What Do We Do About the Increase in Political Violence? | The Kevin Roberts Show w/Larry O’Connor

From The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor by Heritage Podcast Network

May 20, 2026 · 26 min · Season 2

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor discuss the rise of political violence in America and its connections to media rhetoric and left-wing extremism.

Dr. Kevin Roberts and Larry O’Connor confront America’s rising political violence. From multiple assassination attempts on President Trump and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk to the recent attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, they examine how left-wing rhetoric and media demonization are fueling real-world threats. This video would not be possible without the generous donors of The Heritage Foundation. If you like our content, please consider supporting The Heritage Foundation by making a donation of any amount here: https://secured.heritage.org/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtubedescription&utm_content=260310-robertsdescription Larry O’Connor is the host of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and “LARRY” on Townhall Media. Dr. Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation.

People in this episode

Host: Larry O’Connor

Guest: Dr. Kevin Roberts

Topics covered

political violence
media rhetoric
threats to public figures
left-wing extremism
assassination attempts
political discourse

Keywords

political violence
media demonization
assassination attempts
left-wing rhetoric
public safety
Heritage Foundation

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