Washington Watch

Today's show features:

• Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Senator from Mississippi, on the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.
• Bill Pascoe, Tea Party Patriots Action, and Gayle Trotter, author, attorney, and host of the podcast "Right in DC," on the process of filling the Supreme Court vacancy.
• Gabe Rench, co-host of the "CrossPolitic" show, on his arrest for participating in an outdoor worship service in front of the Moscow, Idaho, City Hall.
• James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, on the encouraging progress in advancing faith, family, and freedom in Washington.

Today’s show features:

• Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer at National Review Online, on his column, “History is on the Side of Republicans Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy in 2020.”
• Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, on three possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees.
• Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, on her new book “The Mind of a Conservative Woman: Seeking the Best for Family and Country,” and her thoughts on the Supreme Court vacancy.

Today’s show features:

• Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator from Mississippi, on Democratic efforts to kill the filibuster in the U.S. Senate paving the way for a far-Left legislative agenda.
• David Friedman, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, on President Trump’s efforts to ensure future peace and stability throughout the Middle East by securing two historical deals between Israel and the UAE and Israel and Bahrain.
• Jonathan Keller, President of California Family Council, on a California school district adopting a radical sex education curriculum for middle school that includes lessons on choosing one’s gender, finding birth control and abortion providers, and explicit demonstrations.
• Dr. Andre Van Mol, Family Physician and co-chair of the American College of Pediatrician’s Committee on Adolescent Sexuality, on The American Journal of Psychiatry issuing a major correction to a study on the effect of transgender surgeries on mental health.

Today’s show features:

• Jonathan Cahn, Messianic Jewish Rabbi and pastor, and author of “The Harbinger Returns,” on The Return: National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance event on September 26 in Washington, D.C.
• Carter Conlon, General Overseer of Times Square Church, on the Plymouth Prayer Event: Lord Forgive Us on Tuesday, October 6.
• Joseph Backholm, Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council, on five things to remember about elections.

On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Rep. Debbie Lesko, U.S. Representative for the 8^th district of Arizona, and Rep. Michael Guest, U.S. Representative for the 3^rd district of Mississippi. Rep. Lesko shares her story as a survivor of domestic abuse and explains how her history and faith have ignited her passion to help women in vulnerable situations in the legislature. Rep. Guest discusses his career working for law and order as a follower of Christ, and how both of these aspects of his life have shaped his time in Congress.

Today’s show features:

• Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator from Arkansas, on the call for an investigation into a possible criminal conspiracy surrounding the rioting.
• Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, on the Associated Press’s analysis that, like Trump’s call to build the Wall in 2016, the call for law and order is a racist message.
• Scott Carpenter, family business owner of B&L Office Furniture, on his perspective on law and order after having his business destroyed by rioters.
• David Clossen, FRC’s Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on what Joe Biden’s endorsements from LGBT groups and Planned Parenthood reveal about his campaign.

Today's show features:

• Andy McCarthy, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute, on the actions that can be taken to address lawlessness across the country.
• John McLaughlin, Trump Campaign Pollster and CEO/Partner for McLaughlin & Associates, on the reality of polling numbers on the presidential race.
• Jeff Landry, Louisiana Attorney General, on the Hurricane Laura relief response.
• David Closson, FRC's Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on the differences between the two party platforms on LGBT issues and his new publication on biblical principles for human sexuality.

Today's show features:

• Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, on the federal relief response to Hurricane Laura and the riots.
• Luther Harrison, Vice President of North American Ministries for Samaritan's Purse, on their hurricane relief efforts, and the Washington Prayer March 2020.
• Pastor Rob McCoy, Pastor of Godspeak Calvary Chapel, on the local government's effort to shut down his church.
• Shelby Talcott, Media Reporter for the Daily Caller, on evidence suggesting that the riots are being coordinated.
• Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5^th district of South Carolina, on his call for a federal investigation into the riots.

On this special "Faith & Freedom Friday" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Rep. Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8^th district of Ohio and Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Jody Hice, U.S. Representative for the 10^th district of Georgia, Communications Chair of the House Freedom Caucus, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations. Rep. Davidson shares how his faith has been his foundation as he has answered the calls to serve his country, first in the United States Army, and then in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Hice discusses how his faith brought him to understand the importance of religious freedom, and how advocating for this crucial issue started during his time in pastoral ministry and eventually led him to run for Congress.

Today's show features:

• Hans von Spakovsky, Manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation, on the history of voter fraud with balloting by mail.
• Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, on the current status of states and mail-in ballots.
• Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, on successful efforts to protect the integrity of voting against mail-in ballots in Texas.
• J. Christian Adams, President and General Counsel of Public Interest Legal Foundation, on what voters can do to ensure the integrity of their ballot.

Today's show features:

• Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5^th district of Arizona, on concerns over universal mail in voting and Speaker Pelosi calling Congress back from recess to hold hearings about the U.S. Post Office.
• Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor at PJ Media, on a preview of the DNC Convention.
• David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA, on Open Doors USA reports showing Christians in Southeast Asia and Sudan are being denied coronavirus aid because of their faith.
• Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, and Ted Yoho, U.S. Representative for the 3^rd district of Florida and Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on the Israel-UAE Peace Accord.

On this special "Faith & Freedom Friday" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Senator Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, and Rep. Chip Roy, who represents Texas's congressional 21^st district. Sen. Cramer discusses how he views public service as a ministry and calling and opens up about keeping an eternal perspective in times of great joy and loss – specifically the tragic loss of his son, Isaac, in 2018. Rep. Roy shares how his faith journey with the Lord informs his passion for defending our fundamental freedoms. He also talks about about trusting God and persevering amidst a surprising cancer diagnosis at 39 years old.

On this special "Faith & Freedom Friday" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Rep. Ken Buck, who represents Colorado's 4^th congressional district, and Dr. Greg Murphy, who represents North Carolina's 3^rd district. We will hear each of them share about their faith journey with the Lord and how it informs their passion for defending freedom.

Today's show features:

• Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, on the Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the role of Antifa and other radical groups' in the riots across the country, and also an update on the coronavirus relief bill.
• Dean Nelson, FRC's Senior Fellow for African-American Affairs and the Executive Director of Human Coalition Action, on claims that the Hyde Amendment, which has protected federal taxpayer funding from being used for abortion for decades, is racist.
• Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, on California Governor Newsom's overreaching restrictions on churches.
• David Closson, FRC's Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on what pastors and churches should consider when facing overreaching government restrictions on church services.

Today's show features:

• Frank Wolf, former U.S. Congressman and author of the 1998 United States' International Religious Freedom Act, on his work in Sudan in the 2000s and how the problems then set the stage for Sudan moving forward.
• Faith McDonnell, Director of Religious Liberty Programs and of the Church Alliance for a New Sudan at the Institute on Religion and Democracy, on the progress of religious liberty in Sudan over the past 20 years.
• Mariam Ibraheem, religious persecution survivor and activist, on religious liberty advances in Sudan since her release from death row.
• Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Arielle Del Turco, FRC's Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, on religious liberty progressing in Sudan, the needed next steps in Sudan, and the status of apostasy laws all around the world.

Today's show features:

• Jorge Ventura, field reporter for the Daily Caller, on his on the ground report on the riots in Portland, and on Congressman Jerrold Nadler (R-N.Y.) saying Antifa violence in Portland is a "myth."
• Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, on the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision Friday declining to immediately halt enforcement of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak's discriminatory restrictions on churches during the pandemic, and also on his announcement that before he votes for any future Supreme Court nominee he wants to see record evidence that the nominee acknowledges Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided as a matter of law.
• David Cortman, Senior Counsel and Vice President of U.S. Litigation at Alliance Defending Freedom, on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Nevada Governor Sisolak's discriminatory restrictions applying to churches but not to other secular organizations, such as casinos, restaurants, bars, theme parks, and gyms.
• David Closson, FRC's Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on the debate over church restrictions from a biblical perspective and helpful resources for churches.

Today's show features:

• David Harsanyi, senior writer for National Review and the author of "First Freedom: A Ride through America's Enduring History with the Gun," on his piece "The Problem in Portland Isn't the Law; It's the Lawlessness."
• Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, on the contrast between the presidential candidates' views on religious freedom with Joe Biden promoting teaching Islam in public schools and President Trump promising to prosecute vandals who target Catholic churches and statues.
• Dean Nelson, FRC's Senior Fellow for African American Affairs, on Planned Parenthood's NYC chapter finally acknowledging its founder's racist and eugenicist agenda.
• Dan Celia, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host and President/CEO of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries, on the state of the economy and the markets as Congress begins negotiating another round of Coronavirus relief legislation.

Today's show features:

• Ken Blackwell, FRC's Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, on violence escalating in major cities as mayors avoid responsibility.
• David Closson, FRC's Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on how Joe Biden's worldview compares with a biblical worldview, and also on a new Pew Research survey showing how people view the connection between a belief in God and morality.
• Lindsey Burke, Director for the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Fellow in Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation, on how 'Pandemic Pods' are fundamentally reshaping K-12 education.