In this episode of The Kevin McCullough Show, Kevin is live from the 2026 Independent Women's Forum Annual Policy Summit & Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.

He's joined by Carrie Lukas, the head of Independent Women's Forum; Heather Higgins, the CEO of Independent Women's Voice & many other experts, lawmakers, and advocates shaping policy from the ground up.

They discuss the importance of celebrating women's achievements and the need to address the left's selective celebration of women's issues. Kevin also talks to Carrie about the organization's efforts to protect women's rights and promote conservative values.

That KEVIN Show On-AirIWF Guests Include: 

Carrie Lukas President

Heather R. Higgins Chairman, Board of Directors

Soren Aldaco Ambassador & Detransitioner

Carrie Sheffield Director, Center for AI and Technology

Amie Ichikawa Ambassador

Meaghan Mobbs Director, Center for American Safety and Security

Hadley Heath Manning Senior Fellow

Gabriella Hoffman Director, Center for Energy and Conservation

Patrice Onwuka Vice President for Economic Policy

Monique Yohanan Director, Center for Better Health

Woman of Valor Award honoree this year is Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff to President Donald J. Trump.

                                              Winning Messages for 2026 and Beyond

This summit brings together experts, lawmakers, and advocates to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing women today–from energy independence and education reform to protecting women’s spaces and defending free speech. It’s your chance to engage directly with the leaders shaping policy from the ground up. Think of it as inspiration by day…. celebration by night.

Since its founding in 1992, Independent Women’s unique, persuasive methods and trusted brand shape public preferences, policies, and movements to create a better future for everyone. Each year, Independent Women honors true champions whose work advances better policies and courage inspires change.

                                                        The Gas & Groceries Giveaway

It's a tough time for many in our current economy.  So, we thought we'd provide a way to help to pay for some gas & groceries.

The Gas & Groceries Giveaway includes a Grand Prize of $2,500 in gift cards for gas and groceries!   3 winners will receive $500 in gift cards for gas and groceries.  And 5 winners will receive $250 in gift cards for gas and groceries. (See Terms & Conditions for details)

Plus, you can enter once each day between April 20th and May 31st  and complete optional activities to earn bonus entries to increase your opportunity to win.

Get some relief for your food and fuel expenses. Enter The Gas & Groceries Giveaway today!

In this episode of The Kevin McCullough Show, Kevin is live from the <a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/05/04/media-advisory-2026-annual-awards-gala-independent-women-to-honor-susie-wiles-white-house-chief-of-staff/">2026 Independent Women's Forum Annual Policy Summit &amp; Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.</a>
He's joined by Carrie Lukas, the head of Independent Women's Forum; Heather Higgins, the CEO of Independent Women's Voice &amp; many other experts, lawmakers, and advocates shaping policy from the ground up.
They discuss the importance of celebrating women's achievements and the need to address the left's selective celebration of women's issues. Kevin also talks to Carrie about the organization's efforts to protect women's rights and promote conservative values.
<a href="https://thatkevinshow.com/">That KEVIN Show</a>&nbsp;On-Air <a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/">IWF Guests</a> Include:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/carrie-lukas/">Carrie Lukas</a> President
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/heather-r-higgins/">Heather R. Higgins</a> Chairman, Board of Directors
<a href="https://www.iwfeatures.com/documentary/how-one-detransitioner-found-peace-outside-of-medicalization/">Soren Aldaco</a> Ambassador &amp; Detransitioner
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/carrie-sheffield/">Carrie Sheffield</a> Director, Center for AI and Technology
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/amie-ichikawa/">Amie Ichikawa</a> Ambassador
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/meaghan-mobbs/">Meaghan Mobbs</a> Director, Center for American Safety and Security
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/hadley-heath-manning/">Hadley Heath Manning</a> Senior Fellow
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/gabriella-hoffman/">Gabriella Hoffman</a> Director, Center for Energy and Conservation
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/patrice-lee-onwuka/">Patrice Onwuka</a> Vice President for Economic Policy
<a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/people/monique-yohanan/">Monique Yohanan</a> Director, Center for Better Health
Woman of Valor Award honoree this year is <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/white-house-chief-of-staff-susie-wiles-on-working-in-the-white-house-it-is-superhuman-pace/">Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff to President Donald J. Trump.</a>
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This summit brings together experts, lawmakers, and advocates to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing women today&ndash;from energy independence and education reform to protecting women&rsquo;s spaces and defending free speech. It&rsquo;s your chance to engage directly with the leaders shaping policy from the ground up.&nbsp;Think of it as inspiration by day&hellip;. celebration by night.
Since its founding in 1992, <a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/05/04/media-advisory-2026-annual-awards-gala-independent-women-to-honor-susie-wiles-white-house-chief-of-staff/">Independent Women&rsquo;s</a> unique, persuasive methods and trusted brand shape public preferences, policies, and movements to create a better future for everyone. Each year, <a href="https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/05/04/media-advisory-2026-annual-awards-gala-independent-women-to-honor-susie-wiles-white-house-chief-of-staff/">Independent Women</a> honors true champions whose work advances better policies and courage inspires change.
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It's a tough time for many in our current economy. &nbsp;So, we thought we'd provide a way to help to pay for some gas &amp; groceries.
The Gas &amp; Groceries Giveaway&nbsp;includes a Grand Prize of&nbsp;$2,500&nbsp;in gift cards for gas and groceries! &nbsp; 3 winners will receive&nbsp;$500&nbsp;in gift cards for gas and groceries. &nbsp;And 5 winners will receive&nbsp;$250&nbsp;in gift cards for gas and groceries. (See Terms &amp; Conditions for details)
Plus, you can enter once each day between April 20th and May 31st &nbsp;and complete optional activities to earn bonus entries to increase your opportunity to win.
Get some relief for your food and fuel expenses. Enter&nbsp;The Gas &amp; Groceries Giveaway&nbsp;today!

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From the heart of Times Square in New York City, Kevin McCullough takes America&rsquo;s pulse &mdash; and delivers the shock it needs. THAT KEVIN SHOW doesn&rsquo;t whisper opinions. It detonates them. With moral clarity, sharp wit, and genuine humor, McCullough has built one of the most loyal audiences in talk media.
Fearless. Fast. Funny. Rooted in that rarest virtue &mdash; common sense. In a media world allergic to truth and laughter, THAT KEVIN SHOW stands apart &mdash; delivering unapologetic clarity across faith, politics, culture, and comedy. It&rsquo;s talk radio that&rsquo;s as entertaining as it is enlightening.

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That KEVIN Show stands apart - delivering unapologetic clarity across faith, politics, culture and comedy. It's talk radio that's as entertaining as it is enlightening!

That KEVIN Show stands apart - delivering unapologetic clarity across faith, politics, culture and comedy.&nbsp;It's talk radio that's as entertaining as it is enlightening!