Russ Jones, Travis Weber, Patrice Lee Onwuka, Gary LeBlanc
October 12, 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. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President of Policy, joins our guest host to discuss the much anticipated release of Pastor Andrew Brunson from custody in Turkey today. Senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum, Patrice Lee Onwuka, is here to give her thoughts on the recent meeting between Kanye West and President Trump. Also, Mercy Chefs Founder and President, Gary Leblanc, joins Russ with the latest on Hurricane Michael relief efforts.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), joins Tony to share his thoughts on the hard-fought and lengthy process of confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh and what we can learn from what took place. Rich Penkoski with Warriors for Christ is here with an update on the recent “Drag Queen Story Hour” movement making its way into community libraries across the country. Joe Champion, founding pastor of Celebration Church in Austin, Texas, and First Liberty Institute attorney, Lea Patterson, are here to highlight a religious freedom case in the Austin Independent School District, where leftist groups are calling for the district to stop renting space to Christians with biblical beliefs on marriage. Also, First Liberty Institute President and CEO, Kelly Shackelford, is here to discuss the radical Left’s attempts to silence free speech and he will explain how Americans can push back.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joins Tony to discuss last night’s swearing-in of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill is here to discuss a big pro-life victory before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which upheld a state law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges in a nearby hospital in the event of complications. Gregg Armstrong, a high school parent in Alabama joins the show to share about a brewing controversy over pre-game prayers at football games. Also, FRC’s Chrysta Johnson will give us an update on FRC Action’s Values Bus Tour as it rolls across a dozen states before Election Day.
On Monday’s edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joins Tony to discuss his efforts to support an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the Bladensburg, Maryland “Peace Cross.” Gordan Chang, noted author and expert on Asia, is here to analyze Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s most recent trip to North Korea and the invitation for inspectors to visit a defunct nuclear testing site. Also, Mary Beth Waddell, FRC’s Senior Legislative Assistant, will share her firsthand account of left-wing protestors who disrupted Saturday’s Senate confirmation vote of Judge Kavanaugh.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) will join Russ to discuss FRC Action’s Values Bus Tour that is making its way across North Carolina. Also, Daniel Oliver, Chairman of the Board of the Education and Research Institute joins the show to discuss growing concerns about liberals rewriting history textbooks.
On Thursday’s edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joins Tony with the latest news on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination process. The senator will also discuss his efforts to cut taxes and improve school safety. Christian Broadcasting Network’s CEO, Gordon Robertson, is here to discuss the launch of the CBN News Channel, the first 24-hour Christian television news channel. Also, David Fowler, president of the Family Action Council of Tennessee, joins Tony to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to a pro-life amendment to the Tennessee state constitution.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) joins Tony with the latest news on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination process. Senior pastor of Times Square Church in New York City, Pastor Carter Conlon, is here to share about his latest project “It’s Time to Pray.” Also, House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.) joins Tony to discuss heightened military tensions between the US and China.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" former U.S. Attorney Joseph diGenova joins Tony to highlight the report by Rachel Mitchell, the prosecutor hired to question Dr. Christine Ford about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s alleged sexual assault against her, in which Mitchell concluded that no reasonable prosecutor would take the case. Former Cincinnati mayor and Ohio Secretary of State, FRC's Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance Ken Blackwell joins Tony to highlight the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) President Trump announced yesterday. Also, FRC's Vice President of Policy Travis Weber is here to give an update on the state of religious freedom around the world.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) joins Tony to discuss the call for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office to be investigated to determine whether it leaked a confidential letter. Retired FBI agent Pete Yachmetz is here to weigh in on the FBI investigation into Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Also, Ballotpedia Editor-At-Large, Scott Rasmussen, joins Tony with an update on how the Kavanaugh controversy is impacting the upcoming midterm elections.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) joins our guest host with the latest on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, tax cuts 2.0, the economy and more. Media Research Center Research Director Rich Noyes is here with his analysis of the media's coverage of judge Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Also, vlogger known as "The Activist Mommy," Elizabeth Johnston, joins Russ to discuss the impact that the Kavanaugh hearings have on parents and children.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" best-selling author, Senior Counsel and Director of Strategic Affairs for First Liberty Institute, and Fellow and Senior Legal Analyst with the American Civil Rights Union, Ken Klukowski, joins Tony to discuss today's hearings regarding the allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Also, author of “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World" and "The Coming Collapse of China,” Gordon Chang, is here to weigh in on President Trump's comments before the U.N. Security Council that China has been meddling in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin is here to weigh in on President Trump’s remarks before the UN Security Council today and before the General Assembly yesterday. Also, former Assistant United States Attorney and Appellate Section Chief in the Western and Northern Districts of Texas, speaker, and author of "Licensed to Lie," Sidney Powell, joins Tony to share what she thinks Rachel Mitchell will attempt to accomplish in the Ford–Kavanaugh hearing.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) joins Tony with on update on the allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh and the proceedings to confirm him to the U.S. Supreme Court. WPA Intelligence CEO, Chris Wilson, is here to highlight a recent poll showing that favorability of the Republican Party is at its highest in seven years. Also, we'll hear highlights from a speech given by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at last weekend’s Values Voter Summit.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" we'll get an overview from Tony on the Values Voter Summit that took place over the weekend and we'll hear highlights from speeches given by Sen. Mitch McConnell, Vice President Mike Pence, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Also, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) joins Tony to weigh in on the allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and what plans Republicans are making to move forward.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Mark Green and Dr. Mark Harris join Tony to weigh in on the upcoming elections. Best-selling author, Senior Counsel and Director of Strategic Affairs for First Liberty Institute, and Fellow and Senior Legal Analyst with the American Civil Rights Union, Ken Klukowski, joins Tony to discuss Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s recent comments regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh. New York Times best-selling author and founder of the Joshua Fund, Joel Rosenberg, is here to highlight the rising Iran threat to the US, Israel, and our Sunni Arab allies. Also, Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips and ADF Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives, Jon Scruggs, are here to share an update about Jack’s case.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" FRC's Ken Blackwell, Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, and FRC's Travis Weber, Vice President of Policy, join Tony to discuss where Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process stands. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, is here to highlight a gathering of conservative leaders at the White House to discuss global religious persecution. Also, Bob Fu, founder and president of China Aid, joins Tony to continue the conversation on the persecuted church.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" National Rifle Association President Lt. Col. (Ret.) Oliver North joins Tony to highlight his upcoming appearance at the Values Voter Summit later this week. Author, speaker, and entrepreneur Jason Benham is here to discuss his new book “Miracle in Shreveport” and to preview VVS. Former Congressman and current Distinguished Senior Fellow at 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, Frank Wolf, joins Tony with why a special envoy is needed for the religious persecution happening in Nigeria. FRC will honor him with the Vision & Leadership Award at our annual Faith, Family & Freedom Gala this weekend. Luther Harrison, Vice President of North American Ministries at Samaritan’s Purse, will share the latest on their relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Also, “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” executive producer John Sullivan and actor Alonzo Rachel join Tony to highlight their film, which will be screened on Friday night at VVS.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.) joins us as the new chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security to highlight his new role and what the committee is working on. Former president of Pennsylvania Coalition for Responsible Government and author of “Inconvenient Facts,” Gregory Wrightstone, is here to weigh in on the Left’s claims that President Trump’s climate change policies are the cause of Hurricane Florence. Also, Cherry Creek School district parent, Drew Paterson, joins Russ with an update on the school district’s pornographic sex education controversy.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Fox News columnist and radio host, Todd Starnes, is here with the latest news on a religious liberty win in Bossier, La. House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) joins Tony to discuss how Democrats have been inciting their supporters to violence against their opponents. Also, Daily Wire and PJ Media contributor, D. C. McAllister, is here to share how the Left threatened violence against her after her anti-abortion tweet.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" senior member on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), joins Tony to discuss the growing suppression of Christians by China’s President Xi Jinping, and he’ll weigh in on the reasoning behind the State Department’s decision to close the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) office in Washington, D.C. FRC’s Vice President of Policy, Travis Weber, is here to highlight the state of religious freedom in public schools and on college campuses across the country. Then, President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Ed Whelan, is here with Tony on this special edition of “Constitution Tuesday” to give an update on the confirmation process of judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
