American Energy for Prosperity

October 4, 2023: Senator Cynthia Lummis explains why American energy leads to economic prosperity in a discussion with Mandy Gunasekara, director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum, and Diana Furchtgott-Roth, director of Heritage’s Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment. 

 

 

Powering the American Dream

August 2, 2023: Harold Hamm, Continental Resources executive chairman, and Heritage President Kevin Roberts discuss the solution to securing a safe and prosperous energy future for our country and the world.

 

 

Securing the Border and the Homeland

July 12, 2023: Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green discusses the policies needed to secure the border, next steps for the “Secure the Border Act,” and other border security measures.

 

Achieving the American Dream

July 11, 2023: John Catsimatidis shares his inspirational rags-to-riches story during a question-and-answer session with Heritage President Kevin Roberts.

 

 

Restoring the Military’s Focus on Warfighting

March 30, 2023: Congressman Mike Waltz addresses the policies or practices in the Defense Department that reduce military readiness and recommends remedies.

 

 

Winning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China

March 28, 2023: Senator Marco Rubio discusses how America should respond to the threat from Communist China.

 

 

The District of Disorder: Crime and the District of Columbia

March 23, 2023: Senator Bill Hagerty, former U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jessie Liu, and Chairman of the D.C. Police Union Gregg Pemberton discuss what can be done to stop the radical rise in crime in the District—and around the country.

 

 

China and Ukraine: A Time for Truth

February 16, 2023: Senator Josh Hawley charts a new defense policy that prioritizes the threat of China, challenges the consensus on Ukraine, and safeguards Americans at home.

 

 

Big Tech’s War on Free Speech

January 11, 2023: Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado discusses Big Tech’s abuses of power with Kara Frederick, director of Heritage’s Tech Policy Center.

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