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Striking the Right Balance With AI Data Centers | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Can we expect any more wins from Congress before Summer recess? What are the tradeoffs we need to consider when building AI data centers? Plus, The Heritage Foundation has a new resource that can help you make sure the American history museum you are planning to visit is not a woke disaster. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor!

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Conservatives Can Win it All! | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:28 +0000

This week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor features a speech delivered by Dr. Roberts in Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival. In it, he shares a frank assessment of the domestic enemies we face and what it will take from conservatives—from Congress to the kitchen table—to cement victory for years to come.

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The Left Can’t Steal America’s Inheritance of Liberty | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

What is there to celebrate in such a tumultuous time as America approaches her 250th birthday? As it turns out, there is a lot, and you should be really excited about it! Dr. Roberts makes his case.

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Ending Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse | The Kevin Roberts Show w/Larry O'Connor

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The amount of waste, fraud, and abuse plaguing our federal government is staggering. The Left counts success by how many people are receiving federal benefits, while conservatives measure it by how few need them. In this episode, Dr. Roberts explains how Congress can deliver real accountability in our federal programs, restore trust with the American public, help the vulnerable flourish, and put government back on the side of the people.

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Radical Islam’s Quiet Conquest of the West | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Western civilization faces an existential threat from mass migration and low birth rates. Nowhere is that more evident than in the changes we’ve seen to formerly great European communities as a result of mass Islamic immigration. Europe is the warning. America still has time to avoid a similar fate. Dr. Roberts outlines the solution.

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How the Bible Shaped America's Founding: Museum of the Bible Exclusive | The Next Frontier with Dr. Kevin Roberts

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:01 +0000

In this episode of The Next Frontier, Dr. Roberts tours the Museum of the Bible and Library of Congress with experts Anthony Schmidt and Kevin Butterfield to explore how the Bible served as both a religious and civic text for the Founding Fathers, shaping liberty, individual rights, and the Revolution. From the 1640 Bay Psalm Book—the first book printed in America—to Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and Jefferson’s personal copy of The Federalist, see the Bible’s profound influence on America’s founding.

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The AI Revolution: Pope Leo, Data Centers, China and Human Dignity | The Kevin Roberts Show w/Larry O’Connor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Dr. Kevin Roberts and co-host Larry O’Connor break down Pope Leo XIV’s new AI encyclical Magnifica Humanitas—a modern echo of Rerum Novarum—that demands AI serve human dignity, protect work, and uphold subsidiarity. They examine America’s race against China to lead in AI, the surge of data centers and energy needs, and why ethical guardrails beat both heavy regulation and unchecked transhumanism. Drawing on Heritage Foundation research, Roberts lays out a pro-innovation path that strengthens families, jobs, and moral order while keeping the U.S. ahead of the Chinese Communist Party.This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.

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The Media Blackout on the Persecution of Christians | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:01 +0000

The global persecution of Christians is one of today’s most underreported human rights crises. Thousands killed in Nigeria in 2026 alone, with millions facing violence and repression in China, North Korea, and the Middle East. Why the media silence and elite discomfort with acknowledging the plight of Christians? Dr. Kevin Roberts and co-host Larry O’Connor discuss anti-religious bias, totalitarian threats, and America’s role in defending religious liberty.

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What Do We Do About the Increase in Political Violence? | The Kevin Roberts Show w/Larry O’Connor

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Dr. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor confront America’s rising political violence. From multiple assassination attempts on President Trump and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk to the recent attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, they examine how left-wing rhetoric and media demonization are fueling real-world threats.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center Scam | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Once a legitimate civil rights organization, the SPLC was co-opted by radicals who used media and academia to build fake authority. They branded conservatives like Dr. Kevin Roberts, religious groups, school choice advocates, and everyday Americans as hate groups to silence debate. Finding that there wasn’t enough hate to go around, the SPLC is alleged to have begun manufacturing the extremism they claimed to fight. Dr. Kevin Roberts and co-host Larry O’Connor discuss how and why this happened and why institutional renewal is vital if America is to experience a golden age.

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Safeguarding Liberty: The Documents That Shaped America | The Next Frontier With Dr. Kevin Roberts

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Step inside the National Archives Rotunda, home of the Charters of Freedom, during America’s 250th anniversary. We speak with National Archivist Jim Amburn about preserving the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Then at the Library of Congress with Kevin Butterfield, we examine Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and Jefferson’s copy of The Federalist Papers.

We invite you to watch this latest episode of The Next Frontier and learn more about the ideas that shaped America’s founding and the extraordinary efforts required to protect these documents for future generations.

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Why Congress Needs an Ambitious Reconciliation Agenda | The Kevin Roberts Show w/Larry O’Connor

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Congress has a historic opportunity to pass another comprehensive reconciliation bill and demonstrate to the American people what a unified conservative majority can achieve heading into the midterms. From fully funding ICE and CBP for years to come, to aggressively slashing waste, fraud, and abuse, this process—which only requires 51 votes in the Senate—is the Right’s best chance to build on the successes of the One Big Beautiful Bill while proving to voters why they should continue trusting conservatives with governing majorities.

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Who is an American? The Birthright Citizenship Debate | The Kevin Roberts Show w/Larry O’Connor

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Who gets to be an American? This week, Dr. Kevin Roberts and co-host Larry O'Connor break down one of the most important debates in America today: birthright citizenship.

With President Trump’s executive order challenging automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizens now before the Supreme Court, they explore the original meaning of the 14th Amendment, the rapid rise of birth tourism, its serious national security implications, and the striking statistic that nearly 10% of babies born in the U.S. are to foreign citizens.

They also examine how these policies contribute to higher housing costs and labor competition while addressing the deeper question of what it truly means to be an American and how the nation can preserve its sovereignty, rule of law, and national identity.

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Make America Creative Again | The Next Frontier with Dr. Kevin Roberts

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Next Frontier, I'm walking into two of America's most important cultural institutions—The Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress. One was built for performance, the other for preservation. I'm here asking a simple question: What does it take to keep a cultural inheritance alive?

If we want great art to remain part of American life, we can't treat institutions like scenery: useful only when they flatter our side. We have to treat them like what they are—an inheritance, and inheritance requires work, maintenance, humility, and willingness to keep the doors open.

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Liberalism Can’t Save America, Only Destroy It | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The American liberal today no longer represents what liberalism once stood for. Rather than the classical understanding of liberalism—guided by Enlightenment philosophy and focused on limited government and individual freedom—the modern American liberal movement is intellectually totalitarian.

Dr. Roberts recently made this case at Yale University, arguing that liberalism has failed. In this episode, he and his co-host, Larry O’Connor, take a closer look at those remarks and examine the fundamental differences between conservatives and today’s American liberals.

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Is America’s Economy Truly Making a Comeback? | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:01 +0000

The Heritage Foundation’s highly anticipated 2026 Index of Economic Freedom is finally here! The diagnosis? The American economy is in resurgence, but we have a lot of room for improvement. How does America’s economy stack up against the rest of the world and what do we need to change to move ourselves up in the global economic freedom rankings?

Dr. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss!

Read the Index of Economic Freedom here: https://economicfreedom.heritage.org/

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What I Saw At Cambridge | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Has the Republican Party irretrievably lost its way? Kevin Roberts traveled to the U.K. to join the Cambridge Union for a debate on whether the Republican party has lost its way. Tracing the roots of the Republican Party through to today’s conservative stances on religious liberty, national security, immigration, and more, Kevin Roberts argued that the Republican Party has never been truer to its roots than now.

In this episode, Larry O’Connor and Kevin Roberts examine the debate and dive deeper into the principles and policies at stake.

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The Military Index: A Guidebook for Policymakers | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Throughout Biden’s presidency, our military was neglected and underfunded. Since Trump came in office just over a year ago, improvements have already been made to our leadership, systems, investments, and morale, but we know that climbing out from under that former degradation and humiliation of our troops takes time.

The Heritage Foundation hopes to build our troops back up through policy-focused initiatives. The military index is a guidebook for policymakers on how to ensure our military is as efficient and prepared as possible. The Trump Administration has made strides in fortifying our troops, but the work isn’t finished.

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Making America Battle Ready Again | The Next Frontier with Kevin Roberts

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:41:44 +0000

America can no longer afford to move at the speed of bureaucracy while our adversaries move at the speed of war. To lead in the modern arms race, America must draw on our heritage of innovation before our adversaries outpace us. Kevin Roberts headed to Utah to speak with Andy Yakulis about how his drone company is rethinking military technology. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. Andy Yakulis is the CEO and co-founder of Vector.

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Making Our Border Safe Again | The Next Frontier with Kevin Roberts

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

To ignore our borders is to surrender our future. To secure them is to rebuild our nation's strength.

America’s borders protect our sovereignty and are our safety. Under the previous administration, drugs, human trafficking, and a complete breakdown of the rule threatened not just our borders but our entire nation. Now, thanks to the Trump administration, safety and security has returned to our borders and to our nation. Kevin Roberts traveled to the Rio Grande to talk with Ron Vitiello about the change at the border over the last year.

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What Minneapolis Immigration Enforcement Means for America

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:01 +0000

Escalating events in Minneapolis have led to tragic results, but the core issues at stake—the rule of law, public safety, federal government jurisdiction—are clear. Larry O’Connor and Kevin Roberts discuss how Minneapolis today is emblematic of larger cultural issues prevalent in America, and how the administration's response in Minnesota will have implications across the nation.

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The Dangers of Population Decline | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Declining families and a disconnected society put America’s future at risk. In this episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor break down Heritage’s new family policy paper, highlighting the importance of strong, healthy families at the heart of a free and prosperous nation.

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Heritage’s Policy Roadmap for Saving the American Family | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss The Heritage Foundation’s new family policy report and the urgent need to strengthen American families. Read it at Heritage.org/Family.

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Four Cornerstones for the Future of America | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, Heritage is focused on what is needed to ensure America thrives for the next 250 years.

Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss the Four Cornerstones—family, dignity of work, national security, and citizenship—that will guide Heritage policy goals for 2026 and years to come.

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An America First National Security Policy | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000

What does an America First national security policy look like in practice? Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor reflect on American national security history—from Yorktown, to 9/11, to the Ukraine War—to define America First national security policy. How can the U.S. navigate foreign conflicts with the lens of prioritizing Americans’ safety, starting with transparency in military spending?

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The Warrior Ethos: Dewoking the Military | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:46:59 +0000

For years, the Left’s woke agenda distracted the military from its main mission: protecting the homeland. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor explore how the military lost its way and how, under the current administration, the military is now returning to its warfighting mission and prioritizing peace through strength to protect Americans for generations to come.

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The True Cost of Illegal Immigration | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000

From education to health care and so much more, illegal immigration has a price tag—and Americans are paying it. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor tackle the problem of what happens when immigrants don’t assimilate to American culture and why claims of a need for cheap labor are largely bogus.

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Why the Census Really Matters | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Did you know illegal immigrants are included in the U.S. Census? Since the 1960’s, the Left has been abusing the Constitution by counting illegal immigrants in the data that impacts our congressional maps and even presidential elections.

Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor break down why exactly this is a problem and how it affects everything from power on Capitol Hill to education funding.

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Without Borders, There Is No Nation | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:03:13 +0000

Since the 1960’s, our nation’s borders have been slowly erased through a dysfunctional immigration system that’s put American jobs, communities, and culture at risk. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor debunk myths about Ronald Reagan’s stance on amnesty, discuss how American jobs can make a comeback, and explore why both the left and the right in Washington are part of our immigration problem.

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The Real American Dream | The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:07:14 +0000

Is the American Dream still possible? On this first episode of the relaunched Kevin Roberts Show, now featuring Larry O’Connor, Kevin and Larry explore what the American Dream really is, the challenges it faces today, and what needs to happen for it to still be achievable.

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The Virtue of Nationalism | Yoram Hazony

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:39:51 +0000

Dr. Yoram Hazony—author of The Virtue of Nationalism—joins Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts for a conversation about the urgent need to restore national sovereignty, religious tradition, and the institutions that uphold Western civilization.Dr. Hazony doesn’t just analyze the decline of the West—he offers a roadmap for rebuilding it.About Dr. Hazony: Yoram Hazony is an Israeli philosopher, political theorist and author. He serves as President of the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem and as Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, a public affairs institute based in Washington that hosts the National Conservatism Conference.

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Carry the Flame | Kevin Roberts’ Commencement Address at Thomas Aquinas College

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:43:00 +0000

In this inspiring commencement address at Thomas Aquinas College, Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts urges the Class of 2025 to step boldly into their calling as leaders, builders, and defenders of Truth. Reflecting on America’s rich legacy, Dr. Roberts challenges graduates to reject retreat and rise to the moment with grit, gratitude, and a sense of mission.“You weren’t made for comfort—you were made for greatness.”

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America’s Golden Age: A Return to the Permanent Things

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:55:15 +0000

In this address delivered at the Academy of Philosophy and Letters conference on June 5, 2025, Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts lays out a clear and unapologetic roadmap for rebuilding the American republic. The speech—“America’s Golden Age: A Return to the Permanent Things”—calls conservatives to reject the stale, consultant-driven playbook of the past and instead lead with moral clarity, intellectual courage, and unshakable conviction. Dr. Roberts makes the case that our national revival won’t come from Washington, Wall Street, or Silicon Valley—but from Main Street. From families, churches, schools, and communities rooted in timeless truths. This is not a moment for caution. It’s a moment for boldness. For reclaiming our country through the very things that made it great: faith, family, freedom, and ordered liberty.

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Best Of: Peace Through Strength: Resetting U.S. National Security

Sat, 31 May 2025 08:12:46 +0000

As tensions with China escalate and global conflict looms, how can America regain its strategic footing and peace through strength?In this best of episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we bring together some of the most experienced minds in national security, diplomacy, and defense. Hear from:🔹 Tulsi Gabbard reveals the bipartisan failures that keep feeding the war machine and how Americans can fight back.

🔹 Brent Sadler lays out what it will take to counter China’s growing military confidence and why 2027 could be a breaking point.

🔹 Adam Crum connects the dots between economic policy and national strength—and why American prosperity is our best weapon.

🔹 Victoria Coates explains how we must think long-term in rebuilding military readiness while avoiding the traps of endless war.

🔹 Rob Greenway offers a firsthand look at the threats brewing in the Western Hemisphere and why the U.S. must reclaim strategic ground—starting with the Panama Canal.

🔹 Wilson Beaver shares what a real national security reset looks like—from taking on China to the strategic importance of the Panama Canal.This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about peace through strength, protecting American sovereignty, and building a foreign policy that puts America First.

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The Second American Revolution | Kevin Roberts

Thu, 22 May 2025 18:56:31 +0000

After the victories of 2024, the greatest threat to the conservative movement isn’t defeat — it’s complacency. In this powerful keynote address from The Heritage Foundation’s Annual Leadership Conference, Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts issues a call to action: this is no time for a victory lap. It’s time to write the next chapter of American greatness.Drawing on the legacy of Ronald Reagan and the enduring words of Patrick Henry, Dr. Roberts urges Americans to reject timidity, resist the woke Left’s regrouping, and fight for a future rooted in family, faith, freedom, and Truth.This is your moment. Don’t let it slip away.📍 Originally delivered in Naples, Florida | April 2025

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The Realignment Is Here—And It’s Glorious | Andrew Klavan, John Rich, Nick Freitas, Peter Robinson

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We’re living in a new moment—one where truth is winning, normalcy is making a comeback, and the Left has finally overplayed its hand.In this best of episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we revisit some of the most powerful conversations about the cultural realignment happening right now—from the role of artists and new media to the collapse of elite institutions and the spiritual hunger rising in America.Hear Andrew Klavan reflect on building conservative cultural infrastructure, John Rich on how pain awakened the American people, and Spencer Klavan on why the end of materialism may spark a revival. This episode is a roadmap for conservatives ready to press the advantage—and rebuild a culture rooted in truth, beauty, and freedom.📚 Featuring:

Andrew Klavan | Novelist & Filmmaker
Spencer Klavan | Author, How to Save the West
John Rich | Country Music Star & Entrepreneur
Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Nick Freitas | Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates

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Live From the Panama Canal: Why the Canal Is Critical for the U.S. Economy and National Security

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:21:54 +0000

The Panama Canal isn’t just a trade route—it’s a lifeline for American commerce and a key to military dominance. But here’s the problem: China knows that too. As the CCP tightens its grip on ports and infrastructure surrounding the canal, the question isn’t if we should act—it’s how fast.Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts is on-site at the Panama Canal with national security experts Victoria Coates, Wilson Beaver, Mike Gonzalez, and Andrés Martínez-Fernández to expose what’s really at stake.🔹 China’s growing grip on key ports and infrastructure🔹 The canal’s crucial role in U.S. economic and military power🔹 What America must do to reclaim its strategic advantage

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Next Week: The Kevin Roberts Show Goes to Panama

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:19:48 +0000

We’re taking a quick break this week to take the show on the road. Be sure to stay tuned next week for an extra special episode on the ground at the Panama Canal.

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Exposing the Deep State's Dirty Secrets | Reps. Keith Self & August Pfluger

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:26:00 +0000

President Trump is using his executive power to rip the lid off the deep state's most egregious fraud, waste, and abuse—starting with USAID. But what about Congress? Reps. Keith Self and August Pfluger join The Kevin Roberts Show to reveal how they’re working to codify Trump’s reforms, gut the bureaucracy, and put America back on the path to military strength and fiscal sanity. From cutting trillions in waste to dismantling Biden’s radical policies, this episode breaks down the real fight for America’s future.

About Rep. Pfluger: Serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman August Pfluger represents 20 counties in Texas’ 11th Congressional District, including Brownwood, Killeen, Llano, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. August grew up in San Angelo, where he lives with his wife Camille and three daughters.

August graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy before serving in the military for twenty years as a decorated fighter pilot and squadron commander, including two deployments to Syria and Northern Iraq. August also served on the United States National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump’s first presidency and still serves as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

In Congress, August is the first Member to represent Midland and Odessa on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He also serves as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee – the largest caucus of conservatives on Capitol Hill – and as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Additionally, August co-founded the MACH 1 Caucus and the Texas Ag Task Force.

He is a conservative Republican, a proud husband and father, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

About Rep. Self: Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father’s service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas. After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began a 25-year career of service to our country.

Keith’s Army tours included Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Company Commander, Special Forces Detachment Commander and Special Forces Company Commander. His service took him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Pentagon, where he worked on the most sensitive military programs. He deployed to Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. During his career, Keith received the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Joint Staff Badge. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Upon retiring from the Army, Keith was elected County Judge in Collin County, TX, in 2006. He served three consecutive terms before retiring in 2018.

Keith and his wife Tracy have been happily married since his graduation from West Point. They reside in McKinney, TX and are active members in their church and local community.

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Beyond the Polls: The Permanant Things | Henry Olsen and Kevin Roberts

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:47:24 +0000

Dr. Kevin Roberts joins Henry Olsen's Beyond the Polls to dive into his new book, Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America, where he makes a compelling case for a renewed American future. Kevin and Henry explore the spiritual battle confronting the nation, the struggle for control of our institutions, and the ongoing debate over America as an idea versus America as a nation.About Beyond the Polls: Henry Olsen, Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will talk about the presidential and congressional races with leading political journalists and analysts, people who are out in the field and won't give you media spin. Find out who's leading the pack and who's an also-ran, with Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen.

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The Trump Era: A Turning Point for Self-Governance and America's Cultural Future | Spencer Klavan

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:21:21 +0000

Spencer Klavan, associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books, dives deep into the unraveling of Western civilization and the end of modernity. With a sharp analysis of culture, faith, and politics, Klavan argues that America is at a pivotal crossroads—one that transcends mere elections. He explores the rise of materialism, the challenges of modern science, and the urgent need for a spiritual revival. As Klavan puts it, the Trump era marks the manifestation of a deeper cultural shift, and the very future of self-governance is on the line. He also breaks down why the trans debate encapsulates the worst excesses of late-stage modernity, and why millions of Americans are instinctively rejecting it.Spencer takes us through his new book Light of the Mind, Light of the World—which contends that science and faith are not opposites but, in fact, two sides of the same coin. With the rise of the “trust the science” mantra, Spencer argues that we’ve reached a dangerous inflection point in the way we view the world, and it's time for a reset back to timeless truths.If you’re concerned about the direction of our culture and looking for real solutions rooted in history, philosophy, and faith, this conversation is a must-watch. Don't miss it.

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Revitalizing American Maritime & Defense | Brent Sadler

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:44:35 +0000

In this episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Brent Sadler joins Dr. Roberts to discuss the urgent need to overhaul America’s maritime strategy. With China asserting control over global trade routes, our nation finds itself in a dangerously vulnerable position. Sadler makes the case for bold action—through innovation, investments in human capital, and a revitalized maritime industrial base—to secure America’s future.From modernizing shipping infrastructure to strengthening our military and maritime capabilities, Sadler outlines a clear path for America to reclaim its rightful place as a global leader. He also emphasizes the crucial role of the SHIPS Act, Jones Act, port infrastructure, workforce development, and groundbreaking technologies—such as small modular nuclear reactors—to propel American ships forward.About Brent Sadler: Bent Sadler joined Heritage Foundation after a 26 year Navy career with numerous operational tours on nuclear powered submarines, personal staffs of senior Defense Department leaders, and as a military diplomat in Asia. As a Senior Research Fellow, Brent’s focus is on maritime security and the technologies shaping our future maritime forces, especially the Navy.Brent is a 1994 graduate with honors of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Systems Engineering (robotics) and a minor in Japanese. As a 2004 Olmsted Scholar in Tokyo, Japan, he studied at Keio University, Jochi University and the United Nations University. He has a master of arts from Jochi University and master of science from National War College, where he graduated with distinction in 2011 and received several writing and research awards.In 2011, he established the Navy Asia Pacific Advisory Group (NAPAG), providing regionally informed advice directly to Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO). He again served on the CNO’s personal staff in 2015-2016, playing a key role in developing the Defense Department’s Third Offset. At Pacific Command from 2012-2015, he held numerous key positions. As lead for Maritime Strategy and Policy, he incorporated all 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) into the first regional maritime domain awareness forum and was instrumental in the eventual passage of the $500 million-dollar Maritime Security Initiative. As Special Advisor on Japan, and a Council of Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow in Tokyo, he played a key role in revising the U.S. and Japan Defense Guidelines. As Deputy Director Strategic Synchronization Group, he oversaw a think-tank like body of over 30 advisors and analysts. Brent led the Commander’s Rebalance Task Force coordinating execution of the President’s Defense Strategic Guidance—Rebalance to the Asia-Pacific resulting in over $12 billion USD of additional monies budgeted in fiscal years 2013 through 2015 during a time of fiscal austerity.Following his final tour on CNO’s staff, Brent returned to Asia as Senior Defense Official, Defense and Naval Attaché in Malaysia. During his tenure he played a key role in coordinating responses to the USS McCain collision in August 2017, opened several politically sensitive ports and airfields to U.S. forces, oversaw unprecedented expansion of U.S. military relations, and steadied relations during the historic May 2018 national elections ushering in an opposition party for the first time since independence.His final Navy assignment was China Branch of Navy Staff at the Pentagon.

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Adam Crum | Alaska: The Key to Unleashing American Energy

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:50:00 +0000

America is rich in natural resources—more than enough to free us from reliance on adversaries like Iran and China. Yet federal overreach keeps Alaska, a state abundant in energy and rugged independence, shackled. Adam Crum, Alaska’s Commissioner of Revenue, joins The Kevin Roberts Show to share his insights on the state’s unique, self-reliant way of life—and what Washington needs to learn from it.About Adam Crum: Born and raised in Alaska, Adam Crum has significant public and private sector experience in strategic management, organizational development, executive consulting and large-scale projects. He was Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Health for four years, leading the state through the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Commissioner Crum moved over to the Department of Revenue, focusing on developing a durable economic development model for Alaska. In this role he has put together a team that has improved the State’s credit rating, used public financing tools never used in the state such as bond tendering and forward delivery, and developed robust relationships with investment funds to focus on the growth opportunities in Alaska. Commissioner Crum is a fiduciary for over $130 billion, as he sits on the boards for Alaska’s Retirement system and the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation – the largest sovereign wealth fund in the US. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Northwestern University and a Master of Science in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.

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Andrew Klavan | How Storytelling Can Save America

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:53:00 +0000

The fight for America’s future isn’t just at the ballot box—it’s in the culture. The Left’s grip on media, education, and storytelling has reshaped the nation, but their misinformation is starting to crumble. Politics alone won’t save us—conservatives must reclaim the culture and shape the values that define our country. Andrew Klavan joins The Kevin Roberts Show for a must-listen conversation on why, and how, we must fight back. The Left has used storytelling to rewrite America—now it’s time to take it back. Andrew Klavan is the host of "The Andrew Klavan Show" for the Daily Wire and author of such internationally bestselling crime novels as True Crime, filmed by Clint Eastwood, Don’t Say A Word, filmed and starring Michael Douglas and Empire of Lies. Stephen King called him “the most original novelist of crime and suspense since Cornell Woolrich.” As a screenwriter, Andrew wrote the screenplays to “A Shock to the System,” which starred Michael Caine, “One Missed Call,” which starred Edward Burns, and “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer,” starring Dean Cain. He also wrote the script for the groundbreaking iOS app, “Haunting Melissa,” which won the 2014 Appy Award for Entertainment.

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Calley Means | Make America Healthy Again

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:32:45 +0000

Our healthcare system is fundamentally misaligned—it’s not designed to keep Americans healthy. Instead, it’s structured to manage sickness, focusing on endless prescriptions and symptom management rather than addressing the root causes of disease. This approach isn’t about real wellness—it’s about perpetuating a broken status quo. This week on The Kevin Roberts Show, we’re joined by Calley Means, a bold voice trusted by leaders like President Trump, RFK Jr., and Joe Rogan. He exposes the corrupt forces undermining our healthcare system and discusses the path to Make America Healthy Again.

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Andy Puzder | The Elites Behind ESG and DEI

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:33:35 +0000

Why are companies like Disney so intent on pushing the transgender agenda? The answer lies with a small, influential group of financial elites who have hijacked American institutions to impose harmful woke policies like ESG and DEI. But here's the good news: Americans are fighting back, rejecting these radical and unjust initiatives. Andy Puzder, former CEO of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. joins The Kevin Roberts Show to expose the dangers of stakeholder capitalism and its impact on our nation. About Andy: Andrew Puzder, former Chief Executive of CKE Restaurants and economic expert, is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow for business and economic freedom at The Heritage Foundation. Puzder began his career as a commercial trial lawyer in St. Louis in 1978 and later served as the personal attorney for entrepreneur Carl Karcher. He went on to become CEO of the well-known fast food powerhouses Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s chains in 2000, expanding to 3,800 locations and leading the company out of serious financial difficulties. He has authored several books, including Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn’t Understand It; The Capitalist Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left's Plot to Stop It; Getting America Back to Work; It’s Time to Let America Work Again; and A Tyranny for the Good of its Victims: The Ugly Truth about Stakeholder Capitalism. Earlier in his career, Mr. Puzder was a commercial trial lawyer in St. Louis. He authored legislation in Missouri—acknowledging that life begins at conception and granting unborn children rights in contexts other than abortion (such as criminal, tort, and inheritance laws)—which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services in 1989.

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Jonathan Skrmetti | Fighting Federal Overreach: ESG, Cyber Law, and U.S. v. Skrmetti

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:54:00 +0000

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins Dr. Roberts for a powerful discussion on the landmark case U.S. v. Skrmetti and the critical battles against federal overreach. General Skrmetti shares insights into his leadership in defending state sovereignty, tackling ESG mandates, and shaping the future of cyber law. From safeguarding education and healthcare policy to advancing common-sense public policy, this episode dives into the legal fights that will define America’s future. About General Skrmetti: Jonathan Skrmetti was sworn in to an eight-year term as Tennessee’s Attorney General and Reporter on September 1, 2022. Prior to his current role, General Skrmetti served as Chief Counsel to Governor Bill Lee and as Chief Deputy Attorney General to his predecessor, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery. Before working for the State of Tennessee, General Skrmetti was a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Memphis. His legal career began with nearly a decade as a federal prosecutor. He worked at the Civil Rights Division at Main Justice and then at the Memphis U.S. Attorney’s Office and prosecuted sex traffickers, corrupt government officials, and violent white supremacists. In addition, General Skrmetti taught cyberlaw as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. General Skrmetti earned honors degrees from George Washington University, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. Following law school, Jonathan clerked for Judge Steven Colloton on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and four children.

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Dr. Kevin Roberts | The Deep State Lost

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:35:00 +0000

Kevin takes the stage at the Encounter Books Gala to lay out a bold vision for America’s future. With President Trump’s transformative agenda and a mandate from the American people, Roberts exposes the catastrophic failures of the past generation of elites and offers a roadmap to restore the nation. From securing the border and dismantling the Deep State to reforming education and fighting the woke agenda, Kevin shows how Trumpism is the answer to the crisis we face. If you believe America deserves better, this speech is a must-watch.

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Brian Kilmeade | A Vision to Restore the American Dream

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:54:00 +0000

The real antagonist of the everyday American is the Uniparty — a political establishment focused on advancing the interests of Washington elites rather than those of the American people. As a nation, we have problems that must be confronted to ensure a complete renewal of the American dream. This week's episode of The Kevin Roberts Show features a conversation between Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade and Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts. The two discuss Roberts' new book, "Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America," and how conservatives aim to usher in a transformative era of policy reform.

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Richard Corcoran | The Plan to Save America’s Schools

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:01:04 +0000

For decades, leftist ideology has poisoned America’s schools, and the consequences couldn’t be clearer. Free speech is being crushed, cultural chaos is spreading, and actual learning has taken a backseat to woke indoctrination.

But in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis showed us what real leadership looks like. By transforming the New College of Florida, he restored classical education and intellectual diversity to an institution in desperate need of both—and he put Richard Corcoran at the helm to lead that charge.

What can we learn from this fearless approach to reclaiming education? Dr. Roberts sits down with President Corcoran to talk about how bold action and unapologetic principles can fix our schools and save our culture.

Richard Corcoran is a seasoned conservative policymaker and education reform advocate. He served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. As Florida’s Education Commissioner, Corcoran implemented policies to strengthen academic standards, expand charter schools, and improve vocational education.

In 2023, he was appointed President of New College of Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis to lead its transformation into a classical liberal arts institution focused on intellectual diversity and rigorous academics. His new book is "Storming the Ivory Tower: How a Florida College Became Ground Zero in the Struggle to Take Back Our Campuses."

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John Rich | Preserving the American Dream

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:02:00 +0000

What does it mean to live virtuously and pursue the American Dream? For country music legend John Rich, it’s about the freedom to explore your potential without interference—rooted in speaking the truth boldly and standing firm in the face of adversity. As Rich challenges, “What if Teddy Roosevelt had been afraid? What if Ronald Reagan had been afraid?” Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts sits down with John Rich for an inspiring conversation about courage, virtue, and the principles that sustain the American Dream.

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Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:35:02 +0000

Dr. Kevin Roberts joins Joshua Treviño of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to discuss his new book, Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America. He outlines a plan to challenge the Washington establishment and shares personal insights from his journey. AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH A FOREWORD BY VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT J.D. VANCE Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts outlines a peaceful "Second American Revolution" for voters looking to shift the power back into the hands of the people. America is on the brink of destruction. A corrupt and incompetent elite has uprooted our way of life and is brainwashing the next generation. Many so-called conservatives are as culpable as their progressive counterparts. In this ambitious and provocative book, Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts announces the arrival of a New Conservative Movement. His message is simple: Global elites — your time is up. Dawn’s Early Light blazes a promising path for the American people to take back their country. Chapter by chapter, it identifies institutions that conservatives need to build, others that we need to take back, and more still that are too corrupt to save: Ivy League colleges, the FBI, the New York Times, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Department of Education, BlackRock, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Endowment for Democracy, to name a few. All these need to be dissolved if the American way of life is to be passed down to future generations. The good news is, we’re going to win. The Swamp is so drunk on power that the elites don't realize the ground is moving beneath their feet. In Washington, they wear foreign flags on their lapels, but they don’t protect our border. They wave around the Constitution, but they don’t respect its wisdom. They appeal to Reagan, but Reagan would never put up with this non-sense. Their decadence will be their downfall. A new day is here.

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Dr. Larry Arnn | Restoring American Education

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:19:05 +0000

In recent decades, American education has shifted from teaching essential skills to embedding a progressive agenda under the guise of inclusivity and social justice. The result? Lower test scores and students unprepared for the future. How did we get here, and what can be done to fix it?

As the leader of one of the most respected conservative institutions in the country, Dr. Arnn is uniquely positioned to answer these tough questions and offer solutions. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about the state of American education and the future of our country.

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Mark Levin | Ending America’s Decline | Dawn's Early Light

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:07:42 +0000

The elites are on notice. In his new book, "Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America," Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts presents a plan for everyday Americans to wrest power back from a corrupt, incompetent ruling class. With crises like unchecked illegal immigration, the looming threat of World War III, and an unbearable cost of living, Americans can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. In this week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Dr. Roberts sits down with the Great One, Mark Levin, to discuss the battle plan for Americans ready to take back their country. "Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America" OUT NOW: https://amzn.to/48Nj90a

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Morning in America | Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts and Andy Olivastro

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:39:18 +0000

Heritage Foundation President, Kevin Roberts, and Chief Advancement Officer, Andy Olivastro, explore what lies ahead for America under a second Trump presidency.

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Faith, Family, and the Fight for America’s Future | Family Policy Alliance

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:07:01 +0000

How can social conservatives reclaim the future for faith, family, and freedom?

Tune in as Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts delivers his keynote speech from the Family Policy Alliance’s SoConCon. The Family Policy Alliance is a leading faith-based organization focused on protecting religious liberty and advocating for families across the nation.

In his address, Kevin highlights the importance of standing firm against globalist ideologues, the military-industrial complex, and corporate special interests, and instead embracing a family-centered, America-first agenda to restore our nation’s values.

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Jonathan Turley | Defending Free Speech in an Age of Rage

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:39:20 +0000

What would the world look like without free speech? Major corporations, academia, and the government are increasingly censoring free thought in America. On The Kevin Roberts Show, Jonathan Turley, an American attorney and legal scholar, dives into the threats facing free speech today. Turley’s new book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage, examines this human right and the systemic effort to bar dissent. Turley graduated from Northwestern University School of Law and has had an extensive law career, including testifying in United States congressional proceedings.

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William Wolfe | Politics Is a False God

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:37:58 +0000

What happens when faith and family decline in America? Government seeks to fill the void, assuming the role of a god.

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts and William Wolfe, the Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Leadership, discuss what the decline in faith means for America.

A 10-year veteran of the conservative movement, William Wolfe served as a Senior Official in the Trump Administration, both as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon and a Director of Legislative Affairs at the Department of State. Prior to his service in the Administration, William worked for Heritage Action for America, and as a Congressional Staffer for three different Members of Congress, including the former Rep. Dave Brat. He has a B.A. in History from Covenant College, and a Masters of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Dwarkesh Patel | Tech and the American Republic

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:13:09 +0000

Tech podcaster Dwarkesh Patel joins Kevin Roberts at the "Reboot: The New Reality" conference in San Francisco, an event hosted by the Foundation for American Innovation. In this engaging conversation, they explore how the rapidly evolving tech industry and conservative policy can find common ground to foster innovation while safeguarding American values. They delve into pressing issues like free speech on digital platforms, the role of government regulation in tech, and how to balance technological advancements with the preservation of individual liberties.

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New York Times Climate Forward | Dr. Kevin Roberts

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:44:41 +0000

At the New York Times Climate Forward event, Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts took aim at the elitist, global climate agenda, calling it out for failing the American people—and the global poor. Roberts pointed to data showing a 98% reduction in climate-related deaths over the last century, emphasizing that climate hysteria is not rooted in facts. He called for an end to the politicized federal overreach, urging a return to common-sense energy policies that actually serve the American people. Through Heritage's Project 2025, Roberts made clear: we’re here to correct the course and put the power back in the hands of the people.

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Dr. Marty Makary | Blind Spots: Exposing Groupthink In The Medical Establishment

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:30:24 +0000

What happens when medical groupthink trumps truth? From opioids to peanut allergies, the experts have gotten it wrong time and again—with devastating consequences for public health. Trust in the medical profession has plummeted, driven by decades of rigid conformity and mistaken recommendations. On The Kevin Roberts Show, Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins, dives into the eye-opening revelations from his new book, Blind Spots. He exposes how medical groupthink, from the opioid crisis to misguided nutritional advice, has caused public harm—and what we can do to restore trust and integrity in healthcare. Dr. “Marty” Makary is a Johns Hopkins professor and NYT bestselling author. His newest book, BLIND SPOTS looks at the latest scientific research on topic that we are not talking about (that we need to talk about): ▶ The Microbiome ▶ Hormone Replacement Therapy ▶ The Peanut Allergy Epidemic ▶ Eggs (& Food) ▶ Blood tests not being ordered everyone needs ▶ Childbirth ▶ Cancer Prevention ▶ Marijuana ▶ The Culture of Medicine ▶ Medical Dogma Dr. Makary has been a visiting professor at over 25 medical schools, has published over 250 scientific peer-reviewed articles, and has written for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. A public health researcher, Dr. Makary served in leadership at the World Health Organization and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Makary is the recipient of the 2020 Business Book of the Year Award for his book, The Price We Pay, about the grassroots movement to lower healthcare costs through greater medical transparency. He currently leads the Evidence-based Medicine Public Policy Research Group at Johns Hopkins and is director of The Re-design of Healthcare Project, a national effort to make health care more reliable and affordable, especially for vulnerable populations. His research focuses on the appropriateness of medical care, administrative waste, and the impact of health recommendations on society. Dr. Makary is the recipient of the Nobility in Science Award from the National Pancreas Foundation and numerous teaching awards. His newest book, Blind Spots, details how to live healthy by separating medical dogma from evidence-based science.

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Matt Walsh | Am I Racist?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:25:19 +0000

Kevin Roberts and Matt Walsh tackle Walsh’s bold new film, "Am I Racist?" — a fearless look at the DEI industry, race-baiting grifters, and the Left's obsession with division. Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation on what’s really at stake in the culture war and how conservatives can reclaim the narrative.

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Tucker Carlson Live with Kevin Roberts: Saving America from the D.C. Elites

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:40:11 +0000

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts joins Tucker Carlson Live in Colorado Springs for a hard-hitting discussion on reclaiming power from the Washington elites and restoring it to the forgotten Americans who have been sidelined for too long. In this conversation, Dr. Roberts makes the case for bold, transformational policies—dismantling the bloated administrative state, securing our borders, and eliminating the Department of Education—as laid out in Project 2025. These proposals aren't just popular—they're necessary if we’re serious about breaking D.C.'s stranglehold on our country and putting the American people back in charge.

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Matt Goodwin | The Conservative Realignment: Mass Migration, Populism, and the Future of the UK & US

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:35:39 +0000

What are the key factors driving the rise of populism in response to mass migration and other cultural and political issues in the UK and across Western democracies? Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts sits down with Dr. Matt Goodwin, a leading voice in the fight against the political and cultural upheavals threatening the very foundation of the UK and US. Dr. Goodwin, Senior Advisor at the Legatum Institute and Honorary Professor of Politics at the University of Kent, lays out the stark realities facing conservatives today—on both sides of the Atlantic. With the rise of populism, the betrayal of conservative values by the political elite, and the relentless advance of woke ideology, Dr. Roberts and Dr. Goodwin confront the critical challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They explore how conservatives must forge a bold, united front to defend our principles and restore power to the working class. About Dr. Matt Goodwin:

Matt Goodwin is a professor of political science, a writer, pollster, and political advisor to corporations and other bodies. He works where the worlds of research, politics, and policy collide —talking with politicians, journalists, and academics while crunching his own data and running his own opinion polls and focus groups. Matt has advised countless governments, companies, and leaders around the globe, including one president, three Prime Ministers, leaders of the opposition, dozens of politicians, and more than a few CEOs from the world’s largest companies. He’s the author of multiple award-winning, bestselling books including the Sunday Times bestseller Values, Voice, and Virtue, which explains how and why the new elite lost touch, and the Sunday Times bestseller National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracy, which has been translated into multiple languages. He’s also the author of the definitive book on the Brexit vote, Brexit: Why Britain Voted to Leave the European Union, and the Political Book of the Year, Revolt on the Right, which successfully forecast the rise of populism and Brexit in Britain. Matt served for a decade as Associate and Senior Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, a Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute, an official advisor to the UK Education Committee, a Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange, and as one of the UK government’s Social Mobility Commissioners He has also been seconded to a government department, working alongside national policy makers.

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Nick Freitas | Strong Families, Strong Men: Defending America's Future

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:45:00 +0000

Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas sounds the alarm on how the Left is shaping our children’s beliefs and how higher education is turning out activists instead of critical thinkers—all on the taxpayer’s dime. He also speaks passionately about the importance of restoring traditional masculinity and the role strong families play in America’s renewal. Tune in for a powerful conversation about defending our nation’s future. Delegate Nick Freitas has been married to his high school sweetheart Tina Freitas since 1999. They have 3 children, Lillyana, Luke and Alexandria. Immediately following high school Nick joined the Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 25th Light Infantry Division as an Infantryman. After September 11th Nick volunteered for US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and eventually served 2 tours in Iraq as a Special Forces Weapons SGT and Special Forces Intelligence SGT. Honorably discharged in 2009, Nick moved his family to Virginia where he began working as an instructor and Program Manager. During that same time Nick moved to Culpeper and became involved with the local Republican unit. Nick was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015 and is currently serves on the Finance, Courts of Justice, Public Safety and Education committees. He serves as the Sub Committee Chairman for the sub committees on Higher Education and the Public Safety subcommittee 1 where all firearms related legislation is heard.

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#129 | Voices of Conservatism: Michael Knowles, Victor Davis Hanson, Tulsi Gabbard, and Tim Kennedy

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:33:08 +0000

In this week's special episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we're taking a moment to revisit some of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had with leading voices in the conservative movement. From deep dives into American culture and policy to personal stories of resilience and conviction, this episode features highlights from some of our most iconic guests.

Join us as we revisit the sharp wit of Michael Knowles, the profound historical perspectives of Victor Davis Hanson, the leadership of Tulsi Gabbard, and the unwavering patriotism of Tim Kennedy. Each segment offers a unique lens on the challenges facing our nation and the path forward for conservatism in America. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, this episode is packed with insights that are as relevant today as they were when first recorded. Tune in and be inspired by the voices shaping the future of our country.

Guests:

Michael Knowles is the celebrated host of The Michael Knowles Show at the Daily Wire and The Book Club at PragerU. In 2017, Michael published the #1 national bestselling treatise Reasons to Vote for Democrats, which President Donald Trump hailed as “a great book for your reading enjoyment."

Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.

Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. A combat veteran, 4-term member of Congress, and 2020 presidential candidate, Tulsi loves her country: “I answered the call to serve and swore an oath, dedicating my life to supporting and defending the Constitution, both in uniform and in public office. I have always been an independent-minded person but became a Democrat when I first ran for office because I saw a party that stood up for the little guy, free speech and civil liberties. That party is no more.”

Tim Kennedy, Green Beret Sniper, author, UFC Fighter & Entrepreneur has a rapidly growing audience with millions of followers on his personal Instagram and over 10 million followers through the many outlets of his parent company Tim Kennedy Operations and Sheepdog Response.

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#128 | Rob Greenway

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:44:43 +0000

Retired Special Forces Officer, career public servant, and principal architect of the historic Abraham Accords, Robert Greenway, joins Kevin to discuss conservative national defense priorities.

Greenway brings decades of experience in combat, military intelligence, national security, and diplomacy to his new role. Greenway previously served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director on the National Security Council under President Donald Trump. Greenway joined Heritage immediately after working as an adjunct fellow at the Hudson Institute and president and executive director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute.

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#127 | James Fishback

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:50:00 +0000

James T. Fishback is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria, an American investment firm committed to free thinking, meritocracy, and excellence.

A former national high school debate champion, James founded Incubate Debate, a non-profit that teaches young Americans the power and practice of debate. Incubate is the fastest-growing debate league in America, serving as the alternative to the ideological echo chamber that “traditional” high school debate has become, which James detailed in a widely acclaimed essay in The Free Press.

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#126 | Jennifer Sey

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:03:09 +0000

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Jennifer Sey has been speaking truth and standing up for women and children for nearly two decades. First, in 2008 when she wrote a book called “Chalked Up,” exposing the abusive coaching practices in gymnastics. Despite her credentials (7x National Team Member and 1986 National Champ), the gymnastics community didn’t much like the things she was saying. (Apparently you were supposed to protect the reputations of abusive coaches and Jen didn’t get that memo.) But she persisted. And truth outed in the end.

She stood up again in 2020, speaking inconvenient truths during covid in saying public schools should be open because children’s education matters. For that, she was ostracized by friends and her community, and her reputation took a beating. But she persisted. And truth outed in the end. Jen has also had a successful professional career. She is actually quite the brand builder, having been named one of Forbes’ Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers 2 years in a row.

Now, Jen is taking all that experience as an athlete, an executive and an advocate for women and children to build something uniquely her own. The brand is called XX-XY Athletics, and it is the only athletic brand standing up for women’s sports. If you believe in truth and common sense and want best in class workout gear, this is the brand you’ve been waiting for. The truth looks good on you.

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#125 | David Goodwin

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:11:30 +0000

David Goodwin was raised on an Idaho farm, earned an M.B.A., traveled the world with a fortune 500 tech company, and quit even though, at the time, he had no school-aged children of his own, so that he could invest in classical Christian education.

He is a founding board member and was headmaster of The Ambrose School in Boise, Idaho for 13 years, and is currently president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Over 100,000 copies of his work “Discover Classical Christian Education” are in print. He is the editor of The Classical Difference magazine and has appeared in publications like The Federalist and Townhall. His most recent work is with Pete Hegseth on “Battle for the American Mind.” Dave and his wife, Stormy, have three children, all of whom were classically educated.

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#124 | Michael Knowles

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:53:11 +0000

Michael Knowles is the celebrated host of The Michael Knowles Show at the Daily Wire and The Book Club at PragerU. In 2017, Michael published the #1 national bestselling treatise Reasons to Vote for Democrats, which President Donald Trump hailed as “a great book for your reading enjoyment."

Michael has received numerous honors, including the Fr. Benedict Groeschel Award from Good Counsel Homes, the Conservative Mind Award from The American Conservative magazine, and the Courage Under Fire Award from Regina Caeli Academy. In addition to podcast and radio, Michael appears regularly on television, and his writing has been featured in the Daily Wire, the Claremont Reviews of Books, the American Conservative, the American Mind, and Fox News, among other outlets. Michael is a graduate of Yale University and has lectured at universities and research institutes around the world.

Outside of politics and media, Michael is also a founder and owner of Mayflower Cigars.

Special thanks to our friends at The Daily Signal for letting us record on set from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

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#123 | Dr. Kevin Roberts at NatCon4

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:40:00 +0000

It is no coincidence that in the generation since the end of the Cold War, America’s descent into decadence and division followed the conservative movement’s splintering into rival factions. Don’t miss Dr. Roberts’ address to NatCon4, "A Forgotten Nation No More,” on this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show.”

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#122 | Fighting Fire with Fire, Dr. Kevin Roberts

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:24:33 +0000

In this compelling episode, Dr. Kevin Roberts delivers his closing remarks at the Annual Leadership Conference on April 17, 2024. Join us as Dr. Roberts outlines the urgent need for conservatives to recognize the pivotal moment in America today and the necessity to fight back against the deep-seated, left-wing influences permeating our institutions.

Dr. Roberts provides an insightful overview of the conservative victories and the grassroots movements that have defied the Washington Establishment. He emphasizes the importance of Heritage Foundation’s efforts, like Focus 2024 and Project 2025, in restoring America to the vision of its Founders.

In a stirring call to action, Dr. Roberts highlights the generational fight conservatives must undertake to reclaim our country’s soul from within and preserve the freedoms our nation was built upon.

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#121 | Mary Margaret Olohan

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:33:02 +0000

Mary Margaret Olohan is a senior reporter covering culture and politics for The Daily Signal and a veteran of The Daily Caller and The Daily Wire, where she broke the Riley Gaines story. She has interviewed major political figures including the vice president of the United States and many members of the U.S. Congress, but her reporting has focused on the protection of children's innocence, on giving a voice to women whose private spaces are compromised by the presence of biological males, and on #METOO allegations against prominent figures. She is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, and the proud eldest daughter of an Irish Catholic family of eleven children.

About "DeTrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult:"

Trans activists are all about speaking up—unless you regret your “transition” and have made the journey back. If you question gender ideology, you’d better keep your mouth shut. But a compelling new book features multiple interviews with detransitioners and gives a voice to young people who were caught up in this damaging ideology. And their testimony—including from the lawsuits they have filed against the gender-affirming medical and therapeutic professionals who treated them—is unforgettable. "Gay Pride Month" every June has become an unquestioning celebration not just of Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals, but also of Transitioning. Detransitioners' experience reveals that there's more complexity and pain involved in that category than most people will ever guess.

The number of teens and pre-teens persuaded they were born with the wrong body has exploded. Goaded by a toxic online “community” and assisted by teachers, doctors, and even their own parents, they are promptly set on the path of puberty-blockers, cross-sex hormones, and gruesome “gender-affirming” surgeries.

Media and activists insist that “transitioning” is the happy ending to these stories. But countless young people bear terrible emotional and physical scars. Adding to their anguish, the transgender community that once embraced them now wants to keep them quiet.

Now one fearless reporter, Mary Margaret Olohan, shares their stories. Based on in-depth personal interviews, Detrans exposes the unconscionable abuse these detransitioners have endured—manipulative therapy sessions, mental and emotional anguish, botched surgeries, and attempts to construct phantom body parts. Their testimonies reveal a truth so disturbing that transgender activists will do anything to hide it.

Detrans is indispensable evidence of the life-shattering power of gender ideology.

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#120 | Peter Robinson

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:17:42 +0000

Join Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts and renowned author and former Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson as they delve into the enduring legacy of President Ronald Reagan. In this compelling episode, they discuss how Reagan's principles and policies continue to shape and inspire the modern conservative movement. Discover why the Gipper's legacy remains as relevant as ever in today's political landscape, and what lessons conservatives can draw from his leadership to address the challenges of our time. Don't miss this engaging conversation that bridges the past with the present and future of conservatism.

Peter M. Robinson is the Murdoch Distinguished Policy Fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he writes about business and politics, edits Hoover's quarterly journal, the Hoover Digest, and hosts Hoover's video series program, Uncommon Knowledge™.

Robinson is also the author of three books: How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life (Regan Books, 2003); It's My Party: A Republican's Messy Love Affair with the GOP, (Warner Books, 2000); and the best-selling business book Snapshots from Hell: The Making of an MBA (Warner Books, 1994; still available in paperback).

In 1979, he graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College, where he majored in English. He went on to study politics, philosophy, and economics at Oxford University, from which he graduated in 1982.

Robinson spent six years in the White House, serving from 1982 to 1983 as chief speechwriter to Vice President George Bush and from 1983 to 1988 as special assistant and speechwriter to President Ronald Reagan. He wrote the historic Berlin Wall address in which President Reagan called on General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall!"

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#119 | Tim Kennedy

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:14:26 +0000

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts sits down with Tim Kennedy, Green Beret sniper, author, UFC fighter, and entrepreneur.

About Tim:

Tim Kennedy, Green Beret Sniper, author, UFC Fighter & Entrepreneur has a rapidly growing audience with millions of followers on his personal Instagram and over 10 million followers through the many outlets of his parent company Tim Kennedy Operations and Sheepdog Response.

He’s starred on the History Channel’s Hunting Hitler and Discovery’s Hard to Kill. Tim owns Apogee Cedar Park, a private school in Texas, and Sheepdog Response, a tactical training company. He lives with his wife and children in Texas. You can follow Tim on Instagram & Twitter @TimKennedyMMA.

About Kevin:

Kevin D. Roberts, Ph.D., is president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America.

At Heritage, America’s largest conservative think tank, he has raised revenue by 27% to over $100 million, led the creation of new initiatives including the Oversight Project, Presidential Transition Project, and the Border Security and Immigration Center. He has made waves in American media by blindsiding the World Economic Forum’s fifty-fourth meeting in Davos declaring that the global elites’ “time is up,” calling Big-Tech the “enemy of the people,” advocating for accountability and restraint in funding aid to Ukraine, and identifying the Chinese Communist Party as America’s number one enemy.

Before serving as President of Heritage, Dr. Roberts served as Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), the largest state-based think tank in the nation.

Prior to TPPF, Dr. Roberts was the second president of Wyoming Catholic College, the only private Catholic college in the state and one of the only colleges in the nation to reject federal funds, earning him the moniker of a “cowboy-style Catholic” from the New York Times. Before Wyoming Catholic College, Dr. Roberts founded the John Paul the Great Academy, a K-12 Catholic liberal arts school in his native Lafayette, Louisiana where he served as president and headmaster for seven years.

A lifelong educator, Roberts earned his Ph.D. in American History from the University of Texas. In addition to his doctorate, Roberts holds a master’s degree in History from Virginia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Roberts and his wife have four children.

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#118 | Manny Diaz, Jr.

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:50:26 +0000

Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. is a lifelong educator, having begun his career in education teaching Social Studies and coaching baseball in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system in 1994. He then served as an Assistant Principal from 2007 to 2013 until becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Doral College. He was appointed Commissioner of Education by the Florida State Board of Education effective June 1, 2022.

Commissioner Diaz received his Bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University, a Master’s degree in education from Nova Southeastern, and completed a Harvard Graduate School of Education program for principals.

He served with distinction in the Florida Legislature, originally elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, where he quickly became known as an expert and champion of education. During his tenure in the Florida House of Representatives, he served as Chairman of both the Education Choice and Innovation Committee and the PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee. In 2018, he was elected to the Florida Senate where he served as Chairman of the Education Committee. During his legislative career he sponsored numerous educational initiatives to support Florida’s students, families, and public-school teachers.

A devoted husband and father of four, he understands the importance and value of providing students with a world-class education and is honored to continue serving Florida as the Commissioner of Education.

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#117 | Christian McGuigan

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Christian McGuigan is an Emmy-nominated producer and founder and CEO of Sycamore Studios - a premium film studio that develops and produces good, true, and beautiful family entertainment for audiences everywhere.

Sycamore's upcoming animated feature film releases include: Doctor Dolittle, Sherlock & Son, and Born Free. Before founding Sycamore Studios, Christian served as the Vice President of Global Content Strategy for Omnicom's Porter Novelli. During this time, he oversaw accounts ranging from LEGO to CVS.

Prior to his work at Omnicom, Christian was Vice President at Participant Media, the leading Hollywood film studio dedicated to entertainment that inspires and compels social change. Christian began his career at Participant developing digital strategy and leading creative for Participant's integrated, impact-driven film marketing campaigns. He later helped lead Participant's in-house agency division.

Christian earned his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Dallas and his J.D. from Chapman University School of Law. He is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Public Policy and a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy. Christian currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife and four children.

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#116 | John Daniel Davidson

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:38:09 +0000

John Daniel Davidson is a senior editor at The Federalist. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Claremont Review of Books, The New York Post, and elsewhere. He is the author of Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come.

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#115 | Jay Richards

Wed, 15 May 2024 18:20:30 +0000

Jay W. Richards, PhD, is Director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in American Principles and Public Policy at The Heritage Foundation.

He is a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute and Executive Editor of The Stream.

Jay is author or editor of more than a dozen books, including the New York Times bestsellers Infiltrated (2013) and Indivisible (2012); The Human Advantage; Money, Greed, and God, winner of a 2010 Templeton Enterprise Award; The Hobbit Party with Jonathan Witt; and Eat, Fast, Feast.

He is also creator and executive producer of several documentaries, including three that have appeared widely on PBS.

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#114 | Tulsi Gabbard

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:04:11 +0000

Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. This is her story and a call to action to Americans who love our country and cherish peace and freedom.

A combat veteran, 4-term member of Congress, and 2020 presidential candidate, Tulsi loves her country: “I answered the call to serve and swore an oath, dedicating my life to supporting and defending the Constitution, both in uniform and in public office. I have always been an independent-minded person but became a Democrat when I first ran for office because I saw a party that stood up for the little guy, free speech and civil liberties. That party is no more.”

Today that party is unrecognizable: undermining free speech, antagonistic to people of faith, hostile to the police and law and order, suspicious of law-abiding Americans, supporting open borders, and using our national security apparatus to target political opponents.

Now an Independent, Tulsi calls on those who love America to stand up for peace, defend freedom and protect our democratic republic from those seeking to undermine it at every turn. It’s time to leave the Democrat party behind.

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#113 | Victor Davis Hanson

Wed, 01 May 2024 13:01:32 +0000

Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.

He is also the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College, where he teaches each fall semester courses in military history and classical culture.

Hanson, who is the fifth successive generation to live in the same house on his family’s farm, was a full-time orchard and vineyard grower from 1980–84, before joining the nearby CSU Fresno campus in 1984 to initiate a classical languages program. In 1991, he was awarded an American Philological Association Excellence in Teaching Award, which is given yearly to the country’s top undergraduate teachers of Greek and Latin.

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#112 | Charles Mitchell

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:40:00 +0000

Charles Mitchell is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Commonwealth Foundation.

Charles grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs in a family of railroaders, teachers, and small business owners. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania’s public schools, Bucknell University, the Koch Associate Program, and the Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship.

Charles first became associated with the Commonwealth Foundation when he was a college newspaper editor under attack for defending free speech. He became a Commonwealth Foundation investor in 2006, joined the staff as Chief Operations Officer in 2010, and became CEO in 2016. During that time, he has been honored with the State Policy Network’s Overton Award and the Heritage Foundation’s Distinguished Intern Alumni Award and recognized as one of City & State Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 Rising Stars.

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#111 | Clint Bolick

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:34:48 +0000

Justice Clint Bolick provides a behind-the-scenes look at life as a State Supreme Court Justice and shares his experiences working with now-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Delve into the role of federalism in the judicial system as Justice Bolick navigates the complexities of the legal landscape. Tune in for intriguing insights into the justice system's inner workings and the impact of judicial decisions.

Justice Clint Bolick was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2016 and in 2018 was retained by the voters for a six-year term. Prior to joining the Court, Justice Bolick litigated constitutional cases in state and federal courts from coast to coast, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Among other positions, he served as Vice President for Litigation at the Goldwater Institute and as Co-founder and Vice President for Litigation at the Institute for Justice. He has litigated in support of school choice, private property rights, freedom of speech, and federalism, and against racial classifications and government subsidies. Justice Bolick received his J.D. from the University of California at Davis, and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University. Justice Bolick has written a dozen books and hundreds of articles. Among his most recent books are Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution, co-authored with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush; and David’s Hammer: The Case for an Activist Judiciary.

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#110 | EJ Antoni

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:50:23 +0000

The American dream is slipping further out of reach as Bidenomics steers our nation toward not just financial ruin, but total collapse. EJ Antoni joins “The Kevin Roberts Show” to diagnose the economic cancers threatening America’s prosperity and what needs to be done to fix it.

Dr. EJ Antoni is a Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget. His research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy.

Antoni’s research has also been featured with numerous think tanks and institutes including the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, where he is a senior fellow. Previously, he was an economist at Texas Public Policy Foundation, an economic consultant for FreedomWorks, and has taught courses ranging from labor economics to money and banking. Antoni holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Economics and frequently speaks at colleges and financial institutions.

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#109 | Ryan Walters

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:37:41 +0000

The entrenched woke elites within our education system aim to dismantle the innocence of our children, erode parental rights, and undermine community authority over schools.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has boldly confronted them—and he's winning.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters taught eight years as a high school history teacher in his hometown at McAlester High School. During his time at MHS, Walters taught Advanced Placement courses in World History, U.S. History and U.S. Government. He also taught on-level history classes, special education classes and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) classes. The Oklahoma State Department of Education named Walters as an Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2016.

Previously, Walters was appointed as Secretary of Public Education for the State of Oklahoma by Governor Kevin Stitt in September of 2020 where he oversaw various agencies, boards and commissions, including the State Board of Education, College and University Boards of Regents or Trustees, Office of Educational Quality and Accountability and the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

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BONUS | The American Case for Taiwan

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:38 +0000

Why is it important for the United States to protect Taiwan? What can be done to ensure that Taiwan is kept free from the Chinese Communist Party?

In this bonus episode, Kevin shares his insight on Taiwan’s indispensability to the U.S. from his trip to Taipei in February 2024.

Keeping Taiwan free from the grasp of the Chinese Communist Party is a vital interest of the United States. An attack on the democratic, self-governing island by the People’s Republic of China would gravely threaten the security and prosperity of everyday Americans. This represents just one of the key conclusions reached in the landmark research paper published this month by Heritage Research Fellow Michael Cunningham, The American Case for Taiwan.

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#108 | Best Of: Living the Good Life

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:40:42 +0000

What does it mean to live the “Good Life?” This special episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” explores how we can cherish the timeless values that enrich our lives and communities.

Featured Guests:

David Bahnsen is the author of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life and serves as the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm managing approximately $5 billion in client assets.

Timothy P. Carney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he works on civil society, family, localism, religion in America, economic competition, and electoral politics. He is concurrently a senior columnist at the Washington Examiner.

Brad Wilcox, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The author of Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization, Wilcox studies marriage, fatherhood, and the impact of strong and stable families on men, women, and children.

Baroness Philippa Stroud is co-founder and CEO of ARC, Member of the House of Lords, and Chair of the Social Metrics Commission. Prior to this, she was the CEO of the Legatum Institute and Co-Founder and Chief Executive of the Centre for Social Justice. She served as Special Adviser to The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP from 2010-15 and to the Prime Minister from 2012.

Delano Squires is a Research Fellow in the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a contributor to Blaze Media who writes about faith, family, and culture as well as BlazeTV’s Fearless with Jason Whitlock podcast.

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#107 | Victor Riches

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:59:08 +0000

Victor Riches is the President and CEO of the Goldwater Institute.

Prior to joining the Institute, Victor served as Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Budget, where he was responsible for the formation and passage of all of the Governor’s major policy objectives as well as the state’s budget. While working for the Governor, he developed and passed into law legislation to protect the sharing economy and restrict the power of unelected bureaucrats. Victor also crafted and negotiated Arizona’s first balanced budget in nearly a decade.

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#106 | Michael Barone

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Michael Barone is the senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, a resident fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, author of Mental Maps of the Founders, and the longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

The Founding Fathers were men of high intellect, steely integrity, and enormous ambition—but they were not all of one mind. They came from particular places in already diverse colonies, and they all sought their futures in different horizons. Without reliable maps of even nearby terrain, they contributed in different, and sometimes conflicting, ways to the expansion of a young republic on the seaboard edge of a continent of whose vast expanses they were largely ignorant.

Mental Maps of the Founders explores the geographic orientation—the mental maps—of six of the Founders. Three were Virginians, who vied to expand their new nation toward different points of the compass.

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#105 | Building a Culture of Life | Dr. Kevin Roberts

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

It's time for conservatives to be on offense every single day for the unborn and moms and dads and families in America.

In this episode, hear from Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, as he delivers a powerful message about the fight for life at the 2024 National Pro-Life Summit, hosted by Students for Life of America.

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#104 | Jason Miyares

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:19:15 +0000

Virginia's Attorney General, Jason Miyares, joins Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts for a hard-hitting discussion on the war against Big Tech and its effects on the younger generation.

With parallels to Big Tobacco, Miyares emphasizes the need for accountability. The conversation tackles the youth mental health crisis, parental roles in the digital age, and Miyares' pivotal role in a multi-state lawsuit against Meta. Dive deep into the intricacies of regulating AI – this conversation is a no-holds-barred exploration of today's most pressing issues.

Attorney General Jason Miyares' story doesn't start in Virginia, but in Havana, Cuba when his mother, Miriam Miyares, fled communist Cuba, penniless and homeless. She immigrated to Virginia and raised Jason to appreciate freedom, fairness, and justice for all. He previously served as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Office, where he worked alongside law enforcement to keep the community safe.

In 2015, almost fifty years to the day that she fled Cuba, Miriam was able to vote for her son Jason Miyares to represent her in the Virginia House of Delegates. After serving for three terms in the state legislature, he ran and was elected the 48th Attorney General of Virginia in November 2021.

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BONUS | National Religious Broadcasters' Presidential Forum

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:27:04 +0000

"If America remains the proverbial shining city on a hill, then we must be prepared this election year to charge some hills."

This bonus episode features Dr. Kevin Roberts' address to the National Religious Broadcasters' Presidential Forum. In his speech, he criticizes societal norms and corruption in government—including presidential administrations—while offering a hopeful outlook on America in 2024.

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#103 | John Burtka

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:59:56 +0000

Is there a “shortcut to greatness” and what courage is needed for the future to ensure a prosperous America?

Dive into the profound topic of statesmanship and its timeless significance in an exclusive interview with John Burtka on "The Kevin Roberts Show." In this enlightening discussion, President and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, John A. Burtka, unveils timeless lessons from his latest book, "Gateway to Statesmanship." Join the conversation as he explores the core of statesmanship, drawing inspiration from historical luminaries like Xenophon, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Erasmus, Niccolo Machiavelli, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and more.

Explore how this anthology goes beyond politics, offering a holistic study of the human experience in thought and action. "Gateway to Statesmanship" isn't just a compilation of writings; it's a journey through ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and modern scholarship, providing profound insights into the choices that guide lives and shape character.

John A. Burtka IV is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He graduated from Hillsdale College with degrees in French and Christian Studies and earned a graduate degree in theology from La Faculté Jean Calvin in Aix-en-Provence, France. He has been a Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute and has participated in academic fellowships at Washington College and the Trinity Forum.

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#102 | David Bahnsen

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:39:04 +0000

Are Americans ensnared by a culture of mediocrity? What's the true worth of achieving a work/life balance?

In this thought-provoking conversation, David Bahnsen joins Kevin to delve into the crucial role productivity and hard work play, not only in enhancing societal value but also in restoring dignity and pride to individuals. Leveraging his personal financial and business success alongside his theological background, Bahnsen boldly addresses societal challenges and offers transformative truths.

In his new book, "Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life," David explores the dignity of work and challenges readers to live "the good life" — one rooted in full-time productivity and the cultivation of God’s created world.

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#101 | Rep. Eli Crane

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:44:30 +0000

Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) discusses the ongoing battle to secure our southern border, military aid to Ukraine, and how conservatives can take on the Swamp and WIN.

Rep. Eli Crane is a combat veteran, small-business owner, husband, father, and native Arizonan. Eli went on five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East w/ SEAL Team 3. After leaving the military, Crane co-founded Bottle Breacher, a company that manufactures bottle openers made of 50-caliber shell casings. He and his wife pitched the product on an episode of Shark Tank and received investments from Kevin O'Leary and Mark Cuban.

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#100 | John McEntee

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:35:00 +0000

If “personnel is policy,” what should the next conservative administration do to ensure success, and how can you be a part of the solution?

John McEntee joins Kevin to discuss why getting personnel right must be prioritized in the coming presidential transition. They reminisce about John’s journey to the White House, provide an optimistic look at America’s future, and outline how you can be involved in “taking back America.”

John McEntee is the founder of The Right Stuff, a conservative dating app, and former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office under President Trump.

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#99 | Time to Destroy the Deep State | Kevin Roberts and The Telegraph's Steven Edginton

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:40:00 +0000

"Fire the bureaucrats and close the agencies!" The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with Kevin to discuss the state of conservatism in America, President Biden, the Blob, and the urgency of courageous leadership. Will the U.S. elect a president with the tenacity needed to “punch the nose” of the deep state?

“We believe at Heritage that a conservative, whether it’s President Trump or someone else in the field, will replace President Biden, thank goodness, and it isn’t enough for whoever that is to govern [as a] conservative. Tactically they have to wake up every day and say, what part of the American administrative state am I going to destroy today? Not reform, not modify, not tweak, destroy; fire the bureaucrats, close agencies, end, as is my pet project, the U.S. Department of Education.

“If [Republicans] don’t have the backbone like Lady Thatcher, like President Reagan, to stand up to the Blob and to destroy it, we will lose America. Every tactic has to be oriented around that goal.”

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BONUS | Heritage President Kevin Roberts Goes Scorched Earth on Global Elites

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:34:09 +0000

Hertiage Foundation and Heritage Action for America President Dr. Kevin Roberts delivers a powerful message to the self-appointed global elites at the 2024 World Economic Forum: Your time is up.

This bonus episode highlights Kevin's remarks from the World Economic Forum panel, “What to Expect from a Possible Republican Administration?”

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#98 | Billboard Chris

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:40:00 +0000

Chris Elston, aka “Billboard Chris,” is the father of two girls and who decided to take a stand against gender ideology. His belief? Children should be free to be who they are — not indoctrinated to believe they were born in the wrong body.

Puberty blockers are the first step in a medical pathway that brings physical harm to children. We are lied to about the effects of these drugs, and the cross-sex hormones which almost always follow.

As the High Court in England laid out, children cannot give informed consent to these harmful, life-altering drugs.

Our politicians refuse to listen, and our media refuse to report, so Chris has been having honest, tough conversations across North America, one person at a time.

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