The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 470 of the In The Tank Podcast. When Elon Musk expressed interest in purchasing Twitter and making it a bastion for free speech, he simultaneously put a target on his back for the political elites. In a recent development, leaked documents appear to show advisors to the Kamala Harris campaign have plans to "kill Musk's Twitter." Elon Musk's response? "This is war." Also, has the media completely lost it? President Donald Trump's recent campaign stunt at McDonalds has exposed what can only be described as lunacy of the mainstream media.


Trump's shift at McDonalds

NYT - How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Covered Trump’s Stop at McDonald’s
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/business/media/trump-mcdonalds-media-coverage.html

Newsweek - Was Donald Trump's McDonald's Shift 'Staged'?
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-mcdonalds-work-staged-fake-1972058

The Federalist - The Press Can’t Handle Trump’s Brilliant Display Of Retail Politics At McDonald’s Drive-Through
https://thefederalist.com/2024/10/21/the-press-cant-handle-trumps-brilliant-display-of-retail-politics-at-mcdonalds-drive-through/


Musk: "This is War"

Breitbart - This Is War:’ Elon Musk Furious at Center for Countering Hate Plan to ‘Kill Musk’s Twitter’
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2024/10/23/this-is-war-elon-musk-furious-at-center-for-countering-hate-plan-to-kill-musks-twitter/

SubStack - Election Exclusive: British Advisors to Kamala Harris Hope to "Kill Musk's Twitter"
https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/election-exclusive-british-advisors


Propaganda Wars

Glenn Beck - Propaganda Wars: How the Global Elite Control What You See, Think, and Feel
https://www.amazon.com/Propaganda-Wars-Global-Elite-Control/dp/1637633890


11 Days Until the Election

538 - Who Is Favored To Win The 2024 Presidential Election?
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2024-election-forecast/

Politico - Trump set to go on Joe Rogan’s podcast
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/10/22/2024-elections-live-coverage-updates-analysis/trump-joe-rogan-podcast-00184894

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The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 469 of the In The Tank Podcast. Over this past week, we witnessed an engineering breakthrough from Elon Musk's SpaceX. The successful launch and recapture of the SpaceX Starship booster marks a pivotal moment in the future of space travel, showcasing advancements in reusability and cost efficiency. SpaceX is paving the way for a new era where space access becomes more routine and affordable, pushing the boundaries of what is possible beyond Earth's orbit. But remember, Elon Musk is frowned upon by the political elite. Instead of commemorating this occasion and encouraging this innovation, government bureaucrats have instead chosen to stifle Musk by denying his request for additional rocket launches. Also, we are another week closer to the election and it appears Kamala Harris is getting increasingly desperate.

Elon Musk's Starship Breakthough

Space - SpaceX plans to catch Starship upper stage with 'chopsticks' in early 2025, Elon Musk says
https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-upper-stage-chopstick-catch-elon-musk

Economist - Starship will change what is possible beyond the Earth
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/10/16/starship-will-change-what-is-possible-beyond-the-earth


Progressives vs. Progress

NYT - California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/us/spacex-launch-california.html

LA Times - SpaceX sues California regulators, alleging anti-Musk bias in rocket rejection
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-16/spacex-political-bias-coastal-commission-lawsuit


Kamala's Bret Baier Interview

Fox News - VP Harris to sit down hours from now with Bret Baier for first Fox News interview
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vp-harris-sit-down-hours-from-now-bret-baier-first-fox-news-interview


Kamala Is Getting Desperate

Reuters - Harris could join Joe Rogan podcast in hunt for male votes, sources say
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/kamala-harris-could-join-podcaster-joe-rogan-an-interview-sources-2024-10-15/

Yahoo - Harris-Trump polls tighten, but PredictIt and Polymarket tell a different story
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/harris-trump-polls-tighten-predictit-173916471.html

The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Justin Haskins present episode 468 of the In The Tank Podcast. As the election approaches, it appears as though the mainstream media industry is desperate to paint Kamala Harris in the best light possible. For example, it appears as though 60 Minutes selectively edited their interview with VP and presidential candidate Kamala Harris to make her come off in as good a light as possible. Simultaneously, the White House Press Secretary accused correspondent Peter Doocy of spreading misinformation for simply asking a question about the Biden Administration's handling of the response to Hurricane Helene. The ITT crew talks about all this and more on this week's episode.

Kamala's 60 Mins Interview

NYP - Kamala Harris is unable to answer basic questions on ‘60 Minutes’
https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/opinion/kamala-harris-is-unable-to-answer-basic-questions-on-60-minutes/

The Federalist - Unlike Biden In 2020, Kamala Harris’ Radicalism Is Too Extreme To Hide
https://thefederalist.com/2024/10/09/unlike-biden-in-2020-kamala-harris-radicalism-is-too-extreme-to-hide/


Biden/Harris Rift?

AP News - Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he’s been mostly a no-show
https://apnews.com/article/biden-harris-lame-duck-joint-campaigning-79496a704736e8965010eea3bb6b6b5d

NYP - Biden praises ‘cooperative’ DeSantis one day after Harris moaned Fla. gov snubbed her post-Helene phone call
https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/us-news/biden-praises-cooperative-desantis-one-day-after-harris-moaned-florida-gov-snubbed-her-post-helene-phone-call/


Questioning Hurricane Response = Misinfo (KJP clip)

MSN - ‘Excuse Me?’: Doocy Pushes Back At KJP As She Accuses Him Of Spreading ‘Misinformation’
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/excuse-me-doocy-pushes-back-at-kjp-as-she-accuses-him-of-spreading-misinformation/ar-AA1rQKNy?ocid=bingnewssearch

NYP - Citing the Biden-Harris admin’s own FEMA facts isn’t misinformation, Karine Jean-Pierre
https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/opinion/citing-bidens-own-fema-facts-isnt-misinformation-karine-jean-pierre/


AI and Health Care

Fierce Health Care - Some doctors are using public AI chatbots like ChatGPT in clinical decisions. Is it safe?
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/special-reports/some-doctors-are-using-public-generative-ai-tools-chatgpt-clinical-decisions-it

Nature - Google AI has better bedside manner than human doctors--and makes better diagnoses
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00099-4

MedRXiv - Influence of a Large Language Model on Diagnostic Reasoning: A Randomized Clinical Vignette Study
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.03.12.24303785v1

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The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Justin Haskins, and Chris Talgo present episode 467 of the In The Tank Podcast. The European Union has The ITT crew talks about all this and more on this week's episode. The European Union recently approved a piece of radical legislation that is poised to overhaul the global economy, wreak havoc on the United States, undermine individual rights, and force thousands of American businesses to adopt left-wing values. Also looking to cripple the United States economy are the longshoreman who officially went on strike this week. The ITT crew talks about all this and more on this week's episode.


VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

The Federalist - How Does Tim Walz Explain His Stolen Valor Controversy? CBS Moderators Didn’t Bother Asking
https://thefederalist.com/2024/10/02/how-does-tim-walz-explain-his-stolen-valor-controversy-cbs-moderators-didnt-bother-asking/

CBS News - Who won the VP debate? Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-vp-debate-poll-2024/


EU ESG

Heartland Institute - New European Union ESG Law Will Eliminate Economic Freedom, Individual Liberty, and U.S. Sovereignty
https://heartland.org/publications/new-european-union-esg-law-will-eliminate-economic-freedom-individual-liberty-and-u-s-sovereignty/

The Blaze - New European law would force US businesses to adopt woke rules
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/new-european-law-would-force-us-businesses-to-adopt-woke-rules


LONGSHOREMAN STRIKE

The Hill - 5 things to know about the port strike
https://thehill.com/business/4909873-five-things-to-know-about-the-port-strike/

Market Watch - ‘I will cripple you’: Dockworkers union vows to shut down U.S. economy with strike
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-will-cripple-you-dockworkers-union-vows-to-shut-down-u-s-economy-with-strike-70780b57


JOHN KERRY AT WEF CONFERENCE

National Review - John Kerry against the First Amendment: Saying the Quiet Part Aloud
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/john-kerry-against-the-first-amendment-saying-the-quiet-part-aloud/

Real Clear Politics - John Kerry Tells WEF: Our First Amendment Stands As A Major Block Against Hammering Disinformation Out Of Existence
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/09/29/john_kerry_tells_wef_our_first_amendment_stands_as_a_major_block_against_hammering_disinformation_out_of_existence.html

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The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and H. Sterling Burnett present episode 466 of the In The Tank Podcast. Surprising news dropped earlier this week when Microsoft announced a partnership that would see the reopening of the 3-Mile Island Nuclear Plant. Despite the history of the plant suffering a partial nuclear meltdown back in 1979, Microsoft is so desperate for a source of reliable energy they are moving forward with this plan. What does this reveal about the state of big tech companies and their energy needs? What does this story show in regards to America's future energy composition? The ITT crew talks about all this and more on this week's episode.


Microsoft To Reopen 3-Mile Island

Reuters - Microsoft may pay Constellation premium in Three Mile Island power agreement, Jefferies says (Sept 23)
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/microsoft-may-pay-constellation-premium-three-mile-island-power-agreement-2024-09-23/

Bloomberg - Microsoft's Three Mile Island Deal Is Great News
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-24/microsoft-s-three-mile-island-nuclear-deal-is-great-news-for-climate-ai


Big Tech and the Need for Reliable Energy

Tom's Hardware - AI GPU bottleneck has eased, but now power will constrain AI growth warns Zuckerberg
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ai-gpu-bottleneck-has-eased-but-now-power-will-constrain-ai-growth-warns-zuckerberg

NYP - OpenAI pitches Biden admin on need for massive data centers — that use as much power as a major city
https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/business/openai-pitches-biden-admin-on-need-to-build-massive-ai-data-centers/

Zero Hedge - Blackrock's Larry Fink Jumps On "Next AI Trade", Warning World Will Be "Short Power"
https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/blackrocks-larry-fink-jumps-next-ai-trade-warning-world-will-be-short-power


America's Future Energy Composition

WIRED - The AI Boom Is Raising Hopes of a Nuclear Comeback
https://www.wired.com/story/the-ai-boom-is-raising-hopes-of-a-nuclear-comeback/


39 Days Until the Election

CNN - Young voter voices: This college student is skeptical of Harris being a change candidate on economy
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-harris-presidential-election-09-25-24/index.html

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The whole world seems to be nervously awaiting the outcome of the presidential election, which is just 10 days away — perhaps no group more than the global climate cabal. Climate and energy policy is a topic barely mentioned on the campaign trail, and in the debates. But voters are going to decide in November whether America keeps spending billions to be a “leader” in global climate action schemes or pull out of the scam altogether ... and maybe for good.

On Episode #132 of The Climate Realism Show our guest is Steve Milloy, publisher of Junkscience.com, senior fellow at the Energy & Environment Legal Institute, and member of the EPA transition team for the first Trump presidency. The Biden-Harris administration has pledged billions of US tax dollars for “global climate action.” Would it be too late to get a refund on that if Trump is elected? Would a second Trump administration get even more aggressive with producing oil and gas? Could he end the taxpayer-subsidized and failing “green energy” industry with the stroke of a pen? And what will the next four years of climate policy look like if Kamala Harris wins?

Heartland’s Anthony Watts, H. Sterling Burnett, Linnea Lueken, and Jim Lakely will also cover some of the Crazy Climate News of the week and take your questions in the chat. Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET this Friday and every Friday.

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America’s educational system used to cover the “three Rs” — reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic – but that has long been abandoned from elementary school through college and even medical school and replaced with ideological indoctrination. Now the University of California, San Diego is requiring students to take a class in “climate change” to earn a degree. Classes such as “The Astronomy of Climate Change”, “Gender and Climate Justice”, “Indigenous Approaches to Climate Change,” and “Environmentalism in Arts and Media” are on offer. What is driving the push for shoving climate alarmism into every academic subject under the sun?

On Episide #131 of The Climate Realism Show, we invite Steve Goreham on to discuss. Steve is the executive director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books, including “Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure.”

Heartland’s Anthony Watts, H. Sterling Burnett, Linnea Lueken, and Jim Lakely will also cover some of the Crazy Climate News of the week. Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET so you can leave your questions and comments for the show in the chat.

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After a slow start to the 2024 Hurricane Season, it seems like Mother Nature wants to make up for lost time. First Helene hit the Florida Panhandle and caused a disaster in Appalachia. And this week, Hurricane Milton struck an area of the Florida Gulf Coast that hadn’t be hit with a storm this strong in more than 100 years. On Episode #130 of The Climate Realism Show, The Heartland Institute’s H. Sterling Burnett, Anthony Watts, Linnea Lueken, and Jim Lakely welcome back Stan Goldenberg, one of the nation’s top hurricane experts, to break down Hurricane Milton. Was this actually and officially a “major” hurricane by the time it made landfall?

We will also cover some of the Crazy Climate News of the Week, including Bill Nye saying if you need to vote for Kamala Harris to stop hurricanes, Al Gore exploiting hurricanes for fun and profit, and the seemingly unsinkable notion that humans are able to seed and even steer hurricanes.

Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET so you can leave your questions and comments for the show in the chat.

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Hurricane Helene will go down as one of the most-significant natural disasters (so far) in US History, and certainly of the 21st century. While the Florida panhandle was walloped when it made landfall, the storm did most of its shocking damage far from shore in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Entire towns were wiped clean off the surface of the earth and close to 200 lost their lives. The storm was bad, but the media has been spreading myths about both the flooding’s historic nature, and the causes of that flooding. Human-caused “climate change” had nothing to do with it, as The Climate Realism Show crew and special guest Joe Bastardi will explain. Bastardi, chief forecaster for WeatherBELL Analytics, is one of America’s leading hurricane experts and historians, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the show.

The Heartland Institute’s H. Sterling Burnett, Anthony Watts, Linnea Lueken, and Jim Lakely will also cover some of the Crazy Climate News of the Week, including how badly EVs and hurricanes mix, who is funding the pernicious climate alarm narrative globally, whether humans can “steer” hurricanes, and more.

Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET so you can leave your questions and comments for the show in the chat.

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It’s climate week in New York City, yet another expensive and carbon-intensive gathering of global chicken littles clucking about the end of the world. More than 6,000 attendees from more than 100 countries converged on the Big Apple to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly Meeting, all the better to coordinate efforts to stop climate change by taking your freedom and money. But is Climate Week losing its cache and are there cracks in support for achieving goals like Net Zero?

The Heartland Institute’s H. Sterling Burnett, Anthony Watts, Linnea Lueken, and Jim Lakely will investigate on Episode #128 of The Climate Realism Show. We will also cover Hurricane Helene, how foolish it would be to have an electric car in the path of that storm, the United Kingdom depending on the same kinds of flawed temperature stations the US does, how climate change is not threatening your daily cup of coffee, and more.

Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET so you can leave your questions and comments for the show in the chat.

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In this in-depth interview, Nigel Farage, former leader of the Brexit Party and UK Independence Party, sits down with James Taylor, president of The Heartland Institute, to discuss the rise of populism, the challenges of globalism, and the future of conservative politics in the UK and beyond. Farage shares his personal journey from businessman to political leader, recounting his role in the historic Brexit vote and his ongoing fight for national sovereignty through Reform UK.

The conversation touches on his friendship with Donald Trump, the failures of the Conservative Party, and the economic impact of green energy policies. Farage also provides insights into the growing appeal of populist conservatism among Gen Z, the increasing threat of censorship, and the importance of open debate.

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on the future of politics on both sides of the Atlantic and what’s next for Nigel Farage!

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In his insightful talk, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya addresses the growing issue of Big Tech censorship on social media and its impact on public discourse. Drawing from his own experiences, including the suppression of scientific debate during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Bhattacharya explores how censorship stifles free speech, undermines trust in public health, and limits the free exchange of ideas. His remarks offer a critical examination of the power held by social media giants and the need for transparency and open dialogue in today’s digital landscape.

This speech was part of the Heartland Institute’s 40th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, a celebration of four decades of championing liberty and free-market principles. Featuring distinguished speakers and thought leaders, the event highlights the ongoing fight for freedom and the importance of standing up for foundational values in an era of increasing censorship and government overreach.

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Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, explains the decision to keep the college open during the pandemic. He reflects on the importance of preserving liberty, the role of education in upholding constitutional principles, and the responsibility to protect individual freedoms, even in the face of government mandates. Dr. Arnn’s remarks offer a thoughtful perspective on leadership and the courage required to stand by core values during challenging times.

Dr. Arnn closed his speech with: "I believe, having studied it all my life, that we may be losing control of our government. We may live in a despotism. If we do, we can be the ones — Heartland, each of you — we can leave a record, so in the future, when it comes, someone can look back and say, 'You know, they knew it was wrong, even then. And that is a service to our country."

At the Heartland Institute's 40th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, we were proud to honor Dr. Arnn with the prestigious Heartland Liberty Prize. As the 12th president of Hillsdale College and a professor of politics and history, Dr. Arnn has dedicated his career to promoting constitutional principles and educational excellence. His leadership and unwavering commitment to the ideals of liberty have profoundly shaped American thought and policy. Dr. Arnn was awarded the Heartland Liberty Prize for his invaluable contributions to the liberty movement that have preserved freedom and fostered future generations of leaders. Dr. Arnn is introduced by Joe Morris, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Heartland Institute.

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On September 13, 2024, Nigel Farage, newly elected member of the House of Commons in Great Britain, gave the keynote address at The Heartland Institute's 40th Anniversary Benefit Dinner at the Hilton Chicago.

Farage, who spear-headed the successful Brexit movement in the UK, spoke about what is necessary to preserve Western Civilization. Modern Day Marxism, Farage said, is putting centuries of freedom and liberty at risk around the world. "If America Falls, We All Fall," he said.

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