Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Roberts

James Smithson left his fortune to America so that she could “increase and diffuse knowledge.” Smithsonian leadership now uses tax dollars to diffuse a Marxist distortion of American history instead. We need a course correction: new board members, new leadership, and exhibits that tell the whole truth—our shared inheritance—without teaching visitors to hate their country. […]

Abolish ICE? No, we need more of it. In this week's episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Dr. Roberts makes the unapologetic case for mass deportations, the crushing of sanctuary cities, and strengthened worksite enforcement. From self-deportation incentives and the Founders' vision of citizenship to Europe's cautionary collapse and the real benefits for American wages, […]

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon dives deep into the controversial FBI operation known as Round River, which aimed to counter the narrative surrounding Hunter Biden's financial connections to a corrupt Ukrainian company. Solomon discusses the implications of this operation, revealing how it may have misled members of Congress and influenced the partisan divide in America, painting Republicans as perpetrators of disinformation while labeling Democrats as victims.Joining Solomon is House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, who shares his insights on whether the Round River initiative was designed to obstruct congressional oversight. Their conversation sheds light on the extraordinary moment in history that the country is facing and the importance of uncovering the truth behind these operations.The episode also features Kevin Roberts, the head of the Heritage Foundation, who expresses optimism about conservative prospects in the upcoming elections. Roberts discusses the shifting political dynamics and what both parties must do to resonate with voters in a rapidly changing landscape.Additionally, Solomon takes listeners on a journey through the complexities of Medicare, with insights from our partners at AMAC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many thought communism was over with the fall of the Soviet Union, but it is obvious to everyone now that communism never left. It has permeated virtually every American institution and threatens to destroy the American republic from within. What can we do to stop it? This video would not be possible without the generous […]

The Senate is gearing up for another multi-week vacation before the midterms without passing the crucial and overwhelmingly popular SAVE America Act. Leader Thune and a handful of other senators say there is no path to passage, but in this week's episode of The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O'Connor, Dr. Roberts explains why that […]

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 FoundationBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we head into the final stretch of summer, the nation's capital is abuzz with activity. Today on the show, we're tackling some of the most pressing issues facing our country, from the unfolding crisis in Spain to the ongoing debate over election integrity in the United States. Join us as we explore the intersection of politics, culture, and society in a way that's both informative and thought-provoking. We delve into the recent surge of migrants into Spain, the implications of which are eerily reminiscent of our own southern border crisis. We also examine the Save America Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at ensuring election integrity by requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID for voters. But what's holding it up in the Senate, and what does it mean for the future of our democracy? Our conversation with Dr. Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation will give you a deeper understanding of the cultural and societal implications of mass migration, and why it's essential to address these issues now. We also hear from Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch, who's been at the forefront of exposing voter fraud and advocating for election integrity. Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of The Heritage Foundation, talks about the DSA trying to take over the Democratic Party.

Brian Kilmeade breaks down the escalating conflict with Iran, the Houthis targeting Red Sea shipping routes, and whether America needs a definitive finish in the Middle East. Guests Marc Thiessen, Ambassador Dennis Ross, and Rebeccah Heinrichs weigh in on US military strategy, Russian intelligence ties, and foreign policy risks. Plus, a look at domestic politics as AOC surges in new 2028 midterm primary polls and Michigan's heated Democratic Senate primary approaches. [00:00:00] Marc Thiessen   [00:18:26] Dennis Ross   [00:36:50] Rebeccah Heinrichs   [00:55:13] Lucas Tomlinson   [01:13:37] Kevin Roberts   [01:32:01] Taylor Riggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 […]

Larry is joined by a fascinating lineup of guests, including Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, and Michele Tafoya, a Republican candidate running for Senate in Minnesota. Together, they tackle some of the most pressing issues facing America today, from the threat of socialism to the importance of protecting our nation's heritage. The conversation is lively and thought-provoking, with Dr. Roberts sharing his insights on the need for a more substantive reform of the federal budget and the importance of protecting America's historic sites. Michele Tafoya shares her vision for a common-sense approach to politics, including her plans to crack down on fraud and protect women's sports. Meanwhile, the host delves into the world of politics, discussing the latest news and trends, including the rise of "Nixon maxing" among young conservatives.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This special episode features the full Munk Debate on Trump's America, held before a live audience of 3,000 at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall in May 2025.The debate resolution was: Be it Resolved, this is America's golden ageArguing in favour of the motion was the political consultant, pollster and senior counselor to President Trump during his first term in office, Kellyanne Conway. Her debate partner was the President of the right-wing think tank the Heritage Foundation, and the architect of Project 2025, Kevin Roberts. Arguing against the motion was the New York Times columnist, podcaster, bestselling author, and one of America's most influential commentators, Ezra Klein. His debate partner was Ben Rhodes, who served as President Obama's senior advisor and is the co-host of the popular current affairs podcast Pod Save the World.Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus and Munk Dialogues. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Skorski recently interviewed ordained Minister and Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow, Luke Moon, who returned to Heritage following the Tucker Carlson fiasco last year, in which President Kevin Roberts initially refused to distance the think tank from Tucker Cralson, following his interview with Holocaust denier, racist groyper, Nick Fuentes. During the interview, Moon said that he had several conversations with Carlson, who sought his counsel on how to shed the “antisemitism” label. After advising Carlson on the necessary steps needed to redeem himself, “Tucker doubled down on his antisemitism,” according to Moon. Luke returned to Heritage as a Visiting fellow to combat antisemitism, from both the right and left. Moon spent last decade focusing his attention on raising awareness about persecuted Christians in the Middle East and encouraging Christian support for Israel and the Jewish people. During the interview, Moon spoke about the Marxist/Islamist alliance. While taking about Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate and other DSA candidates, the frequent refrain is, " "None of us are free until Palestine is free." Moon asks, "Why is it important for the DSA activists and candidates to declare this idea? It is because the liberation of Palestine means the end of Israel. And Israel is a stand-in for God. To destroy Israel is to destroy God which would bring about liberation from God's commands and expectations." Israel is the living testimony that the God of the Bible makes promises and keeps them. You cannot look at a reconstituted Jewish state in the ancient homeland — after two thousand years of exile — and call it a coincidence. It is a provocation to every worldview that denies a sovereign God who acts in history. Karl Marx was once asked who he hated the most in Britain and his answer was a British preacher named Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon was a revivalist preacher who was leading thousands of working-class people to faith and taking away Marx's army. Marx hated him for it. Similarly, the Islamists demand total submission to Allah. The God revealed in scripture, particularly through Israel and the Church, is a rival truth claim that must be suppressed. When Islamists come to power, the churches and synagogues are destroyed. The ones that aren't destroyed are turned into museums or government-controlled PR outlets. Back in 2014, when I started advocating for Christians in the Middle East, there were over 450,000 Christians in Iraq. Twelve years later, there are less than 185,000. There are more Christians in Israel than Iraq. Alan Skorski Reports 16JULY2026 - PODCAST

The Supreme Court's narrow birthright citizenship ruling has triggered an extraordinary reaction from influential voices on the American right—and the backlash reveals much more than disagreement over immigration policy. In this episode of Axis Live, Brad Onishi, Annika Brockschmidt, and Matthew D. Taylor examine the response from figures including Kevin Roberts, Stephen Miller, Matt Walsh, and Joel Webbon, unpacking what their rhetoric tells us about the future of the 14th Amendment, Christian nationalism, and competing visions of American identity. The conversation explores why this legal battle is far from over and how the movement to redefine citizenship fits into a broader authoritarian political project. The hosts also analyze Texas' decision to mandate Bible readings in public schools, discussing the implications for religious liberty, public education, and Christian nationalism. Finally, they turn to a series of remarkable public appearances by New Apostolic Reformation-linked politicians, including Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's declaration that Christians should "hate" what God hates and his attacks on Islam. Together, these stories reveal how increasingly radical religious and nationalist ideas are moving from the political fringe into mainstream American public life—and why understanding them is more important than ever. https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4MbwXJvxp6MoDkmtj?si=a758e87169e74ede⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1145852/s/400220.rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support independent religion and politics journalism:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […]

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 […]

Brian Kilmeade tears into Barack Obama's "condescending" lecture on Donald Trump's foreign policy and breaks down the breaking details of the new 60-day Iran peace framework. Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts and Marc Thiessen join the show to expose the potential dangers of lifting sanctions and what this deal means for Israel's security. Plus, a look at the historic, unselfish championship run of the New York Knicks with sports columnist Mike Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 […]

They changed the name — but they didn't change the game. Heritage Foundation's Jonathan Butcher joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to blow the lid off what's really happening on America's college campuses, and it's worse than any parent wants to hear. DEI didn't disappear — it just rebranded as "belonging," and the racial preferences in admissions, hiring, and promotion are still running full speed. Meanwhile, tuition keeps skyrocketing because Washington keeps handing out student loans, lazy rivers get built at LSU, and kids graduate with degrees in made-up studies programs and can't find a job. Butcher's new book features an all-star conservative lineup — Kevin Roberts, Chris Rufo, Larry Arnn of Hillsdale — and it makes the case that the four-year degree racket is collapsing under its own weight. Trade schools are booming, AI isn't replacing your plumber, and the Marc Cox Morning Show is asking the questions Missouri's Republican supermajority should have been asking years ago. You need to hear this before you write that next tuition check. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #JonathanButcher #HeritagFoundation #HigherEducation #DEI #CollegeCampus #TuitionCrisis #SchoolChoice #ChrisRufo #KevinRoberts #Hillsdale #ConservativeEducation #AmericaFirst #MAGA #PatriotRadio #ConservativeRadio #MissouriPolitics #TradeSchools #WakeUpAmerica #TruthMatters

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 […]

Matt Swaim joins with highlights from The Journey Home on EWTN tonight. Kevin Roberts, president at The Heritage Foundation, talks about US states shifting from "Pride Month" to focusing on the family in June. Tom Nash talks about Eucharistic Adoration, and Steven Hemler shares info about his new book for helping parents called "The Busy Parents Guide to the Catholic Faith". Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the Scripture Verse of the Week!

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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 […]

The global persecution of Christians is one of today's most underreported human rights crises. Thousands were 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 […]

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts joins Allie to discuss the current state of conservatism, including the fractures over Israel, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and the growing generational divide on foreign policy. They dive into whether the Right's dividing line should be America First vs. Israel First, the rise of anti-Semitism on both sides, and what true conservative unity should look like moving forward. Roberts also unpacks Heritage's major new report on marriage as the foundation of self-government and American resurgence, plus a sneak peek at the American Opportunity Agenda. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on where the conservative movement is headed in Trump's second term and beyond. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Timecodes 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Fractures on the Right 22:08 Trump 2.0 Review 33:01 The Marriage Crisis 43:20 Kevin's Leadership Lessons 48:32 The 2026 Midterms – Today's Sponsors: Penny Pangolin | Check them out at https://PennyPangolin.com/allie Seven Weeks Coffee | Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get up to 25% off your first order, plus your free gift! Good Ranchers | If you go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to any box of 100% American meat, you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order.   Shopify — Shopify is the commerse platform behind millions of businesses around the world. Get started with your own design studio to turn your big business idea into profit. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠shopify.com/allie⁠⁠ to sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling with Shopify today! Alliance Defending Freedom | For a limited time, every dollar you give to ADF will be doubled — but only while matching funds remain available. Go to https://JOINADF.com/ALLIE or text ALLIE to 83848 to have your gift for life matched.   Episodes You May Like: Ep 1346 | Moms.gov: Trump's New Website Has One Flaw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1346-moms-gov-trumps-new-website-has-one-flaw/id1359249098?i=1000767632880 Ep 1125 | God Bless 47! Here's What's Next | Guest: Kevin Roberts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1125-god-bless-47-heres-whats-next-guest-kevin-roberts/id1359249098?i=1000684742923 --- ► Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise — use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey

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 […]

Kevin Roberts studied Black survival, then helped weaponize the cultural term “woke.” But woke was never the problem. Sleepwalking through a dangerous nation built on…

Kevin Roberts studied Black survival, then helped weaponize the cultural term “woke.” But woke was never the problem. Sleepwalking through a dangerous nation built on anti-Black laws, Black Codes, convict leasing, and white mob violence was the problem then, and willful ignorance is still the danger now.

 Redistricting Mania and the Christian Nationalist Push for Minority Rule Brad Onishi and Dan Miller discuss the fallout from a recent Supreme Court decision they say further rolled back the Voting Rights Act, triggering aggressive redistricting across states like Louisiana, Florida, Indiana, Virginia, Texas, and Tennessee, including carving up Memphis's Black-majority district. They highlight Christian nationalist rhetoric from figures such as Kevin Roberts, Indiana Lt. Gov. Brian Beckwith, and Rep. Andy Ogles, and critique Mike Johnson's repeated “adults in the room” framing as coded defense of white Christian male authority. They trace continuity to Religious Right strategist Paul Weyrich's explicit anti-democratic voting strategy and argue the Court's anti-discrimination logic now enables open discrimination while accelerating polarization and democratic erosion. They note a sharp Jackson–Alito exchange over partisan timing, call for reforms like anti-gerrymandering measures and term limits, and cite hope in Mark Kelly's legal challenge to the Pentagon. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) examine the disturbing criminal case involving the artist David (D4VD) and the tragic death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. They detail how online platforms like Discord and Twitch created the environment for alleged grooming and discuss the broader implications of parasocial relationships in the digital age. The conversation shifts to the rise and fall of Eligio Bishop, also known as Nature Boy, as they recount the history of the Carbon Nation cult, its international expulsions, and the documented accounts of forced labor and manipulation found in "Hood Horrors" and Hulu documentaries. Along the way, they analyze a viral misinformation post about Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts and introduce a new segment where Ode attempts to recap the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen for a very skeptical Mo.

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 […]

A recent poll finds Gen Z Jews are converting to Catholicism at a very alarming rate. Why? Is it the Charlie Kirk effect? How is Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, and Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation impacting these decisions?Thanks to our guest from the Stereo App: Lady BossFollow @-lady.boss- on Stereo nowChrisFollow @cecilaugustus on Stereo nowVadarFollow @thecod3 on Stereo now

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 […]

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, […]

Tulsi Gabbard has uncovered another massive deep state scandal. This comes as the Trump DOJ punished attorneys in a separate matter. Jesse Kelly gets reaction to all this from John Solomon and AAG Harmeet Dhillon. Plus, a conversation with Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation.I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TVChoq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetv for a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for lifePureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/JESSETVFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller break down the spectacle and subtext of the recent State of the Union. While the speech itself felt predictable—long on grievance, short on substance—the real story lies in what surrounded it: questions about presidential mental acuity, the resurfacing of Epstein-related controversies, renewed attacks on Hillary Clinton, and escalating federal retaliation against so-called “blue states” like Minnesota. Brad and Dan explore how retribution politics, culture war theater, and the weaponization of “fraud” narratives are shaping the administration's strategy—often at the expense of basic governance and public trust. Then the focus sharpens. With ICE planning a $38 billion expansion of detention infrastructure, Brad and Dan confront what they argue is the normalization of a nationwide network of camps—and the Christian leaders defending it. Analyzing figures like William Wolfe and Kevin Roberts, they expose the theological sleight of hand at work: “order” elevated above human dignity, “our people” defined in narrowing ethnic and national terms, and violence reframed as righteousness. This isn't abstract theology—it's a moral justification for mass detention and exclusion. The episode names it plainly and challenges listeners to reckon with what kind of Christianity, and what kind of country, is being built in its name. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 […]

As rare earth minerals become increasingly necessary for many areas of American life, including tech and the military, it becomes clear that the CCP dominates access to critical minerals around the globe. From operations in Venezuela to discussions around Greenland to the new Project Vault, the Trump administration is taking this threat from the CCP […]

Kevin Roberts and Patrick debate America's birth rate crisis, family policy, and cultural decline. From Hungary and Israel incentives to tax credits for marriage and kids, they unpack what is driving 1.58 fertility and whether the government can help reverse it.

Kevin Roberts compares Heritage to pro sports leagues, explains why the American people, not donors, are the top priority, and addresses winning over younger voters. From spending battles in DC to partnering with Turning Point, this is strategy, influence, and future planning.

Patrick challenges Kevin Roberts on making Heritage “cool” for Gen Z. From Project 2025 and elite distrust to coalition building, youth outreach, and authenticity, this clip dives into how conservative institutions must evolve to win the next generation.

Patrick Bet-David sits down with Kevin Roberts to discuss the Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes fallout, Heritage Foundation's stance on political versus theological Zionism and anti-Semitism, adapting conservative policy to social media and AI, birth rate and family policy proposals, transgender surgery and mental health, China policy shifts, cabinet leadership under Trump, and calls for transparency surrounding the Epstein controversy.------

Kevin Roberts addresses the Tucker controversy, donor backlash, free speech, Zionism, and Heritage's “one voice” policy. He explains apologizing for tone, separating personal vs institutional ties, and how Heritage publicly debated and reversed its China stance under Trump.

Kevin Roberts breaks down how conservative leaders manage major donors during political fractures. From Trump vs. DeSantis tensions to faith, vision, and transparency, he explains coalition building, tough conversations, and why clear principles keep organizations unified.

Like the rest of us, Pope Leo, the first American Pope, is under siege by MAGA. We discuss MAGA's war on the "globalist," "culturally Marxist" Catholic Church with Colleen Dulle, Vatican reporter for America Magazine and author of Struck Down, Not Destroyed. Christian Nationalists have captured the White House, Congress, and Supreme Court. Now they are targeting the Holy See. We track the strategy from Steve Bannon's "gladiator school" for disinformation agents to recently converted Catholic JD Vance using his faith to justify mass deportations and ICE terror squads. MAGA has launched a financial boycott of the Catholic Church, provided safe haven and amplification for its biggest crackpots, while deploying dark-money disinformation and a Fox News-style Catholic press to target reformers. We also confront the Vatican's long history of abuse and gaslighting. We discuss the erasure of trans people and women leaders like Mary Magdalene, arguably the true first pope. We also look to what the first American pontiff, Pope Leo, will bring in this time of crisis, and whether he will continue Pope Francis's war on Opus Dei–the far-right human trafficking crime cult that gained prominence during Franco's dictatorship in Spain. Opus Dei has set up shop in Washington, DC, counting among its allies Vance and the Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts, architect of Project 2025.  Note: This conversation was recorded on June 17, 2025. Look out for our bonus episode later this week on the latest hellscape headlines!  Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Become a Democracy Defender at Patreon.com/Gaslit  EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult: available on Patreon.com/Gaslit Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: available on Patreon.com/Gaslit Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: available on Patreon.com/Gaslit Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon.com/Gaslit Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.com/Gaslit Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.com/Gaslit Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Show Notes: Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Colleen Dulle's new book on keeping the faith while covering the Vatican's crises https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/struck-down-not-destroyed-colleen-dulle/1146546457 Steve Bannon's "Gladiator School" Evicted: How the far-right strategist lost his fight to turn an 800-year-old monastery into a training ground for culture warriors https://news.artnet.com/art-world-archives/steve-bannons-school-far-right-nationalists-officially-evicted-800-year-old-italian-monastery-leased-2007256 The Problem with JD Vance's "Ordo Amoris": A theological breakdown of how Vance manipulates the teachings of St. Augustine to justify ICE terror  https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/02/13/ordo-amoris-stephen-pope-vance-249926/ Project 2025 Architect Linked to Opus Dei: The Guardian reveals the deep ties between Kevin Roberts, the Heritage Foundation, and Opus Dei https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/26/kevin-roberts-project-2025-opus-dei MAGA Tries to Starve the Church: An investigation into "Peter's Pence" and how conservative groups are financially undermining the Church https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/12/12/vatican-misleading-donors-peters-pence-explained/ Gaslit Nation's Episode on Opus Dei: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2024/12/31/opus-dei

Steve discusses oral arguments on two cases being heard at the Supreme Court today and why the case should be as close to a bipartisan slam dunk as possible. Then, Kevin Roberts from the Heritage Foundation joins the program to discuss new efforts his organization is engaging in to bolster pro-family policies around the country. In Hour Two, it's another round of Deconstructing Tucker Deconstructing, exploring a recent newsletter entry from Tucker Carlson and whether it is thought-provoking or another example of deconstruction. Finally, Pop Culture Tuesday explores the hit documentary "The Age of Disclosure." TODAY'S SPONSORS: COVEPURE: https://covepure.com/?ref=151 and get up to $200 off BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices