The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Can we expect any more wins from Congress before Summer recess? What are the tradeoffs we need to consider when building AI data centers? Plus, The Heritage Foundation has a new resource that can help you make sure the American history museum you are planning to visit is not a woke disaster. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor! This podcast would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescription Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage FoundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor features a speech delivered by Dr. Roberts in Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival. In it, he shares a frank assessment of the domestic enemies we face and what it will take from conservatives—from Congress to the kitchen table—to cement victory for years to come. This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescription Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is there to celebrate in such a tumultuous time as America approaches her 250th birthday? As it turns out, there is a lot, and you should be really excited about it! Dr. Roberts makes his case.This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amount of waste, fraud, and abuse plaguing our federal government is staggering. The Left counts success by how many people are receiving federal benefits, while conservatives measure it by how few need them. In this episode, Dr. Roberts explains how Congress can deliver real accountability in our federal programs, restore trust with the American public, help the vulnerable flourish, and put government back on the side of the people.Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western civilization faces an existential threat from mass migration and low birth rates. Nowhere is that more evident than in the changes we’ve seen to formerly great European communities as a result of mass Islamic immigration. Europe is the warning. America still has time to avoid a similar fate. Dr. Roberts outlines the solution.This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

Dr. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor confront America’s rising political violence. From multiple assassination attempts on President Trump and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk to the recent attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, they examine how left-wing rhetoric and media demonization are fueling real-world threats.This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once a legitimate civil rights organization, the SPLC was co-opted by radicals who used media and academia to build fake authority. They branded conservatives like Dr. Kevin Roberts, religious groups, school choice advocates, and everyday Americans as hate groups to silence debate. Finding that there wasn’t enough hate to go around, the SPLC is alleged to have begun manufacturing the extremism they claimed to fight. Dr. Kevin Roberts and co-host Larry O’Connor discuss how and why this happened and why institutional renewal is vital if America is to experience a golden age.This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step inside the National Archives Rotunda, home of the Charters of Freedom, during America’s 250th anniversary. We speak with National Archivist Jim Amburn about preserving the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Then at the Library of Congress with Kevin Butterfield, we examine Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and Jefferson’s copy of The Federalist Papers.We invite you to watch this latest episode of The Next Frontier and learn more about the ideas that shaped America’s founding and the extraordinary efforts required to protect these documents for future generations.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress has a historic opportunity to pass another comprehensive reconciliation bill and demonstrate to the American people what a unified conservative majority can achieve heading into the midterms. From fully funding ICE and CBP for years to come, to aggressively slashing waste, fraud, and abuse, this process—which only requires 51 votes in the Senate—is the Right’s best chance to build on the successes of the One Big Beautiful Bill while proving to voters why they should continue trusting conservatives with governing majorities.Be sure to like this video, share it, and subscribe so you never miss a video from Dr. Kevin Roberts!This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of Heritage Action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who gets to be an American? This week, Dr. Kevin Roberts and co-host Larry O'Connor break down one of the most important debates in America today: birthright citizenship.With President Trump’s executive order challenging automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizens now before the Supreme Court, they explore the original meaning of the 14th Amendment, the rapid rise of birth tourism, its serious national security implications, and the striking statistic that nearly 10% of babies born in the U.S. are to foreign citizens.They also examine how these policies contribute to higher housing costs and labor competition while addressing the deeper question of what it truly means to be an American and how the nation can preserve its sovereignty, rule of law, and national identity.Be sure to like this episode, share it, and subscribe so you never miss a podcast from Dr. Kevin Roberts!This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Next Frontier, I'm walking into two of America's most important cultural institutions—The Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress. One was built for performance, the other for preservation. I'm here asking a simple question: What does it take to keep a cultural inheritance alive?If we want great art to remain part of American life, we can't treat institutions like scenery: useful only when they flatter our side. We have to treat them like what they are—an inheritance, and inheritance requires work, maintenance, humility, and willingness to keep the doors open.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the President of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American liberal today no longer represents what liberalism once stood for. Rather than the classical understanding of liberalism—guided by Enlightenment philosophy and focused on limited government and individual freedom—the modern American liberal movement is intellectually totalitarian. Dr. Roberts recently made this case at Yale University, arguing that liberalism has failed. In this episode, he and his co-host, Larry O’Connor, take a closer look at those remarks and examine the fundamental differences between conservatives and today’s American liberals. Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Heritage Foundation’s highly anticipated 2026 Index of Economic Freedom is finally here! The diagnosis? The American economy is in resurgence, but we have a lot of room for improvement. How does America’s economy stack up against the rest of the world and what do we need to change to move ourselves up in the global economic freedom rankings?Dr. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss!Read the Index of Economic Freedom here: https://economicfreedom.heritage.org/This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescriptionLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the Republican Party irretrievably lost its way? Kevin Roberts traveled to the U.K. to join the Cambridge Union for a debate on whether the Republican party has lost its way. Tracing the roots of the Republican Party through to today’s conservative stances on religious liberty, national security, immigration, and more, Kevin Roberts argued that the Republican Party has never been truer to its roots than now.In this episode, Larry O’Connor and Kevin Roberts examine the debate and dive deeper into the principles and policies at stake.This video would not be possible without our generous donors. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: ⁠https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kevinrobertsshow&utm_content=260310-krshowLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.  Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout Biden’s presidency, our military was neglected and underfunded. Since Trump came in office just over a year ago, improvements have already been made to our leadership, systems, investments, and morale, but we know that climbing out from under that former degradation and humiliation of our troops takes time.The Heritage Foundation hopes to build our troops back up through policy-focused initiatives. The military index is a guidebook for policymakers on how to ensure our military is as efficient and prepared as possible. The Trump Administration has made strides in fortifying our troops, but the work isn’t finished.This video would not be possible without our generous donors. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=kevinrobertsshow&utm_content=260310-krshowLarry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.  Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

To ignore our borders is to surrender our future. To secure them is to rebuild our nation's strength.America’s borders protect our sovereignty and are our safety. Under the previous administration, drugs, human trafficking, and a complete breakdown of the rule threatened not just our borders but our entire nation. Now, thanks to the Trump administration, safety and security has returned to our borders and to our nation. Kevin Roberts traveled to the Rio Grande to talk with Ron Vitiello about the change at the border over the last year. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. Ron Vitiello is the former deputy director and acting director of ICE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Escalating events in Minneapolis have led to tragic results, but the core issues at stake—the rule of law, public safety, federal government jurisdiction—are clear. Larry O’Connor and Kevin Roberts discuss how Minneapolis today is emblematic of larger cultural issues prevalent in America, and how the administration's response in Minnesota will have implications across the nation. Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.  Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Declining families and a disconnected society put America’s future at risk. In this episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor break down Heritage’s new family policy paper, highlighting the importance of strong, healthy families at the heart of a free and prosperous nation. Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss The Heritage Foundation’s new family policy report and the urgent need to strengthen American families. Read it at Heritage.org/Family.Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, Heritage is focused on what is needed to ensure America thrives for the next 250 years.  Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss the Four Cornerstones—family, dignity of work, national security, and citizenship—that will guide Heritage policy goals for 2026 and years to come.   Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.    Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does an America First national security policy look like in practice? Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor reflect on American national security history—from Yorktown, to 9/11, to the Ukraine War—to define America First national security policy. How can the U.S. navigate foreign conflicts with the lens of prioritizing Americans’ safety, starting with transparency in military spending? Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.  Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

From education to health care and so much more, illegal immigration has a price tag—and Americans are paying it. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor tackle the problem of what happens when immigrants don’t assimilate to American culture and why claims of a need for cheap labor are largely bogus.Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know illegal immigrants are included in the U.S. Census? Since the 1960’s, the Left has been abusing the Constitution by counting illegal immigrants in the data that impacts our congressional maps and even presidential elections.  Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor break down why exactly this is a problem and how it affects everything from power on Capitol Hill to education funding.  Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.    Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Is the American Dream still possible? On this first episode of the relaunched Kevin Roberts Show, now featuring Larry O’Connor, Kevin and Larry explore what the American Dream really is, the challenges it faces today, and what needs to happen for it to still be achievable. Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.  Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

As tensions with China escalate and global conflict looms, how can America regain its strategic footing and peace through strength?In this best of episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we bring together some of the most experienced minds in national security, diplomacy, and defense. Hear from:🔹 Tulsi Gabbard reveals the bipartisan failures that keep feeding the war machine and how Americans can fight back.🔹 Brent Sadler lays out what it will take to counter China’s growing military confidence and why 2027 could be a breaking point.🔹 Adam Crum connects the dots between economic policy and national strength—and why American prosperity is our best weapon.🔹 Victoria Coates explains how we must think long-term in rebuilding military readiness while avoiding the traps of endless war.🔹 Rob Greenway offers a firsthand look at the threats brewing in the Western Hemisphere and why the U.S. must reclaim strategic ground—starting with the Panama Canal.🔹 Wilson Beaver shares what a real national security reset looks like—from taking on China to the strategic importance of the Panama Canal.This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about peace through strength, protecting American sovereignty, and building a foreign policy that puts America First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

We’re living in a new moment—one where truth is winning, normalcy is making a comeback, and the Left has finally overplayed its hand.In this best of episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we revisit some of the most powerful conversations about the cultural realignment happening right now—from the role of artists and new media to the collapse of elite institutions and the spiritual hunger rising in America.Hear Andrew Klavan reflect on building conservative cultural infrastructure, John Rich on how pain awakened the American people, and Spencer Klavan on why the end of materialism may spark a revival. This episode is a roadmap for conservatives ready to press the advantage—and rebuild a culture rooted in truth, beauty, and freedom.📚 Featuring:Andrew Klavan | Novelist & FilmmakerSpencer Klavan | Author, How to Save the WestJohn Rich | Country Music Star & EntrepreneurPeter Robinson | Hoover InstitutionNick Freitas | Delegate, Virginia House of DelegatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

President Trump is using his executive power to rip the lid off the deep state's most egregious fraud, waste, and abuse—starting with USAID. But what about Congress? Reps. Keith Self and August Pfluger join The Kevin Roberts Show to reveal how they’re working to codify Trump’s reforms, gut the bureaucracy, and put America back on the path to military strength and fiscal sanity. From cutting trillions in waste to dismantling Biden’s radical policies, this episode breaks down the real fight for America’s future.About Rep. Pfluger: Serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman August Pfluger represents 20 counties in Texas’ 11th Congressional District, including Brownwood, Killeen, Llano, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. August grew up in San Angelo, where he lives with his wife Camille and three daughters. August graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy before serving in the military for twenty years as a decorated fighter pilot and squadron commander, including two deployments to Syria and Northern Iraq. August also served on the United States National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump’s first presidency and still serves as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. In Congress, August is the first Member to represent Midland and Odessa on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He also serves as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee – the largest caucus of conservatives on Capitol Hill – and as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Additionally, August co-founded the MACH 1 Caucus and the Texas Ag Task Force. He is a conservative Republican, a proud husband and father, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.About Rep. Self: Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father’s service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas.  After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began a 25-year career of service to our country.Keith’s Army tours included Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Company Commander, Special Forces Detachment Commander and Special Forces Company Commander.  His service took him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Pentagon, where he worked on the most sensitive military programs.  He deployed to Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. During his career, Keith received the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Joint Staff Badge.  He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.Upon retiring from the Army, Keith was elected County Judge in Collin County, TX, in 2006.  He served three consecutive terms before retiring in 2018.Keith and his wife Tracy have been happily married since his graduation from West Point.  They reside in McKinney, TX and are active members in their church and local community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For decades, leftist ideology has poisoned America’s schools, and the consequences couldn’t be clearer. Free speech is being crushed, cultural chaos is spreading, and actual learning has taken a backseat to woke indoctrination. But in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis showed us what real leadership looks like. By transforming the New College of Florida, he restored classical education and intellectual diversity to an institution in desperate need of both—and he put Richard Corcoran at the helm to lead that charge. What can we learn from this fearless approach to reclaiming education? Dr. Roberts sits down with President Corcoran to talk about how bold action and unapologetic principles can fix our schools and save our culture. Richard Corcoran is a seasoned conservative policymaker and education reform advocate. He served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. As Florida’s Education Commissioner, Corcoran implemented policies to strengthen academic standards, expand charter schools, and improve vocational education. In 2023, he was appointed President of New College of Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis to lead its transformation into a classical liberal arts institution focused on intellectual diversity and rigorous academics. His new book is "Storming the Ivory Tower: How a Florida College Became Ground Zero in the Struggle to Take Back Our Campuses."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.