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Recent Heartland Media Hits
James Taylor on The Hugh Hewitt Show making the positive case for AI
James Taylor on the Tom Woods Show: Climate Alarmism, Expensive Green Energy, and America’s AI Future
Heartland Institute President James Taylor joined libertarian author and podcast host Tom Woods for a wide-ranging conversation challenging climate alarmism, exposing the costs of wind and solar energy, defending American energy production, and explaining why the United States must embrace artificial intelligence to remain competitive with China.
James Taylor on The Wilkow Majority on SiriusXM radio making the positive case for AI Data Centers
Low Tech Is NOT America’s Future! – James Taylor Talks The Future Of AI
Heartland Institute president James Taylor joins Victory News to push back on the growing chorus calling for a slowdown in AI development.
Heartland Institute President James Taylor on OAN: Blame French Riots on Marxist Radicals, Mass Migration
The Heartland Institute President James Taylor joined One America News Network (OAN) on October 20, 2026, to discuss the escalating unrest in France and Italy, arguing that the violence is not simply the result of student protests but reflects deeper political and cultural conflicts fueled by radical Marxist movements and Europe’s immigration policies.
Heartland’s Sam Karnick on OAN predicting the results of the midterm elections
Will the GOP hold the U.S. Senate? Is all hope lost in the U.S. House? What about key governor races across the country. Sam Karnick joined OAN on October 27, 2026 to share his views.
National Radio Show: How Heartland Helped Push Back Against ESG’s War on Dairy Farmers
Heartland’s Samantha Fillmore was on the national radio show Agriculture in America to talk about how we helped defeat “Dairy Net Zero”
Heartland’s Anthony Watts on OAN | Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal: Will It Lower Fuel Prices?
The Heartland Institute’s Senior Fellow Anthony Watts joins One America News Network (OAN) to explain why diesel prices matter to virtually every sector of the American economy—and why Trump’s agreement with Putin could help, but may not deliver immediate results.
Heartland’s “Socialist Watch 2026” mentioned on AM560 The Answer in Chicago
Dan Proft, the host of The Morning Answer on AM560 The Answer in Chicago mentioned the work of Editorial Director Chris Talgo, specifically his work on “Socialist Watch 2026” ahead of the midterm elections. The segment below is time-stamped. Just click to play.
Chris Talgo on Chicago’s Morning Answer with Dan Proft
After mentioning our work the previous day, AM560 host Dan Proft invited Chris Talgo on the program to talk more about Heartland’s Socialist Watch 2026. The clip is time-stamped. Just hit play.
Chris Talgo on the Moon Griffon Show in Louisiana
Chris was invited on the program to talk about the 200-plus socialist candidates running for office in the midterms, and how they have a high chance of success. Click play. The audio is time-stamped for Chris’ spot.
Heartland’s Donald Kendal on OAN: Americans Are Missing the Big Picture on Data Centers
Polls show that many Americans now oppose building new data centers. They point to strained power grids, rising utility bills, and heavy water use. Donald Kendal, director of the Glenn C. Haskins Emerging Issues Center at The Heartland Institute, appeared on One America News Network to argue that this resistance overlooks the large benefits these facilities bring to their communities and to the country.
Linnea Lueken on The Shaun Thompson Show in Chicago
Linnea was asked to be on the program to talk about Trump’s new and realistic automobile efficiency standards, repealing the Obama/Biden standards, which were ridiculous and unachieveable. Click play. Linnea Leuken’s hit is time stamped.
Donald Kendal on The Shaun Thompson Show
Kendal was invited on The Shaun Thompson Show in Chicago’s AM560 to talk about AI and green energy. Click play. Kendal’s hit is time-stamped.
Linnea Lueken talking about the Suncor v. Boulder County case at the U.S. Supreme Court
Lueken breaks down how important this case is. If SCOTUS doesn’t rule in favor of Suncor “it could be a disaster for energy companies” and all Americans. If Boulder County wants to be a “dry county” when it comes to petrochemicals, it can go ahead. But it cannot sue in court to impose climate and energy policy worldwide. Click play. Her segment is time stamped.
Heartland’s Medicaid Report Card covered in North Carolina
The Carolina Journal radio news program covered Heartland’s Medicaid Report Card in this three-minute segment on WBT-FM in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Heartland Policy Advisor Tom Harris on Dr. Sky Show on WABC radio in New York City
Tom Harris, apolicy advisor to The Heartland Institute, appeared on WABC-AM New York City’s Dr. Sky Experience during Columbus Day weekend 2026. Host Dr. Sky framed the segment around the question of how to move “from climate change to climate realism.”
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