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Washington Watch, a daily program hosted by Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, covers the issues of faith, family, and freedom. Tony is your leading source for what is really happening in our nation’s Capital.
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Casey Harper, Randy Fine, Cameron Sexton, Andrea Lucas, Suzanne Bowdey
May 700:54:03Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper highlights the National Day of Prayer, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Rome, and offers an update on the Hantavirus. Randy Fine, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th District, reviews the U.S. proposal to end the war in Iran and addresses the growing concern over anti-Semitism across America and around the world. Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, provides an overview of the redistricting battles in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and the possibility of it in South Carolina and Tennessee, and discusses the resolution in his home state to designate June as “Nuclear Family Month.” Andrea Lucas, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, explains why the EEOC has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times for engaging in DEI-related race-based and sexual discrimination. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, teams up with Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, to discuss recent primary election results, the ongoing efforts to redistrict congressional districts in various states, and the U.S. Supreme Court case regarding abortion drugs and the companies producing them.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Diana Harshberger, Dion Elmore, Len Munsil, Elizabeth Gillette, Christopher Mills
May 600:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper shares primary election results on Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, and reports on the one-page agreement memo to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. Diana Harshberger, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 1st District, provides background on the mail-order abortion drug business, a related case before the U.S. Supreme Court, and efforts to stem the tide of transgender procedures on minor children. Dion Elmore, Vice President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, Previews the National Day of Prayer and highlights the importance of America coming together in prayer. Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University, explores a new report on the religious engagement of Gen Z, discusses the Charlie Kirk effect, and considers whether America is in the midst of a national revival. Elizabeth Gillette, Prolife Advocate, Author and Speaker, and Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, share a painful and personal story of what happened following the consumption of abortion drugs, efforts within the FDA to remove safety standards, putting more women and children at risk, and calls for prayer for those struggling with abortion decisions. Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, explains the current legal status of the mail-in-abortion pill cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and refers to FRC’s amicus brief.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, John McGuire, Dave Wasserman, Ian Prior, John Stonestreet
May 500:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides an update on redistricting efforts in Alabama and Tennessee, primary elections in Ohio and Indiana, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference highlighting Project Freedom. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, responds to whether Iran’s attacks in the Strait of Hormuz violated the current ceasefire, considers if those attacks reset the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, and offers an update on Virginia’s redistricting case. Dave Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst at Cook Political Report, considers the impact of redistricting on this year’s midterm elections, especially following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to limit Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Ian Prior, Senior Counsel at America First Legal, explains how Fairfax County, Virginia, is violating federal law by failing to notify parents when students seek transgender procedures and provides details on their demands to comply or face litigation. John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and Host of “Breakpoint,” gives context to the recent Happiness Report, delves into transgenderism and transhumanism, and discusses the multifaceted harms of chemical abortions.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Scott Perry, Erin Hawley, Mike Johnson, Michael Rubin
May 400:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on breaking news concerning the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of abortion drugs and an update on state congressional map redistricting following a recent SCOTUS ruling. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses what comes next to ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, where things stand with the War Powers Resolution after passing the 60-day deadline of U.S. military engagement in Iran, and the talk on U.S. troop reductions in Germany. Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, offers a legal analysis of the Fifth Circuit Court ruling that attempts to reinstate in-person-only dispensing requirements for abortion drugs. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, explains the likely impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, the recent congressional reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Dr. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, describes what to anticipate next with the war and ceasefire efforts in Iran, additional threats of executions by the new regime, and the impact of the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Steve Marshall, Jeff Crank, Les Bernal, David Closson
May 100:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the status of the Iran War Powers Resolution on Capitol Hill and Iran's new proposal for a peace deal. She also recaps the latest on DHS funding, Reconciliation 2.0, and FISA. Steve Marshall, Attorney General of Alabama, celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Louisiana redistricting case and shares why he asked the Court to quickly remove the blocks on his state’s 2023 congressional map. Jeff Crank, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District, evaluates Iran's new proposal for a deal with the U.S., comments on Secretary of War Hegseth’s assertion that the War Powers Resolution of 1973 ‘terminated’ before the 60-day deadline. He also shares an update on FISA. Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, reacts to a Senate-passed resolution banning congressional staff from betting on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. Dr. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, takes a deep dive into the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anti-Christian Bias report and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the New Jersey pregnancy care centers case.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Andy Harris, Camille Varone, Tyler O’Neil, Joshua Arnold
Apr 3000:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on Florida lawmakers’ approval of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new redistricting map, and the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st District, offers an update on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown and previews the next steps. Camille Varone, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, highlights the Department of Justice’s new report on Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias within the Federal Government. Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, unravels the Southern Poverty Law Center’s two motions refuting the DOJ’s claim that their informant program was kept secret. Casey Harper and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, break down the DOJ’s investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center, the DOJ’s anti-Christian bias report, and Sen. Joni Ernst’s request to the DOJ to investigate the Biden Administration’s discussions of Planned Parenthood’s Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, John Rose, Ted Budd, Ben Aguiñaga, Albert Mohler
Apr 2900:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper provides great pro-life news from the U.S. Supreme Court and offers insight into Capitol Hill developments in the House on reconciliation, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the agriculture bill. John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th District, shares the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding FISA and the farm bill. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, discusses the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the questions he received about relieving key officials of their duties. Ben Aguiñaga, Louisiana Solicitor General, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal decision regarding Louisiana’s congressional map. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares biblical insights into the assassination attempt on President Trump and unpacks the Southern Poverty Law Center indictment.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Morgan Griffith, Peter McIlvenna, Chip Roy, Holly Randall, Nicki Neily
Apr 2800:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the state visit of King Charles III and congressional committee meetings on Health and Human Services and Education. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, responds to King Charles III’s address to a joint session of Congress, the present status of Virginia’s gerrymandering vote certification, and the decision of the House Committee on Rules to delay voting on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and budget reconciliation. Peter McIlvenna, Co-Founder of Hearts of Oak, discusses the U.S. visit by the U.K.’s King Charles III in light of America’s 250th anniversary and the United Kingdom’s drift from its Christian roots as Islam and other ideologies grow in prominence. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, spells out the FACE Act and explores the investigation of the SPLC by the House Judiciary Committee. Holly Randall, Counsel at First Liberty Institute, explains the preliminary injunction against a school district in Washington State that is targeting LifeWise for providing Bible education to public schools. Nicki Neily, President of Parents Defending Education, exposes teachers’ unions that have spent upwards of $1 billion on left-leaning political activism since 2015.
Transcribe →Casey Harper, Marlin Stutzman, John Pistole, Peter Wood, Tyler O’Neil
Apr 2700:54:02Tap to summarizeThe Washington Stand’s Casey Harper reports on the arraignment of the shooter at Saturday’s White House News Correspondents’ Association, the U.S. House Committee on Rules meeting on the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and President Trump’s meeting with England’s King Charles III. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, provides details from what he witnessed at Saturday’s dinner during the shooting and expresses the importance of funding DHS before they run out of money at the end of the month. John Pistole, Former Deputy Director of the FBI, offers a security analysis on the shooting at the Washington Hilton during the dinner with President Trump, and discusses the increased security threats toward the President and potential security gaps amid the DHS shutdown. Dr. Peter Wood, National Association of Scholars President and Author of “Diversity: The Invention of a Concept,” reviews a recent report that reveals fewer universities in the U.S. are requiring DEI pledges from prospective faculty. Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor of The Daily Signal, explores the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, how it may affect their operations and funding, and then shares the latest on their “hate map.”
Transcribe →Mary Stackhouse, Andy Biggs, Kenneth Finn, David Closson, Mollie Hemingway
Apr 2400:54:02Tap to summarizeWashington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse on America Reads the Bible, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's press conference on the Iranian War, and President Trump’s announcement on extending the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, offers insight into a letter from the House Judiciary Committee to the Southern Poverty Law Center and the possibility of upcoming hearings, where things stand on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the latest on budget reconciliation concerning DHS. Dr. Kenneth Finn, Vice President of the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis, explores the potential implications of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule C drug, the dangerous facts of cannabis, and what we’ve learned from Colorado since it legalized the drug. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, shares from the Biblical Worldview Conference in Ohio, Senator Josh Hawley’s amendment to defund Planned Parenthood, the evolution of gambling, and what we can discern from the alleged betting on the capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro by a U.S. Soldier who had insider information. Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist and author of the book “Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution,” expounds on the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, previews her newly released book on Justice Samuel Alito, and discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s shadow docket.
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