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The Kevin Roberts Show

Heritage Podcast Networkwww.heritage.org
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

#124 | Michael Knowles

Michael Knowles is the celebrated host of  The Michael Knowles Show  at the Daily Wire and  The Book Club  at PragerU. In 2017, Michael published the #1 national bestselling treatise  Reasons to Vote for Democrats , which President Donald Trump hailed as “a great book for your reading enjoyment."   Michael has received numerous honors, including the Fr. Benedict Groeschel Award from Good Counsel Homes, the Conservative Mind Award from  The American Conservative...

Jul 18, 202426 min

#123 | Dr. Kevin Roberts at NatCon4

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

Jul 10, 202424 min

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

In this compelling episode, Dr. Kevin Roberts delivers his closing remarks at the Annual Leadership Conference on April 17, 2024. Join us as Dr. Roberts outlines the urgent need for conservatives to recognize the pivotal moment in America today and the necessity to fight back against the deep-seated, left-wing influences permeating our institutions. Dr. Roberts provides an insightful overview of the conservative victories and the grassroots movements that have defied the Washington Establishment...

Jul 03, 202430 min

#121 | Mary Margaret Olohan

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

Jun 26, 202441 min

#120 | Peter Robinson

Join Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts and renowned author and former Reagan speechwriter Peter Robinson as they delve into the enduring legacy of President Ronald Reagan. In this compelling episode, they discuss how Reagan's principles and policies continue to shape and inspire the modern conservative movement. Discover why the Gipper's legacy remains as relevant as ever in today's political landscape, and what lessons conservatives can draw from his leadership to address the chal...

Jun 19, 202451 min

#119 | Tim Kennedy

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts sits down with Tim Kennedy, Green Beret sniper, author, UFC fighter, and entrepreneur. About Tim: Tim Kennedy, Green Beret Sniper, author, UFC Fighter & Entrepreneur has a rapidly growing audience with millions of followers on his personal Instagram and over 10 million followers through the many outlets of his parent company Tim Kennedy Operations and Sheepdog Response. He’s starred on the History Channel’s Hunting Hitler and Discovery’s Hard t...

Jun 12, 202458 min

#118 | Manny Diaz, Jr.

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

Jun 05, 202440 min

#117 | Christian McGuigan

Christian McGuigan is an Emmy-nominated producer and founder and CEO of Sycamore Studios - a premium film studio that develops and produces good, true, and beautiful family entertainment for audiences everywhere. Sycamore's upcoming animated feature film releases include: Doctor Dolittle, Sherlock & Son, and Born Free. Before founding Sycamore Studios, Christian served as the Vice President of Global Content Strategy for Omnicom's Porter Novelli. During this time, he oversaw accounts ranging...

May 29, 202432 min

#116 | John Daniel Davidson

John Daniel Davidson is a senior editor at The Federalist. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Claremont Review of Books, The New York Post, and elsewhere. He is the author of Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202442 min

#115 | Jay Richards

Jay W. Richards, PhD, is Director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in American Principles and Public Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He is a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute and Executive Editor of The Stream. Jay is author or editor of more than a dozen books, including the New York Times bestsellers Infiltrated (2013) and Indivisible (2012); The Human Advantage; Money, Greed, and God, winner of a 201...

May 15, 202450 min

#114 | Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. This is her story and a call to action to Americans who love our country and cherish peace and freedom.  A combat veteran, 4-term member of Congress, and 2020 presidential candidate, Tulsi loves her country: “I answered the call to serve and swore an oath, dedicating my life to supporting and defending the Constitution, both in ...

May 08, 202433 min

#113 | Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services. He is also the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College, where he teaches each fall semester courses in military history and classical culture. Hanson, who is the fi...

May 01, 202422 min

#112 | Charles Mitchell

Charles Mitchell is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Commonwealth Foundation. Charles grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs in a family of railroaders, teachers, and small business owners. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania’s public schools, Bucknell University, the Koch Associate Program, and the Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship. Charles first became associated with the Commonwealth Foundation when he was a college newspaper editor under attack for defending free spee...

Apr 24, 202450 min

#111 | Clint Bolick

Justice Clint Bolick provides a behind-the-scenes look at life as a State Supreme Court Justice and shares his experiences working with now-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Delve into the role of federalism in the judicial system as Justice Bolick navigates the complexities of the legal landscape. Tune in for intriguing insights into the justice system's inner workings and the impact of judicial decisions. Justice Clint Bolick was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2016 and in 2018 ...

Apr 17, 202435 min

#110 | EJ Antoni

The American dream is slipping further out of reach as Bidenomics steers our nation toward not just financial ruin, but total collapse. EJ Antoni joins “The Kevin Roberts Show” to diagnose the economic cancers threatening America’s prosperity and what needs to be done to fix it. Dr. EJ Antoni is a Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget. His research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy. Antoni’s research has also been featured with numerous ...

Apr 10, 202447 min

#109 | Ryan Walters

The entrenched woke elites within our education system aim to dismantle the innocence of our children, erode parental rights, and undermine community authority over schools. Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has boldly confronted them—and he's winning. Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters taught eight years as a high school history teacher in his hometown at McAlester High School. During his time at MHS, Walters taught Advanced Placement courses in World History, U.S. History and ...

Apr 03, 202437 min

BONUS | The American Case for Taiwan

Why is it important for the United States to protect Taiwan? What can be done to ensure that Taiwan is kept free from the Chinese Communist Party? In this bonus episode, Kevin shares his insight on Taiwan’s indispensability to the U.S. from his trip to Taipei in February 2024. Keeping Taiwan free from the grasp of the Chinese Communist Party is a vital interest of the United States. An attack on the democratic, self-governing island by the People’s Republic of China would gravely threaten the se...

Mar 30, 202410 min

#108 | Best Of: Living the Good Life

What does it mean to live the “Good Life?” This special episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” explores how we can cherish the timeless values that enrich our lives and communities. Featured Guests: David Bahnsen is the author of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life and serves as the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm managing approximately $5 billion in client assets. Timothy P. Carney is a senior fellow at the...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 3 min

#107 | Victor Riches

Victor Riches is the President and CEO of the Goldwater Institute. Prior to joining the Institute, Victor served as Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Budget, where he was responsible for the formation and passage of all of the Governor’s major policy objectives as well as the state’s budget. While working for the Governor, he developed and passed into law legislation to protect the sharing economy and restrict the power of unelected bureaucrats. Victor also craft...

Mar 20, 202441 min

#106 | Michael Barone

Michael Barone is the senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, a resident fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, author of Mental Maps of the Founders, and the longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics. The Founding Fathers were men of high intellect, steely integrity, and enormous ambition—but they were not all of one mind. They came from particular places in already diverse colonies, and they all sought their futures in different horizons. Without relia...

Mar 13, 202450 min

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

It's time for conservatives to be on offense every single day for the unborn and moms and dads and families in America. In this episode, hear from Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, as he delivers a powerful message about the fight for life at the 2024 National Pro-Life Summit, hosted by Students for Life of America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 06, 202413 min

#104 | Jason Miyares

Virginia's Attorney General, Jason Miyares, joins Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts for a hard-hitting discussion on the war against Big Tech and its effects on the younger generation.   With parallels to Big Tobacco, Miyares emphasizes the need for accountability. The conversation tackles the youth mental health crisis, parental roles in the digital age, and Miyares' pivotal role in a multi-state lawsuit against Meta. Dive deep into the intricacies of regulating AI – thi...

Feb 28, 202430 min

BONUS | National Religious Broadcasters' Presidential Forum

"If America remains the proverbial shining city on a hill, then we must be prepared this election year to charge some hills." This bonus episode features Dr. Kevin Roberts' address to the National Religious Broadcasters' Presidential Forum. In his speech, he criticizes societal norms and corruption in government—including presidential administrations—while offering a hopeful outlook on America in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 23, 202426 min

#103 | John Burtka

Is there a “shortcut to greatness” and what courage is needed for the future to ensure a prosperous America? Dive into the profound topic of statesmanship and its timeless significance in an exclusive interview with John Burtka on "The Kevin Roberts Show." In this enlightening discussion, President and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, John A. Burtka, unveils timeless lessons from his latest book, "Gateway to Statesmanship." Join the conversation as he explores the core of statesmans...

Feb 21, 202435 min

#102 | David Bahnsen

Are Americans ensnared by a culture of mediocrity? What's the true worth of achieving a work/life balance?     In this thought-provoking conversation, David Bahnsen joins Kevin to delve into the crucial role productivity and hard work play, not only in enhancing societal value but also in restoring dignity and pride to individuals. Leveraging his personal financial and business success alongside his theological background, Bahnsen boldly addresses societal challenges and offers tr...

Feb 14, 202442 min

#101 | Rep. Eli Crane

Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) discusses the ongoing battle to secure our southern border, military aid to Ukraine, and how conservatives can take on the Swamp and WIN.   Rep. Eli Crane is a combat veteran, small-business owner, husband, father, and native Arizonan. Eli went on five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East w/ SEAL Team 3. After leaving the military, Crane co-founded Bottle Breacher, a company that manufactures bottle openers made of 50-caliber shell casings. He and his...

Feb 07, 202439 min

#100 | John McEntee

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 con...

Jan 31, 202431 min

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

"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...

Jan 24, 202452 min

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

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....

Jan 18, 202410 min

#98 | Billboard Chris

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...

Jan 17, 202437 min