Dr. Everett Piper, Mike McKay, Jon Scruggs
March 13, 2017
00:54:03
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.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Everett Piper, guest hosts for Tony. Former United States Attorney appointed by President George H. W. Bush, Mike McKay, joins our guest host to weigh in on Attorney General Jeff Sessions' requests for resignations from 46 U.S. attorneys. Also, Senior legal counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, Jon Scruggs, joins Dr. Piper to discuss a video by ADF that reveals the inconsistencies of University of Wisconsin students on the topic of religious liberty.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Member of the House Freedom Caucus and the Armed Services Committee, Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), joins Eben to share his thoughts on the prospects of completely repealing Obamacare and the improvement of the economy since President Trump took office. Editor-in-Chief of campusreform.org, Sterling Beard, joins Eben to talk about Southern Illinois University's decision to host a month-long series of "nap-ins." Also, founder and president of the Hosea Initiative, Terry Beatley, joins Eben to discuss the deception in the abortion industry and to share with us about her new book "What If We've Been Wrong? - Keeping my promise to America's 'Abortion King.'"
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), joins Tony to talk about the Obamacare replacement plan proposed earlier this week. Fox News columnist, Todd Starnes, joins Tony to discuss an email sent to Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio advising them not to use offensive words such as "boy" and "girl." FRC's Executive Vice President Lt. General (ret.) and former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence under President George W. Bush, Jerry Boykin, joins Tony to share with us his knowledge about the significance of spying in light of the thousands of documents posted by WikiLeaks that reveal important CIA hacking secrets. Also, FRC's Government Affairs Coordinator, Tabitha Walter, joins Tony to highlight the Ascend Day on Capitol Hill, raising awareness about sexual risk avoidance.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" president of the National Religious Broadcasters, Dr. Jerry Johnson, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) joins Dr. Johnson to talk about the Obamacare replacement plan proposed earlier this week. Also, speaker, author, and teacher, Peter Heck, joins our guest host to discuss his recent article addressing the Left's tendency to take biblical text out of context.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joins Tony to co-host today's show. President of Texas Values, Jonathan Saenz, Kaeley Triller Haver, and Pastor of Bear Creek Bible Church, John Salvesen, all join Tony and Lt. Gov. Patrick in Texas to discuss today's hearing on the Texas Privacy Act, Senate Bill 6. Also, Vice President of Government Affairs at Family Research Council, David Christensen, joins Tony and Lt. Gov. Patrick to breakdown the Obamacare replacement plan proposed yesterday.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" former Southern Baptist Convention president and Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, guest hosts for Tony. Former Officer and Judge Advocate in the United States Navy and former Georgia Assistant District Attorney, Philip A. Holloway, joins Dr. Floyd to discuss President Trump's revised temporary travel pause. Legal Analyst for the Clarion Project, and human rights & foreign policy expert, Jennifer Breedon, joins our guest host to weigh in on President Trump's allegation toward former President Obama of wire-tapping his office at Trump Tower. Our own Family Research Council President, Tony Perkins, will join Dr. Floyd to talk about the Texas Senate Privacy Act hearing that will begin tomorrow. Also, Hope Christian Church's Bishop Harry Jackson joins our guest host to give his thoughts on how pastors can navigate the current political and cultural landscape in our nation.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Everett Piper, guest hosts for Tony. Vanderbilt University Professor, Dr. Carol Swain, joins our guest host to highlight the need for school choice. Media Research Center Research Director Rich Noyes joins Dr. Piper with his analysis of negative media coverage of President Trump. Breitbart's John Hayward joins Dr. Piper to discuss Obama administration holdovers left still working in the Trump administration.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" political law attorney Cleta Mitchell joins Tony to break down the breaking news regarding Attorney General Jeff Sessions recusing himself from DOJ investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel and Director of Strategic Affairs, Ken Klukowski, joins Tony to give an update on Oregon bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein's religious liberty case. FRC's Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, Travis Weber, also joins Tony to discuss the Kleins' case. Media consultant Russ Jones joins Tony to highlight the National Religious Broadcasters Convention going on right now in Orlando.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) joins Tony to preview President Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress tonight. Pastor Michael Sprague joins Tony to discuss controversy over an opening prayer at a congressional town hall. Executive Director of the American Culture and Faith Institute and founder of the Barna Research Group, George Barna, joins Tony to highlight his newest survey results. Also, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joins Tony to highlight why a strong majority of Americans support President Trump's order overturning Obama era policy regarding school showers, locker rooms, and bathrooms.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" AFR Talk host Sandy Rios guest hosts for Tony. Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian, joins our guest host to highlight new DNC chairman Tom Perez's connections to CASA de Maryland. Also, Director of Policy Outreach at the Heritage Foundation, Tommy Binion, joins Sandy to discuss Congress' lack of legislative action.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joins Eben to share what he calls "The Nine Lies Americans Were Told About Obamacare." World Magazine political reporter, Evan Wilt, joins our guest host to give us an overview about what has been happening at CPAC and to discuss President Trump's speech. Also, head of Jeanne Nigro Ministries and author of "Unshaken", Jeanne Nigro, joins Eben to share her thoughts on Teen Vogue's recent articles on abortion and what tools parents can use to counter negative cultural influences.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" former Southern Baptist Convention president and Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) joins Dr. Floyd to discuss the protests for Obamacare at congressional town hall meetings. ESPN Senior NFL Analyst, Chris Mortensen, joins Dr. Floyd to share how his faith has helped him in the midst of his battle with stage IV throat cancer. Also, president of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Sammy Rodriguez, joins our guest host to give his thoughts on President Trump's illegal immigration initiatives.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Everett Piper, guest hosts for Tony. Ken Blackwell, FRC's Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, former Secretary of State in Ohio, and a member of President Trump's transition team, joins our guest host to weigh in on the over 300 unfilled positions in President Trump's administration and what is contributing to this delay. President of the organization Staying True to America's National Destiny, Bishop E.W. Jackson, joins Dr. Piper to give his thoughts on President Trump's condemnation of racism and anti-Semitism during his recent visit to the National Museum of African American History. Also, president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Mark Tooley, joins Dr. Piper to discuss the decision of a Christian university in Texas to open a prayer room for Muslim students.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" founder and President of the Center for Security Policy, Frank Gaffney, joins Tony to give his analysis of the threat ISIS poses and what the new Administration is doing to eliminate it. North Carolina Lt. Governor, Dan Forest, joins Tony to discuss the NBA scrambling to sell tickets for their All-Star Game. Chief executive officer of Trail Life USA, Mark Hancock, joins Tony to discuss Trail Life USA's new boost in membership. Also, Fox News columnist, Todd Starnes, joins Tony to discuss the New York Times decision to bump his new book, Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again, off of the New York Times Bestseller List.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" University of South Dakota law professor, Patrick Garry, joins Tony to discuss how the Left's reaction to First Lady Melania Trump's recitation of the Lord's Prayer at a rally over the weekend, is indicative of the ongoing hostility to religious expression. Alliance Defending Freedom attorney, Jeremy Tedesco, and West Michigan Beef Company owner, Donald Vander Boon, join Tony to share a USDA official's threat to remove USDA inspectors if Donald did not remove religious literature supporting natural marriage in the company's breakroom. Also, the leader of Operation Save America, Pastor Flip Benham, joins Tony to share about his friendship with the late Norma McCorvey, Jane Roe from the Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, and her dedication to the pro-life movement after her conversion..
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (R) joins our guest host to highlight his letter to President Trump advocating national pro-life legislation. Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.) joins Eben to discuss the plight of an American pastor imprisoned in Turkey.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) joins Tony to discuss the U.S. House vote to overturn Obama's last minute move to prevent states from defunding of Planned Parenthood. Florist Barronelle Stutzman and Senior Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner, join Tony to offer their reaction to the Washington Supreme Court's ruling that places the florist's home and personal assets in jeopardy. Also, the Orange Coast College student suspended for videotaping his instructor's anti-Trump rant, Caleb O'Neil, and his attorney, Bill Becker, are here to share his story and how many colleges and universities across the country have ceased to be institutions that cultivate the free exercise and competition of thoughts and ideas.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Executive Director of the American Culture and Faith Institute and founder of the Barna Research Group, George Barna, joins Tony to discuss their newest poll on Spiritually Active, Governance Engaged (SAGE) conservatives. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) joins Tony to highlight yet another major insurer pulling out of Obamacare exchanges. Also, Kaeley Triller Haver is here to share her story and why the Left's gender identity politics are so dangerous.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joins Tony to highlight congressional efforts to repeal an assisted suicide law in DC. Former CIA officer and current Vice President for Research and Analysis at the Center for Security Policy, Clare Lopez, is here with analysis on the resignation of National Security Adviser General Michael Flynn. Also, FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, is here with his analysis on how Russia, Iran and North Korea are testing the Trump administration's responses to their actions.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Kentucky Senate President, Sen.Robert Stivers (R-Ky.), joins Tony to discuss the Republican majority in Kentucky and across the country, and what opportunities they plan to take with their majority. From Guyana, South America, Pastor Paul Mursalin joins Tony to share the motivation behind a letter he, and other Caribbean pastors and Christian ministries, signed and sent to President Trump calling on him to adopt President Ronald Reagan's vision, for the U.S. to once again be "The City Upon a Hill." Also, former All-Star pitcher and former analyst on ESPN, Curt Schilling, joins Tony to give his thoughts on the NFL's threat to withhold future Super Bowls or other major sporting events in Houston or Dallas if Texas continues to defend the Texas Privacy Act.
