In The Tank
News & Politics
About
The weekly flagship podcast from The Heartland Institute features in-depth policy discussions connected to current news. Host Donald Kendal leads the discussion with the usual crew of Heartland Institute Vice President Jim Lakely, Socialism Research Center “Commissar” Justin Haskins, Editorial Director Chris Talgo, and others at this national free-market think tank. The entertaining and informative discussions often hit topics such as the environment, energy policy, Big Tech censorship, the troubling rise of socialism, globalism, health care, education, that state of freedom in America and around the world, and much more.This podcast is also available as part of the Heartland Daily Podcast, the “firehose” of all the organization’s podcasts that take deep and entertaining dives into public policy.
Episodes
- China, Mamdani’s Budget Tricks, and AOC’s Billionaire Meltdown — In the Tank Podcast #536
In Episode #536 of In The Tank, the panel discusses President Trump's negotiations with China regarding global resources and peaceful coexistence. They also analyze NYC Mayor Mamdani's budget and AOC's views on ethical billionaire status.
- Innovation vs. Dystopia: In the Tank Podcast #535
In The Tank Podcast #535, titled "Innovation vs. Dystopia," features The Heartland Institute team discussing the applications and potential negative impacts of AI. Topics include AI-generated content on Amazon, the role of government inter…
- Raids, Charges, and Indictments — In the Tank Podcast #534
Episode 534 of In The Tank Podcast covers federal raids in Minneapolis, a Supreme Court ruling on race-based gerrymandering, charges against an advisor to Anthony Fauci, and the indictment of James Comey.
- DOJ Charges Southern Poverty Law Center — In the Tank Podcast #533
The In The Tank Podcast episode #533 covers the Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ charges for wire fraud and financial crimes, including allegedly paying extremist groups. It also touches on a Virginia gerrymandering plan and an incid…
- #NoKings Uncovered — In the Tank Podcast #532
Episode 532 of In The Tank Podcast covers the American public education system, the "No Kings" protest movement, President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, and a Canadian Communist Convention. Speakers include Linnea Lueken, Chri…
- Freedom Works, Socialism Fails — In the Tank Podcast #530
In The Tank Podcast #530 contrasts Poland's economic success under capitalism with Cuba's struggles under socialism. The episode also touches on the Jones Act, the potential threat of AI to white-collar jobs, and an attempted terror attack…
- Blackrock Flinches on Energy — In the Tank Podcast #531
In Podcast Episode #531, hosts discuss BlackRock
- AI-Powered Military and Surveillance - In The Tank Podcast #529
The In The Tank podcast episode #529 covers a rift between the Pentagon and AI company Anthropic concerning limitations placed on AI models utilized in US intelligence and military functions, offering insights into governmental AI applicat…
- Socialism In Our Schools — In The Tank Podcast #527
This episode discusses NYC
- The Next Big Crash — In the Tank Podcast #526
Justin Haskins joins the podcast to discuss his book "The Next Big Crash," focusing on alleged economic manipulation by Wall Street elites. The episode also touches on the reduction of federal employment, the SAVE America Act, and surveill…
- They’re Dumbing Down NYC Schools… On Purpose — In the Tank Podcast #525
In The Tank Podcast #525 covers the decline in Bitcoin's value, significant layoffs at The Washington Post, and student absenteeism. The episode also addresses New York City's educational policies, including the removal of programs for hig…
- Heartland Invades Davos — In the Tank Podcast #524
In Episode #524 of the In The Tank Podcast, hosts discuss the scale of fraud in federal entitlement programs, estimated in the trillions. They also cover the Heartland Institute's World Prosperity Forum, an event held in Davos, and a viral…
- Socialism Destroys Everything? — In the Tank Podcast #523
In episode #523 of In The Tank Podcast, hosts Linnea Lueken, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and S.T. Karnick analyze perceived failures of socialism across various sectors, including political events, corporate actions, Venezuela's economic stat…
- The Future of Movies — In the Tank Podcast #522
On In The Tank Podcast #522, the hosts and guest Christian Toto discuss the impact of DEI on Hollywood, the growing role of AI in entertainment, and explore what films may be worth watching.
- Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Frauds - In the Tank Podcast #521
In The Tank Podcast #521 covers the exposure of "woke" policies, a Jaguar rebrand architect being fired, a political loss in Tennessee, alleged widespread fraud in Minnesota
- Who’s Really Driving Up Your Thanksgiving Grocery Bill? — In the Tank Podcast #520
Thanksgiving is approaching, but grocery prices seem to just keep getting higher. We will discuss what causes food costs to rise, and how it can be stopped. A new exclusive from the Free Beacon reports that George Soros gave a quarter mill…
- How Do We Fix This? — In the Tank Podcast #519
America’s great exodus from major cities and entire states keeps accelerating — and the election of socialist Mayor Mamdani in New York City is only speeding things up. Yet polls show young Americans becoming more favorable toward socialis…
- They Voted Blue No Matter Who - In the Tank #518
On Tuesday, New York City elected a trust-fund communist as mayor. New Jersey, which seemed to be trending red, put a scandal-ridden Democrat in the governor's mansion. In Virginia, voters rejected a black Republican conservative woman ove…
- Night of the Democratic Socialists! — In the Tank Podcast #517
Are Democrats holding SNAP funding hostage to keep the Schumer Shutdown alive? The In the Tank crew dives into the latest Washington tricks — and whether major reforms are long overdue. As the Democratic Party embraces openly socialist can…
- Do We Need An AI Bill Of Rights? - In The Tank #516
The AI Revolution is happening at an incredible speed. New AI products, like OpenAI's Sora 2, continue to push the envelope and blur the lines between reality and fabrication. And as this revolutionary technology continues to advance and i…
- CNN Declares Men Are a "Disease" — Yes, Really - In The Tank #515
The government is still shut down, and Democrats are warning that the expiration of Obamacare subsidies at the end of this year will make healthcare unaffordable for millions. But that’s not true. While the system certainly needs reform, t…
- Blue State Chaos — In the Tank Podcast #514
Are Democrat-led cities spiraling out of control? Weeks of unrest, weak law enforcement, and rising violence are testing the limits of left-wing policies. In Portland, ANTIFA attacks ICE facilities by night while petty crime dominates by d…
- Blue State Chaos - In the Tank #514
Are Democrat-led cities spiraling out of control? Weeks of unrest, weak law enforcement, and rising violence are testing the limits of left-wing policies. In Portland, ANTIFA attacks ICE facilities by night while petty crime dominates by d…
- Government Shutdown Standoff: What’s Really at Stake? — In the Tank Podcast #513
The United States government has shut down once again as Democrats demand the reversal of major spending cuts while Republicans and President Trump refuse to back down. At the same time, the ADL is facing growing backlash after its “Glossa…
- Media Spin Exposed: Left-Wing Violence & Censorship Uncovered — In The Tank Podcast #512
The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk is still having an impact on current public discussions about the radical left and their intolerance of dialogue and ideas that challenge the prevailing leftist dogmas. The media wasted no time tryi…
- What Is Wrong with These People? - In the Tank Podcast #511
The impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been felt far wider and deeper than many expected. Tributes have sprung up around the globe — from the UK and Australia to South Africa, Europe, South America, and Asia. Yet much of the media…
- A Political Assassination in Utah: RIP, Charlie Kirk - In the Tank Podcast #510
Unspeakable horror struck on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah yesterday. Charlie Kirk, the founder of TurningPoint USA, was murdered by an assassin's rifle shot while he was speaking to a crowd of thousands. Charlie's tal…
- Socialism Rising Among Youth & Britain’s Free Speech Crackdown — In the Tank Podcast #509
The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen recently collaborated on a poll asking voters under the age of 40 what kind of government they support. Shockingly, more than half said they would back socialist candidates for president — and even mor…
- Labor Day Has Been Hijacked by Socialists — In The Tank Podcast #508
Labor Day has long been claimed by socialists in the United States who pretend to be champions of the working class — but history shows they’ve never truly stood with America’s workers. In fact, socialist policies hurt the middle class and…
- Peace vs. Big Government - In The Tank #507
Just because a war is abroad—and between countries other than your own—doesn’t mean it won’t have impacts at home. In the USA, history shows that U.S. intervention in foreign wars increases federal intervention in our everyday lives; const…
- The Age of Trump – In The Tank Podcast #506
We are only six months into the Trump Administration 2.0, and The Age of Trump is already in full swing. National Review hails his presidency as “truly historic,” outlining a laundry list of accomplishments he has already achieved. The lef…
- Can Trump Dismantle the Deep State? – In The Tank #504
Over just the last seven months, Trump’s administration has landed one blow after another on the administrative state and “deep state.” Most recently, Trump’s EPA and Department of Energy teamed up to announce a pending repeal of the green…
- Expanding the Definition of Death - In The Tank Podcast #505
A recent and highly disturbing New York Times article promoting the idea that doctors should expand the definition of death in order to harvest more organs is stirring up disgust and debate about utilitarianism and the role of doctors or s…
- Obama's Russia-Gate EXPOSED + Hunter's PR Tour Disaster | In The Tank Podcast #504
Ever wonder what happens when political spin meets reality? It's like watching a magician whose tricks have been exposed – suddenly everyone can see the wires! 🎭 In this explosive episode, we're serving up a feast of political commentary…
- Technocracy Rising! Are We Becoming a Nation of Renters? - In The Tank #502
Is America quietly shifting from a nation of property owners to a nation of renters? In this episode, we expose the growing forces behind the decline in homeownership—from skyrocketing prices to the corporate consolidation of housing. How…
- Fake Rubio, Real Insurrection, and Elon Throws a Party? - In The Tank #501
After losing the presidential election and seeing the administrative state’s efforts steamrolled by Trump’s agenda, the left is ramping up its calls to violence—and even acting on them. Just in the last week, there were two attempts on the…
- The Cultural Shift is Leaving Hollywood Behind -- In the Tank Podcast #500
On this special 500th episode of the In The Tank Podcast, the team takes a look at Culture -- from pop culture like movies, to broader American cultural trends like national pride. Is the dominant left-wing culture finally on its way out?…
- Fiery But Mostly Astroturfed - In The Tank #498
Riots are once again breaking out in California, all the way to Chicago and East coast cities. The National Guard is on the streets of LA to handle violent protests against ICE, and it seems there is evidence that these multi-day protests…
- The Big Beautiful Bill - In The Tank #497
Join The Heartland Institute's Linnea Lueken, S.T. Karnick, and Jim Lakely as they dive into Episode 497 of the In The Tank Podcast. This episode explores timely and provocative topics, including the Democrats' ongoing quest to find their…
- LIARS! How the Legacy Media is Destroying America - In The Tank #496
The legacy media that half this country relies on to inform them about the world is irrevocably broken. For the past five years, they’ve lied constantly to cover up the biggest political scandal of the century: that Joe Biden has been in a…
- "Grok is this true?" - In The Tank #495
The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen just completed another polling study—this one asking people how worried they are about AI and what should be done about it legislatively. To no one's surprise, people are worried and think the governme…
- 71% of Dems Want Elon Imprisoned - In The Tank #474
The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports released a new poll showing that 71% of Democrats support Elon Musk being IMPRISONED for his DOGE work. This insane position is held by 80% of self-reported "liberals" from the polling. The pol…
- War on Normies - In The Tank #493
Spend any time at all watching or reading the news, and you may notice an odd trend in the Democrat party-- they seem to be embracing policies more and more that totally alienate the "normies," people who hold generally average views on so…
- Trump Declares Liberation from Unbalanced Trade: In the Tank #490
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 e…
- The Rise of the New Right - In The Tank #489
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…
- Activists Judges Try to Stop Trump — In the Tank #488
Who actually runs this country? Voters asked for real change in November, and Donald Trump and his team are doing all they can to deliver it as quickly as possible. Yet federal judges use questionable authority to thwart it, keeping the De…
- Pulling Back The Media's Veil of Deceit - In The Tank #487
The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 487 of the In The Tank Podcast. Former ITT host Donald Kendal returns after only a few months and the world has gone insane. Suddenly, the left is burning…
- Trump vs. The World - In The Tank #486
The Heartland Institute's Tim Benson wrote a paper analyzing the money funneled to green groups through the Inflation Reduction Act, where everything predictably cost way more than our government claimed. The Supreme Court decided that a d…
- All the Narratives are Collapsing - In The Tank #484
The "experts" are still trying to rewrite the narrative on the government response to COVID, and one of President Trump's picks supports the questionable PRO Act. Meanwhile, VP Vance had strong words for the Orwellian language controls in…
- Curing Our Sick Public Health Policy - In The Tank Podcast #483
Carefully constructed narratives and funding related to public health are being re-evaluated by this new administration, bringing sunlight to disinfect a contaminated NIH. Critics of President Trump and DOGE claim that Trump's actions repr…