The Kevin Roberts Show

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts joins Tucker Carlson Live in Colorado Springs for a hard-hitting discussion on reclaiming power from the Washington elites and restoring it to the forgotten Americans who have been sidelined for too long. In this conversation, Dr. Roberts makes the case for bold, transformational policies—dismantling the bloated administrative state, securing our borders, and eliminating the Department of Education—as laid out in Project 2025. These proposals aren't just popular—they're necessary if we’re serious about breaking D.C.'s stranglehold on our country and putting the American people back in charge.

What are the key factors driving the rise of populism in response to mass migration and other cultural and political issues in the UK and across Western democracies? Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts sits down with Dr. Matt Goodwin, a leading voice in the fight against the political and cultural upheavals threatening the very foundation of the UK and US. Dr. Goodwin, Senior Advisor at the Legatum Institute and Honorary Professor of Politics at the University of Kent, lays out the stark realities facing conservatives today—on both sides of the Atlantic. With the rise of populism, the betrayal of conservative values by the political elite, and the relentless advance of woke ideology, Dr. Roberts and Dr. Goodwin confront the critical challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They explore how conservatives must forge a bold, united front to defend our principles and restore power to the working class. About Dr. Matt Goodwin: Matt Goodwin is a professor of political science, a writer, pollster, and political advisor to corporations and other bodies. He works where the worlds of research, politics, and policy collide —talking with politicians, journalists, and academics while crunching his own data and running his own opinion polls and focus groups. Matt has advised countless governments, companies, and leaders around the globe, including one president, three Prime Ministers, leaders of the opposition, dozens of politicians, and more than a few CEOs from the world’s largest companies. He’s the author of multiple award-winning, bestselling books including the Sunday Times bestseller Values, Voice, and Virtue, which explains how and why the new elite lost touch, and the Sunday Times bestseller National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracy, which has been translated into multiple languages. He’s also the author of the definitive book on the Brexit vote, Brexit: Why Britain Voted to Leave the European Union, and the Political Book of the Year, Revolt on the Right, which successfully forecast the rise of populism and Brexit in Britain. Matt served for a decade as Associate and Senior Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, a Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute, an official advisor to the UK Education Committee, a Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange, and as one of the UK government’s Social Mobility Commissioners He has also been seconded to a government department, working alongside national policy makers.

Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas sounds the alarm on how the Left is shaping our children’s beliefs and how higher education is turning out activists instead of critical thinkers—all on the taxpayer’s dime. He also speaks passionately about the importance of restoring traditional masculinity and the role strong families play in America’s renewal. Tune in for a powerful conversation about defending our nation’s future. Delegate Nick Freitas has been married to his high school sweetheart Tina Freitas since 1999. They have 3 children, Lillyana, Luke and Alexandria. Immediately following high school Nick joined the Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 25th Light Infantry Division as an Infantryman. After September 11th Nick volunteered for US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and eventually served 2 tours in Iraq as a Special Forces Weapons SGT and Special Forces Intelligence SGT. Honorably discharged in 2009, Nick moved his family to Virginia where he began working as an instructor and Program Manager. During that same time Nick moved to Culpeper and became involved with the local Republican unit. Nick was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015 and is currently serves on the Finance, Courts of Justice, Public Safety and Education committees. He serves as the Sub Committee Chairman for the sub committees on Higher Education and the Public Safety subcommittee 1 where all firearms related legislation is heard.

In this week's special episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, we're taking a moment to revisit some of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had with leading voices in the conservative movement. From deep dives into American culture and policy to personal stories of resilience and conviction, this episode features highlights from some of our most iconic guests.Join us as we revisit the sharp wit of Michael Knowles, the profound historical perspectives of Victor Davis Hanson, the leadership of Tulsi Gabbard, and the unwavering patriotism of Tim Kennedy. Each segment offers a unique lens on the challenges facing our nation and the path forward for conservatism in America. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, this episode is packed with insights that are as relevant today as they were when first recorded. Tune in and be inspired by the voices shaping the future of our country.Guests:Michael Knowles is the celebrated host of The Michael Knowles Show at the Daily Wire and The Book Club at PragerU. In 2017, Michael published the #1 national bestselling treatise Reasons to Vote for Democrats, which President Donald Trump hailed as “a great book for your reading enjoyment."Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. A combat veteran, 4-term member of Congress, and 2020 presidential candidate, Tulsi loves her country: “I answered the call to serve and swore an oath, dedicating my life to supporting and defending the Constitution, both in uniform and in public office. I have always been an independent-minded person but became a Democrat when I first ran for office because I saw a party that stood up for the little guy, free speech and civil liberties. That party is no more.”Tim Kennedy, Green Beret Sniper, author, UFC Fighter & Entrepreneur has a rapidly growing audience with millions of followers on his personal Instagram and over 10 million followers through the many outlets of his parent company Tim Kennedy Operations and Sheepdog Response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired Special Forces Officer, career public servant, and principal architect of the historic Abraham Accords, Robert Greenway, joins Kevin to discuss conservative national defense priorities.Greenway brings decades of experience in combat, military intelligence, national security, and diplomacy to his new role. Greenway previously served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director on the National Security Council under President Donald Trump. Greenway joined Heritage immediately after working as an adjunct fellow at the Hudson Institute and president and executive director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James T. Fishback is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria, an American investment firm committed to free thinking, meritocracy, and excellence.A former national high school debate champion, James founded Incubate Debate, a non-profit that teaches young Americans the power and practice of debate. Incubate is the fastest-growing debate league in America, serving as the alternative to the ideological echo chamber that “traditional” high school debate has become, which James detailed in a widely acclaimed essay in The Free Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support women’s sports: use code HERITAGE15 for 15% off XX-XY Athletics merchandise!Jennifer Sey has been speaking truth and standing up for women and children for nearly two decades. First, in 2008 when she wrote a book called “Chalked Up,” exposing the abusive coaching practices in gymnastics. Despite her credentials (7x National Team Member and 1986 National Champ), the gymnastics community didn’t much like the things she was saying. (Apparently you were supposed to protect the reputations of abusive coaches and Jen didn’t get that memo.) But she persisted. And truth outed in the end.  She stood up again in 2020, speaking inconvenient truths during covid in saying public schools should be open because children’s education matters. For that, she was ostracized by friends and her community, and her reputation took a beating. But she persisted. And truth outed in the end. Jen has also had a successful professional career. She is actually quite the brand builder, having been named one of Forbes’ Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers 2 years in a row.  Now, Jen is taking all that experience as an athlete, an executive and an advocate for women and children to build something uniquely her own. The brand is called XX-XY Athletics, and it is the only athletic brand standing up for women’s sports. If you believe in truth and common sense and want best in class workout gear, this is the brand you’ve been waiting for. The truth looks good on you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Goodwin was raised on an Idaho farm, earned an M.B.A., traveled the world with a fortune 500 tech company, and quit even though, at the time, he had no school-aged children of his own, so that he could invest in classical Christian education. He is a founding board member and was headmaster of The Ambrose School in Boise, Idaho for 13 years, and is currently president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools. Over 100,000 copies of his work “Discover Classical Christian Education” are in print. He is the editor of The Classical Difference magazine and has appeared in publications like The Federalist and Townhall. His most recent work is with Pete Hegseth on “Battle for the American Mind.” Dave and his wife, Stormy, have three children, all of whom were classically educated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Knowles is the celebrated host of The Michael Knowles Show at the Daily Wire and The Book Club at PragerU. In 2017, Michael published the #1 national bestselling treatise Reasons to Vote for Democrats, which President Donald Trump hailed as “a great book for your reading enjoyment."  Michael has received numerous honors, including the Fr. Benedict Groeschel Award from Good Counsel Homes, the Conservative Mind Award from The American Conservative magazine, and the Courage Under Fire Award from Regina Caeli Academy. In addition to podcast and radio, Michael appears regularly on television, and his writing has been featured in the Daily Wire, the Claremont Reviews of Books, the American Conservative, the American Mind, and Fox News, among other outlets. Michael is a graduate of Yale University and has lectured at universities and research institutes around the world. Outside of politics and media, Michael is also a founder and owner of Mayflower Cigars.Special thanks to our friends at The Daily Signal for letting us record on set from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is no coincidence that in the generation since the end of the Cold War, America’s descent into decadence and division followed the conservative movement’s splintering into rival factions. Don’t miss Dr. Roberts’ address to NatCon4, "A Forgotten Nation No More,” on this week’s episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.