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The Kevin Roberts Show

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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. 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.

Episodes

#97 | Bethany Mandel

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.

Jan 10, 202436 min

#96 | Kyle Washut, Albert Cheng, and Jay Greene

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...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 2 min

#95 | Kristen Waggoner

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...

Dec 20, 202327 min

#94 | Senator Ted Cruz

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...

Dec 13, 202332 min

BONUS | A Duty to God & Country | Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts

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.

Dec 10, 202341 min

#93 | Baroness Philippa Stroud

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 ...

Dec 06, 202338 min

#92 | Rep. Scott Perry

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.&nbs...

Nov 29, 202331 min

#91 | A Season of Gratitude | Thanksgiving Special

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.

Nov 22, 202358 min

#90 | Governor Kim Reynolds

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,...

Nov 15, 202324 min

#89 | Riley Gaines

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...

Nov 08, 202338 min

#88 | Catholics Against Antisemitism | Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts

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 res...

Nov 01, 202331 min

#87 | Mark Rienzi

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...

Oct 25, 202339 min

Episode 86 | Liz Wheeler

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...

Oct 18, 202337 min

Episode 85 | Jeff Anderson

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 (B...

Oct 11, 202339 min

Episode 84 | Jeremy Tate

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 v...

Oct 04, 202338 min

Episode 83 | John Ratcliffe

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 du...

Sep 27, 202327 min

Episode 82 | Arthur Milikh

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 influen...

Sep 20, 202347 min

Episode 81 | Robert Greenway

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...

Sep 13, 202350 min

Episode 80 | Ryan Walters

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 home...

Sep 06, 202343 min

Episode 79 | Daniel Erspamer

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...

Aug 30, 202337 min

Episode 78 | Jorge Hidalgo

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 a...

Aug 23, 202349 min

Episode 77 | Paula Scanlan

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...

Aug 16, 202335 min

Episode 76 | Harold Hamm

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 R...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 75 | Cully Stimson

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 s...

Jul 26, 202343 min

Episode 74 | Jesse Kelly

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 iHeartRad...

Jul 19, 202327 min

Episode 73 | Ken Cuccinelli

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...

Jul 12, 202344 min

Episode 72 | Robert Lighthizer

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 T...

Jul 05, 202340 min

Episode 71 | Secretary David Bernhardt

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 cons...

Jun 21, 202342 min

Episode 70 | Gene Hamilton

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 t...

Jun 14, 202346 minEp. 84

Episode 69 | Jason Chaffetz

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-prov...

Jun 07, 202328 minEp. 83