Washington Watch
Washington Watch
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Washington Watch is a daily program hosted by Family Research Council President Tony Perkins that covers the issues of faith, family and freedom. Tony is your leading source for what is really happening in our nation’s Capital.
Tim Walberg, Tony Perkins, Randy Wilson, Chloe Cole, Meg Kilgannon
On today’s program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, provides a preview of the congressional negotiations upcoming in January, reacts to the latest news on former President Trump’s removal from the Colorado primary ballot, and sets the record straight regarding American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s claim that school choice “undermines democracy.” Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, offers analysis for how Christians should respond to the Colorado State Supreme Court's ruling declaring former President Donald Trump ineligible for Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot. Randy Wilson, FRC’s Director of Men’s Ministries, responds to a media attack on House Speaker Mike Johnson for encouraging his children to follow biblical values. Chloe Cole discusses why Ohio Governor Mike DeWine should sign the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68). Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, provides action items and encourages residents of Ohio to contact Governor Mike DeWine and urge him to sign HB 68.
Dec 21, 2023
54 min
Mike Davis, Ron Estes, Mark Dannels, Bob Maginnis, Gordon Chang
On today’s program: Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, reacts to the Colorado State Supreme Court's ruling declaring former President Donald Trump ineligible for Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, comments on the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision and the Left’s hijacking of the legal system to undermine elections. Mark Dannels, Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona, provides an update from his community, where migrants have overwhelmed the U.S. Border Patrol. Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, discusses the increased attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militant group. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, examines the economic impact of the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and explains how China’s purchase of Iranian oil enables such attacks.
Dec 20, 2023
54 min
Randy Weber, Peter Vlaming, Gary Click, Jennifer Bauwens
On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, discusses the Biden administration’s mismanagement of the immigration crisis, which recently led federal officials to close two border railway crossings. Peter Vlaming, former Virginia public school teacher, and Chris Schandevel, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, celebrate the recent decision from the Virginia Supreme Court affirming Peter’s religious freedom and freedom of speech after he was fired for refusing to use incorrect pronouns. Gary Click, State Representative for the 88th District of Ohio, provides an update on his state’s Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (HB 68), which awaits signature from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, offers analysis on the trauma inflicted on children by so-called “gender affirming care,” and encourages residents of Ohio to contact Governor Mike DeWine and urge him to sign HB 68.
Dec 19, 2023
54 min
Caroline Glick, Heather Johnston, Bryan Hughes, Gerald Murray, S. A. McCarthy
On today’s program: Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, reacts to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s recent remarks in Israel. Heather Johnston, Founder and President of JH Israel, discusses why the U.S. must remain resolute in its support of Israel. Bryan Hughes, State Senator for the 1st District of Texas, shares how the 2021 Texas election integrity law addressed mail-in voting fraud and is a model for other states to follow. Rev. Gerald Murray, Pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church, offers analysis of the Vatican announcement that Roman Catholic priests may administer blessings to same-sex couples. S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, reports on the Vatican’s announcement that priests may administer blessings to same-sex couples.
Dec 18, 2023
54 min
Keith Self, Brent Keilen, Tim Barton, Jeremy Dys, Hans von Spakovsky
On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reacts to the growing fissures between Israel and the Biden administration and comments on a new survey showing a majority of Americans would discourage young people from joining the military as enlisted servicemembers. Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, offers analysis on the implications of the mounting Republican retirements from Congress. Tim Barton, WallBuilders President, and Jeremy Dys, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, share why they are suing the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Hans von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation’s Senior Legal Fellow, assesses state-level efforts to improve election integrity and address mail-in voter fraud.
Dec 15, 2023
54 min
Andy Harris, Matt Rosendale, Scott Perry, Erik Baptist
On today’s program: Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, discusses the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act and offers a preview of the upcoming appropriations battles expected in January. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, provides an update on the negotiations to include legislation to secure the border as part of any spending agreement for Ukraine. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, unpacks what to expect now that the House of Representatives has voted to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Erik Baptist, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, breaks down the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging the FDA’s illegal approval of the abortion drug mifepristone.
Dec 14, 2023
54 min
Ron Johnson, Pete Ricketts, Bob Good, Jeff Clark
On today’s program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, shares an update on the Senate negotiations for legislation to secure the southern border. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska, reacts to President Biden’s criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a recent fundraiser. Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, brings the latest news on the vote to formalize an impeachment inquiry for President Biden and discusses the urgency of using the National Defense Authorization Act to end the Biden administration’s illegal military abortion funding program. Jeff Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of Litigation for the Center for Renewing America, provides analyses of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the trial of former President Donald Trump and comments on the Court’s announcement they will review a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision restricting access to dangerous chemical abortion drugs.
Dec 13, 2023
54 min
S. A. McCarthy, Mike Lee, Andrew Bailey, Mike Waltz, Ben Johnson
On today’s program: S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, offers analysis on why out of state travel for abortions doubled in the last 3 years. Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, reacts to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s latest visit to Capitol Hill and criticizes the current version of the National Defense Authorization Act. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, explains why he launched an investigation into Media Matters for deceptive practices and discusses his lawsuit against Washington University for failing to hand over discovery documents amid his investigation into their pediatric transgender clinic. Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, provides an update on the process for a House impeachment inquiry into President Biden and comments on the UN's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas. Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, reveals how abortion businesses received $1.89 billion in taxpayer funds over three years.
Dec 12, 2023
54 min
Roger Marshall, Greg Murphy, Ira Stoll, Ken Klukowski
On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, provides an update on Senate negotiations to secure the border and provide aid to Ukraine. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, discusses the latest on the House Republicans' Biden impeachment inquiry. Ira Stoll, Founder and Editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com, comments on the continuing fallout from the Ivy League presidents’ congressional testimonies and unpacks if the Oct. 7th attack sparked campus anti-Semitism or if it was already an ongoing problem. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, provides context for the debate regarding extending the authorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Dec 11, 2023
54 min
Eric Burlison, Suzanne Bowdey, Lawana Perkins
On today’s program: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, offers analysis of the concerns that many conservatives in Congress have with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, discusses the battle in Congress regarding the NDAA, which currently does not contain language ending the Pentagon’s illegal abortion funding policy, and sheds light on the ongoing congressional debate regarding funding for Ukraine and securing the southern border. Lawana Perkins shares the importance of family traditions throughout the Christmas Season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Dec 8, 2023
54 min
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