In The Tank: Recent Episodes
The Heartland Institute
This weekly podcast features interviews, debates, and roundtable discussions that explore the work of think tanks across the United States. The show is available for download as part of the Heartland Daily Podcast every Friday. Episodes feature interviews with representatives from think tanks from all around the country. Hosts Donny Kendal and John Nothdurft bring you commentary on studies, articles, and reports from the nation’s leading free-market, libertarian, and conservative organizations.
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and Linnea Lueken present episode 413 of the In The Tank Podcast. Climate Czar John Kerry recently discussed the importance of China's cooperation in the fight against climate change. Kerry is not wrong, but how far is the U.S. willing to go in order to keep China happy? Rumors are swirling that China is building a super dam near the border of India, potentially igniting a geopolitical fire between the two countries. Also, what role is BlackRock, the corporate face of climate action, playing in China when it comes to energy production and finance? The ITT crew discusses these topics and more.
OPENING CHIT CHAT - CHICAGO MAYOR BLAMES KIA FOR CRIME WAVE
Red State - Mayor of Chicago Sues Automakers for Making Cars Too Easy to Steal
https://redstate.com/heartlandinstitute/2023/08/30/mayor-of-chicago-sues-automakers-for-making-cars-too-easy-to-steal-n2163225
Fox 32 - Mayor Johnson mocked for suing automakers for car thefts: 'The numbers speak for themselves'
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/brandon-johnson-kia-lawsuit-car-thefts
PRIMARY TOPIC - CLIMATE ACTION REQUIRES GLOBAL COOPERATION
NPR - John Kerry says U.S. can't reach climate goals without global cooperation
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/27/1196251259/john-kerry-says-u-s-cant-reach-climate-goals-without-global-cooperation
Asia Nikkei - China can't just keep building the world's biggest dam in secret
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-can-t-just-keep-building-the-world-s-biggest-dam-in-secret
NYT - After Covid, China’s Leaders Face New Challenges From Flooding
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/world/asia/china-flooding-sichuan-chongqing.html
Select Committee on the CCP - "Unconscionable to Profit From Fueling China's Military" - Select Committee Launches Investigation Into BlackRock & MSCI
https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/unconscionable-profit-fueling-chinas-military-select-committee-launches
DAVOS WATCH - 21st CENTURY COLLECTIVIZED AGRICULTURE
Fox News - Two dozen Republicans call on Biden to disavow John Kerry's remarks targeting food production
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/two-dozen-republicans-call-biden-disavow-john-kerrys-remarks-targeting-food-production
Reuters - EU okays $1.61 billion for Dutch government to buy out farmers, reduce nitrogen
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-okays-161-bln-dutch-govt-buy-out-farmers-reduce-nitrogen-2023-05-02/
WEF - Food Innovation Hubs
https://www.weforum.org/communities/food-innovation-hubs-partners-group
IIH - The Netherlands and the World Economic Forum Launch Food Innovation Hubs Initiative (2021)
https://investinholland.com/news/the-netherlands-and-the-world-economic-forum-launch-food-innovation-hubs-initiative/
WEF - Green Returns: Unleashing the Power of Finance for Sustainable Food Systems
https://www.weforum.org/whitepapers/green-returns-unleashing-the-power-of-finance-for-sustainable-food-systems
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 412 of the In The Tank Podcast. There has been a wave of stories coming out sounding the alarm on yet another dreaded COVID variant. In light of this news, we are already seeing the return of some mask mandates and other restrictions. Additionally, there are supposed TSA whistleblowers claiming we will soon be entering another era of full-fledged COVID prevention policy. How likely is this? Have we not learned anything from our last go-around? What are the political implications of a return to COVID lockdowns? The ITT crew discusses this and more.
OPENING CHIT CHAT – DEBATES AND TRUMP
The Hill - Trump, Tucker Carlson to release interview as debate begins on Fox News
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4166135-trump-tucker-carlson-interview-debate-begins-fox-news/
PRIMARY TOPIC – COVID 2023: THE ELECTION VARIANT?
CNN - Scientists race to understand highly mutated coronavirus variant spotted in four countries, including the US
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/18/health/coronavirus-variant/index.html
Reuters - US CDC says new COVID lineage could cause infections in vaccinated individuals
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-says-ba286-covid-variant-could-cause-infections-vaccinated-individuals-2023-08-23/
The Gateway Pundit - Biden Regime to Reinstate COVID-19 Restrictions Beginning with Mask Mandate as “COVID Cases Rise”, Say TSA and Border Patrol Whistleblowers
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/08/just-time-election-biden-regime-reinstate-covid-19/?utm_source=ground.news&utm_medium=referral
Newsweek - Did Face Masks Help Fight COVID? Scientists Want You To Wear Yours Again
https://www.newsweek.com/face-masks-work-covdi-19-1820510
NYP - Georgetown University mandates masks for students during in-class instruction
https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/georgetown-university-mandates-masks-for-students-during-in-class-instruction-amid-covid-19-cases/
DAVOS WATCH – THE FUTURE OF URBAN CONSUMPTION
The Federalist - These 14 American Cities Have A ‘Target’ Of Banning Meat, Dairy, And Private Vehicles By 2030
https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/19/these-14-american-cities-have-a-target-of-banning-meat-dairy-and-private-vehicles-by-2030/
C40 Cities – The Future of Urban Consumption in a 1.5C World
https://expose-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Arup-C40-The-Future-of-Urban-Consumption-in-a-1-5C-World.pdf
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and Linnea Lueken present episode 411 of the In The Tank Podcast. After the supposed hottest days, weeks, and month ever recorded and the unfolding disaster in Hawaii, many climate activists are lining up to pressure the Biden Administration to declare a "climate emergency." How likely is this declaration? When might it happen? What would it mean for America if such an emergency is declared? Also, the ITT crew takes a look at a new Institute for Energy Research paper that examines the potential of achieving "Net-Zero."
OPENING CHIT CHAT – TRUMP INDICTMENTS #4
NYT – Trump Indictment, Part IV: A Spectacle That Has Become Surreally Routine
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/us/politics/trump-indictments-georgia-criminal-charges.html
The Federalist - The Purpose Of The Trump Indictments Is To Demonstrate The Left’s Power
https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/16/the-purpose-of-the-trump-indictments-is-to-demonstrate-the-lefts-power/
PRIMARY TOPIC – CLIMATE EMERGENCY DECLARATION INCOMING?
Bloomberg - How Did the Maui Fire Start? Why Hawaii’s Power Lines Are Suspect
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-14/how-did-the-maui-fire-start-why-hawaii-s-power-lines-are-suspect
The Hill - Progressive calls for climate emergency swell after Biden says he ‘practically’ declared one
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4154387-progressive-calls-for-climate-emergency-swell-after-biden-says-he-practically-declared-one/
Grist - What it might look like if President Biden really declared a climate emergency
https://grist.org/climate-energy/what-it-might-look-like-if-president-biden-really-declared-a-climate-emergency/
IER - The Challenges and Costs of Net-Zero and the Future of Energy
https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/the-grid/the-challenges-and-costs-of-net-zero-and-the-future-of-energy/
National Review - Biden Says ‘In Practice’ He’s Declared a National Climate Emergency
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/08/biden-says-in-practice-hes-declared-a-national-climate-emergency/
Shellenberger – Why This Documentary May Save The Whales
https://public.substack.com/p/why-this-documentary-may-save-the?r=lwnt6&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
IEA - Will solar PV and wind costs finally begin to fall again in 2023 and 2024?
https://www.iea.org/reports/renewable-energy-market-update-june-2023/will-solar-pv-and-wind-costs-finally-begin-to-fall-again-in-2023-and-2024
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo episode 410 of the In The Tank Podcast. According to Vice President Kamala Harris, "Bidenomics" is a wild success. And she is not the only one suggesting this. Lately, there has been a rash of articles and rhetoric promoting this narrative. Is this the case? The ITT crew looks under the hood of Bidenomics to see what is really going on.
OPENING CHIT CHAT – BIDEN CRIME FAMILY
National Review - Biden Family Received Millions from Foreign Oligarchs Who Had Dinners with Then-VP Joe Biden
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-family-received-millions-from-foreign-oligarchs-who-had-dinners-with-then-vp-joe-biden/
Fox News - House GOP release bank records on Hunter Biden payments from Russian, Kazakh oligarchs, total clears $20M
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-release-bank-records-hunter-biden-payments-russian-kazakh-oligarchs-total-clears-20m
PRIMARY TOPIC – BIDENOMICS: TERRIFIC OR TERRIBLE?
(Video) Kamala Harris declares “Bidenomics is working!!”
https://twitter.com/theblaze/status/1688971563310190599
NYT - Everything’s Coming Up Soft Landing
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/opinion/paul-krugman-soft-landing-inflation.html
The Hill - Bank of America now expecting ‘soft landing’ instead of recession
https://thehill.com/business/economy/4138171-bank-of-america-now-expecting-soft-landing-instead-of-recession/
Newsweek - 'Bidenomics' Is Heading Toward a Crash. The Latest Housing Data Could Not Make It Clearer
https://www.newsweek.com/latest-housing-data-are-clear-bidenomics-heading-toward-crash-opinion-1816749
The Federalist - ‘Bidenomics’ Has Been A Disaster
https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/08/bidenomics-has-been-a-disaster/
CNBC - 61% of Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck even as inflation cools
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/31/61percent-of-americans-live-paycheck-to-paycheck-even-as-inflation-cools.html
CNN - Americans are pulling money out of their 401(k) plans at an alarming rate
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/08/economy/401k-hardship-withdrawals/index.html
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Linnea Lueken episode 409 of the In The Tank Podcast. President Donald Trump has been indicted.... again. But this time, he's being indicted for his role in the dreaded and infamous January 6 (2021) riots at the Capitol Building. The ITT crew talks about this new development and what it means for the state of the justice system in America. Also, the climate alarmists are getting desperate. UN's Antonia Guterres declared recently that we are now in the era of "global boiling." What new authoritarian policies with this extreme rhetoric justify?
PRIMARY TOPIC #1 – TRUMP INDICTMENT
AP News - Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power
https://apnews.com/article/trump-indicted-jan-6-investigation-special-counsel-debb59bb7a4d9f93f7e2dace01feccdc
The Federalist - DOJ Indictment Of Trump Is A Declaration Of War Against American Voters
https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/02/doj-indictment-of-trump-is-a-declaration-of-war-against-american-voters/
(Remember this?) Dems Pre-election “war games”
https://twitter.com/mikebenzcyber/status/1681492097680175105?s=12&t=36pTJ1w1fvn4b0A-iFBbqg
(Remember this?) Anti-Trump forces launch attack on Electoral College
https://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/donald-trump-electoral-college-231980
(Remember this?) In 2016, Democrats, Hollywood celebrities, and corporate news outlets urged electors to vote against President-elect Donald Trump
https://twitter.com/kanekoathegreat/status/1681458308358737920?s=12&t=36pTJ1w1fvn4b0A-iFBbqg
PRIMARY TOPIC #2 – CLIMATE AUTHORITARIANISM
(Video) UN’s Antonio Guterres – “The era of global boiling has arrived”
https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1684571229301395462
CNN - Davos conspiracy theories used to live on fringe corners of the internet. Now they've gone mainstream
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/tech/davos-conspiracy-theories/index.html
Ace of Spades HQ - NPR: The Claim That the Progressive WEF Left Is Pushing People to Eat Zee Bugs Is Just a, Wait for It, Conspiracy Theory
https://ace.mu.nu/archives/405472.php
E&E News - How urban planning turned into a climate conspiracy theory
https://www.eenews.net/articles/how-urban-planning-turned-into-a-climate-conspiracy-theory/
WEF - Green Returns: Unleashing the Power of Finance for Sustainable Food Systems
https://www.weforum.org/whitepapers/green-returns-unleashing-the-power-of-finance-for-sustainable-food-systems
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo and joined by Competitive Enterprise Institute Research Fellow Stone Washington for episode 408 of the In The Tank Podcast. As "anti-ESG month" wraps up on Capitol Hill, the ITT crew talks about updates on this important topic. Also, they look at the future of ESG, how emerging technology is primed to supercharge ESG, and how it may be weaponized against different industries.
OPENING CHIT CHAT – BIDEN/HUNTER DAM BREAKING?
NYP - Devon Archer’s testimony proves it: Hunter’s a grifter — and Joe’s a damn liar
https://nypost.com/2023/07/24/joe-bidens-a-liar-hunters-a-grifter-devon-archer-testimony-proves-it/
NYP - Hunter Biden sold $1.3M in art — and one buyer was a Dem donor ‘friend’ Joe appointed to a prestigious commission: report
https://nypost.com/2023/07/24/hunter-biden-sold-1-3m-in-art-and-buyers-include-dads-appointee/
PRIMARY TOPIC – THE FUTURE OF ESG
Aspen Times - ESG Summit explores secret sauce for ethical and profitable economic future
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/esg-summit-explores-secret-sauce-for-ethical-and-profitable-economic-future/
It's not just Larry Fink. C-suite ESG mentions drop as political heat rises.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/its-not-just-larry-fink-c-suite-esg-mentions-drop-as-political-heat-rises-115147862.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMe3w_AUCveQWsrWQgLpUuEkpCmcDVVucFIgqbFyknwEc97eXMPtVxhQEh9Jp93hbMCKVY_XvoCjnXqDKh5MC2VcrrI0MMGFzF7d_YvawwCwFwwCGPvxKqqCNCVP371NrT0tUHdcPFdFomgF5uXSdNnnB4KblWQicy-6LVFUf0Yd
Republican Working Group issues first critical report against ESG
https://cei.org/blog/republican-working-group-issues-first-critical-report-against-esg/
American Banker - What banks need to watch from the House GOP's anti-ESG month
https://www.americanbanker.com/list/what-banks-need-to-watch-from-the-house-gops-anti-esg-month
Bloomberg - Big Food Should Be ESG’s Next Target
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-07-24/big-food-should-be-esg-s-next-target#xj4y7vzkg
Kearney - Kearney partners with Climate TRACE: revamping supply chains to reduce GHG emission
https://www.kearney.com/service/operations-performance/article/-/insights/kearney-partners-with-climate-trace-revamping-supply-chains-to-reduce-ghg-emissions
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 407 of the In The Tank Podcast. Kamala Harris' most recent gaff of suggesting the need to "reduce population" inspired the ITT crew to dedicate the entire episode to the legacy of population control. From the Eugenics movement of the 1940s-60s, to China's one child policy of the 80s and 90s, to modern day calls to save the planet, the authoritarian left has a long history of promoting this anti-human agenda.
PRIMARY TOPIC - POPULATION CONTROL: AN ANTI-HUMAN AGENDA
NYP - Kamala Harris says US must ‘reduce population’ to fight climate change in latest gaffe
https://nypost.com/2023/07/15/kamala-harris-says-us-must-reduce-population-to-fight-climate-change-in-latest-gaffe/
1940s - 1960s: Eugenics Movement
Journal of Economic Perspectives - Retrospectives: Eugenics and Economics in the Progressive Era
https://www.princeton.edu/~tleonard/papers/retrospectives.pdf
UoM - Charles Darwin's Descent of Man
https://library.missouri.edu/specialcollections/exhibits/show/controlling-heredity/origins/darwin#:~:text=In%20The%20Descent%20of%20Man,a%20vigorous%20state%20of%20health.
1970s - 1990s: China's One-Child Policy
Smithsonian Magazine - The Book That Incited a Worldwide Fear of Overpopulation
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/book-incited-worldwide-fear-overpopulation-180967499/
(Documentary) One Child Nation
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/one-child-nation/
Britannica - one-child policy
https://www.britannica.com/topic/one-child-policy
(Tweet) Paul Ehrlich - lamenting the end of China's one-child policy
https://twitter.com/PaulREhrlich/status/659814941633986560
Environmental Movement - Zero Population Growth
Time Magazine - Here's When Americans Really Started to Panic About Overpopulation
https://time.com/4388565/zero-population-growth-world-population-day-2016/
(Report) Population Engineering and the Fight against Climate Change
https://www.jstor.org/stable/24870306
The Guardian - Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez right to ask if the climate means we should have fewer children?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/shortcuts/2019/feb/27/is-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-right-to-ask-if-the-climate-means-we-should-have-fewer-children
(letter) World Scientists' Warning of a Climate Emergency
https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/70/1/8/5610806
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 406 of the In The Tank Podcast. A few different court rulings has put a stop to the government in its role of working with social media companies to "stop misinformation." This has been a topic of the podcast for a while now, and it is great to finally see some progress in limiting the government's ability to censor citizens' speech. Also, the ITT crew starts the show talking about the recent release of Glenn Beck's book Dark Future: Uncovering the Great Reset's Terrifying Next Phase - a book co-authored by ITT regular Justin Haskins.
OPENING CHIT CHAT – DARK FUTURE BOOK RELEASE
Glenn Beck – Dark Future: Uncovering The Great Reset’s Terrifying Next Phase
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Future-Uncovering-Resets-Terrifying/dp/1637632118
PRIMARY TOPIC – BIG WIN FOR FREE SPEECH! BUT WILL IT LAST?
Red State - Federal Judge Destroys the Government's Argument in Favor of Censorship and Educates Them on the First Amendment
https://redstate.com/streiff/2023/07/05/federal-judge-destroys-the-governments-argument-in-favor-of-censorship-and-educates-them-on-the-first-amendment-n771497
The Federalist - Federal Judge Who Awarded Big Free Speech Win In Missouri v. Biden Denies Biden Regime’s Motion To Stay
https://thefederalist.com/2023/07/10/federal-judge-who-awarded-big-free-speech-win-in-missouri-v-biden-denies-biden-regimes-motion-to-stay/
(Twitter) Memorandum ruling on Motion to Stay Injunction in Missouri v. Biden.
https://twitter.com/tracybeanz/status/1678473956674641941?s=46&t=36pTJ1w1fvn4b0A-iFBbqg
The Hill - State Department cancels Facebook meetings after court order: report
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4083426-state-department-cancels-facebook-meetings-after-court-order-report/
The Federalist - The Censorship Empire Strikes Back After Missouri v. Biden Free Speech Victory
https://thefederalist.com/2023/07/12/the-censorship-empire-strikes-back-after-missouri-v-biden-free-speech-victory/
Washington Examiner - Zuckerberg is betting on partisan censorship to make Threads superior to Twitter
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/zuckerberg-is-betting-on-partisan-censorship-to-make-threads-superior-to-twitter
UN – Common Agenda
https://www.un.org/en/content/common-agenda-report/summary.shtml
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 405 of the In The Tank Podcast. In an effort to strengthen its relevance and consolidate its influence on global affairs, the United Nations (UN) has embarked on a transformative journey with the release of its groundbreaking initiative, "Our Common Agenda." Part of this new "agenda" lays out the new "emergency powers" the organization should have in case of a disruptive global event. The ITT crew takes a good look at the plan and the U.N.'s upcoming "Summit of the Future" conference in 2024."
PRIMARY TOPIC – U.N. PLANNING TO SEIZE GLOBAL ‘EMERGENCY’ POWERS?
The Federalist - The U.N. Is Planning To Seize Global ‘Emergency’ Powers With Biden’s Support
https://thefederalist.com/2023/07/04/the-u-n-is-planning-to-seize-global-emergency-powers-with-bidens-support/
UN – Summit of the Future
https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda/summit-of-the-future
UN – Our Common Agenda
https://www.un.org/en/common-agenda
The Hill - Will the ambitious UN Summit of the Future just be a rehash of the past?
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/4079751-will-the-ambitious-un-summit-of-the-future-just-be-a-rehash-of-the-past/
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 404 of the In The Tank Podcast. BlackRock has been in the news a lot recently. CEO Larry Fink says he is going to stop using the term "ESG." BlackRock is setting itself up to be an intermediary to help "rebuild" the Ukrainian economy. Also, James O'Keefe recently exposed an employee of BlackRock saying some really frightening things. The ITT crew discusses these stories and more.
PRIMARY TOPIC – BLACKROCK’S STEALTHY GLOBAL AMBITIONS
Reuters - BlackRock's Fink says he's stopped using 'weaponised' term ESG
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/blackrocks-fink-says-hes-stopped-using-weaponised-term-esg-2023-06-26/
The Hill - A lawsuit waiting to happen: ESG violates fiduciary duty
https://thehill.com/opinion/4059114-a-lawsuit-waiting-to-happen-esg-violates-fiduciary-duty-to-investors/
Breitbart – Wall Street Windfall: BlackRock Tapped to Rebuild Ukraine’s Economy
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/21/wall-street-windfall-blackrock-tapped-to-rebuild-ukraines-economy/
OMG – BREAKING: BlackRock Recruiter Who ‘Decides People’s Fat’ Says ‘War is Good for Business’ While Spilling Info on Asset Giant
https://okeefemediagroup.com/breaking-blackrock-recruiter-who-decides-peoples-fate-says-war-is-good-for-business-while-spilling-info-on-asset-giant/
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 403 of the In The Tank Podcast. The ITT crew looks into Mandy Cohen - the former North Carolina Health Secretary who was recently selected by President Joe Biden to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All of these so-called experts say they "follow the science," but how true is that really?
OPENING CHIT CHAT - HUNTER BIDEN
Fox News - Hunter Biden agrees to plead guilty to federal tax charges
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-biden-agrees-plead-guilty-federal-tax-gun-case
PRIMARY TOPIC - NEW CDC DIRECTOR IS A FAUCI SYCOPHANT
NYP - Biden’s pick for new CDC czar Mandy Cohen embodies the worst of pandemic policy
https://nypost.com/2023/06/04/bidens-pick-for-new-cdc-czar-mandy-cohen-embodies-the-worst-of-pandemic-policy/
American Spectator - Meet Mandy Cohen, the Fauci fangirl Biden wants to head the CDC
https://thespectator.com/topic/mandy-cohen-cdc-biden-covid-fauci-fangirl/
(video) Mandy Cohen explains how she decides on health policy
https://twitter.com/michaelpsenger/status/1664652835269799936?t=x5WnARTmheWQURjD4PChag&s=19
(video) Mandy Cohen on the "definitive data" showing the vaccine stops transmission and spread of COVID
https://twitter.com/LauraPowellEsq/status/1664418162312613888?t=k5B16UXIN8Ap0ay4SeUBZg&s=19
Houston Public Media - Houston experts agree annual COVID-19 shot best way to keep people protected
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/coronavirus/2023/01/27/442481/houston-experts-agree-annual-covid-19-shot-best-way-to-keep-people-protected/
The Federalist - RFK Jr. Critics Think They’re Too Good For Vaccine Debate
https://thefederalist.com/2023/06/20/rfk-jr-s-critics-think-theyre-too-good-to-debate-vaccines/
(video) Hotez vaccine compilation
https://twitter.com/RubinReport/status/1671187542018867200?t=HzbL_clqn-mWq4r2OhHTmw&s=19
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 402 of the In The Tank Podcast. President Donald Trump was indicted again this week, and this time, at the federal level. This story has grabbed headlines for obvious reasons. On the other side of the coin, President Joe Biden may be in hot water after Senator Grassley reported the FBI has information that might incriminate Hunter and the "big guy" on a bribery scheme.
PRIMARY TOPIC - BIDEN SCANDAL VS. TRUMP SCANDAL
NY Post - Trump faces a maximum of 400 years in prison and a $9M fine over federal indictment
https://nypost.com/2023/06/09/trump-faces-a-maximum-of-400-years-in-prison-and-a-9m-fine/
CNN - June 13, 2023 Trump pleads not guilty in historic federal indictment
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/donald-trump-indictment-court-appearance-06-13-23/index.html
CBS News - Trump addresses supporters in NJ, after historic Miami arraignment
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/former-president-donald-trump-arraigned-miami-federal-court/
The Federalist - Grassley’s ‘17 Recordings’ Bombshell Brings Bidens And Burisma Back Into The Spotlight
https://thefederalist.com/2023/06/13/grassleys-17-recordings-bombshell-brings-bidens-and-burisma-back-into-the-spotlight/
The Federalist - Grassley: Burisma Exec Behind Biden Bribery Scandal Allegedly Kept 17 Recordings Of Talks With Joe, Hunter
https://thefederalist.com/2023/06/12/grassley-burisma-exec-behind-biden-bribery-scandal-allegedly-kept-17-recordings-of-talks-with-joe-hunter/
NY Post - Biden grins, chuckles when asked about alleged tapes of him getting bribed
https://nypost.com/2023/06/13/biden-grins-chuckles-when-asked-about-alleged-tapes-of-him-getting-bribed/
SECONDARY TOPIC - DEEPFAKES IN POLITICS
CNN - DeSantis campaign posts fake images of Trump hugging Fauci in social media video
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/08/politics/desantis-campaign-video-fake-ai-image/index.htm
CBS News - Vallas campaign condemns deepfake video posted to Twitter
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/vallas-campaign-deepfake-video/
(video) https://twitter.com/jake____lewis/status/1630036971388108806
WSJ - These Campaigns Hope ‘Deepfake’ Candidates Help Get Out the Vote
https://www.wsj.com/articles/these-campaigns-hope-deepfake-candidates-help-get-out-the-vote-11646756345
(video) https://twitter.com/80Level/status/1494204973432950785
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo are joined by the Center of the American Experiment's Isaac Orr for episode 401 of the In The Tank Podcast. After making waves years ago with the outrageous and outlandish Green New Deal proposal, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is resurrecting the legislation. What is the significance of this move? Will the Green New Deal have stronger legs this time around? Is this just a last-gasp attempt at driving this agenda down the throats of Americans? The ITT crew will discuss these questions and more.
PRIMARY TOPIC - The Green New Deal Is Back
Fox News - The Green New Deal is back, and it’s more radical than ever
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/green-new-deal-back-more-radical-than-ever
AOC - DELIVERING A GREEN NEW DEAL
https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/ocasio-cortez.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/delivering_a_green_new_deal-sm.pdf
The Hill - UN climate chief calls fossil fuel phase out key to curbing warming but may not be on talks’ agenda
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/un-climate-chief-calls-fossil-fuel-phase-out-key-to-curbing-warming-but-may-not-be-on-talks-agenda/
AP News - US Army Corps revokes permit for Minnesota mine, cites threat to downstream tribe’s water standards
https://apnews.com/article/new-range-mine-tribe-water-pollution-minnesota-075463042956fa4e89d576c5cae8f663
WDIO - U.S. Army Corp of Engineers revokes permit for NewRange Copper Nickel project
https://www.wdio.com/mining-news/u-s-army-corp-of-engineers-revokes-permit-for-newrange-copper-nickel-project/
Mother Jones - The Next Big Thing in Recycling: Expired Solar Panels
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2023/04/recycling-solar-panels-silver-copper-waste-landfill/