Heartland Daily Podcast

Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Mark P. Mills, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, to discuss The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s. They talk about how the “Cloud” will drive this economic resurgence, its revolutionary impact on information, machines, and materials, what the end of this decade will look like, and why Mills is so bullish on the 2020’s. Get the book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/the-cloud-revolution/

The nation has waited for years for the federal government to fix health care. Obamacare did not live up to its promises. The Republicans failed to pass reform when they were fully in control in 2017. Now, reformers are fending off a march forward towards bigger government health care. That is why Brian Blasé, a former economic advisor to President Trump has formed The Paragon Institute. Naomi Lopez of the Goldwater Institute is a public advisor. They both discuss how states are showing there are real solutions to fixing the nation’s health care mess. The Paragon Institute opened its doors in November. Its sole mission is health care reform at the state and federal level. The goal of health reform is to put control back into the hands of consumers, freeing providers to treat in ways that best meet the needs of their patients and promoting innovation while letting the market do its magic. Blase and Lopez remind listeners that states often lead the way to health reform. They discuss: How state employee health insurance is an opportunity for states to test out market reforms. Lawmakers seem more open to work across the aisles. Scope of practice, telehealth, right to try laws, direct care, reinsurance are just some areas where states can make improvements without having to wait for the federal government Blasé and Lopez discuss Paragon’s first product, a book, Don’t Wait for Washington: How States Can Reform Health Care Today and where listeners can get free access. Sponsor: Donor’s Trust www.donorstrust.org/Heartland

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Justin Haskins, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 324 of the In The Tank Podcast. On this episode, the ITT crew talks about a new “study” that suggests the media has been harder on Joe Biden than it ever was on Donald Trump. Obviously, this “study” is trash; the ITT crew explains why. Later, they discuss a new real report from The Heartland Institute that shows Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act greatly benefitted the middle class despite what the left suggested.     MEDIA HARD ON BIDEN? Washington Post - The media treats Biden as badly as — or worse than — Trump. Here’s proof. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/03/biden-media-coverage-worse-trump-favorable/ (Video) Dana Milbank on CNN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcOZWqNwhGY WSJ - Biden, Trump and CNN https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-trump-and-cnn-11638827798?mod=djemBestOfTheWeb Washington Times – Broadcast coverage of Trump 95% negative, according to new study https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/17/broadcast-coverage-of-trump-95-negative-according-/ Fox News – Nate Silver savages media study claiming harsher treatment of Biden compared to Trump: ‘Complete crap’ https://www.foxnews.com/media/nate-silver-media-study-treatment-biden-trump   TRUMP TAX CUTS REPORT Heartland Institute - Measuring the Effects of the Republicans' Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Personal Income Taxes https://www.heartland.org/publications-resources/publications/measuring-the-effects-of-the-republicans-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-on-personal-income-taxes The Hill - IRS data proves Trump tax cuts benefited middle, working-class Americans most https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/584190-irs-data-prove-trump-tax-cuts-benefited-middle-working-class-americans-most [Please subscribe to the Heartland Daily Podcast for free on iTunes at this link.]

Wolfgang Müller and Holger Thuss, Ph.D., of the European Institute for Climate and Energy discuss how "green energy" mandates in Europe are causing a crisis, harming the economy, and even making Thuss (raised in East Germany) reminisce about his childhood... and not fondly. Discussion moderated by James Taylor.

Social Security and Medicare are rapidly paying out more than they are taking in. Is it time to completely revamp these programs for a “Plan for America?” The “Plan for America” is the brainchild of Terry Nager, a certified financial planner who devoted his time and resources to this proposal since 2004.  Plan for America aims to take all the payroll tax American workers pay each year, a bit more than $1 trillion, and put it into a private trust that would pay for health care and retirement. Nager describes how the Plan can solve a huge problem for the government:  the possibility that the trust funds that support Social Security and Medicare will run out of money within a matter of years. Nager explains the plan is a total reorientation of these programs. The full 15.3 percent payroll deduction would go into the individual’s account. The money would be invested in a low-cost, total market index fund which would become a self-funded retirement plan and would replace social security.  At retirement, the individual would receive the highest of one of three calculations. Receipts would be tax free and when the person dies, the account balance goes to the individual’s heirs.  The Plan replaces Medicare by requiring everyone over age 26 to purchase an individual health plan in the private market for a premium of $11,500, of which $1,500 would go into a health savings account.  The individual would choose what health plan works best. The plans would cover long term care. Those who can’t afford the premiums would be given zero interest loans tied to a life insurance component that they can pay off over future years or from the proceeds of the retirement account.    For more information, see the Plan for America: https://www.theplanforamerica.us Sponsor: Donor’s Trust www.donorstrust.org/Heartland

Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Joel Berry, managing editor of the news satire website The Babylon Bee, to discuss The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness. They discuss the Bee’s origin story, how Berry became involved with it, comedy and the art of satire, how staff go about choosing the articles they write, and what are some of his favorite pieces. They also discuss, of course, wokeness and why that moral panic is so much fun to poke fun of. Get the book here: https://www.regnery.com/9781684512720/the-babylon-bee-guide-to-wokeness/         Show Notes: The Atlantic: Emma Green – “The Christians Who Mock Wokeness for a Living” https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/10/babylon-bee-news-kyle-mann-wokeism/620376/ The Deseret News: Jennifer Graham – “How a preacher’s son made The Babylon Bee sting” https://www.deseret.com/2021/11/10/22770662/how-a-preachers-son-made-the-babylon-bee-sting-politics-fakenews-evangelical-fox-news-jokes-humor The Washington Times: Anthony J. Sadar – “BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness’” https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/25/book-review-the-babylon-bee-guide-to-wokeness/

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and Nate Myers present episode 323 of the In The Tank Podcast. On this episode, the ITT crew talks about the new Omicron variant of COVID-19. Is the new variant something we should fear or is the media making too much of it? Later, they talk about Fauci’s insane statement that he symbolizes science. And last, they briefly talk about Jack Dorsey’s departure from Twtitter.        OMICRON VARIANT   WSJ - The Omicron Non-Emergency https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-omicron-non-emergency-joe-biden-south-africa-kathy-hochul-11638225480   The Federalist - Our Failed Pandemic Response Represents The Triumph Of Symbol Over Reality https://thefederalist.com/2021/11/30/our-failed-pandemic-response-represents-the-triumph-of-symbol-over-reality/       FAUCI – I AM THE SCIENCE   National Review - Anthony Fauci: I Am the Science https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/11/anthony-fauci-i-am-the-science/   Townhall - Fauci Represents DC Swamp Culture, Not 'Science' https://townhall.com/columnists/christalgo/2021/12/01/fauci-represents-dc-swamp-culture-not-science-n2599880     JACK WALKS AWAY FROM TWITTER   AP News - Twitter CEO steps down, leaves company at a crossroads https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-media-jack-dorsey-twitter-inc-8d65dace88c1b4fae95251e09bb6896c   Breitbart – Twitter Bans Sharing Photos, Videos ‘Without Consent’ on CEO Parag Agrawal’s First Day https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/11/30/twitter-bans-sharing-photos-videos-without-consent-on-ceo-parag-agrawals-first-day/   [Please subscribe to the Heartland Daily Podcast for free on iTunes at this link.]

Do you love Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez so much that you would pay more than $50 for a pro-AOC sweatshirt? No? Didn't think so. Still, we had a blast touring AOC's online merchandise store. Don't miss this fun episode of “Stopping Socialism TV," featuring Stopping Socialism’s Justin Haskins and Donald Kendal.

Oregon State Senator Art Robinson, Ph.D. discusses the issues he faces in government related to climate realism. Climate change is often used as an excuse to reduce the freedom of Americans. Robinson discusses how essential it is fighting the climate alarmist message. It’s not about climate change; it’s about preserving our rights as Americans.

H. Sterling Burnett, senior fellow on environmental policy and the managing editor of Environment & Climate News, takes the stage at the 14th International Conference on Climate Change to discuss climate change alarmism. Specifically, Burnett discusses how climate alarmists claim every weather event is proof of anthropogenic climate change. Recorded at The Heartland Institute's 14th International Conference on Climate Change on October 17, 2021 at Caesars Palace.

Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Stanford University’s William Damon to discuss his new book from Templeton Press, A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present. They discuss how Damon discovered how the father he never met and was told all his life had died in the Second World War had, in fact, abandoned his mother and started a new life and a new family overseas. Damon also discusses the process of the “life review,” his journey to piece together knowledge of his father’s life, his struggle to make sense of his father’s contradictions, and how the game of golf helped him connect with a man he never knew. Get the book here: https://templetonpress.org/books/a-round-of-golf-with-my-father/ Show Notes: Wall Street Journal: William Damon – “Golfing With the Father I Never Knew” https://www.wsj.com/articles/golfing-with-the-father-i-never-knew-11624075260

Chemist and materials scientist Chris DeArmitt's book “The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future” shows that plastics are better than the alternatives for both human health and the environment. Other materials use more energy and produce more waste. Neither cities, states, nor the federal government, should discourage the use of plastic bags, straws, utensils, or packaging. Claims that plastic is bad for the environment are based on myths. There’s no research to back up such claims. By contrast, thousands of peer reviewed papers demonstrate that plastics are a boon for humans and the environment. DeArmitt's analysis shows you can be for the environment or against plastics, but you can't be both.

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and Linnea Lueken present episode 322 of the In The Tank Podcast, recorded live on Tuesday, Nov. 23. On this episode, the ITT crew keeps it positive by talking about what policy developments or news events they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Topics include: the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, vaccine mandate protests across the globe, the rise of conservative and independent media, and more.   Show notes:   Twitter Thread of lockdown footage (Kyle Becker, @kylenabecker) https://twitter.com/kylenabecker/status/1462454221178032129   American Thinker - Violent demonstrations of ‘tens of thousands’ protest mandatory vax law in Vienna https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/11/violent_demonstrations_of_tens_of_thousands_protest_mandatory_vax_law_in_vienna.html   ZeroHedge - "We'll Never Give Up" - Protests Erupt Across World Over Gov't COVID Tyranny https://www.zerohedge.com/political/well-never-give-protests-erupt-across-europe-over-govt-covid-tyranny   ZeroHedge (from July) - Mass Protests Erupt Across Greece As Government Bans Unvaccinated From Public Spaces https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/protests-erupt-across-greece-government-bans-unvaccinated-public-spaces   Daily Wire leads charge to not comply with Biden mandate, files suit: https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-fight-is-just-beginning-against-joe-bidens-vaccine-mandate   Rekieta Law and Friends help keeping the facts straight about Rittenhouse case live during entire trial, even after Youtube temporarily suspended them and other law youtubers covering the case. https://www.youtube.com/c/RekietaLaw/videos   The Blaze and Daily Caller doing in-the-field investigative journalism on Border Crisis and COVID-19 origin. https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/22/daily-caller-jorge-ventura-haitian-migrants-del-rio-border-crisis-save-the-nation-vince-jason/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ib5NjSZ-o&feature=youtu.be

Recently, there has been a flood of articles suggesting Americans need to learn to live with less. Whether its fewer goods on store shelves, or less reliable energy systems, we are increasingly being told "this is going to be the future, deal with it." Stopping Socialism's Donald Kendal and Chris Talgo break down a few of these articles in this episode of "Stopping Socialism TV."   Bloomberg - Americans Need to Learn to Live More Like Europeans https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-11-12/personal-finance-americans-need-to-live-more-like-europeans Boston Review - To Save the Climate, Give Up the Demand for Constant Electricity https://bostonreview.net/science-nature/david-mcdermott-hughes-save-climate-give-demand-constant-electricity

Hospitals appear to be dragging their feet in posting their prices even though it’s required by a federal rule. The rule went into effect nearly one year ago on January 1, 2021.  Several studies have found that the majority of hospitals have been  “unambiguously non-compliant.” The Biden administration has shown signs of getting tough. This summer, it told hospitals they could face fines up to $2,000,000 for non-compliance. Katy Talento is the executive director of alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries and a former top health advisor at the White House who led the drive for price transparency.  She discusses why enforcement of the rule is desperately needed. Nearly one in five Americans cannot afford necessary care according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Often times, insurance doesn’t cover all of the bills.  Price transparency can have a domino effect on prices. Talento discusses how patients are willing to travel hundreds of miles now if it means saving considerable money. That seems to solve the predicament of having only one hospital in town and no information on prices. Talento also refutes some of the skepticism behind the price transparency rule, even by free market thinking economists.  Additionally, Talento talks about health care share ministries and how these non-profit organizations make full use of transparent prices to keep member costs low.   Useful links: Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries http://ahcsm.org Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs; Price Transparency of Hospital Standard Charges; Radiation Oncology Model; Request for Information on Rural Emergency Hospitals https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-15496.pdf