The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor is a weekly rallying cry for lovers of freedom everywhere. President of The Heritage Foundation, America’s most influential policy organization, Dr. Roberts believes that conservatives have every reason to be hopeful as we head toward the Golden Age of America. Larry O’Connor, WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media, has spent his career engaging with top conservative minds and challenging ideas with tough questions. You have questions—The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor is ready for the challenge. It’s time to go on OFFENSE.

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December 10, 2025 26 mins

What does an America First national security policy look like in practice? Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor reflect on American national security history—from Yorktown, to 9/11, to the Ukraine War—to define America First national security policy. How can the U.S. navigate foreign conflicts with the lens of prioritizing Americans’ safety, starting with transparency in military spending?


Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor &a...

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For years, the Left’s woke agenda distracted the military from its main mission: protecting the homeland. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor explore how the military lost its way and how, under the current administration, the military is now returning to its warfighting mission and prioritizing peace through strength to protect Americans for generations to come.

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From education to health care and so much more, illegal immigration has a price tag—and Americans are paying it. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor tackle the problem of what happens when immigrants don’t assimilate to American culture and why claims of a need for cheap labor are largely bogus.


Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.


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Did you know illegal immigrants are included in the U.S. Census? Since the 1960’s, the Left has been abusing the Constitution by counting illegal immigrants in the data that impacts our congressional maps and even presidential elections. 

 

Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor break down why exactly this is a problem and how it affects everything from power on Capitol Hill to education funding. 

 

Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor &a...

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November 5, 2025 29 mins

Since the 1960’s, our nation’s borders have been slowly erased through a dysfunctional immigration system that’s put American jobs, communities, and culture at risk. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor debunk myths about Ronald Reagan’s stance on amnesty, discuss how American jobs can make a comeback, and explore why both the left and the right in Washington are part of our immigration problem.

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October 29, 2025 25 mins

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. 


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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 serv...

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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 c...

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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 wha...

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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 He...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Dr. Kevin Roberts joins Henry Olsen's Beyond the Polls to dive into his new book, Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America, where he makes a compelling case for a renewed American future. Kevin and Henry explore the spiritual battle confronting the nation, the struggle for control of our institutions, and the ongoing debate over America as an idea versus America as a nation.About Beyond the Polls: Henry Olsen,...

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Spencer Klavan, associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books, dives deep into the unraveling of Western civilization and the end of modernity. With a sharp analysis of culture, faith, and politics, Klavan argues that America is at a pivotal crossroads—one that transcends mere elections. He explores the rise of materialism, the challenges of modern science, and the urgent need for a spiritual revival. As Klavan puts it, the Tru...

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In this episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Brent Sadler joins Dr. Roberts to discuss the urgent need to overhaul America’s maritime strategy. With China asserting control over global trade routes, our nation finds itself in a dangerously vulnerable position. Sadler makes the case for bold action—through innovation, investments in human capital, and a revitalized maritime industrial base—to secure A...

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America is rich in natural resources—more than enough to free us from reliance on adversaries like Iran and China. Yet federal overreach keeps Alaska, a state abundant in energy and rugged independence, shackled. Adam Crum, Alaska’s Commissioner of Revenue, joins The Kevin Roberts Show to share his insights on the state’s unique, self-reliant way of life—and what Washington needs to learn from it.About Adam Crum: Born and raised in...

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The fight for America’s future isn’t just at the ballot box—it’s in the culture. The Left’s grip on media, education, and storytelling has reshaped the nation, but their misinformation is starting to crumble. Politics alone won’t save us—conservatives must reclaim the culture and shape the values that define our country. Andrew Klavan joins The Kevin Roberts Show for a must-listen conversation on why, and how, we must fight back....

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