793

Washington Watch

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.

This podcast is also available on:
Episodes (1717)
Page 40 of 86
Virginia Foxx, Dave Yost, Leslie Rutledge, Jim Banks
January 28, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Virginia Foxx, U.S. Representative for the 5th district of North Carolina, on President Biden’s plans to use taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions overseas, and the reintroduction of her bill that would codify into law a prohibition of tax dollars paying for abortions overseas.
  • Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, on how pro-abortion protestors who interrupted a Respect Life Mass in Columbus, Ohio violated a federal law that criminalizes disrupting a worship service.
  • Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General, on six state attorneys general sending a letter to President Biden warning him of potential presidential overreach.
  • Jim Banks, U.S. Representative for 3rd the district of Indiana and Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee (RSC), on the RCS’s efforts to restore trust in elections, and the RSC letter signed by 200 House Republicans urging Congressional leadership to oppose any bill that eliminates or weakens the Hyde Amendment, a provision banning taxpayer dollars from paying for abortion.
Play
Josh Hawley, Bill Donohue, Ken Paxton, Ben Carson
January 27, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, on the latest form of cancel culture, as corporate monopolies and the Left team up to shut down speech they do not like.
  • Bill Donohue, President of Catholic League, on pro-abortion protesters interrupting the Respect Life Mass to shout their support of abortion and protest the liturgy. 
  • Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, on a federal judge blocking President Biden’s executive order that froze deportations.  
  • Dr. Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, on the Trump administration's accomplishments and his reaction to President Biden criticizing the 1776 Commission as “offensive” and “counterfactual.” 
Play
Lisa McClain, Warren Davidson, Jerry Boykin, Caroline Glick
January 26, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative for the 10th district of Michigan and member of the House Armed Services Committee, on the Chinese Communist Party’s threat to America, and the Democrats’ agenda.
  • Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for the 8th district of Ohio and former Army Ranger, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, on Biden’s transgender military order.
  • Caroline Glick, award-winning columnist and author of "The Israeli Solution: A One-State Plan for Peace in the Middle East," on the Left’s efforts to repress, silence, ruin, and criminalize conservatives for supporting Trump and the Republican Party.
Play
Cynthia Lummis, Mike Lindell, Mark Harris, George Barna
January 25, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Cynthia Lummis, U.S. Senator from Wyoming, on the virtual March for Life January 29, and Biden’s executive orders and nominations.
  • Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, on MyPillow being canceled by several business partners.
  • Mark Harris, FRC’s National Director of Community Impact, on how Christians can stay engaged in the Biden era.
  • Peter Sprigg, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Policy Studies, on President Biden’s repeal of President Trump’s transgender military policy.
  • George Barna, President of Metaformation Inc., FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, and the Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, on his latest post-election survey revealing bipartisan support on several policy issues.
Play
Katherine Johnson, Greg Steube, Virgil Walker, Darrell Harrison
January 22, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Katherine Johnson, FRC’s Research Fellow for Legal and Policy Studies, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and FRC’s new publication that reveals the legal, historical, and cultural reasons to overturn Roe v. Wade.
  • Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th district of Florida, on his bill to protect women and girls in competitive sports, Biden’s policies on women’s health and gender equality, and President Biden’s plans to use taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions overseas.
  • Virgil Walker, Discipleship Pastor at Westside Church in Omaha, Nebraska and co-host of the Just Thinking Podcast, and Darrell B. Harrison, Dean of Social Media at Grace to You and co-host of the Just Thinking Podcast, on critical race theory and the troubling direction of public education.
Play
James Comer, Terry Jeffrey, Luke Goodrich, Stanley Kurtz
January 21, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1st 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."
Play
John Fund, Carol Swain, Joy Pullmann
January 20, 2021
00:54:10

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.”
Play
Steve Scalise, Christopher Ruddy, Gabe Rench, Travis Weber
January 19, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Steve Scalise, U.S. Representative for the 1st 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.
Play
Chad Wolf, Kelvin Cochran, David Closson
January 18, 2021
00:54:10

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.
Play
Jeff Mordock, Mary Szoch, David Closson
January 15, 2021
00:54:10

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 29th.
  • 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.
Play
Daniel Dreisbach, Pete Ricketts, Bob Fu, Andrew Brunson
January 14, 2021
00:54:10

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.
Play
Doug McKelway, Michael Burgess, Dave Brat
January 12, 2021
00:54:10

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 26th 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.
Play
Tyler O'Neil, Craig Strazzeri, Craig Parshall, Jared Bridges
January 11, 2021
00:54:10

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 5th 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.
Play
Mary Beth Waddell, Jacob Reaume, Glenn Sunshine
January 08, 2021
00:54:10

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.
Play
Barry Loudermilk, Michael Burgess, Jorge Ventura, Phill Kline
January 05, 2021
00:54:10

Today’s show features:

  • Barry Loudermilk, U.S. Representative for the 11th district of Georgia, on what is at stake in the Georgia Senate runoffs.
  • Michael Burgess, U.S. Representative for the 26th 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.
Play
Marsha Blackburn, Worth Loving, Phill Kline, Louie Gohmert
January 04, 2021
00:54:10

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 1st 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.
Play
Harold Harper
January 01, 2021
00:54:10

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.  

Play
Dr. Owen Strachan, Dr. Dave Brat
December 29, 2020
00:54:10

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.   

Play
Phil Hotsenpiller
December 28, 2020
00:54:10

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. 

Play
Marco Rubio, Ralph Norman
December 22, 2020
00:54:10

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 5th 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.  

Play
title
MAY 20, 2022
35.35
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
AFR Public Files
©2024 - American Family Radio is a ministry division of American Family Association