Heritage Foundation
Mentioned in 50 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C., known for developing policy frameworks including Project 2025 and the Four Cornerstones initiative, as well as conducting research on voter fraud and election integrity. The organization has been frequently discussed in podcasts for its influence on Republican Party politics, judicial appointments, and Trump administration policies, while also facing internal controversies involving leadership departures and debates over associations with controversial figures. Podcasts cite the organization's research, staff expertise on foreign policy, and role in advancing conservative policy agendas.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
John Solomon Reports · May 5, 2026
The Truth About Fraud: Congressman Grothman on Federal Programs and Accountability
“Think tank where Victoria Coates serves as Vice President of the Shelby Collum Davis Institute for National Security”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 4, 2026
Their Plan Is Obvious (Ep. 2507)
“Conservative organization involved in personnel selection and policy planning for Trump administration”
I've Had It · Apr 30, 2026
The Patriotic Jerk Off
“Conservative organization mentioned as coordinating force behind right-wing political organizing and policy”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 21, 2026
VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards
“Organization hosting spring meeting where Hanson gave Zoom presentation”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 16, 2026
Trump vs. the Pope, Iran’s Economic Squeeze, NATO’s Weakness, and Left-Wing Street Violence | Victor Davis Hanson
“Conducted analysis showing $20 trillion in redistributed wealth to black community since 1964 Great Society programs”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 1 of NMN, Swalwell & Gallego + EJ Antoni
“EJ Antoni identified as lead economist providing analysis on Iran blockade and energy policy implications”
Morning Wire · Apr 15, 2026
Iran’s Options Narrow & Biden DOJ’s Pro-Abortion Collusion? | 4.15.26
“Victoria Coates and E.J. Antoni serve as foreign policy expert and chief economist providing analysis on Iran conflict and inflation data”
Letters from an American · Apr 14, 2026
Restore America to Its Own People
“Created Project 2025 blueprint for second Trump term using government power to impose right-wing religious values”
IHIP News · Apr 14, 2026
JD Vance's Embarrassing Response To Fascist Ally's Humiliating Loss
“Republican think tank cited as looking to Orbán's Hungary for ideological inspiration”
Congressional Dish · Apr 10, 2026
CD336: SAVE America from Easily Voting
“Conservative organization that compiled election fraud data showing only 81 non-citizen voting cases over 26 years, yet advocates for citizenship proof requirements”
IHIP News · Apr 8, 2026
Trump Furious with JD Vance After Massive Betrayal Leaked! Slams Him Publicly
“Referenced as sharing ideological goals with Hungarian Christian nationalism and constitutional definitions”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 8, 2026
John Reid, Sean Spicer, Critter News, EPA Museum Anniversary
“Conservative policy organization credited with helping craft Trump 2.0 administration policies and personnel vetting”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 8, 2026
Sean Spicer on 'Trump 2.0' and the Brink of War in Iran
“Policy organization that helped craft administration policies and day-one readiness for Trump 2.0”
Freakonomics Radio · Apr 8, 2026
Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update)
“Conservative think tank where Riedel worked for 10 years running the budget policy shop”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 3 of MNM - More Iran, Plane Down? + Gavin Newsom (fraud)
“Conservative database cited showing few hundred proven voter fraud cases since 1982”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 5265: Making Sure We Keep The Mass Deportations A Priority Heading Into The Midterms
“Project 2025 initiative aimed at institutionalizing Trump administration policies beyond his tenure”
Morning Wire · Apr 1, 2026
Energy War Divides West & Trump Targets Filibuster | 4.1.26
“E.J. Antoni, chief economist, provided analysis on global economic impact of energy market disruptions”
Panic World · Apr 1, 2026
The internet sucks, and Congress might make it worse
“Conservative think tank behind Project 2025, which targets Section 230's moderation protections (part 2).”
It Could Happen Here · Apr 1, 2026
Strange People on the Hill: An Interview with Michael Edison Hayden
“Conservative think tank where Lydia Brimlow worked as intern when she met Peter Brimlow; represents mainstream conservative movement”
Civics 101 · Mar 31, 2026
Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean?
“Right-wing think tank that supports voter fraud claims and uses historical narratives to justify restrictive voting legislation”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Mar 26, 2026
The Business Plot: Coup or Conspiracy Theory? | March 26, 2026
“Publishes Index of Economic Freedom ranking countries by tax burden and economic policy”
The Dan Bongino Show · Mar 24, 2026
They Want To Burn It All Down (Ep. 2479)
“Conservative think tank referenced for voter fraud case documentation and election integrity research”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 18, 2026
John Fetterman: The Rogue Democrat Who Broke Party Ranks
“Cited for database showing only 77 instances of non-citizen voting from 1999-2023”
IHIP News · Mar 1, 2026
Hegseth's Pastor Claims He's "A Friend to P*dophiles" and Project 2026 Targets Women
“Primary architect of Project 2025 and Project 2026, described as the coordinating force behind Christian nationalist policy agenda”
Morning Joe · Feb 27, 2026
'Republicans keep making things worse for themselves': Joe reacts to Hillary Clinton's deposition
“Conservative organization cited for studies showing minimal voter fraud incidents over two-decade period”
I've Had It · Feb 26, 2026
Holy Horny Hypocrites
“Conservative think tank developing Project 2025 policies restricting women's rights; refused to condemn neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 25, 2026
Fact-checking Trump's claims in his State of the Union address
“Analyzed voter fraud cases over 20-year period, finding only 85 non-citizen voting allegations nationally”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 19, 2026
Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’
“Pro-Trump organization cited for research finding only 24 identifiable non-citizen voter fraud cases over a decade”
John Solomon Reports · Feb 17, 2026
Congressman Glenn Grothman on Tracking Down Unaccompanied Minors and Border Security
“Steve Yates identified as senior research fellow providing analysis on foreign policy and Chinese infiltration threats”
Cato Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Ed Crane and the Ideas That Changed Washington — and the World
“Mentioned as Washington-based think tank competitor located on Massachusetts Avenue near early Cato offices”
Law and Chaos · Feb 17, 2026
Ep 205 — Happy (All But One) Presidents Day!
“Conservative organization that compiled 20-year database finding only 23 cases of non-citizen voting nationwide”
Steve Deace Show · Feb 13, 2026
What Is Zionism, Anyway? | Guest: Josh Hammer | 2/13/26
“Jay Richards from Heritage Foundation discussed on Josh Hammer's show regarding Christian Zionism”
The Daily · Feb 12, 2026
The Secret Plan to End U.S. Climate Regulations
“Conservative organization that funded the secret operation to kill the endangerment finding and led Project 2025”
Stay Tuned with Preet · Feb 12, 2026
Has Trump Peaked? (with Douglas Brinkley)
“Conservative organization leading movement to advance presidential power through judicial appointments”
The Commentary Magazine Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
The Price of Chutzpah
“Conservative organization experiencing leadership crisis with 60+ staff departures and two-thirds board resignation”
The World and Everything In It · Feb 10, 2026
2.10.26 High-risk pregnancies and pro-life laws, church safety and security teams, and preventing violence with acts of kindness
“Hosted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s speech marking one year of Make America Healthy Again initiative”
The Steady State Sentinel · Feb 10, 2026
We are Living Through a Giant Civics Lesson
“Mentioned as part of shadow government infrastructure supporting Trump administration's rapid institutional changes”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 9, 2026
Don Robby Corleone | Interview: Robert P. George
“Conservative organization from which Robert P. George resigned from the board due to controversies involving Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 6, 2026
2-6-26 Hour 1 - Virginia passes corrupt re-district
“Project 2025 working paper cited by alleged would-be assassin as motivation for targeting OMB director”
The Steady State Sentinel · Feb 6, 2026
Rubicon Moments
“Established watchlists to identify federal employees perceived as opposed to Trump administration across DHS and other agencies”
Galaxy Brain · Feb 6, 2026
The Manosphere Breaks Containment
“Conservative organization that debated whether to publicly attack Tucker Carlson for platforming Fuentes”
Timcast IRL · Feb 6, 2026
IT'S GETTING WORSE w/ Chrissie Mayr & Adam Johnson
“Conservative think tank that developed Project 2025 policy initiative cited as motivation for attempted murder”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 30, 2026
ICE Chaos in Minneapolis, Clawdbot Takeover, Why the Dollar is Dropping
“Think tank cited for research on voter fraud, finding only 3 cases over 40 years”
The David Frum Show · Jan 28, 2026
What the Neocons Got Right
“Conservative organization that brought new elite into Republican Party under Trump, replacing Bush-era establishment”
Unexplainable · Jan 26, 2026
No data, just vibes
“Created Project 2025 guidebook explicitly calling for eradication of climate change references across government”
The Focus Group Podcast · Jan 24, 2026
S6 Ep21: The Heebie Jeebie GOP (with Will Sommer)
“Conservative think tank involved in internal GOP disputes over Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes”
Autocracy in America · Jan 23, 2026
Reality Reshaped
Stanford Legal · Jan 22, 2026
How Democracies Collapse from Within
“Formal agreement with Orbán's Danube Institute to share democratic destruction tactics and policy ideas”
The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor · Jan 7, 2026
Four Cornerstones for the Future of America | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor
“Think tank launching Four Cornerstones initiative as decade-long policy and messaging framework for America's 250th anniversary”
Giving Done Right · Dec 2, 2025
Ezra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time
“Referenced in context of Republican Party's internal debate over neo-Nazi elements”