Steve Deace Show This SCOTUS Case SHOULD Be a Slam Dunk: Here’s Why | Guest: Kevin Roberts | 1/13/26
Jan 13, 2026
Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, sheds light on new strategies to promote pro-family policies across the nation. He argues that family decline is a major civilizational issue and outlines innovative proposals like expanding child tax credits and 'nest' accounts to encourage marriage. The conversation also delves into the political landscape for these initiatives and the importance of engaging Gen Z authentically. Don't miss the critique of Tucker Carlson's recent newsletter and the discussion on the intriguing documentary "The Age of Disclosure."
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Refusing The Premise Shaped The Movement
- Steve recounts early movement decisions to refuse the premise and language of transgender ideology to preserve credibility.
- He credits young athletes and outlets that suffered deplatforming for helping win the cultural case.
Use Tax Policy To Support Families
- Kevin Roberts recommends flipping federal policy to incentivize marriage and childbirth through tax credits and "nest accounts."
- He urges expanding the child tax credit and the adoption tax credit targeted at married couples.
Demographic Urgency: Deaths Outpacing Births
- Kevin warns demographic decline is urgent: deaths will outnumber births by 2030 if trends continue.
- He links falling birth rates to economic and policy incentives that currently undermine family formation.
