Jim Carafano on Iran Policy, Border Security Debates, Surveillance Technology, and Kim on a Whim: (HOUR 3)

Hour 3 opens with guest host Heidi Harris filling in for Marc Cox alongside Kim St. Onge and producer Ethan Bright. Heidi and Kim reflect on historical memory and public health policy accountability as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches. In Segment 2, the hosts examine Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) surveillance technology before welcoming Dr. Jim Carafano (Senior Counselor, The Heritage Foundation) to analyze maritime security, Iranian economic sanctions along the Strait of Hormuz, and gain-of-function research oversight regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci. Segment 3 focuses on transnational law enforcement, global tourism trends, and newsroom operational standards. Hour 3 concludes with Segment 4's Kim on a Whim, where Kim and Heidi analyze Miss North Carolina USA 2026 Brittany Bolton House stepping down following resurfaced social media posts, evaluating corporate speech policies and digital archive vetting. Hour Hashtags #HeidiHarris #KimStOnge #JimCarafano #HeritageFoundation #FlockCameras #KimOnAWhim #DrFauci #ForeignPolicy Hour Guest List Jim Carafano — Senior Counselor, The Heritage Foundation