Washington Watch

Today’s show features:

• James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1^st district of Kentucky and Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, on President Joe Biden’s executive orders and first full day in office.
• Terry Jeffrey, Editor-in-Chief for CNSNews, on President Biden’s inauguration speech and opening policy actions.
• Luke Goodrich, Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, on the court blocking a mandate forcing doctors to perform controversial gender transition procedures.
• Stanley Kurtz, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, on his article, “Ultra-Woke Illinois Mandates Are Top Threat to U.S. Education."

Today’s show features:

• John Fund, Columnist for National Review and Newsletter Editor at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, on President Joe Biden’s executive order blitz.
• Dr. Carol Swain, Author and host of the Be the People Podcast and Two Minutes to Think About it, on the 1776 Commission’s final report.
• Joy Pullmann, Executive Editor at The Federalist, on her recent article, “How Joe Biden Will Open The Floodgates To Transgendering Public Schools.”

Today’s show features:

• Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative for the 1^st district of Louisiana and House Republican Whip, on what GOP members are anticipating under a Biden administration.
• Christopher Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax Media, on censorship by some of the nation's most powerful corporations.
• Gabe Rench, deacon at Christ Church in Moscow City, Idaho, and co-host of the CrossPolitic show, on the Idaho District Court's dismissal of all charges against him after he was arrested for not wearing a mask at an outdoor worship service.
• Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, on a deeper look at the agenda of the Biden administration and the Left.

Today’s show features:

• Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, on his reflections during his time leading DHS and his resignation.
• Kelvin Cochran, Chief Operating Officer for Elizabeth Baptist Church, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how we can bridge the division that we are seeing today in America.
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on how we should respond to the narrative that Christians should regret their support for President Trump over the past four years.

Today’s show features:

• Jeff Mordock, Justice Department Reporter for The Washington Times, on the security levels for this year’s inauguration versus the last inauguration.
• Mary Szoch, FRC’s Director of the Center for Human Dignity, on her recent op-ed “My Miscarriage and Roe v. Wade,” and on ProLifeCon and the March for Life on Friday, January 29^th.
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on the unfair restrictions on churches and how Biden administration policies are expected to negatively affect religious liberty.

Today’s show features:

• Daniel Dreisbach, Professor of legal studies at American University in Washington, D.C., on a history of religious freedom and Religious Freedom Day this Saturday, January 16.
• Pete Ricketts, Governor of Nebraska, on his declaration recognizing Religious Freedom Day in Nebraska, and why the government must partner with faith communities.
• Bob Fu, FRC’s Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, on his new book, “The Politics of Inclusive Pluralism: A Proposed Foundation for Religious Freedom in a Post-Communist, Democratic China.”
• Andrew Brunson, an American pastor who was falsely accused and imprisoned while serving as a missionary in Turkey and author of “God’s Hostage,” on how his imprisonment prepared him for persecution, and how he believes persecution is coming to the US and the preparations the church must take to be ready.

Today’s show features:

• Doug McKelway, Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, on how the tech giants are curbing free speech.
• Michael Burgess, U.S. Representative for the 26^th district of Texas and Member of the House Rules Committee, on the House Rules Committee drafting articles of impeachment for a floor vote on Wednesday.
• Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of the School of Business at Liberty University, on what today’s Big Tech companies have in common with the robber barons of the 19th century.

Today’s show features:

• Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor at PJ Media and author of Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center, on the ways big tech is cracking down on speech and communication platforms.
• Craig Strazzeri, Chief Marketing Officer for Prager University, on social media alternatives that conservatives can consider.
• Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5^th district of South Carolina, on the Impeachment vote this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Craig L. Parshall, Attorney and Special Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice and Senior Advisor of Internet Policy for the American Principles project, on whether religious broadcasting will survive and the likelihood that a Biden administration will use the Federal Communications Commission to shut down communications they disagree with.
• Jared Bridges, FRC’s Vice President for Brand Advancement, on the ways Washington Watch listeners can connect with Family Research Council.

Today’s show features:

• Two eyewitness accounts of Wednesday’s demonstrations from outside of the Capitol.
• Mary Beth Waddell, FRC’s Senior Legislative Assistant, on HHS’s final rule relieving burdens on faith-based organizations participating in HHS grant programs.
• Jacob Reaume, Pastor of Trinity Bible Chapel in Ontario, on the charges that he and the other church elders are facing for holding a church service.
• Dr. Glenn S. Sunshine, Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University and Senior Faculty Member of the Colson Fellows, on how the civil disobedience of churches meeting in the midst of COVID restrictions vastly differs from the violent breach witnessed in the Capitol on Wednesday.

Today’s show features:

• Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative for the 11^th district of Georgia, on what is at stake in the Georgia Senate runoffs.
• Michael Burgess, U.S. Representative for the 26^th district of Texas, on congressional Democrats approving rules changes for the House of Representatives.
• Jorge Ventura, Reporter for the Daily Caller, on the D.C. National Guard to be deployed during pro-Trump rallies.
• Phill Kline, Director of the Amistad Project of the non-partisan Thomas More Society, on his efforts to expose the irregularities and fraud in the presidential election.

Today’s show features:

• Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, on what is at stake in the Georgia Senate runoffs.
• Worth Loving, Political Engagement Manager for FRC Action, on FRC Action’s on-the-ground efforts in the Georgia Senate runoffs.
• Phill Kline, Director of the Amistad Project of the non-partisan Thomas More Society, on efforts in the courts and Congress to contest the Electoral College count.
• Louie Gohmert, U.S. Representative for the 1^st district of Texas, on his lawsuit arguing that Vice President Mike Pence has the power to determine which electoral votes to count for a given state.

Happy New Year from all of us at Washington Watch! As we begin a new year, we want to put the first thing first -- that is, God's Word. Harold Harper, FRC's Senior Vice President, joins Tony for a conversation about how daily Bible reading transforms our lives, shapes our worldview, and gives us the confidence to share the hope of Christ with others. They discuss practical ways to build strong families through discipleship and modeling a love for God's Word.  

On this edition of Washington Watch, Dr. Owen Strachan, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Public Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of the School of Business at Liberty University and former Congressman, explain how critical race theory is incompatible with a biblical worldview and share how Christians should be prepared to address it when it emerges in the church and education.   

Today we feature a conversation with Phil Hotsenpiller, Senior Pastor of Influence Church and author of One Nation Without Law, about keeping a spiritual perspective as we witness the rise of lawlessness in America and around the world. 

On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida, and Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5^th district of South Carolina. Sen. Rubio discusses faith as foundational to policy making, sharing how he turns to the Bible and faith leaders for insight when making policy decisions. He reveals why he shares scripture daily on social media and encourages listeners to proclaim the gospel even in the face of opposition. Rep. Norman discusses his experience living out his faith on Capitol Hill, from his interactions with others in public office, to making policy decisions. He discusses why faith must be paramount in a Christian’s life, and why legislators must not check their faith at the doors of Congress.  

Today’s show features:

• Rod Dreher, author and Senior Editor at The American Conservative, on his latest book, Live Not by Lies. 
• Darryl Strawberry, retired Major League Baseball player, speaker, and best-selling author, on his soon to be released book, Turn Your Season Around: How God Transforms Your Life.

On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Rep. Mark Green, U.S. Representative for the 7^th district of Tennessee and author of “A Night with Saddam," and Rep. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 7^th district of Michigan. Rep. Green discusses the religious discrimination he faced from Congress after being nominated by President Trump for a cabinet position. He was viciously criticized by Democratic senators and the mainstream media for his statements affirming biblical positions on marriage, gender identity, and a divine Creator. Rep. Walberg shares how God first called him to serve in the pulpit and then to politics. He describes following Christ as an adventure where God places stamps in our passport in a life of ministry.

Today’s show features:

• James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, on the negotiations in Congress over a coronavirus relief package, and on the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee’s hearing on election security.
• Curtis Hill, Indiana Attorney General, on Indiana joining the multi-state lawsuit against Google over the tech giant’s anti-competitive conduct practices.
• Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General, on the 8^th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals clearing the way for Arkansas abortion laws to go into effect.
• Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, on the DOJ filing a lawsuit to protect health care workers from being forced to perform abortions in Vermont.
• Dean Nelson, FRC’s Senior Fellow for African American Affairs and the Executive Director of Human Coalition Action, on FRC Action and Faith Family Freedom Fund’s Georgia pastor briefing this morning and his reaction to Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock’s past statements.

Today’s show features:

• Jody Hice, U.S. Representative for the 10^th district of Georgia, on FRC Action’s Pray Vote Stand Georgia Rally tonight and what is at stake in the Georgia Senate runoff election.
• Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4^th district of Louisiana, on the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting the Texas election lawsuit.
• Peter Sprigg, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Policy Studies, on transgender activists calling for all children to be put on puberty blockers until they can determine their identity.
• Maria Keffler, Co-founder of the Arlington Parent Coalition and Partner and Media Rep at Partners for Ethical Care, on the growing dissatisfaction among parents with educational establishments that prioritize political correctness above all else.