Sen. Ben Sasse, Michael Sprague, George Barna, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
February 28, 2017
00:54:04
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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.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Managing Partner and federal lawyer at Oberheiden Law Group, PLLC, Dr. Nick Oberheiden, joins Eben to weigh in on the unanimous ruling of three judges from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to keep the temporary restraining order on President Trump's travel pause. President of the Family Foundation of Virginia, Victoria Cobb, joins our guest host to discuss a bill that was passed in the Virginia Senate this week that will prohibit government discrimination against natural marriage supporters. Also, National Security Analyst at the Clarion Project, Ryan Mauro, joins Eben to give us his thoughts on President Trump's Executive Order calling for a travel pause from seven countries.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins Tony to discuss the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' opposition to President Trump's travel pause from seven countries. House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise (R-La.), joins Tony to share his thoughts on President Trump's vow to destroy the Johnson Amendment. Also, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joins Tony to talk about a bill recently introduced in the Texas legislature regarding locker room and bathroom privacy.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" CEO of Breitbart News, Larry Solov, joins Tony to weigh in on tech giants Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft's legal fight against President Trump's travel ban. Director of Family Research Council's Center for Human Dignity, Arina Grossu, joins Tony to share how she made a case for religious freedom and the right of conscience by testifying before the Washington State Legislature today. Also, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the "Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act" today and joins Tony to discuss how that bill will redirect taxpayer funds away from Planned Parenthood.
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 congresswoman Michele Bachmann joins Dr. Floyd to break down President Trump's foreign policy agenda. Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, Mat Staver, joins our guest host to discuss President Trump's travel ban, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejection of that ban and Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Also, American communications strategist, founder of The Joshua Fund, and author of "The Last Jihad" series, Joel Rosenberg, joins Dr. Floyd to weigh in on President Trump's remarks about Israeli settlements and to give us a look at his new book - Without Warning.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Live Action President, Lila Rose, joins Eben to highlight Live Action's newest investigation into Planned Parenthood. Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel, Christiana Holcomb, joins our guest host to highlight the Free Speech Fairness Act. New York Times best-selling author and Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Wire, Ben Shapiro, joins Eben to discuss the recent violent protests on college campuses.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) joins Tony to share his thoughts on the National Prayer Breakfast and the importance of the Free Speech Fairness Act. Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla) joins Tony to highlight why we need an executive order to protect religious freedom. Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) is here to highlight GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" holder of Princeton's celebrated McCormick Chair in Jurisprudence and the founding director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Professor Robert George, joins Tony to discuss the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court last night. Rep. Chris Smith (R - N.J.) joins Tony to talk about George Soros's meddling in Macedonia's democratic elections with both private and U.S. taxpayer dollars. Also, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is here to give an update on Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joins Tony to talk about Rep. Tom Price's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Fox News Columnist, Todd Starnes, joins Tony to discuss the Boy Scouts of America's new transgender policy. Also, North Carolina Lt. Governor, Dan Forest, joins Tony to discuss a poll showing strong support from North Carolina legislators for HB2.
