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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 & Filmmaker
• Spencer Klavan | Author, How to Save the West
• John Rich | Country Music Star & Entrepreneur
• Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
• Nick Freitas | Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates

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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 advantage

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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.

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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.

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