In The Tank

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 351 of the In The Tank Podcast. On this episode, the ITT crew talks about the current adminstration’s plan to destroy the reliable energy sector of this country. Also, they talk about the contradictions in everything Biden is doing as well as the likelihood that the Democratic establishment is gearing up to jettison Biden at the next opportunity. They talk about this and more in episode 351 of the In The Tank Podcast.

 

OPENING CHIT CHAT – DEMS CUTTING BIDEN LOOSE?

538 – Biden Approval Rating
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/

CNN - Ocasio-Cortez won't commit to backing Biden in 2024: 'We'll cross that bridge when we get to it'
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/12/politics/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-biden-reelection-2024-cnntv/index.html

The Hill - Biden can’t escape questions on his age
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3532095-biden-can%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bt-escape-questions-on-his-age/

 

THE PLANNED DESTRUCTION OF RELIABLE ENERGY

Climate Champions - ‘Race to Zero’ campaign updates criteria to raise the bar on net zero delivery
https://climatechampions.unfccc.int/criteria-consultation-3-0/

UN – Race to Zero Campaign
https://unfccc.int/climate-action/race-to-zero-campaign

 

BIDEN SUSPENDS FEDERAL GAS TAX

CNN - Biden will call for 3-month suspension of gas tax, though officials acknowledge it 'alone won't fix the problem'
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/22/politics/gas-tax-suspension-biden/index.html

Illinois Policy Institute - The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association has agreed to post signage notifying drivers of the delayed gas tax hike, and an explanation of why gas in Illinois is so expensive.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-gas-station-owners-fight-pritzker-mandate-with-gas-tax-signs/#:~:text=Pritzker's%20gasoline%20tax%20hikes,be%20two%20hikes%20in%202023.

Tax Foundation - How High are Gas Taxes in Your State?
https://taxfoundation.org/state-gas-tax-rates-2021/

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Show Notes

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 351 of the In The Tank Podcast. On this episode, the ITT crew talks about the current adminstration’s plan to destroy the reliable energy sector of this country. Also, they talk about the contradictions in everything Biden is doing as well as the likelihood that the Democratic establishment is gearing up to jettison Biden at the next opportunity. They talk about this and more in episode 351 of the In The Tank Podcast.
 
OPENING CHIT CHAT – DEMS CUTTING BIDEN LOOSE?
538 – Biden Approval Rating
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/
CNN - Ocasio-Cortez won't commit to backing Biden in 2024: 'We'll cross that bridge when we get to it'
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/12/politics/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-biden-reelection-2024-cnntv/index.html
The Hill - Biden can’t escape questions on his age
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3532095-biden-can%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bt-escape-questions-on-his-age/
 
THE PLANNED DESTRUCTION OF RELIABLE ENERGY
Climate Champions - ‘Race to Zero’ campaign updates criteria to raise the bar on net zero delivery
https://climatechampions.unfccc.int/criteria-consultation-3-0/
UN – Race to Zero Campaign
https://unfccc.int/climate-action/race-to-zero-campaign
 
BIDEN SUSPENDS FEDERAL GAS TAX
CNN - Biden will call for 3-month suspension of gas tax, though officials acknowledge it 'alone won't fix the problem'
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/22/politics/gas-tax-suspension-biden/index.html
Illinois Policy Institute - The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association has agreed to post signage notifying drivers of the delayed gas tax hike, and an explanation of why gas in Illinois is so expensive.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-gas-station-owners-fight-pritzker-mandate-with-gas-tax-signs/#:~:text=Pritzker's%20gasoline%20tax%20hikes,be%20two%20hikes%20in%202023.
Tax Foundation - How High are Gas Taxes in Your State?
https://taxfoundation.org/state-gas-tax-rates-2021/
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Creators & Guests

Host
Chris Talgo
Chris Talgo is the Editorial Director at The Heartland Institute and a research fellow for Heartland’s Socialism Research Center.
Host
Donald Kendal
Donald Kendal is a research fellow for The Heartland's Socialism Research Center, host of Heartland's In the Tank Podcast and Stopping Socialism TV, and a talented graphic designer.
Host
Jim Lakely
Jim Lakely is the Vice President and Director of Communications of The Heartland Institute.

What is In The Tank?

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.