The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor

Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and intro author for the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, gives a concise policy perspective. He highlights America’s recent gains in economic freedom, lingering problems like debt and regulation, monetary and investment policy concerns, and global comparisons including the EU and China. He connects economic liberty to broader social and civic health.

Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and conservative public intellectual, recounts debating at the Cambridge Union. He traces Republican roots from free labor to today. He discusses Trump vs Reagan, sovereignty and skepticism of supranationalism. He highlights religious liberty, national defense, trade policy, and concerns about family, birthrates, and immigration.

Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and conservative national security leader, discusses the 2026 Index of Military Strength. He covers improvements in morale and the Marine Corps, the Two-Major-Regional-Conflict benchmark, munitions and stockpile concerns from Ukraine aid, regional priorities like China and the Western Hemisphere, and smart spending for long-term readiness.

America can no longer afford to move at the speed of bureaucracy while our adversaries move at the speed of war. To lead in the modern arms race, America must draw on our heritage of innovation before our adversaries outpace us. Kevin Roberts headed to Utah to speak with Andy Yakulis about how his drone company is rethinking military technology. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. Andy Yakulis is the CEO and co-founder of Vector.

To ignore our borders is to surrender our future. To secure them is to rebuild our nation's strength.America’s borders protect our sovereignty and are our safety. Under the previous administration, drugs, human trafficking, and a complete breakdown of the rule threatened not just our borders but our entire nation. Now, thanks to the Trump administration, safety and security has returned to our borders and to our nation. Kevin Roberts traveled to the Rio Grande to talk with Ron Vitiello about the change at the border over the last year. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation. Ron Vitiello is the former deputy director and acting director of ICE. 

Escalating events in Minneapolis have led to tragic results, but the core issues at stake—the rule of law, public safety, federal government jurisdiction—are clear. Larry O’Connor and Kevin Roberts discuss how Minneapolis today is emblematic of larger cultural issues prevalent in America, and how the administration's response in Minnesota will have implications across the nation. 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.

Declining families and a disconnected society put America’s future at risk. In this episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor break down Heritage’s new family policy paper, highlighting the importance of strong, healthy families at the heart of a free and prosperous nation. 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.

Kevin Roberts, President of The Heritage Foundation, discusses vital strategies to strengthen American families. He stresses the urgency of a family policy as a remedy for societal decline. Roberts advocates for limited government intervention while proposing pilot tax incentives for parents. He also addresses concerns about reducing individuals to mere 'human capital' and emphasizes the moral imperative of family values. With rising costs hindering young families, he outlines solutions like a $5,000 marriage tax credit to counter demographic challenges.

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, Heritage is focused on what is needed to ensure America thrives for the next 250 years.  Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss the Four Cornerstones—family, dignity of work, national security, and citizenship—that will guide Heritage policy goals for 2026 and years to come.   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. 

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 & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media.  Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.