Best Zacks John Blank Podcasts (2024)

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Is the UK Going to Arrest Elon Musk? | Nile Gardiner 30:49

1h ago30:49

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Over the last few weeks, the UK has seen upheaval in government, rioting, and increased official censorship. UK and EU bureaucrats have made threatening overtures to American citizens and businesses. Nile Gardiner, Director, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom here at the Heritage Foundation,has been watching the political turmoil that is happenin…

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Who is Tim Walz? | Mike Gonzalez and Cody Sargent 17:50

6d ago17:50

17:50

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has her running mate. What do we know about Tim Walz and what might his philosophy of governance be? Heritage Senior Fellow Mike Gonzalez and Heritage Action for America Communications Director Cody Sargent share their thoughts. Mike Gonzalez on X: https://x.com/Gun…

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Will the Fed Cut Rates and Make Stock Owners Happy? 10:05

19d ago10:05

10:05

Or is the event of a SEP rate cut 'all priced in'?

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An Update on this Tech-driven U.S. Economy 7:46

19d ago7:46

7:46

Can this “AI” Cap-ex boom keep driving ahead?

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Did SCOTUS Give the President Immunity for Any Crime? | John Malcolm 37:03

1M ago37:03

37:03

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ended its 2024 term by handing down landmark decisions in a number of key cases, including the all-important Trump v. United States. Left-wing pundits, members of Congress, and even President Biden were quick to make wild claims about the Court's ruling on presidential immunity, with some asserting the president…

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Is the U.S. Economy Finally Cooling? 9:51

2M ago9:51

9:51

Likely, it takes several months of macro data to answer that question.

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Can Tech & Mega-Caps Take Stocks Even Higher? 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

This is perhaps the biggest worry, now.

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What is the RESTORE Act? | Emma Waters & Natalie Dodson 18:22

2M ago18:22

18:22

The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act champions women’s health by expanding and promoting research and data collection on the reproductive health conditions that are the leading causes of infertility. The bill also provides educational tools for women dealing with these health issues. Emma Waters of the …

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Has Our Justice System Been Weaponized Against Us? | Cully Stimson 25:15

2M ago25:15

25:15

The recent conviction of President Donald Trump in Manhattan is yet another case of the justice system being weaponized against conservatives, and Americans as a whole. Senior Legal Fellow Cully Stimson joins the show to explain just how deep the problem goes, and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.or…

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Is There a Mass Incarceration Crisis? | Zack Smith 13:10

2M ago13:10

13:10

Are there too many people in America’s prisons? And why are some calling for the mass release of convicted criminals? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Zack Smith explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Zack on X: https://x.com/tzsmith Zack Smith’s full article: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commenta…

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How Are Illegal Aliens Voting in U.S. Elections? | Hans von Spakovsky 14:59

3M ago14:59

14:59

Despite the assurances of many on the left, illegal aliens have been found voting in U.S. elections around the country. Bad actors both inside and outside government seem to be facilitating this attack on America’ — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Read Hans’ full testimony at Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/elec…

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Memorial Day 2024: How is the U.S. Consumer Doing? 8:07

3M ago8:07

8:07

It is time, for a health check, on the all-important U.S. consumer.

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U.S. Stocks, or World Stocks? 8:30

3M ago8:30

8:30

Rate cuts in Europe and Latin America, not the USA, get me thinking.

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What is China’s Great Game? | Victoria Coates & Michael Sobolik 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

What are the methods that the Chinese Communist Party is using to exert its influence in the world? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Michael Sobolik sit down to discuss Michael’s new book, the Belt and Road Initiative, and China’s influence around the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Michael S…

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Why is Net Neutrality Back in the News? | Annie Chestnut-Tutor 13:57

3M ago13:57

13:57

One of these debates that resurfaces with every cycle is that of net neutrality. This is the basic idea that internet service providers have to be neutral about the way they provide access to different areas of the Internet. The company you pay to provide you with internet shouldn’t restrict your access to websites based on their political alignmen…

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Title IX and the Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Sports | Throwback | Sarah Parshall Perry & Crystal Bonham 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. It is currently under attack by the Biden Administration, who wants to remove protections for biological women in sports and other opportunities. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future. …

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How Do We Win the New Cold War? | Victoria Coates, Dan Negrea & Matthew Kroenig 35:34

3M ago35:34

35:34

“Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” - Ronald Reagan What will it take to win the New Cold War with America’s rising enemies: Russia, China, and Iran? And in particular, how can energy policy impact this conflict? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sits down with Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig, the authors of We Win, They L…

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Making a Connection Between Private Net Worth and Public Debt Issuance. 8:22

4M ago8:22

8:22

A Big U.S. Election Approaches. Consequences from This Will Produce Heated Debates.

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Can Tesla's Earnings Struggle Take Down the "Mag 7"? 7:27

4M ago7:27

7:27

The Electric Vehicle Downcycle May Have Broader Consequences.

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What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | Bob Peters 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

A critical component of America’s national defense is nuclear weaponry. However, whether the American arsenal is up to the task of deterring global forces like China, Russia, and Iran is a topic of debate. What should America do to ensure peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains…

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Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters 21:50

4M ago21:50

21:50

Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration’s Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Ye…

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Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries 11:28

4M ago11:28

11:28

The articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make their way to the U.S. Senate this week. The secretary has deceived and caused serious harm to Americans by his unwillingness to enforce border laws. Heritage Director for the Border Security and Immigration Center explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@he…

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What is Next-Gen Marxism? | Victoria Coates & Mike Gonzalez 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

It is clear to most Americans that a new Marxist ideology has seized hold of our civil institutions. From race essentialism to gender theory in schools, activists are attempting to roll back the most cherished ideals of America. What can we do to stop this. In this episode. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates interviews Heritage Fellows Mike Go…

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What Will the FOMC Do in 2024? 10:42

5M ago10:42

10:42

Bond and stock traders fell in line -- with Fed consensus. For now.

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Can We See More Upside, With This Stock Market Rally? 8:31

5M ago8:31

8:31

Oftentimes, strong momentum trading leads to more momentum.

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Why Think Twice About the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse? | Steve Bradbury 17:59

5M ago17:59

17:59

In the early morning of Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, MD collapsed following an impact from a container ship. As of this writing, several individuals are missing and may be deceased. The tragic accident will also result in major logistical and economic disruptions. But there’s more reason to be …

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Is Congress “Banning” TikTok? | Jake Denton 15:52

5M ago15:52

15:52

This week, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act by an overwhelming majority. Some are saying that this bill will result in the banning of the popular social media app TikTok. But the truth is more complicated. Jake Denton, Research Associate in the Tech Policy Center at the …

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What Did Congress Miss About Robert Hur’s Report? | Mike Howell 17:52

5M ago17:52

17:52

This week, Congress held a hearing on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The situation is one that is closely tied with influence-peddling in the Biden family, but has Congress made that connection clear enough. Executive Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project explains. — Have thoug…

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Honoring You on International Women's Day 4:58

5M ago4:58

4:58

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How Did the Supreme Court’s Decision Defend Millions of Voters? | Hans von Spakovsky 14:35

5M ago14:35

14:35

The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision on Monday, March 4, ruling that the state of Colorado did not have the authority to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. This decision is a win for representative democracy, the Constitution, and voters across the country. Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky explains. — Hav…

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Here’s an Updated “Bull-Bear” Debate on the U.S. Economy 9:58

6M ago9:58

9:58

There’s always two sides to every argument. But one may be stronger.

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Can This U.S. “AI” Boom Override Geopolitics? 9:30

6M ago9:30

9:30

An Aggressive Posture on Asset Allocation Can Remain Attractive.

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Why is the United States Only the 25th Most Free Country in the World? | Derrick Morgan 14:06

6M ago14:06

14:06

The Index of Economic Freedom is an annual report published by the Heritage Foundation, analyzing the degree of economic freedom in 184 economies around the world. Concerningly, this year’s edition, the 30th, registered a 23-year low in the global economic freedom rating, and has seen the United States’ rating, ranked 25th of the countries included…

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Why Not Send More Aid to Ukraine? | Wilson Beaver 12:09

6M ago12:09

12:09

The Biden Administration’s national security supplemental budget request contains over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. Senior Policy Analyst Wilson Beaver, from the Allison Center for National Security here at the Heritage Foundation, explains why this is not the best of America’s national security resources. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritag…

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Will the U.S. Actually Aid Israel? | Victoria Coaters & Caroline Glick 31:30

6M ago31:30

31:30

The Biden Administration is seeking aid for Israel, but what does that actually mean? Can Americans hope to actually provide meaningful support for their Israeli allies in their fight against Hamas? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sat down with Israeli author and commentator Caroline Glick to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at herita…

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How Does It Feel to Be An Israeli Now? | Victoria Coates & Yuli-Yoel Edelstein 27:46

6M ago27:46

27:46

Yuli-Yoel Edelstein served as Speaker of the Israeli Knesset from 2013 to 2020. He was as shocked as the rest of the world by the violence of October 7th and the war that has followed. He sat down with Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates to talk about the effects of the war and Israel’s place within the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at he…

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Why Aren't Big Tech Companies Protecting Kids? | Annie Chestnut Tutor 14:37

7M ago14:37

14:37

This week, Congress has summoned leaders of America’s biggest social media companies to Washington to testify on child safety. Dangers abound for the users of Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. Annie Chestnut Tutor, Policy Analyst for the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain. — Have thoughts? L…

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Do Traders Over-Focus on the CPI? 9:04

7M ago9:04

9:04

“Don’t Fight the Fed” may be too dominant a theme, now.

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What are the Major Stock Market Risks for 2024? 6:58

7M ago6:58

6:58

After Davos is over, let’s prognosticate from the cheap seats.

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What's Next for School Choice? | Corey DeAngelis & Jason Bedrick 26:03

7M ago26:03

26:03

School choice is experiencing a groundswell of support from parents ready to step up to the plate for their kids’ education. But what’s next for the surge in school choice? Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick and School Choice advocate Corey DeAngelis explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find Jason Bedrick on …

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Why is the Heritage President Attending the World Economic Forum? | Dr. Kevin Roberts 15:56

7M ago15:56

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Dr. Kevin Roberts will be attending the World Economic Forum to speak on a panel this year. Why would the Heritage Foundation engage with an event that is so hostile to American values? Dr. Roberts explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTX Dr. Roberts’ A…

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What is At Stake in the Taiwanese Election? | Michael Cunningham 22:23

7M ago22:23

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Taiwan is a small country off the coast of mainland China, known for microchips and deterring Chinese aggression. Now, it is facing a possibly pivotal election. Research Fellow Michael Cunningham explains what is happening and how it could matter for Americans. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find Michael Cunningham …

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Why is Energy Consumption a Good Thing? | Kevin Dayaratna 15:00

8M ago15:00

15:00

Access to clean, abundant energy translates to better outcomes for everybody. Heritage Chief Statistician, Data Scientist, and Senior Research Fellow Kevin Dayaratna explains why it’s a bad idea to artificially restrict energy consumption in the US and around the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find more about…

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Why is Christmas So Expensive This Year? | EJ Antoni 22:25

8M ago22:25

22:25

Inflation is hitting Americans hard this Christmas season, with high prices across the board. Research Fellow EJ Antoni joins the podcast to explain why inflation continues to be so pervasive and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow EJ Antoni on X at: https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni The PN…

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With Abortion Pills, What Comes Next? | Dr. Christina Francis 17:54

8M ago17:54

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More than half of abortions in the U.S. are caused by chemical abortions. Dr. Christina Francis of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists explains why it matters and what we should do. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Dr. Francis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFrancis4Life Ameri…

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Why Is the Biden Administration’s Electric Car Push Failing? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth 19:04

8M ago19:04

19:04

Thousands of American car dealers are petitioning the Biden Administration to ease its overbearing regulations on the sale of electric vehicles (EVs). Heritage Director for the Center of Energy, Climate, and the Environment Diana Furchtgott-Roth explains what the administration is doing and how we should respond. — Have thoughts? Let us know at her…

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A Time For Rest 7:05

8M ago7:05

7:05

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Where is That Pesky Recession? 10:31

9M ago10:31

10:31

Worriers are still out there. Is there any fresh evidence to support them?

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Can the Magnificent Seven Carry Stocks Even Higher? 8:33

9M ago8:33

8:33

Or do we need to see broader share participation?

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Why Has Hamas Taken Hostages? | Victoria Coates 26:43

9M ago26:43

26:43

On October 7, Hamas terrorists killed 1200 people in their attack on Israel. They also took about 240 hostages. A recent hostage exchange continues to raise questions about those hostages, why they were taken, what they’re experiencing, and how different powers around the world are responding to this crisis. Heritage Vice President of the Davis Ins…

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