Policy Analyst Paul Barber says it could come from issues with both resourcing and delivery. He suggests a solution could be re-investing the hundreds-of-millions of dollars taken out of emergency housing support. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Hillary next for some shankles? PLUS, Andrew Wilford, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, tells Shaun that Illinois is finally best at something: remote work. And Anna Giaritelli, Immigration Reporter for the Washington Examiner, tells Shaun how Florida is leading the way for red states and immigration reform by paying for illegal immigrants to self-deport back to their home countries instead of detaining them until they get deported.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Wilford, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, tells Shaun that Illinois is finally best at something: remote work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has launched a 'new era' for the NHS that aims to move away from reactive care in hospitals to preventing illness through community services. It's an ambitious plan and one with a lot of ambition and a lot of unknowns. James Gallagher discusses the plans with Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, an independent think tank working to improve health and care across England, and Sally Gainsbury, Senior Policy Analyst at the Nuffield Trust, specialising in evidence-based research on health and social care provision in the UK.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being touted as a way to improve efficiency and save money in the 10 Year Plan and every day in healthcare there are headlines about new AI-driven tools that could revolutionise medicine. In a new mini-series, James hears about different ways AI is being used starting with heart scans that use AI to analyse large amounts of data to predict health outcomes in a way that would be near impossible for a human to achieve. He talks to Dr Arunashis Sau from the National Heart & Lung Institute at Imperial College, London.Also, with a 200-year-old condom made from a sheep's insides attracting crowds to the Rijksmuseum in The Netherlands, James finds out about the history of condoms with cultural historian Dr Kate Stephenson.Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Tom Bonnett Additional production: Ella Hubber Editors: Glyn Tansley and Martin Smith

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about taxing endowments of American colleges and universities. First on the show is Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and host of the Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen podcast. Later, we hear from Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. You can find Henry on X @HenryOlsenEPPC and Alex at @ahardtospell.

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, it's important to hold the isolationists like Chatsworth Qatarlson (Tucker Carlson), Steve Bannon, and Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene accountable. They have undermined President Trump and aided enemies by opposing action against Iran's nuclear program. They attack Trump despite benefiting from his actions or pardons. They are dangerous liars who seek to undermine Trump's presidency. These isolationists engage in character assassination rather than legitimate policy disagreement, particularly Qatarlson's accusation that Trump is complicit in risking World War III. We should ignore their so-called influencers. Also, Iran has been militarily defeated by Israel and had its nuclear program destroyed by U.S. forces under Trump. Despite these setbacks, the enemy persists. Questions remain about whether any ceasefire with a terrorist regime known for decades of violence, deception, and refusal to abandon nuclear ambitions will work. Trump is to be trusted. He wants to win for America and his record is stellar. Let's see how it goes. Later, New York City Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa calls in to discuss the NYC Democratic primary, Andrew Cuomo vs Zohran Mamdani, an Islamist. Sliwa warns that Mamdani's potential victory could lead to a massive flight from NYC, further draining investment, and businesses. Sliwa is a solution to restore law and order, urging voters to ‘improve, don't move' by electing him. Later, the "only one missile was fired into Israel" argument wouldn't fly if only one missile is fired into our country -- especially after hundreds of these missiles had already been fired into our country aimed at our cities. Would that be ok with us? Of course not. And let us reiterate to our enemies, that it would not be ok. Finally, Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East Policy at the Heritage Foundation, calls in and explains that Israel and the U.S. decisively set back Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities in days. Israel's strikes, echoing the 1967 Six Day War, and the U.S.'s precise operation signaled to Iran, Russia, and China a readiness to use swift force to protect interests, strengthening regional dominance and U.S.-Israel ties, though risking Iranian retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome back Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa in the Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security. Together, they discuss Project Esther, the Heritage Foundation's proactive initiative to combat antisemitism, along with policy approaches to support Israel on the global stage, and the rise […]

In this relaunch of the PBM Reform Podcast, Greg Reybold returns with a powerful and timely conversation exploring how concentrated economic power—particularly in the form of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—is undermining fair access to prescription medications, driving up drug costs, and crushing independent pharmacies. Greg is joined by Emma Freer, Senior Policy Analyst with the American Economic Liberties Project, a national non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to dismantling monopolistic control across critical sectors—including healthcare. Together, they dig deep into how PBMs serve as gatekeepers in the drug supply chain, extracting value at the expense of patients and providers, and how policy reform is urgently needed. Emma outlines how Economic Liberties is driving a new wave of anti-monopoly policy momentum in healthcare by advocating for stronger antitrust enforcement, corporate accountability, and legislative transparency. She highlights how concentrated PBM power not only threatens economic fairness but undermines public health outcomes.

On this episode, Rich is joined by former federal prosecutor and former Chief of the Criminal Division in New York, Doug Burns, to analyze Kash Patel's alarming claim of a Chinese plot and what it means for U.S. legal and national security systems. Then, Daniel Flesch—former IDF paratrooper and Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation—shares strategic insights on how America should respond to the growing threat from Iran and the broader instability in the Middle East. Rich also breaks down two explosive domestic developments: the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE agents and the dramatic moment when Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed after approaching the podium during a DHS event. A high-stakes episode connecting global threats and political chaos at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest May Mailman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Policy Analyst, talks about the formulation of policy at the White House and the lawfare against the president being waged by outlaw judges. A film review is provided of a movie about a similar confrontation, the classic 1952 western, “High Noon.”

Special guest May Mailman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Policy Analyst, talks about the formulation of policy at the White House and the lawfare against the president being waged by outlaw judges.A film review is provided of a movie about a similar confrontation, the classic 1952 western, “High Noon.”

The 119th Congress faces a pivotal moment in shaping America's technological future. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threats on the rise, and digital trade playing a crucial role in the economy, lawmakers must decide whether to embrace policies that foster innovation or burden industries with heavy-handed regulations. In this episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, about the critical tech policies Congress should prioritize. They discuss why a light-touch regulatory approach is essential for AI to reach its full potential, how digital privacy laws should be structured to prevent a patchwork of conflicting state regulations, and why cybersecurity must remain a top priority to safeguard national security. With China aggressively investing in AI and emerging markets rapidly evolving, America cannot afford to fall behind. This conversation highlights why unleashing innovation through free-market principles—not bureaucratic red tape—will keep the U.S. at the forefront of technological leadership. Will Congress rise to the challenge? Tune in to find out.

$32,000 for a “transgender comic book” in Peru. $2 million for sex changes and “LGBT activism” in Guatemala. Hundreds of millions of dollars to fund “irrigation canals, farming equipment, and even fertilizer used to support the unprecedented poppy cultivation and heroin production in Afghanistan,” benefiting the Taliban This sounds like the wishlist of a crazy progressive NGO. But it's not. These are all grants of US Taxpayer money, made by USAID. The United States Agency for International Development. Over the last week, the Trump Administration has taken steps to rein in such questionable uses of public funds in the federal government. Here to explain what they're doing and why it matters is David Ditch, Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation.  — Follow David Ditch on X: https://x.com/davidaditch Learn more about The Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org