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.”

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 conviction. Dr. Roberts makes the case that our national revival won’t come from Washington, Wall Street, or Silicon Valley—but from Main Street. From families, churches, schools, and communities rooted in timeless truths. This is not a moment for caution. It’s a moment for boldness. For reclaiming our country through the very things that made it great: faith, family, freedom, and ordered liberty.

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 what it will take to counter China’s growing military confidence and why 2027 could be a breaking point.

🔹 Adam Crum connects the dots between economic policy and national strength—and why American prosperity is our best weapon.

🔹 Victoria Coates explains how we must think long-term in rebuilding military readiness while avoiding the traps of endless war.

🔹 Rob Greenway offers a firsthand look at the threats brewing in the Western Hemisphere and why the U.S. must reclaim strategic ground—starting with the Panama Canal.

🔹 Wilson Beaver shares what a real national security reset looks like—from taking on China to the strategic importance of the Panama Canal.This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about peace through strength, protecting American sovereignty, and building a foreign policy that puts America First.