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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bethany Mandel, a homeschooling mother of six and the author of “Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation,” joins this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The horrific attacks on Israel have served as a striking illustration of the moral rot present on American college campuses. Countless professors, DEI staff, and students have celebrated the slaughter and proclaimed their support for terrorist actions. Disturbingly, this is the result of decades of American colleges and universities neglecting their responsibility to shape their students into virtuous citizens, choosing instead to curry favor with radicals. Kyle, Albert, and Jay join Kevin for a discussion on how universities have contributed to the current crisis and how Americans can bring our institutions of higher education back in line with their original mission of forming virtuous and educated citizens. Guests: Kyle Washut, president, Wyoming Catholic College Albert Cheng, assistant professor, University of Arkansas, and director of the Classical Education Research Lab Jay Greene, senior research fellow, Center for Education Policy, The Heritage Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preserving American liberties often relies on courts upholding our fundamental rights to free speech and religious practice. Despite relentless attempts by the Left to curtail these freedoms, conservative legal champions consistently prevail in court, safeguarding these essential cornerstones of American life. Kristen Waggoner joins Kevin to delve into her courtroom battles defending our constitutional rights and discuss how Americans can secure the continued preservation of these crucial rights. Kristen Waggoner is the President and CEO of the Alliance Defending Freedom, a faith-based legal organization recognized as the global leader in safeguarding fundamental freedoms and advocating for the inherent dignity of all individuals. Since 2011, ADF has secured victories in 15 cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, including its role on Mississippi’s legal team in the case that led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, the Left has solidified its dominance over key institutions in American society. Today, the media, education, and even the corporate sector are firmly controlled by the Left and utilized to advance its radical agenda. Senator Ted Cruz joins Kevin to discuss his new book, Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America. Sen. Cruz outlines his plan to reclaim American institutions from woke leftists and establish a solid foundation for future generations in our country. Ted Cruz is the junior senator from the state of Texas. He is the son of Cuban immigrants who fled from the communist oppression of the Castro regime, giving him unique insight into the dangers of modern cultural Marxism in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts joined the Napa Institute and the Catholic Information Center for an address entitled “A Duty to God & Country: How to Manage Conflicts Between Culture & Conscience.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baroness Phillippa Stroud's unexpected segue into politics originated from her early career aiding addicts and the homeless in Hong Kong. Through this hands-on experience, she discerned the interconnection between individual struggles and broader political contexts. Philippa joins Kevin in a conversation about how to advocate for a symbiotic US-UK effort, fostering conducive environments for genuine human flourishing. Alongside Dr. Jordan Peterson, Baroness Philippa Stroud is co-founder and CEO of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), an international forum dedicated to providing a new collaborative vision for improving global societies. She is a 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 also to the Prime Minister from 2012-2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's American landscape, challenges both internal and external loom large, long neglected by the ruling elite. Representative Scott Perry, chairman of the House Freedom Caucus joins Kevin for a discussion on charting a path to revive the nation. Perry shares invaluable insights from his own journey, revealing how a new generation of steadfast conservatives can reignite America's vigor—from the corridors of power to grassroots initiatives—revitalizing the country from within and beyond. Representative Perry is the grandson of Colombian immigrants, and the son of a single mom who fled abuse and worked several jobs to survive and support her children. Scott and his family were on public assistance for several years during his youth. He was raised in a spartan home; his family went for several years with no electricity or plumbing. He worked as a fruit picker, mechanic, dock worker, draftsman, and licensed insurance agent among other jobs. In 1980, he joined the Army National Guard as a helicopter pilot, where he flew 44 combat missions and certified in almost every helicopter in the Army inventory. He served for almost 40 years, retiring in 2019 with the rank of Brigadier General. He was elected to Congress in 2013.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heritage’s Chris DeMuth, Brenda Hafera, Delano Squires, Richard Stern, Bridget Weisenberger, Sarah Feldpausch, and Philip Reynolds join Kevin for a special Thanksgiving episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just two years ago, not a single state had universal school choice. Today, nine do. To understand how groundbreaking this education renaissance is, just look at the state of Iowa. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) began 2023 by signing into law the Students First Act , which allows all Iowa families to receive funds in an education savings account, or ESA, to attend the school of their choice. But Reynolds didn’t stop at school choice, either. She also signed into law a common-sense parental rights bill, SF 496 , that prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools in grades K-6 and prohibits school libraries from stocking sexually explicit materials. The law also requires libraries to post their card catalogs online for the sake of transparency. These groundbreaking reforms have earned the Hawkeye State the Heritage Foundation’s 2023 Education Freedom Award. Join Kevin and Gov. Reynolds as they explore the pivotal role of school choice in revitalizing education systems, amplifying parental autonomy, and breaking free from conventional educational norms. Tune in as they discuss the paradigm shift towards empowering families in shaping their children's educational journey and the nationwide implications of this bold movement towards education freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women’s sports are under attack. No one knows this better than Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, a twelve-time NCAA All-American and five-time SEC Champion, who spoke out after tying with Lia Thomas, a male, at the NCAA Championships. Riley joins Kevin to share her story and why she believes that allowing male-bodied athletes to participate in women’s competitions will destroy the integrity of women’s sports and leave women vulnerable. Riley is now working with the Independent Womens Forum, driving real and lasting change. She's actively involved in legally defining 'woman,' safeguarding Title IX, and preserving women's rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities. Her commitment and courage make her a beacon of hope for women in the fight against this injustice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 7th, the world was left stunned by reports of Hamas' brutal terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians. However, at the very moment when Americans should have rallied around our Jewish allies, our country has experienced a radical rise in vocal antisemitism, especially on college campuses. Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts joined the Philos Project and the Franciscan University of Steubenville to launch a new coalition: Catholics Against Antisemitism. Tune in as Kevin discusses the responsibility that Christians have to fight antisemitism in American life. The fight against antisemitism is part and parcel of the revitalization of our institutional life along the lines of American ordered liberty, a tradition that has respected religious freedom and protected the security of religious minorities since its inception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every good citizen should come to understand religious liberty. Not just lawyers, not just people who want to go fight about it—fundamentally, it's a core part of the American commitment. What does it look like to be “on offense” for religious liberty? From battling foster care shutdowns and COVID-era mandates to preserving parental rights in education, Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of The Becket Fund, joins Kevin to discuss the everyday ramifications for religious liberty lawsuits. Mark Rienzi is the president and CEO of The Becket Fund and a Professor of Law at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he is co-director of the Center for Religious Liberty and has served as a Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He teaches constitutional law, religious liberty, and evidence, and has been voted Teacher of the Year three times by the Law School’s Student Bar Association. With the team at Becket, Mark has litigated and won an uninterrupted string of important First Amendment cases at the U.S. Supreme Court including Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC (2012), Little Sisters of the Poor (2013), McCullen v. Coakley (2014), Hobby Lobby (2014), Wheaton College (2014), Holt v. Hobbs (2015), Zubik v. Burwell (2016), Our Lady of Guadalupe (2020), Little Sisters of the Poor (2020), Diocese of Brooklyn/Agudath Israel (2020), and Fulton v. Philadelphia (2021). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to the Left’s desire to control American kids, institutions, and government, “expect escalation,” Liz Wheeler writes in her new book, “Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids.” There is no denying the disastrous result of pandemic policies that shut down America and pushed kids out of the classroom—the latest ACT and NAEP results underscore the crisis. Millions of American parents have discovered that their school systems, which were failing to teach students even basic math and literacy skills, happily took precious class time to preach that America is systemically racist or to propagate the latest nonsensical gender theories. Liz Wheeler, host of The Liz Wheeler Show, joins Kevin to talk about how education in America reached this point and how to fight back. Liz is unapologetically one of the conservative movement’s boldest voices. In Politico’s words, Liz is a “titan” of media. A frequent target of the radical Left and the phony fact-checkers, Liz is undeterred—maybe even energized. As the host of The Liz Wheeler Show, Liz is a voice of reason and reality for millions of Americans as she guides them through the most controversial stories of the day. Liz is passionate about exposing corruption and calling out the so-called “experts.” She is rigorous in her research and committed to her faith. Her drive to relentlessly defend against the radical leftist takeover of our culture is born of a desire to see properly ordered society thrive in America once again—a society that values God over government, freedom over convenience, and individual liberty over victimhood and identity politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From draconian COVID policies to the woke infiltration of our most vital institutions, the administrative state has destroyed the heart of democracy. President of The American Main Street Initiative, Dr. Jeff Anderson, joins Kevin to discuss why dissolving power away from the DC Swamp and restoring self-governance are crucial to stopping America's decline. Jeffrey H. Anderson is the president of The American Main Street Initiative and served as the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) at the U.S. Department of Justice (2017-2021). Anderson earned a Ph.D. studying America’s founding principles at Claremont Graduate University. A former U.S. Air Force Academy professor, he served as the Senior Speechwriter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, co-founded and ran a successful start-up (The 2017 Project), and was a Hudson Institute Senior Fellow before becoming the Director of BJS. A leader in the Obamacare debate, Jeff authored “The Winning Alternative to Obamacare.” He later developed “The Main Street Tax Plan” to promote economic growth, reduce the national debt, and benefit the median American. Jeff also co-created the Anderson & Hester College Football Computer Rankings, which were part of the Bowl Championship Series throughout its 16-year run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American public education system is facing significant challenges, including a stark decline in literacy and math performance according to recent NAEP statistics. In response to these pressing concerns—COVID learning loss, Critical Race Theory, disruptive classroom environments, to name a few—parents committed to reform are championing the causes of school choice, homeschooling, and classical education. At the forefront of this conservative education reform movement stands Jeremy Tate, the visionary founder of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). The CLT proudly offers an alternative to the SAT and ACT, emphasizing the importance of reintroducing foundational texts from Western civilization into the educational curriculum. Jeremy joins Kevin for an insightful discussion as they delve into the root causes of the education system's challenges, highlight the numerous advantages of the CLT, and offer an optimistic vision for the future of both public and private education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ominous specter of political persecution and the erosion of constitutional safeguards by U.S. intelligence agencies now loom as genuine threats to the bedrock of our republic. In recent years, both the FBI and the CIA have overstepped their bounds by engaging in unwarranted surveillance of American citizens, particularly those who hold conservative viewpoints. Shockingly, they have even wielded the threat of domestic terrorism investigations against parents who dared to raise their voices during school board meetings. Former Director of Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, joins Kevin to dissect the critical issues plaguing the U.S. intelligence community today. Together, they explore avenues for conservatives to reform this system, preserving our vital capabilities in the face of a mounting threat from China while staunchly defending against insidious political abuses. Following the harrowing events of 9/11, John Ratcliffe assumed the pivotal role of Chief of the Anti-Terrorism and National Security Office in East Texas, serving diligently under President George W. Bush. This marked the beginning of a distinguished career in public service, including his election to Congress and his appointment as Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past decade, we've witnessed significant shifts in society, from evolving notions of gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to immigration policies and government spending. Left-wing ideologies have increasingly shaped our national discourse, leaving many everyday Americans feeling unheard and unrepresented. Arthur Milikh joins Kevin to dissect the challenges conservatives face in a rapidly changing cultural and political landscape, and how they can regain influence. Milikh is the Executive Director of The Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life and the former Associate Director of the Center for American Studies at The Heritage Foundation. He is also the editor of Up from Conservatism, a new book arguing that the Right needs to carefully rethink its positions on the essential policy questions which will define the future of our country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Now serving as director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense, Robert lays out his vision to ensure military readiness and promote American strength on the world stage and security here at home.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This back-to-school season, parents across the country have something new on their supply list: agency over their child's education. The woke elites in charge of America's education system want to destroy children's innocence, parents' rights, and communities' authority over their schools. In these fights, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is on the front lines.___________________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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After state decades of economic divide, a domineering central government, and political apathy, the state of Louisiana is emerging into a new era. Ahead lies a road unfettered by policy encumbrances of the past—an exit from the 100-year-long “rule of Huey Long,” according to this week’s guest and CEO of the Pelican Institute, Daniel Erspamer.He brings lessons on the fight for freedom from in Louisiana—lessons universal to beyond The Pelican State—that can be used to make the founders’ vision of “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” more attainable for all Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the midst of Biden's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, 13 Americans were killed outside Kabul's Karzai International Airport. Since then, a humanitarian catastrophe has swept the country and the Biden administration has failed to take accountability for the likely avoidable airport tragedy. After 20 years of fighting, and thousands of soldiers killed in action, Biden sold out Afghanistan to the Taliban with a stroke of his pen. In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal, millions of Afghanis are at risk of persecution by the Taliban and Al-Qaeda has a fertile breeding ground once again.Jorge Hidalgo, the gold star parent of 1st Lt. Daren Hidalgo, is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show. Daren, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was stationed in Afghanistan when his unit was stumbled into an improvised explosive device (IED) that resulted in Daren being killed in action.The courageous sacrifice of soldiers like Daren is what keeps our nation safe. But the shameful actions of the Biden administration undermine the sacrifices made by Daren and the thousands of others who safeguard our freedoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, the University of Pennsylvania's swim team informed its female athletes that Lia Thomas, a man formerly known as William Thomas, would be competing alongside them. But the consequences of the university's decision wouldn't be limited to unfair competition. Although Thomas' teammates were told he would use separate locker-room facilities, he was instead allowed to use the same locker-room as the rest of the team, subjecting the all-female group to changing clothes in front of a man. This incident, and the University of Pennsylvania's intense crackdown on dissent, sparked many of its athletes to come forward and advocate for the future of women's sports.Paula Scanlan, a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer and teammate of Thomas, is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show. Inspired by the injustice that she and her fellow Penn teammates suffered, Scanlan now spends her time making sure that the future of women's sports is safe, and that no one has to go through her experience ever again.Despite being part of the most pessimistic generation in American history, Scanlan fights to give hope to the millions of girls who use sports to pursue the American dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Left is engaged in total war against American energy. Armed with lies and faulty science, they are wholly committed to the destruction of our nations reliable energy resources, putting our national security, prosperity, and way of life at risk. Funded by billions of dollars from so-called green energy, leftist politicians have told Americans for years that their world is on the brink of destruction. And yet... we're all still here.Harold Hamm, founder and executive chairman of Continental Resources, joins this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” to discuss the daunting but possible task of securing America’s energy future. Hamm is also the author of a new book, “Game Changer: Our Fifty-Year Mission to Secure America's Energy Independence.”It's possible for America to be energy independent. But the lies have to stop, and Harold Hamm plans to set the record straight.***SHOW NOTES***Winning the New Cold War: A Plan for Countering China: https://www.heritage.org/asia/report/winning-the-new-cold-war-plan-countering-chinaGet a copy of Harold Hamm's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changer-Fifty-Year-Americas-Independence/dp/1637631855 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans expect their prosecutors to prosecute crimes. After all, it’s in their title. Unfortunately, that is no longer the norm around many of America’s once-great cities. An insidious new movement, funded by radical leftist George Soros, has bankrolled District Attorneys across the nation who have turned safe communities into war zones by refusing to bring criminals to justice.Cully Stimson, a senior legal fellow at Heritage, former federal prosecutor, and retired Navy JAG with 30 years of service to our nation, is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show. Stimson is also the author of the new book “Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America's Communities.”The goal of the rouge prosecutor movement is a simple one: to reverse engineer and dismantle the criminal justice system.**SHOW NOTES**Get Cully's new book on Rogue Prosecutors: https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Prosecut...Watch the documentary on the avoidable tragedy of Deputy Glenn Hilliard's murder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WndSjCEdwao&t=3s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Soviet Union fell in 1991, and with it fell the shadow of global communism. But while Americans breathed a collective sigh of relief at the thought of communism's demise, a new conspiracy developed at home. Hiding behind a veil of "progressivism," today's communists have infiltrated many of the institutions that Americans cherish and use their newfound power to control and regulate the actions of everyday Americans. Jesse Kelly, host of the nationally syndicated Jesse Kelly Show on iHeartRadio, is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show here to discuss the ways in which the modern Left has manipulated society from behind the scenes. Kelly is also the author of a new book called "The Anti-Communist Manifesto," which takes a deep dive into how communists operate in today's America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Ronald Reagan once famously said that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. For many Americans, it feels as if that time has come. The radical Left, led by the Biden administration, has put forward the most progressive and out-of-touch agenda in American history; the American people have had enough.Ken Cuccunelli, former Attorney General of Virginia and a Trump administration senior official, joins The Kevin Robert’s Show to break down and expose the channels the radical Left has used to attack America as we know it. From the security of the southern border to the integrity of our elections, the Left and the public have never been further apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reagan Revolution brought about a new birth of American trade power. But by the time of the 1990s, American trade policy had begun to serve the interests of other nations rather than our own. With the dawn of the 21st century came the rise of China as a new global superpower unlike any threat the United States had ever faced before, and one that due to our naive trade policies, we were ill-equipped to handle.  Robert Lighthizer served as the U.S. Trade Representative during the Trump Administration and is today’s guest on The Kevin Robert’s Show. During his time in the Trump Administration, he worked to shift U.S. trade practices away from the globalist-crafted, America-last policies that had fused our economy with China’s. Stay tuned for an exciting discussion about the future of U.S. trade policy and what America can do to make sure it remains an independent nation free from the influence of hostile powers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans believe that when they cast their vote for the presidency, they are also casting a vote for the executive branch as a whole. Contrary to that belief, millions of federal employees remain in their positions, regardless of the Commander-in-Chief's appointment.David Bernhardt, former Secretary of the Interior during the Trump administration, is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show.Tune in for a meaningful discussion on what it means to be a good civil servant and how the next conservative administration can mitigate the negative impacts that career officials may have on its effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American political landscape has undergone a radical transformation in the last few years. Gone are the days of "may the best idea win." Instead, Americans have been left with a system mirroring the banana republics of Central America, in which the long arm of the law is arrayed against the government's opponents.Gene Hamilton—Vice President and General Counsel of America First Legal—joins The Kevin Roberts Show for a conversation on our new system of government, and what Americans can do to fight back against this encroachment on their freedom.Conservatives are going on offense, and Americans like Hamilton are leading the charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the time they enter school, Americans are told that their elected Congress passes laws, which go to their elected President's desk for approval. Missing from that equation is the administrative state: a mass of dark money groups and powerful career bureaucrats which have tightened their grip over our country, our finances, and our future. Former Utah congressman and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz is the latest guest on The Kevin Roberts Show, here to talk about his new and thought-provoking book: The Puppeteers: The People Who Control The People Who Control America.Chaffetz also breaks down the complex world of the administrative state and how it takes control away from the American people, and places it in the hands of self-interested, unelected tyrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last few decades, higher education has undergone a fundamental transformation. The monk-like scholars once responsible for the education of America's young adults have been replaced, by and large, with woke, self-serving political activists.Classical education, employed by colleges and charter schools across the nation, uses logical reasoning and the great texts of the Western world to educate their pupils and fight the woke mind-virus infecting public education.Dr. Larry Arnn—the twelfth president of Hillsdale College—joins a special episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, filmed at the 50th anniversary of the Heritage Foundation, for a candid discussion about the state of both education and the federal government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the core of America lies a set of guiding principles of free enterprise and a strong national defense.Will Ruger — President of the American Institute for Economic Research — joins the show to cast his vision for effectively protecting American interests, its citizens and institutions without needless bloodletting, while securing a future of economic stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking on the New “Big Government” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does an effective national security policy look like in an ever-changing world? How do conservatives ensure the United States maintains itself as a force for good and bulwark against enemies of freedom like the Chinese Communist Party, without falling into fallacies and approaches that have proven costly or wrong? Joining the show to weigh in is Victoria Coates —senior advisor to the U.S. secretary of energy under President Trump, art historian, and an expert on energy, international affairs, and national security here at Heritage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the football field to the U.S. Senate, Coach and Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has never turned away from risk or confrontation.The former head coach of Auburn University’s football team joins the show to share the lessons and strategies he’s bringing from his time between the goalposts to Washington, breaks down why he left the world of sports for a political career, the issues he’s taking on — from keeping radical abortion policies out of the military to protecting women's sports — and how he keeps both motivated and optimistic about America’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is the left's worst nightmare — despite massive and coordinated attacks against his administration, the sunshine state continues to thrive under his leadership.He joins the show to lay out what he's doing to empower parents, fight woke corporate interests, defend life, tackle the climate cartel, and explain why the next conservative U.S. president must dismantle the administrative state.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though Ryan Bomberger was conceived in rape, he says he was raised in love. His adoption by a large, multi-racial Christian family changed his life and the life of his 12 siblings, most of whom were also adopted. His message? Live by love, regardless of how others perceive it. Ryan Bomberger’s birth mother chose life for him. Fast forward to today, Ryan leads the Radiance Foundation, a life-affirming non-profit that focuses on education, outreach, and fighting for the most vulnerable among us: the unborn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enes Freedom dunked on professional basketball to fight for freedom. Join Kevin as the former NBA star shares his inspiring journey of sacrificing his career to advocate for human rights and democracy — a move that even caused his home country of Turkey to place a $500,000 bounty on his head. From TikTok to the Uyghur genocide, the Chinese Communist Party has shown itself as brutal and dangerous. Even still, the goods China produces drive massive revenues here in America. So how can everyday Americans support freedom in China? - How much does the CCP really influence everyday American life? Enes shares his perspective. - Enes loves America so much that he changed his last name to "Freedom" upon becoming a citizen. But what exactly makes America so great, and how can we make it even better? - Despite giving up basketball, family, and his safety, Enes continues defending human rights around the world. What keeps him motivated? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The truth is joy comes from the inside. For me, joy starts with my relationship with the Lord. Without that, I don't know how you have joy." This Holy Week, Senator Tim Scott shares an inspiring message about the significance of finding joy in our lives, particularly during difficult times.Mired in poverty and raised in a single-parent household, U.S. Senator Tim Scott says that he is living his mother’s American Dream. Since joining the Senate in 2013, he’s sounded the call for policies, like education freedom and limiting burdensome regulations on small businesses, that bring an abundance of opportunity to every American family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red state governors and lawmakers must be equipped with the resources to advocate for conservative policies. Today’s guest, Theo Wold shares what he has learned from taking the battle to the Idaho state legislature—and why more conservatives need to do the same. Theo Wold is a former deputy assistant to the president for policy in the Office of American Innovation in the Trump administration. Wold clerked at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for Judge Janice Rogers Brown and the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico for Judge Jose Antonio Fuste. He has also lectured at the Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala. Presently, Theo serves as solicitor general of Idaho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's appearance before the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week, Kara Frederick answers the question: What does TikTok’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party mean for the everyday American? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Heritage Foundation has been helping the conservative movement fight for America for 50 years. In a conversation with Texas Values President Jonathan Saenz, Kevin breaks down the strategy needed for the movement to tackle today's political problems. Sharing insight from his time as President of Wyoming Catholic College and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Kevin lays out what it means to be on offense and how Heritage is playing a key role in shifting the Overton Window of conservative policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is missing from America’s China policy? Renowned China expert Dr. Michael Pillsbury joins Kevin for an in-depth discussion into the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and the new Cold War that China has initiated while American leaders have remained complacent.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From harrowing special forces missions in Iraq and Afghanistan to the top position in the Pentagon, Chris Miller shares a gripping account of his time as the Acting Secretary of Defense during the tumultuous final days of the Trump administration and issues a dire warning about the military’s readiness under President Biden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley joins Kevin to discuss a truth that Washington needs to hear now more than ever: Our current foreign policy is falling apart at the seams. If China invades Taiwan, they are likely to be successful. In his speech titled A Time for Truth, Senator Hawley argues for developing a defense policy that prioritizes our greatest geo-political threat—China—challenges the “uniparty” consensus on Ukraine, and safeguards Americans at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One only needs to recall the “Summer of Love” to understand the Left's nefarious intentions in their efforts to defund the police, leverage rogue prosecutors, and stoke further flames of division across our nation. These actions only harm the very communities that the left-leaning reformers claim to be helping. Conservatives must lead the way in advocating for policies that prioritize public safety and ensure American cities remain safe. Kevin and Rafael unpack the misconceptions of public safety and discuss the path forward for public safety as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Heritage Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary Thursday, February 16, and Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts is reflecting on the leading conservative think tank's success over the past five decades."There are a lot of ways I would put that, but I think most succinctly it would be [that] Heritage has always been willing without fail to state the truth, even in those times when stating the truth comes with some risk," Roberts says in an interview with "The Daily Signal Podcast.""In other words, ... often stating the truth about fiscal restraint or the lack thereof, stating the truth about America's social and cultural weakness, stating the truth about violating federalism," he says.Roberts became president of The Heritage Foundation in October 2021 after serving for five years as president and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin, Texas. (The Daily Signal is Heritage's multimedia news organization.)Roberts joined "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss Heritage's success since its founding in 1973, what he hopes to see the think tank accomplish over the next five decades, and how he, as Heritage president, is working to build the think tank's role in the conservative movement as America's outpost in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is no denying the fact that the Left has coopted our institutions of education and manipulated them into a tool to advance their radical ideology. From curricula that teach students that America is racist and maleficent, to administrators that prioritize Drag Queen Story Hour over the fundamentals—reading, writing, and math—progressives have destroyed our education system and turned kids into ‘haters of America’. This is certainly not a status quo we want to conserve. What, then, is the conservative movement to do? Fox News Host Pete Hegseth joins Kevin to discuss the modern-day battlefield that is our education system, how we got here, and solutions that can change the trajectory of education for generations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heritage President Kevin Roberts shares some of his favorite moments from interviews with those in the fight to take back education from the grasp of the radical Left. Through conversations with Governors Ron DeSantis and Doug Ducey, Chris Rufo, Tiffany Justice, and more, Kevin discusses the fraudulent, woke propaganda disguised as curricula, punitive COVID-era mask and vaccine mandates, and powerful K-12 bureaucracies that envelop public education. Kevin and guests underscore great strides made in the education sector and the rise of school choice—a program that empowers parents to choose the best educational option for their kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grueling house fight for a Speaker made one thing clear: Americans have had enough of self-preserving politicians emanating from the Swamp. It is time to restore self-governance to the American people. Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) sits down with Kevin to discuss his new legislation—the PISTOL Act—which fights back against Biden's assault on the Second Amendment, how to fight corruption in DC, and the role of Congress in protecting life in a post-Dobbs America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the defining differences between libertarianism and conservatism? The Mises Institute’s Jeff Deist joins Kevin for a thought-provoking discussion into the nuances of libertarian policy, understanding economics, and the role of humanity and faith in the public square. A former member of Ron Paul’s congressional staff and a leading light in the libertarian movement, Jeff Deist currently serves as President of the Mises Institute; a libertarian nonprofit think tank. Deist takes particular interest in private legal systems and private money as tools for radically decentralizing political power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a post-COVID era, parents are more aware of the Left’s influence over academia. Their demand is loud and clear: quality, transparency, respect, and choice. The Left’s extreme ideologies have taken root in school policies, practices, and curricula. What does the future hold for education in America and how can the conservative movement fight back against education indoctrination? This National School Choice Week, Dr. Keri Ingraham joins the show to discuss the importance of breaking the K-12 education monopoly, the necessity of school choice, and equity in education. A former classroom teacher, coach, and school administrator, Dr. Keri Ingraham currently serves as Fellow and Director of the Discovery Institute’s American Center for Transforming Education where she focuses much of her work on educational freedom and parent empowerment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An American optimist, Rusty Reno joins Kevin to discuss how the Left’s crusade for social engineering is hurting our country by reengineering basic American principles and pushing a woke social agenda that fails to allow everyday Americans to flourish. Declining religiosity in the United States has made American culture susceptible to the Left’s utopian idealism. It has allowed the politics of imagination to overshadow the fundamental philosophy of politics and helped progressivism flourish. A bold, conservative policy agenda rooted in tradition, however, can change the trajectory of American superiority for the years to come. For over a decade, Rusty Reno has shared his systematic and moral theology at First Things, a conservative, Christian journal. As the current editor, he aims to share the voices of religiously serious people who want to shape the future of our country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans have had enough of the empty rhetoric emanating from the Swamp. From the lack of fiscal restraint to the suffocating influence of the administrative state, Americans are counting on the conservative movement to hold Congress accountable with a strong legislative agenda. As both the Republican Study Committee and The Heritage Foundation enter their 50th years, join us for an exclusive ceremony as former RSC Chairman Jim Banks officially “passes the gavel” to the RSC's new Chairman, Kevin Hern.Watch more episodes of The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3uCKM8B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the Left had their way, Americans would replace moms, dads, and community with government. Brad Wilcox joins Heritage President Kevin Roberts to refute the Left and cultural elites’ misguided skepticism about the role of the family in American society and highlight ways to strengthen future generations with American traditions. Brad Wilcox has committed his career to understanding the causes and consequences of family change in the United States and around the globe. His research has focused on how marriage, parenthood, and religion influence societies and individuals’ quality of life. Wilcox has been recognized for his work by the American Sociological Association Religion Section and his research has been featured in outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To what extent should the Republican party be organized behind “MAGA” principles? Henry Olsen joins Heritage President Kevin Roberts to analyze the current state of the GOP and what we can expect from an already tumultuous 118th Congress. Henry Olsen, is a Washington Post columnist and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His work focuses on how America’s political order is being upended by populist challenges from the left and the right. He also studies populism’s impact on other democracies in the developed world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heritage President Kevin Roberts shares moments from a few of his favorite interviews from 2022.This week’s guests: Daron Babcock, a “social entrepreneur,” is the CEO of Bonton Farms, one of the largest urban farms in the United States nestled in a once-forgotten and crime-ridden neighborhood in South Dallas. Yoram Hazony is chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, host of the National Conservatism Conference, president of the Herzl Institute and author of the new book, “Conservatism: A Rediscovery.” Glenn Ellmers, Ph.D. is a senior fellow with the Claremont Institute and a visiting research fellow with Hillsdale College. Delano Squires is a research fellow in the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation, and a contributor to Blaze Media and BlazeTV’s Fearless with Jason Whitlock podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the National Conservative Conference in Miami, Florida, Al Mohler joins Kevin to discuss the Left’s assault on faithful Christians, the misguided secularization of America, and what we can do to fight against it to preserve faith in America. They also discuss what impact will the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” have on institutions like Dr. Mohler’s.For more than 30 years, Al Mohler, Ph.D. has served as the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary — the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. Dr. Mohler has been recognized by Time as the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The state of conservatism at home and abroad is under attack with little consensus on ways to advance our ideas and objectives. Still, conservatives remain a powerful voice both in Washington D.C., and across the United States. Former Heritage President Dr. Ed Feulner joins Kevin to dig into the importance of politics and policy as 21st-century conservatives evaluate the effectiveness of American society and longstanding institutions. Ed shares his perspective on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) while serving as chairman for Governor Glenn Youngkin’s commission responsible for appointing board members to state universities, “In some of the world’s greatest universities, woke is everywhere. We’re all in favor of more opportunity, but equity implies everyone will turn out equal and it has become more of a leveling down.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s message is clear: our principles were made for this moment. Heritage President Kevin Roberts is joined by the Conservative Partnership Institute’s Rachel Bovard for a robust discussion on what we can glean from conservative icons like Ronald Reagan while adapting to the current political environment, all with one goal: to take our country back. Rachel Bovard has over a decade of experience fighting for conservative policies in Washington. Beginning in 2006, she served in both the House and Senate in various roles including as legislative director for Senator Rand Paul. Rachel went on to serve as policy director for the Senate Steering Committee under the successive chairmanships of Senator Pat Toomey and Senator Mike Lee, where she advised Committee members on strategy related to floor procedure and policy matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is clearer than ever: American institutions are in decay, and something needs to be done about them if we are going to save this country. The good news is that Americans still value competent leadership. Chris Rufo joins Kevin to tackle the pressing issues our country faces: conservatives winning elections, rebuilding decaying institutions, and developing new institutions to meet the demands of modern America. Christopher Rufo is a senior fellow and director of the initiative on critical race theory at the Manhattan Institute. He is also a contributing editor of City Journal and writes on the issues of critical race theory (CRT), gender ideology, and urban decay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show,” Kevin joins the Liz Wheeler Show to talk about the dangers of the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act,” and Heritage’s new education freedom report card. When it comes to education and school choice, how free is your state? Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts joins the Liz Wheeler Show to discuss Heritage's Education Freedom Report Card and how Americans can use this new tool to effect change in their home states. Kevin and Liz also discuss how to stop initiatives like Chuck Schumer’s so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” from restricting the religious freedom of Americans everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could liberal cities be a catalyst for developing conservative citizens? Nate and Kevin dive into the concept of countercultures, building parallel institutions at the state and local level, and what the future of the movement looks like in the hands of “Gen Z Conservatives.” Plus, Nate gives an inside look at his investigation into Major League Baseball’s support of radical gender ideology through their “Pride Nights.”Nate Hochman is a writer at National Review. His work has appeared in print and online in The American Conservative, City Journal, The Claremont Review of Books, National Affairs, National Review, The New York Times, and numerous other outlets. He was a 2021 Publius Fellow at the Claremont Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservatives made important gains on Election Day—both in our state capitals and the halls of Congress. Battle-tested conservative governors won resounding victories, while the incoming Republican-controlled U.S. House will bring much-needed accountability to the Biden administration. Those candidates who emerged victorious had something in common: They demonstrated bold leadership, with a clear policy agenda that improves the lives of everyday Americans. At a time when many Americans are desperate for bold leadership and fresh ideas, Heritage will serve as America’s outpost in our nation’s capital—representing the forgotten men and women, and ensuring policymakers deliver on the promises made to voters.This speech was given at Heritage's 2022 Resource Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans have been losing trust in key institutions for nearly two generations. The reality is that those institutions—government, media, corporations, and education—have been in a state of decay for decades, the real-world effects of which are beginning to manifest on increasingly large scales. Dr. Yuval Levin joins today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show to detail the origins of the current state of our institutions, why Americans have lost trust in them, and the standards we ought to hold them to. Yuval shares how his experience becoming a US citizen has informed his worldview and helped to forge his career path defending the constitutional principles we hold dear. Yuval Levin, Ph.D., is the Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He is the founder and editor of National Affairs and is an opinion writer at the New York Times. Under George W. Bush, Dr. Levin was a member of the White House domestic policy staff and the executive director of the President’s Council on Bioethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Heritage, we’re not afraid to call it how it is: Big Tech is an enemy of the American people. They have essentially unencumbered access to Americans’ personal information, have colluded to censor and de-platform dissenting voices—mostly conservatives—and perhaps worst of all, have partnered with the Chinese Communist Party to develop surveillance technologies to oppress its own people and military technologies that threaten ours. Between the cancel culture mob and foreign adversaries, we must find a way to champion freedom of speech and national security; something much easier said than done. Brendan Carr, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), gives an insider's perspective on how America is tackling today’s biggest tech issues. Nominated by President Trump, Commissioner Brendan Carr is the senior Republican at the FCC. His goals for the commission include modernizing America’s communication infrastructure, upgrading to 5G, and expanding the skilled labor force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the current political environment, it may seem dubious to believe that one day 330 million Americans could wake up and believe that they’re part of a civil society that recognizes their dignity as a human person. But it’s not impossible. Daron Babcock believes there is hope. Human dignity ought to be the end-all-be-all that guides us. Restoring self-governance and cultivating human flourishing starts with community. Daron and Kevin address the importance of community in restoring lives and why a focus on independence, rather than dependence on decades of failed public programs, has been both the path to success in Bonton, Texas and a model for poverty-stricken cities across the country. Bonton, Texas, a small South Dallas neighborhood has long been plagued by crime, drugs, and gang violence. Daron Babcock shares how a Bonton, where 85% of the men have been to prison, has become a beacon of hope and a model for success. This week’s guest: Moved by his personal beliefs, Daron Babcock couldn’t sit idly by as he witnessed his neighbors in South Dallas be ravaged by institutional inequities. In 2012, he left a successful corporate career and moved from his home in North Dallas to serve inner-city residents of Bonton, Texas with his wife, Theda. Known for crime, violence, and extreme poverty, Bonton needed intervention at the macro-level – something Daron knew was not only necessary but possible. Daron is referred to as a “social entrepreneur,” having started multiple successful social ventures; Bonton Honey Company, The Market at Bonton Farms, a Coffee House, a Farmers Market, and CityBuild Housing to name a few. Of all his ventures, the most notable, though, is Bonton Farms, one of the largest urban farms in the United States nestled in a once-forgotten neighborhood in South Dallas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America’s cultural institutions have been slowly eroding for decades. Today’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” tackles the erosion of religion in the public square — an institution whose role as a binding agent that creates healthy neighborhoods and communities can’t be understated.Kevin and Tim discuss why social pathologies such as a decline in the nuclear family and a lower birthrate have been slowly progressing, the importance of community life and the role church plays in it, and most importantly, how to solve these issues.Tim Carney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he focuses on religion, civil society, and economic competition. Tim is also a senior political columnist at the Washington Examiner.Subscribe to The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3BDW8wu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America’s institutions of education need to be reclaimed both for the sake of students and for the future of the republic. Now is the time for conservatives to go on offense and reclaim the institutions we once trusted to educate and empower future generations, let alone the survival of our civilization.Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos, assistant professor of humanities at Wyoming Catholic College, sits down with Kevin to discuss why American education systems are in such disarray and unresponsive to the needs of both parents and the country. Pavlos explains the chief differences between a correct and deficient regime and identifies areas where conservatives are complacent when it comes to higher education. Pavlos Papadopoulos Ph.D. is an assistant professor of humanities at Wyoming Catholic College where he specializes in philosophy, trivium, and the classics. Dr. Papadopoulos uses his expansive knowledge of early western philosophy in his analysis of current events and the direction America is heading.Subscribe to The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3BDW8wuListen:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36iuBoSSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a live recording of "The Kevin Roberts Show," Mollie Hemingway, Editor in Chief of The Federalist, shares her thoughts on the state of the conservative movement, why Americans should be concerned about the weaponization of the administrative state, and the role of the "propaganda press" in today's political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the mayors of New York, DC, and Chicago are just beginning to learn, Biden’s open-borders agenda is putting Americans across this country at risk every day; turning every town into a border town. The ongoing catastrophe at the border is far from being contained, and without strong, well-defined borders no nation can exist.With 30 years of bipartisan experience, Rodney Scott shares insight on how Biden’s radical open-borders agenda is fueling our national opioid epidemic, putting more money in the hands of cartels and human traffickers, opening the border to terrorists and national security threats, and preventing ICE from deporting most of those here illegally — even convicted violent criminals and gang members.Rodney Scott, a three-decade veteran and 24th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol joins today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show. Serving as Border Patrol Chief under both the Trump and Biden administrations, Scott has keen insights on what policies succeed and fail at the southern border. Rodney is currently a Senior Distinguished Fellow for Border Security at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and has spent his career tirelessly fighting cartels and traffickers, and learning best practices for keeping our southern border secure. Subscribe to The Kevin Roberts Show: bit.ly/3BDW8wuListen:Apple Podcasts: apple.co/36iuBoSSpotify: spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his remarks to the third National Conservatism Conference on September 12, 2022, Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts argues that Three mortal threats besiege the West:• The Stalinist cult of Wokeism;• The Chinese Communist Party’s genocidal regime in Beijing, and;• The globalist, technocratic elite that profits off both by surveilling, de-platforming, and dehumanizing anyone who resists their pharisaic tyranny.Kevin shares that his conservative worldview was forged in childhood; both his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, and his own family were besieged by the early signs of our nation’s social decay, why he volunteered for Pat Buchanan’s presidential campaign, and how ultimately, he forged a future in academia.As the current President of the Heritage Foundation, Dr. Roberts closes with a question — a rallying cry: "What time is it in America? It’s time to fight, just like it’s always been."Help us reach more listeners by hitting subscribe and leaving a 5-star review wherever you tune in!YouTube: bit.ly/3BDW8wuApple Podcasts: apple.co/36iuBoSSpotify: spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of this country rests upon making sure each and every child has an opportunity to succeed. It is clearer than ever: American education has flatlined. It is also evident that states, fulfilling their role as the laboratories of democracy, are making great strides in raising the quality of and access to educational opportunities. Today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show celebrates Arizona’s second place standing in Heritage’s Education Freedom Report Card and what it took Governor Doug Ducey and the legislature to set the gold standard for education freedom in the United States with their recent adoption of universal school choice. Learn more about the Report Card: Heritage.org/ReportCardGovernor Doug Ducey was elected as Arizona's 23rd governor in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 with more votes than anyone in state history. He is a former businessman and CEO of Cold Stone Creamery who also serves as Chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does freedom mean to you and what would you be willing to sacrifice to attain — or maintain — it?For most in America, tyranny is a foreign concept that we study in textbooks, and maybe debate in the classroom. Having lived through the terrors of the North Korean regime and human trafficking, Yeonmi Park brings a haunting warning to Americans: there are parallels between the Left’s crackdown on self-expression and thought, and the brutal regime she risked her life to escape.On today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Yeonmi Park shares what she has learned about, and her deep appreciation for freedom after enduring dire circumstances in her escape from North Korea.Watch The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3uCKM8BListen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36iuBoS (leave us a 5-star review!)Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get an inside look into Kevin’s analysis of the growing energy within the conservative movement and the game plan for taking back our country. In today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we give you a throwback to President Roberts’ interview on Federalist Radio Hour from October 2021. Then-CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation and incoming president of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts sat down with John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss his plans to lead the nation’s most influential think tank. A fifth-generation educator, Kevin has years of experience as a teacher, professor, headmaster, and president. Having led Wyoming Catholic College, he became nationally known for rejecting federal loans and grants that were contingent on the compromise of the school’s Catholic values. Immediately prior to Heritage, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the nation’s largest state-based think tank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Left’s transgender march is a tremendous threat to women. As the Left wages war on basic biology and the concepts of manhood and womanhood, the Independent Women's Forum has stepped into the breach. From defending women’s sports from the threat of transgender athletes to dismantling divisive ideology in schools, Carrie and IWF are taking up the banner of truth for American women. In today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Independent Women’s Forum President Carrie Lukas shares how conservatives can go Today's guest: Mom of five and President of Independent Women’s Forum, Carrie L. Lukas is championing women’s policy issues and leading the charge against the Left’s war on women.Her twenty-five years of experience includes her work in the U.S. House of Representatives as the senior domestic policy analyst for the House Republican Policy Committee and a senior staff member of the Homeland Security Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to election integrity, the states are where the real action is.  Hans von Spakovsky joins today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show to give an overview of wins for election integrity in the states, the Biden administration's continued effort to undermine those reforms, and what to expect during the midterms. Learn more about Heritage's Election Integrity Scorecard. This week’s guest: Appointed by President Donald Trump to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity in 2017, Hans A. von Spakovsky is one of the foremost legal minds on election integrity. Before joining Heritage in 2008, von Spakovsky served two years as a member of the Federal Election Commission, the authority charged with enforcing campaign finance laws for congressional and presidential elections, including public funding. He is the author of “Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to foreign policy, America is no longer leading from a place of “peace through strength.” As today’s guest puts it: “We’re both speaking softly and carrying a small stick.”   That needs to change.In an era of great power conflict, Americans are looking for a Third Way between the failed establishment on both sides of the aisle. Elbridge Colby joins the show to discuss what a 21st-century American foreign policy should look like given the growing threat of China and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and how to rebuild our reputation amongst our allies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This back-to-school season, parents have a new item on their school supply list: the right to choose where their kids go to school. School choice firebrand Corey DeAngelis joins the show to break down recent education freedom victories in the states and at the U.S. Supreme Court, why it is imperative for conservatives to capitalize on the School Choice Moment, and what it means to fund students, not systems. The “General” of the school choice movement, Corey DeAngelis, has been relentless in the pursuit of empowering parents to make the best educational choices for their children. Corey serves as national director of research at the American Federation for Children, the executive director at Educational Freedom Institute, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, and a senior fellow at Reason Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ruling elite in Washington has a learned personality that combines southern efficiency with northern hospitality.  Senator Ted Cruz and Dr. Kevin Roberts tackle key issues required to devolve centralized power from Washington, counter the threat of the Chinese Communist Party, and empower parents across the country to make the best educational choices for their kids.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fossil fuels cure the infection of poverty and make the world an abundant and safe place — but the alleged experts refuse to acknowledge the benefits of abundant, affordable energy. So, what is the full story about fossil fuels? In today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, energy expert Alex Epstein challenges the framework of the anti-energy elite and argues that advancing human flourishing requires the use of fossil fuels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known to many as the "cowgirl governor," Kristi Noem joined the podcast to share her journey from ranch life to the governor's mansion, and the battles she’s led in South Dakota from tax reform to pandemic lockdowns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If politics is upstream from culture, Americans need a serious reality check. Ruling elites have used the deterioration of civil society to consolidate their power in a doomed effort to push an unpopular agenda. That has to change.Three generations of elites — from Washington to Hollywood — have promised young Americans that severing the natural connections between sex, marriage, commitment, kids, and parenthood would be “liberating.” It has been anything but. The fact is, there is a policy and a civic component to revitalizing our institutions, communities, and human connections.Delano and Kevin discuss the implications –and viable solutions– of a failing education system, the attack on the nuclear family, and a society where dads are replaced with government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will congress throw its support behind the National Defense Authorization Act regardless of what's in it?From funding Critical Race Theory and “green” initiatives that divert focus from the purpose and mission of the military to maintaining vaccine mandates that have forced hundreds of service members out, the NDAA deserves to be put under a microscope.Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins the show to discuss why the NDAA leaves much to be desired, plus his take on the current state of the Biden border crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As more and more of our institutions fall prey to the woke agenda, what exactly are conservatives trying to conserve? Today's episode of The Kevin Roberts Show explores the demise of America's cultural institutions, the importance of our philosophical roots, and the beginning of a counter-revolutionary moment."Glenn Ellmers holds a Ph.D. in politics from Claremont Graduate University and has focused much of his work on considering the role of statesmanship; begging the question: “Is ‘conservatism’ enough?” A student of the late Harry V. Jaffa, Glenn explores these complex topics and more in the first comprehensive examination of his teacher’s vast body of work: The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancel culture is not good for science. Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins professor and one of the great thought leaders in medicine, joins the show to discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and how to rebuild trust in our scientific, health care, and public policy institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like many in his family before him, Riley Moore began his career working as a welder in a West Virginia rock quarry. While welding, Riley put himself through school and eventually went on to receive a master’s degree from the National Defense University. His unique background has culminated in his role as West Virginia State Treasurer where he has embodied the “on-offense” spirit.In today’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore breaks down how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is less an investment strategy than a move towards progressive control over American society. He explains how states like his are fighting – and winning – this battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crusade against corporate cancel culture has a new tool: Alliance Defending Freedom's Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index. The Index scores the most powerful corporate entities on the Fortune 1000 list on how well they respect religious and ideological diversity—or far more often, how they fail to do so. Jeremy Tedesco, senior counsel and senior vice president of corporate engagement for Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the show to discuss ‘wokism’ within private industry, free speech on college campuses, and the courts as bulwarks against the mob’s attack on freedom.Watch more episodes of The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3uCKM8BApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36iuBoS (leave us a 5 star review!)Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the special episode Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts discusses the ramifications of today's SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, with Roger Severino Vice President, Domestic Policy -- a national authority on civil rights, conscience and religious freedom, the administrative state, and information privacy,This victory is not the end of the pro-life cause, but a new beginning. Now is the time for state lawmakers to protect life, which begins at conception. Congress also has an obligation at the federal level to protect the unborn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the fight of our age, building a pro-life culture. Revitalizing a culture of life goes beyond the duty to protect the unborn, requiring us to strengthen families, provide help to those in need, and show grace to all. A compelling and reasoned voice in today’s most contentious cultural debates, Dr. Ryan T. Anderson joins the show to discuss why overturning Roe is just the beginning of the pro-life movement, and how each of us can play a part in building a culture of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on “The Kevin Roberts Show” we’re laying out what real leadership looks like and how the American cultural and political landscape, if protected from cancel culture, can create an environment for building a business that makes the world a better place.As a prominent entrepreneur, and the founding CEO of Rex—a Texas-based technology, investment, and real estate company—our guest, Peter Rex’s mission is to make a difference in the world. His company was recognized in Fortune’s Top 20 Places to Work and achieved a Top 5 ranking for apartment renovations completed.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The left continues its torch and burn campaign, targeting foundational institutions of our nation. Now, the Supreme Court is in their crosshairs.Sen. Mike Lee has been vocal in calling out this assault, and he joined the show for a special, bonus episode to talk about this key theme in his new book, “Saving Nine: The Fight Against the Left’s Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty,” and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The left is attempting to jam its radical ideology, including critical race theory and progressive beliefs on sexuality and gender, into every corner of society — including classrooms across the country. Parents, however, are pushing back and Tiffany Justice is one of them. A former school board member and co-founder of Moms for Liberty, she joins the show to explain what drove her to join the fight to protect education as well as parental rights, and how Moms for Liberty empowering Americans everywhere to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another bonus episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” Sen. Rand Paul joins us to break down the flawed Ukraine aid package and how the Biden administration’s reckless policies are driving inflation higher.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show,” we’re joined by Yoram Hazony, author of the new book, “Conservatism: A Rediscovery.” He’s also host of the National Conservatism Conference, president of the Herzl Institute, and chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation. We dive into a discussion of nationalism, cover the history of the conservative movement, tackle some of the gravest threats to America’s existence emerging from the radical left, and hear why he believes Americans need to return to living more religiously devoted lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our first bonus episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show, ” we’re joined by Senator Josh Hawley for a discussion on Ukraine aid, the future of conservatism in foreign policy and beyond, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show,” we’re joined by one of Heritage’s very own: Dr. Jim Carafano — a leading expert in national security and foreign policy challenges, and vice president of Heritage's Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy  A graduate of West Point and 25-year Army veteran, Dr. Carafano carries a wealth of experience in this arena. We’ll identify the greatest threats to America throughout the world and our best means for shielding ourselves against them, and defining the type of leadership required to steer our nation into a safe and prosperous future. Watch more episodes of The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3uCKM8BApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36iuBoS (leave us a 5 star review!)Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show,” Josh Hammer, Newsweek’s opinion editor, syndicated columnist, and host of “The Josh Hammer Show,” joins us to share his views on the pulses of conservatism and culture with a critical eye.We delve into why we as conservatives must combat a massive progressive push against freedom and liberty, but also provide solutions that offer Americans a better way of life.Watch full episodes of The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3uCKM8B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The left is hell-bent on tearing down our institutions. Their current target? The Supreme Court. In recent days, we’ve watched them invade neighborhoods across the Washington, D.C., area to demonstrate and protest at the residences of justices. They call them enemies of democracy and, ultimately, the American people. Mark Paoletta is an attorney, author, and personal friend of Justice Clarence Thomas. Under President George H.W. Bush, he played a pivotal role in his confirmation. Opening up on his personal relationship with Thomas, Paoletta offers a redeeming glimpse at a public servant the left has unceasingly attempted to vilify. We’ll discuss that, the exciting new book he’s co-authoring, “Created Equal,” and more on this week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show.Show notes:The leaked draft opinion from Justice Alito: https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000180-874f-dd36-a38c-c74f98520000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The left-wing political elites in the centers of power in Washington, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley aren’t just disconnected from the rest of the country—they’re playing the field behind our backs. They’re pushing a leftist agenda and enriching themselves while compromising our nation’s values and our very safety and security.And they’re playing right into China’s hands.SHOW NOTESPeter Schweizer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterschweizerDaily Signal story on Dr. Li-Meng Yang: https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/17/taking-a-cue-from-china-facebook-censors-chinese-whistleblower-on-covids-origins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about Critical Race Theory — one of the most dangerous, subversive, and sinister ideologies facing us that classifies Americans based on the color of their skin, and pits them against one another, casting citizens as either oppressor or oppressed.Joining to dive deeper into this issue is Chris Rufo, an investigative reporter who has worked tirelessly to uncover how Critical Race Theory’s and woke ideology are creeping into education, the corporate world, and beyond.SHOW NOTES:Heritage resources on Critical Race Theory: https://www.heritage.org/critical-race-theory Check out Jonathan Butcher's new book, "Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth" here: https://www.amazon.com/Splintered-Critical-Theory-Progressive-Truth/dp/1637582668 Submit documentation of CRT training at your school or workplace to...Parents Defending Education (defendinged.org) Christopher Rufo (christopherrufo.com)The Daily Signal (comments@dailysignal.com) How to submit an Open Records Request: https://s3.amazonaws.com/hafa/Tips-for-Submitting-Open-Records-Request.pdf?mtime=20210601161910&focal=none Read Jay Greene's work, here: https://www.heritage.org/staff/jay-p-greene-phd Check out more of Chris Rufo's work, here: https://christopherrufo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re gonna pull back the curtain on the hypocrisy of the left’s so-called pro-woman agenda. In reality, it’s often pro-woman in name only. It’s a screen they hide behind to push a whole host of radical, far-left policies. When you peel back the layers, you’ll find that those policies are often actually extremely harmful to women. Joining the show to lay out policies that actually help and empower women is Valerie Huber, president and CEO of The Institute for Women’s Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re going to talk about a crisis that strikes at the heart of our country, our society, and ultimately, our families — the boy crisis.  An absence of fathers is a primary driver in this dilemma, one exacerbated by the left's push to dismantle the concept of family as we fundamentally understand it. As we address this boy crisis, it becomes increasingly clear just how desperately our culture needs men — men guided by truth, who love their families, and take responsibility for bettering this country.  So how do we reclaim boys, men, and ultimately families as an institutional building block of society? We’re tackling just that with Terry Schilling.  Terry serves as president of the American Principles Project, an organization dedicated to making the family the most well-represented special interest group here in our nation’s capital. PLUS: Reactions to woke children’s books — books the left are employing in their attempt to radicalize your kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our public education system has been utterly captured by woke activists more interested in politics than knowledge. During the Covid pandemic, teachers’ unions, school boards, and education bureaucracies proved themselves openly hostile to the rights of parents and interests of students – and above any accountability to the taxpayers and families they serve.Leftist educational officials advocate for rolling both radical gender ideology and critical race theory into curricula. Their goal is indoctrinating the coming generations of Americans.Meanwhile, American universities have not only turned on our country’s history and ideals. They have turned on the traditional idea of education itself.How? Why? And what can Americans do about it? We’re taking all of it on. We’ll hear from University of Dallas president Jonathan Sanford, and Heritage Action for America executive director Jessica Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Tech is bent on pushing a left-leaning agenda, inching us ever closer to a reality where those they disagree with — often conservatives — have their liberties hampered.Their influence has spread to high echelons of government and continually deeper into our lives as our world becomes more and more integrated with the digital space.As we’ve seen in the case of the Freedom Convoy truckers in Canada, something as simple as banking and purchasing power can be stripped away from citizens in this digital era.Unfortunately, this problem isn’t bound to Canada, but has cropped up in the United States as well.Joining us to confront the ugly reality of Big Tech’s ever tightening grip on our lives — on our speech, our politics, and even our commerce — and etch out how we can push back is Erik Finman, an entrepreneur who became a millionaire as a teenager building a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re talking about all the trouble in the world and, in particular, the greatest source of it: the Chinese Communist Party.Even in the midst of war in Europe, and inflation and border crises here at home, there is no topic more important to America’s national interests these days than China, and no one better to hear from than former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.PLUS: We'll hear from Heritage's own Brent Sadler — a Navy Veteran with more than 25 years of experience who served on the China Branch at the Pentagon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In just a little over a year, Joe Biden has created the worst immigration crisis our country has ever faced. When he came into office, he went to work immediately uprooting and upending so many effective policies that were working to keep our border secure. We’ve seen men, women, and young children trafficked across the border by violent smugglers and drug cartels who extort them, abuse them, and even kill them.  What’s more — the crisis has opened the floodgates to a surge of deadly drugs like fentanyl, which have become a serious problem in cities and towns across our land.Simply put, Biden’s policies have sent a message to the rest of the world—a message that says America’s borders are wide open, and that lawbreaking is tolerated, and in some cases, rewarded. Joining us to break down just how bad things have become — and guidance on how we can shore up this influx of crime and — are Congressman Brian Babin and the former head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mark Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We watch it, read it, listen to it — on our computers, our phones, and our televisions — even on the radio. It’s the news. Unfortunately, so many legacy and corporate news outlets prioritize advancing someone’s political agenda over revealing the truth — something that has become all too common. At a time when we need solid facts, Americans are often poorly served. So how do we confront this dilemma? Is there anywhere we can turn for trustworthy and honest reporting? Townhall reporter Julio Rosas — someone who has been on the front lines of critical stories in America — joins us to share his insights on the consequences of media malpractice.PLUS: Armed with more than 20 years of journalism experience and recipient of prestigious awards in this field, Heritage’s own vice president of communication, Rob Bluey, weighs in on the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic freedom is one of mankind’s best ideas. It is responsible for more advances in living standards, health, knowledge, multicultural harmony and social justice than anything else we’ve come up with in the last 2,000 years. This week, we’re joined by Senator Mike Lee of Utah to dig into just what that freedom looks like, how the fight to preserve it is shaping up as the Biden administration continually pushes for radical spending that would further bloat the federal government, and more.PLUS: Heritage’s own Matt Dickerson breaks down Capitol Hill’s budget process and how we can dig ourselves out of a hole of debt 30 trillion dollars deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're digging into Special Counsel John Durham’s latest filing on the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation. This newest batch of information exposes the hypocrisy of not only the radical left, but just how far they’ll go to advance the interests of the elite over that of the American people. While lack of fair coverage from the legacy media is perhaps not surprising, it's certainly disappointing.What's more — the scandal flies in the face of the narrative that Trump colluded with Russia in the 2016 election — a narrative promoted by the Clinton campaign and others on the left.None of this is lost on Senator Rick Scott; quite the contrary. The former Governor of Florida has long demanded transparency on this issue, calling for the media to cover it fairly. He joins the show to share his insight into what's going on — and what's next.Plus: Heritage's own Mike Howell jumps in to share how policymakers can help prevent something like this from happening again. He also discusses Heritage's Conservative Oversight Project, and more.Each episode of The Kevin Roberts Show is a weekly rallying cry for lovers of freedom everywhere, packed with Dr. Roberts’ analysis on the issues of the day and deep conversations with the movers and shakers of American politics and culture. And all of it backed by the academic excellence of The Heritage Foundation. As a former college professor and current president of The Heritage Foundation, America’s most influential policy organization, Dr. Roberts has spent his career learning, educating, and taking decisive action for a brighter America. He believes that conservatives have every reason to be hopeful, because conservative ideas are ideas that work. It’s time to go on offense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, China served as an irresponsible global actor that threatened American interests and values world-wide. The rise of China is the most persistent and consequential challenge that will confront the United States for the next several decades.From the surveillance of American athletes and their sway in Hollywood to their military capabilities, China’s presence is one that our nation can ill-afford to underestimate.In the first episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Senator Tom Cotton and Heritage’s very own Dean Cheng weigh in to help break down how what their growing influence means for America and the rest of the world — and what we need to do to hold China accountable and maintain freedom.Each episode of The Kevin Roberts Show is a weekly rallying cry for lovers of freedom everywhere, packed with Dr. Roberts’ analysis on the issues of the day and deep conversations with the movers and shakers of American politics and culture. And all of it backed by the academic excellence of The Heritage Foundation. As a former college professor and current president of The Heritage Foundation, America’s most influential policy organization, Dr. Roberts has spent his career learning, educating, and taking decisive action for a brighter America. He believes that conservatives have every reason to be hopeful, because conservative ideas are ideas that work. It’s time to go on offense.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing The Kevin Roberts show. Each episode of The Kevin Roberts Show is a weekly rallying cry for lovers of freedom everywhere, packed with Dr. Roberts’ analysis on the issues of the day and deep conversations with the movers and shakers of American politics and culture. And all of it backed by the academic excellence of The Heritage Foundation. As a former college professor and current president of The Heritage Foundation, America’s most influential policy organization, Dr. Roberts has spent his career learning, educating, and taking decisive action for a brighter America. He believes that conservatives have every reason to be hopeful, because conservative ideas are ideas that work. It’s time to go on offense.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.