Russ Jones, David Parsons, Star Parker, Stephen Baldwin, Mark Hancock
March 05, 2018
00:54:10
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 Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Vice president and senior international spokesperson for International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), David Parsons, joins our guest host Russ at the NRB Convention in Nashville to discuss the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem issuing a warning Tuesday night to American citizens in Israel of the planned protests by a coalition of various terrorist groups in response to President Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, all of this taking place with tensions rising with the coming 70th anniversary of Israel as a nation. Founder and president of CURE, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, Star Parker, is here to highlight how President Trump's current economic success has impacted the black unemployment rate reaching an all-time low. Christian Actor Stephen Baldwin will join Russ to share with us about his new film, "Staines." Also, Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock joins us to give us a look at the reality of how fatherlessness tragically impacts our homes and our culture.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Chairman, CEO and President of TimkenSteel, Tim Timken, joins our guest host Russ to discuss the Trump administration’s proposed plan to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Media Research Center Political Director Christian Robey joins Russ to share about MRC’s campaign highlighting the anti-Christian bias of ABC’s “The View.” Also, Executive Director of the National Bible Bee, Brian Mullins, is here to talk about this year’s National Bible Bee.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President and Chief Executive Officer of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), Dr. Jerry Johnson, joins Tony at the NRB Convention in Nashville to talk about how NRB is pushing back against the censorship of conservative thought. Former Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Carol Swain, is here to discuss YouTube restricting a PragerU video she narrated that shed light on the true history of the Democratic Party. Also, New York Times best-selling author and founder of the Joshua Fund, Joel Rosenberg, joins Tony to weigh in on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech to the Russian people claiming nuclear superiority over the West. Joel will also share with us about his new book, “The Kremlin Conspiracy.”
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Fox News reporter Kelly Wright joins Tony at the Nation Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville to discuss corporate activism and how it is costing shareholders. Film producer Steve Cleary shares with us about his new film "Tortured for Christ" which tells the story of imprisoned Voice of the Martyr's founder, pastor Richard Wurmbrand. Also, Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis is here to give us a look into her book "Under God’s Authority: The Kim Davis Story."
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" CEO of WPA Intelligence, Chris Wilson, joins Tony to discuss the push from conservatives on the GOP to continue promoting the benefits of President Trump's tax law. Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.), joins Tony to give us a report on what he learned during his recent trip to Niger and Cameroon, Africa after four U.S. soldiers were killed by Islamic militants in Niger. Also, international speaker, Bible teacher, and the pastor of The Strong House Abuja in Nigeria, Polycarp Gbaja, is here with Tony to shed light on the radical Islamic violence that has resulted in the death of over 16,000 Nigerian Christians since 2015.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" professor of political science and sociology at Southern Illinois University, Tobin Grant, joins Tony to weigh in on Ohio Gov. John Kasich's recent claim that America could be reaching the "end of a two-party system." Also, Tony is joined by Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.) to discuss the importance of elections.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Founder and CEO of American Majority, Ned Ryun, joins our guest host Russ with a preview of the 2018 midterm elections. Col. (ret.) David Maxwell, current fellow at Institute for Corean American Studies, is here to highlight President Trump's announcement today of further sanctions against North Korea. Also, Betsy Tanner, attorney and Miracle Hill Ministries foster parent, joins our guest host to discuss South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's defense of the Miracle Hill Ministries amidst controversy.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.) is here to discuss the issue of school violence in light of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Fla. FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, Ken Blackwell, joins Tony to further discuss the issue of school shootings. Retired Baton Rouge Police Chief Greg Phares joins Tony to share his thoughts on whether or not gun control is the answer to school shootings. Also, FRC’s National Director of Ministry Engagement, JC Church, is here to discuss his work with pastors and how folks can start a Culture Impact Team in their church.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) joins Tony to discuss House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s comments on the GOP tax plan. Founder and president of the Christian relief organization Life Outreach International, James Robison, joins Tony to look back at the legacy of evangelist Billy Graham in light of his passing this morning at the age of 99. FRC Senior Fellow Peter Sprigg joins Tony to highlight the crisis of pornography in America. Also, FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, is here with the latest on tensions between Israel and Iran.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), joins our guest host Russ to discuss President Trump’s infrastructure plan. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) is here to highlight the record number of 'True Blue' Members of Congress. Also, Erick Stakelbeck, host of Watchman on TBN, will join our guest host with the latest news from the Middle East.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Don Bacon (R- Neb.) is here with the latest on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election. David Brody, CBN News Chief Political Correspondent and author of “The Faith of Donald J. Trump: A Spiritual Biography,” joins Tony to highlight his new book. President of Citizens for Community Values, Aaron Baer, is here to discuss the state of Ohio severing parental rights in the case of a transgender teen. Also, former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann joins Tony to highlight FRC’s Bold Advance initiative.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Breitbart investigative reporter Ian Mason joins our guest host Russ with the latest on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election. Iowa small business owner Dick Odgaard is here to highlight a religious freedom bill being considered in the state. Also, the author of “Etched in Stone: Archeological Discoveries That Prove the Bible,” Lisette Bassett-Brody, joins Russ to highlight her new book and archeological proof of biblical stories.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joins Tony to highlight the record number of ‘True Blue’ Members of Congress. FRC Senior Fellow Peter Sprigg is here to highlight a new FRC publication titled ‘How to Respond to the LGBT movement.’ Hungarian government spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, is here to highlight how Hungary’s government is combatting liberal George Soros’ meddling in European politics. Also, FRC's National Field Director for Church Ministries, Randy Wilson, joins Tony to highlight one Michigan pastor’s stand for biblical sexuality and how his state’s legislature is unfairly targeting his church for their biblical beliefs.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) joins Tony to discuss a U.S. District Judge's ruling that DACA cannot end in March of this year. FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, is here to weigh in on growing tensions in the Middle East as Iran continues to use Syria as a launching pad against Israel. Then, Brooke Pidgeon, a parent from the Ohio school district facing an anti-religion group that is trying to pressure a high school to ban its long-held tradition of praying before sporting events, joins Tony to share what she and fellow community members are doing to fight back.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) joins Tony to highlight what action steps President Trump has taken to restore and protect religious freedom. Pastor Jeremy Schossau of Metro City Church in Detroit, Michigan, is here to share with us the extreme threats he has received and Michigan state representatives' move to investigate his church for hosting an event for young women struggling with thoughts on identity and sexuality. A parent and pastor from the Cumberland County school district in North Carolina, Craig Autry, who is also a co-founder of Cumberland Protect Our Students, is here to talk about a Cumberland County Board of Education committee vote last week to scrap a Planned Parenthood sex education program. Then, FRC's Travis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, joins Tony to further weigh in on Pastor Schossau's case in Michigan, and he'll discuss a case in Florida dealing with the firing of a teacher after a same-sex wedding and how it has sparked debate on a stalled religious liberty bill in the Florida Legislature.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" we take a closer look at who is making decisions about education. Tony is joined by Fairfax County Public Schools board member, Elizabeth Schultz, and Capitol Resource Institute president Karen England. Together, they share valuable information that every parent and concerned citizen should know about public education. Tony is also joined by Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, to discuss the overwhelming pro-life trends among college students on campus. We will also hear from Sam Sorbo – actor, director, and author – as she shares about her decision to homeschool her children.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Southeast Asia expert, columnist, and author of "The Coming Collapse of China," Gordon Chang, joins our guest host Russ to discuss North Korea’s participation in this year’s Winter Olympics in South Korea. Colorado State Senator Kevin Lundberg is here to highlight a vote in the state senate that defunded the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the state-level administrative agency which ruled against Christian baker Jack Philips. Also, Jonathan Keller, California Family Council CEO, joins our guest host to highlight a First Amendment win in California.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) joins our guest host Russ with the latest from Capitol Hill. Award-winning national security and war correspondent Sara Carter joins Russ with recent revelations on the Obama administration’s Uranium One deal. Also, Becket Fund Senior Counsel, Stephanie Barclay, is here to highlight a religious liberty case in North Carolina.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" newly confirmed Ambassador at Large for Religious Liberty, Sam Brownback, joins Tony to highlight his duties as ambassador and how he will promote religious liberty internationally. Fox News columnist and radio host, Todd Starnes, is here with the story of one New York City school district’s decision to ban father-daughter school dances. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joins Tony with the latest from Capitol Hill. Also, president, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, Dr. Ken Ham, joins Tony to share about his run-in with censorship at the University of Central Oklahoma.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), is here to highlight GOP efforts to roll back Obama-era education policy with the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act. Dr. Beth Green, Program Director of Cardus Education, joins Tony to discuss new research revealing millennial-aged adults that attended evangelical protestant schools are more likely to marry and have children. FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, joins Tony to weigh in the RNC's move to approve a resolution in favor of President Trump's now blocked transgender military ban. Also, Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, former Ohio Secretary of State, former member of President Trump's transition team and the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, joins Tony to share his thoughts on a California mayor's push for "universal basic income."
