UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Kevin Roberts: The Second American REVOLUTION
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Nov 27, 2024 
Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation and author of Project 2025, dives into a transformative vision for American politics. He discusses a unifying initiative among conservative think tanks to consolidate over 110 organizations for impactful governance. Roberts advocates for a 'controlled burn' of outdated institutions, like the Department of Education, emphasizing a return to foundational values. He paints an urgent picture of a conservative resurgence, laying out ambitious goals as the nation approaches 2025 amid shifting political landscapes.
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Project 2025 Overview
- Project 2025, a policy blueprint for the US government, was created by the Heritage Foundation.
- It involved 110 conservative organizations and a personnel database of 20,000 applicants.
Russ Vought's Appointment
- Russ Vought, who contributed to Project 2025, will lead the Office of Management and Budget.
- This demonstrates the project's direct influence on the new Trump administration.
Conservatism of Fire
- Kevin Roberts advocates for a "conservatism of fire," metaphorically burning down rotten institutions.
- He believes institutions like public schools and the New York Times have been co-opted by the left.
