Best Heartland Institute Podcasts (2025)

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DT #557 Building Bridges: The St. Louis BRE Initiative 27:26

2h ago27:26

27:26

Summary In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis interviews Jason Archer, the Vice President of Business Development for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. They discuss the importance of business retention and expansion (BRE) programs, particularly the innovative regional BRE committee established during the pandemic. Jason …

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DT #558 Unlocking Economic Development: The OUEDI Experience - Courtney Dunbar 15:59

2h ago15:59

15:59

Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, the Dean of the OU Economic Development Institute (OUEDI). They discuss the importance of OUEDI in promoting knowledge in economic development, the program's structure and curriculum, and the unique experiences it offers. Courtney highlights the significa…

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DT #556 The “Why” Behind Downtown Revitalization Strategies: Building Community from the Ground Up 29:04

7d ago29:04

29:04

In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with Erik Reader, director of Illinois Main Street, to explore how communities are shaping effective downtown economic development strategies—and more importantly, why these strategies work in their specific context. From humble beginnings rooted in community engagement to long-term sustainability plan…

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DT #555 Understanding Agriculture and Egg Prices in America - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig 37:24

7d ago37:24

37:24

Summary In this episode of Develop This, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses his journey to his current role, the importance of Iowa's agricultural production, and the challenges faced by farmers today. He emphasizes the balance between increasing agricultural output and sustainable land stewardship, the impact of tariffs on agricultu…

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US Exiting the Climate Alarm Cabal — The Climate Realism Show #153 1:18:54

13d ago1:18:54

1:18:54

In news that has climate alarmists in an even greater panic, the Trump administration is ending funding for the U.S. Global Change Research Program, the panel that produced the federal government’s National Climate Assessment every four years. Several officials in the office have reportedly been fired, and Trump’s NASA has canceled the contract wit…

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US Exiting the Climate Alarm Cabal — The Climate Realism Show #153 1:18:54

13d ago1:18:54

1:18:54

In news that has climate alarmists in an even greater panic, the Trump administration is ending funding for the U.S. Global Change Research Program, the panel that produced the federal government’s National Climate Assessment every four years. Several officials in the office have reportedly been fired, and Trump’s NASA has canceled the contract wit…

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DT #554 Navigating the Complexities of Tariffs on the North American Auto Industry - Flavio Volpe 31:43

14d ago31:43

31:43

Summary In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) in Canada. They discuss the historical ties between the Canadian and US automotive industries, the integration of the North American auto supply chain, the current state of tariffs and their impact on t…

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DT #553 Explosive Growth in Pasco County, Florida: Opportunities and Challenges 21:04

14d ago21:04

21:04

Summary In this episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, about the explosive growth in Pasco County, Florida. They discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with rapid development, the evolution of the local economy, and the importance of balancing growth with communit…

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Checking in on Net Zero in the UK — The Climate Realism Show #152 1:26:16

20d ago1:26:16

1:26:16

The Net Zero project in Great Britain, so the country does it’s part to stop climate change, has a true believer behind it in leftist Prime Minister Keir Starmer. But recent opinion polls show the public is starting to turn dramatically against it, especially when the economic costs become increasingly real. A London Times poll in November found th…

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Checking in on Net Zero in the UK — The Climate Realism Show #152 1:26:16

20d ago1:26:16

1:26:16

The Net Zero project in Great Britain, so the country does it’s part to stop climate change, has a true believer behind it in leftist Prime Minister Keir Starmer. But recent opinion polls show the public is starting to turn dramatically against it, especially when the economic costs become increasingly real. A London Times poll in November found th…

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Trump Declares Liberation from Unbalanced Trade: In the Tank #490 1:20:08

21d ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Tariffs are the subject of heated debate not just between Democrats and Republicans, but within the spectrum of right wing economic thought as well. Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs for every country on the planet, in an attempt to end unfair trade imbalances across the board. Some countries have already started falling in line, the question …

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Trump Declares Liberation from Unbalanced Trade: In the Tank #490 1:20:08

21d ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Tariffs are the subject of heated debate not just between Democrats and Republicans, but within the spectrum of right wing economic thought as well. Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs for every country on the planet, in an attempt to end unfair trade imbalances across the board. Some countries have already started falling in line, the question …

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DT #552 The National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) 24:06

21d ago24:06

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Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise speaks with Lisa Hurley, the president of the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA). They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural economic developers, the importance of community relationships, and the benefits of NREDA membership. Lisa s…

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DT #551 Unlocking the Power of Questions - Mark Perna 28:14

21d ago28:14

28:14

Summary In this conversation, Dennis and Mark Perna explore the significance of asking better questions in various contexts, particularly in leadership and personal interactions. They discuss how effective questioning can lead to deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and improved communication. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of emot…

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The Sun and Climate Change (Guest: Dr. Willie Soon) — The Climate Realism Show #151 1:23:39

23d ago1:23:39

1:23:39

The scientific community and the media are focused almost exclusively by how greenhouse gas emissions affect the climate — from power plants to automobiles to your fireplace to your gas stove, and even cow farts. But what about that big ball of gas in the sky? Why does it get short shrift when it comes to the causes of climate change? The Heartland…

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The Sun and Climate Change (Guest: Dr. Willie Soon) — The Climate Realism Show #151 1:22:11

23d ago1:22:11

1:22:11

The scientific community and the media are focused almost exclusively by how greenhouse gas emissions affect the climate — from power plants to automobiles to your fireplace to your gas stove, and even cow farts. But what about that big ball of gas in the sky? Why does it get short shrift when it comes to the causes of climate change? The Heartland…

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The Consent Trap: Agreeing to Medical Bills Without Knowing Prices 53:42

24d ago53:42

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How can you consent to paying for something if you don’t know the price? In today’s podcast, AnneMarie Schieber of Health Care News and Devon Herrick of the Goodman Institute Health Care Blog talk about New York State’s decision to ban “consent to pay” forms at medical practices. Also on tap: reforming health care without a political fight, the RES…

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The Consent Trap: Agreeing to Medical Bills Without Knowing Prices 53:42

24d ago53:42

53:42

How can you consent to paying for something if you don’t know the price? In today’s podcast, AnneMarie Schieber of Health Care News and Devon Herrick of the Goodman Institute Health Care Blog talk about New York State’s decision to ban “consent to pay” forms at medical practices. Also on tap: reforming health care without a political fight, the RES…

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The Rise of the New Right - In The Tank #489 1:45:27

27d ago1:45:27

1:45:27

The 2024 election will go down in history as a radical and lasting political realignment in America on the right. The Republican Party of the 80s and 90s is gone, and with it the influence of past presidents and the thought leaders of the right. In their place is a new populism led by former Democrats who were driven out by radical leftists. But is…

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The Rise of the New Right - In The Tank #489 1:45:27

27d ago1:45:27

1:45:27

The 2024 election will go down in history as a radical and lasting political realignment in America on the right. The Republican Party of the 80s and 90s is gone, and with it the influence of past presidents and the thought leaders of the right. In their place is a new populism led by former Democrats who were driven out by radical leftists. But is…

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Ill Literacy, Episode 179: Out of the Darkness (Guest: Frank Trentmann) 1:16:22

29d ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Frank Trentmann, professor of history at Birkbeck, University of London, to discuss his latest book, Out of the Darkness: The Germans, 1942–2022. They chat about how a nation whose past has been marked by mass murder, a people who cheered Adolf Hitler, reinvented themselves, and by how much. Get the book here: ht…

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Medicaid Reform, FDA Firestorms, and Beating Bad Medical Bills 49:15

29d ago49:15

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Can you beat a medical bill you feel is unfair? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick discuss their personal experience. Can Congress rein in Medicaid? Many ideas being consider: block grants to states, changing funding rates for expanded Medicaid, work requirements. Do enrollees value Medicaid or waste it? Schieber and Herrick also discuss “gutting…

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Medicaid Reform, FDA Firestorms, and Beating Bad Medical Bills 49:15

29d ago49:15

49:15

Can you beat a medical bill you feel is unfair? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick discuss their personal experience. Can Congress rein in Medicaid? Many ideas being consider: block grants to states, changing funding rates for expanded Medicaid, work requirements. Do enrollees value Medicaid or waste it? Schieber and Herrick also discuss “gutting…

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CDC Shake-Up, Big Pharma Influence, and the Vaccine Policy Wars 44:00

29d ago44:00

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Hours before his confirmation hearing, former Rep. Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the CDC was withdrawn. Weldon has been a vaccine critic. How much of a role did Big Pharma play? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick also talk about the growing focus on vaccines, and the history of vaccine policy. Most recently the Trump’s administration to nix va…

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CDC Shake-Up, Big Pharma Influence, and the Vaccine Policy Wars 44:00

29d ago44:00

44:00

Hours before his confirmation hearing, former Rep. Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the CDC was withdrawn. Weldon has been a vaccine critic. How much of a role did Big Pharma play? AnneMarie Schieber and Devon Herrick also talk about the growing focus on vaccines, and the history of vaccine policy. Most recently the Trump’s administration to nix va…

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