Videos
In the Tank, Ep 283: The Creeping Authoritarianism of the Left
1:02:16
February 25, 2021
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Nate Myers present episode 283 of the In The Tank Podcast. Between the continuing COVID lockdowns, the continued censorship of conservative voices, and the ongoing cancel culture, the ITT crew is left wondering how far this will all go. Will cancel culture continue to run amok? Will government restrictions disappear once the COVID pandemic is under control? They discuss these topics and more.
Stopping Socialism – Ben Shapiro: The Authoritarian Left Is on the March
https://stoppingsocialism.com/2021/02/the-authoritarian-left-is-on-the-march/
(Video) Bill Gates on Fox News discussing social media bans
https://youtu.be/MljLnxyQz30?t=658
National Center for Public Policy Research – Apple Won’t Reverse Parler Purge
https://nationalcenter.org/ncppr/2021/02/23/apple-wont-reverse-parler-purge/
Heartland Institute – Cancel Culture Limits COVID-19 Information
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/cancel-culture-limits-covid-19-information/
Naomi Wolf – COVID-19 Policies are a War on Humanity
https://drnaomiwolf.com/covid-war-on-humanity/
(Video) Tucker Carlson is joined by Naomi Wolf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxD1fd4FUQ
1:02:16
February 25, 2021
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Nate Myers present episode 283 of the In The Tank Podcast. Between the continuing COVID lockdowns, the continued censorship of conservative voices, and the ongoing cancel culture, the ITT crew is left wondering how far this will all go. Will cancel culture continue to run amok? Will government restrictions disappear once the COVID pandemic is under control? They discuss these topics and more.
Stopping Socialism – Ben Shapiro: The Authoritarian Left Is on the March
https://stoppingsocialism.com/2021/02/the-authoritarian-left-is-on-the-march/
(Video) Bill Gates on Fox News discussing social media bans
https://youtu.be/MljLnxyQz30?t=658
National Center for Public Policy Research – Apple Won’t Reverse Parler Purge
https://nationalcenter.org/ncppr/2021/02/23/apple-wont-reverse-parler-purge/
Heartland Institute – Cancel Culture Limits COVID-19 Information
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/cancel-culture-limits-covid-19-information/
Naomi Wolf – COVID-19 Policies are a War on Humanity
https://drnaomiwolf.com/covid-war-on-humanity/
(Video) Tucker Carlson is joined by Naomi Wolf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxD1fd4FUQ
11:17
February 18, 2021
Liberal magazine The Nation recently published an article calling Bill Gates the biggest climate hypocrite out there. At Climate Realism, we agree. While we don't share The Nation's fear of an existential climate crisis, Bill Gates does, and his actions do not support his words.
1:02:29
February 18, 2021
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal and Jim Lakely are joined by Isaac Orr and Brent Bennett in episode 282 of the In The Tank Podcast. Brent Bennett, a policy director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation joins the show to talk about the recent snowstorm, cold weather, and the resulting blackouts that recently occurred in Texas. Just how much of this problem can be attributed to renewable energy penetration in the Lone Star State?
TPPF - Here’s How the Texas Energy Grid Fell Short
https://www.texaspolicy.com/heres-how-the-texas-energy-grid-fell-short/
TPPF - Correcting the Record: Why Texas’ Blackouts Occurred
https://www.texaspolicy.com/correcting-the-record-why-texas-blackouts-occurred/
Austin American-Statesman – Frozen wind turbines hamper Texas power output, state’s electric grid operator says
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/14/historic-winter-storm-freezes-texas-wind-turbines-hampering-electric-generation/4483230001/
Austin American-Statesman - Texas power grid operators start rotating blackouts as state sets record high power demand
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/14/texas-weather-rolling-blackouts-power-outage-winter-storm/4485015001/
Forbes (Robert Bryce) - This Blizzard Exposes The Perils Of Attempting To ‘Electrify Everything’
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbryce/2021/02/15/this-blizzard-exposes-the-perils-of-attempting-to-electrify-everything/?sh=6b3211327e15
Reason - Renewable Energy Is Not the Chief Cause of Texas' Power Outages
https://reason.com/2021/02/16/renewable-energy-is-not-the-chief-cause-of-texas-power-outages/
11:41
February 18, 2021
Eileen Griffin covers the biggest stories this week in the Heartland Daily News.
State of the Economy: Near Term Good, Long Term Awful
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/state-of-the-economy-near-term-good-long-term-awful/
Small-Business Survey Weakens Again in January
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/small-business-survey-weakens-again-in-january/
Pennsylvania Could Limit Governor’s Crisis Powers
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/pennsylvania-voters-to-decide-extent-of-governors-emergency-powers/
1:12:58
February 11, 2021
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Justin Haskins, and Jim Lakely are joined by Isaac Orr in episode 281 of the In The Tank Podcast. Did TIME Magazine admit to election meddling? The ITT breaks down the article in question. Also, is student loan forgiveness inevitable? What are the policy implications of Biden’s plan. They discuss this and more.
OPENING CHIT CHAT
NBC - Trump’s second impeachment
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/trump-impeachment-live-updates-democrats-deliver-arguments-senate-trial-n1256974
Time - The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election
https://time.com/5936036/secret-2020-election-campaign/
PRIMARY TOPIC – STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
CNBC - $10,000? $50,000? What different amounts of student loan forgiveness would mean for borrowers
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/10000-50000-the-possibilities-for-student-loan-forgiveness-.html
The Hill - How Biden's student loan policies are rigged in favor of government and nonprofit workers
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/537701-how-bidens-student-loan-policies-are-rigged-in-favor-of-government-and#.YCGQCszd4A0.twitter
Cato - Massive Student Debt Cancellation Would Just Be Wrong
https://www.cato.org/blog/massive-student-debt-cancellation-would-just-be-wrong
Heritage Foundation - Student Loan Forgiveness a Regressive Policy That Hurts Working Americans
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/student-loan-forgiveness-regressive-policy-hurts-working-americans
3:33
February 11, 2021
USA Today and other media outlets are sounding the alarm today about a new alarmist paper claiming global warming is causing a lengthier pollen season, making allergies worse. In reality, a longer pollen season is merely a reflection – and a result – of a longer and more productive growing season for plant life. While more plant life may bring a negative side effect for people with allergies, it is silly to claim that more plant life is an overall negative development. Instead, more plant life is a clear benefit – not harm – of climate change.
18:51
February 11, 2021
Eileen Griffin covers the biggest stories this week in the Heartland Daily News.
Oklahoma: More Taxpayers, Not Higher Taxes
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/gov-stitt-in-state-of-the-state-oklahoma-needs-more-taxpayers-not-higher-taxes/
Minimum Wage Hikes Will Sink Small Businesses
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/minimum-wage-hikes-the-nail-in-the-coffin-for-small-businesses/
Businesses Continue Rapid Growth While Job Market Stays Stagnant
https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/02/businesses-continue-rapid-growth-while-job-market-stays-stagnant/
4:00
February 9, 2021
Forbes ran an article titled "You Must Not ‘Do Your Own Research’ When It Comes To Science." They claim that you lack the expertise to sift between truth and lies, so you shouldn't do any research and trust what the experts say. We disagree. Do your own research and make up your own mind.
Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/07/30/you-must-not-do-your-own-research-when-it-comes-to-science/?sh=52b4baf9535e
43:36
February 9, 2021
Christina Herrin, government relations manager of health policy, discusses the state of Iowa’s legislator during the COVID-19 pandemic with Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver. The conversation focuses on the legislative agenda for 2021. Sen. Whitver explains how Iowa has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of school choice for Iowa, and how conservative tax policies benefit the state.
To stay up to date on Sen. Whitver, follow:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jwhitver
Twitter: twitter.com/jackwhitver
16:28
February 5, 2021
From his frequent trips with private jets to personal sightseeing tours around the globe, John Kerry might be the most hypocritical man in all of Washington DC.
2:35:37
February 5, 2021
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Samantha Fillmore are joined by Isaac Orr in episode 280 of the In The Tank Podcast. It seems lately like people who say they are conservative are starting to stray on issues that used to be basic – minimum wage, stimulus payments, and the national debt to name a few. The ITT crew explores this idea, discuss what has caused this, and talks about the path to normalcy (if there is one). Also, they discuss a proposal for the Biden administration to create a “Reality Czar” to police fake news in society – a truly dystopian concept.
MINIMUM WAGE
News 13 - Florida Bill Would Limit Who Gets $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage
https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/politics/2021/01/28/florida-bill-would-limit-who-gets--15-per-hour-minimum-wage
Cato Institute – The Distorted Minimum Wage Debate
https://www.cato.org/blog/distorted-minimum-wage-debate
National Bureau of Economic Research – Myth or Measurement: What Does the New Minimum Wage Research Say about Minimum Wages and Job Loss in the United States?
https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w28388/w28388.pdf
STIMULAS AND NATIONAL DEBT
WSJ - Welcome to the Era of Nonstop Stimulus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-the-era-of-nonstop-stimulus-11609697936
Politico - 'We can’t wait': Democrats brace for relief bill battle
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/01/democrats-stimulus-coronavirus-reconciliation-464533
BIDEN’S REALITY CZAR
NYT – How the Biden Administration Can Help Solve Our Reality Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/technology/biden-reality-crisis-misinformation.html
National Review – A Biden-Appointed ‘Reality Czar’? Sure, No Way That Could Backfire
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/a-biden-appointed-reality-czar-sure-no-way-that-could-backfire/
9:22
February 3, 2021
Eileen Griffin covers the biggest stories this week in the Heartland Daily News.
Economic Growth Continues Despite Biden Executive Orders
- https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/01/economic-growth-continues-despite-biden-executive-orders/
Home Sales - Americans are on the Move
- https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/01/home-sales-americans-are-on-the-move/
Big Tech Censorship Has Terrifying Consequences
- https://heartlanddailynews.com/2021/01/big-tech-censorship-has-terrifying-consequences/