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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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