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Lindsey Graham, Ohad Tal, Andrew Bailey, Victoria Marshall, Greg Murphy
April 16, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, responds to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel and discusses the foreign aid legislation Congress will consider in response.
  • Ohad Tal, Member of the Israeli Knesset, reacts to Iran’s attack on Israel and discusses the Biden administration’s weak support for his country.
  • Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, responds to a court decision requiring Planned Parenthood to turn over documents relevant to his investigation into their alleged gender treatment procedures on minors.
  • Victoria Marshall, Washington Watch News Reporter, provides an update on the articles of impeachment sent to the U.S. Senate against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
  • Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, shares the details of the foreign aid funding bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan coming before the House of Representatives this week.
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ID: 81504
Chris Mitchell, Mark Alford, Bob Maginnis, Tony Perkins
April 15, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice:

  • Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the aftermath of Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel.
  • Mark Alford, U.S. Representative from the 4th district of Missouri, shares his reaction to President Biden’s insistence that the U.S. will not support an Israeli response to Iran. He also offers an update on the Israeli aid package coming before the House this week.
  • Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, answers key questions about Iran’s attack on Israel.
  • Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, reacts to Iran’s attack on Israel and shares about a new opportunity to pray and stand with Israel on Sunday, May 19.
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ID: 81494
Andy Harris, Cleta Mitchell, Scott Perry, David Closson
April 12, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, discusses the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) passing in the House of Representatives and outlines how Republicans must message on protecting life in opposition to the extreme position of the Democrats.
  • Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Group, offers analysis of election integrity legislation championed by former President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent non-citizens from voting and shares her story of Left’s targeting her and other conservatives for their work to safeguard elections.
  • Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, provides further commentary on the need for election integrity legislation and explains why House Republicans should unify against a motion to vacate the Speaker of the House.
  • David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, brings a worldview approach to considering recent issues in the news cycle involving the sanctity of life.
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ID: 81493
Chris Smith, Rich McCormick, Matthew Faraci, Jill Simons, Meg Kilgannon
April 11, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, offers guidance for the Republican response to the Left’s pro-abortion propaganda.
  • Dr. Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Georgia, addresses the growing cybersecurity threat from the Chinese Communist Party and explains why he opposes the motion to vacate the speakership for House Speaker Mike Johnson.
  • Matthew Faraci, Gideon300 President, discusses the Biden administration’s abandonment of Israel and the effect this could have on American Jewish voters.
  • Dr. Jill Simons, Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians, provides analysis of the Cass Review, a scathing report of the National Health Service of England’s gender treatments for children and young people.
  • Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, furthers the discussion of the Cass Review and unpacks the Vatican’s “Dignitas Infinita,” which proclaims the Catholic Church’s position on issues of human dignity.
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ID: 81456
Marsha Blackburn, Randy Weber, Jake Warner, Mike Pompeo
April 10, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, reacts to reports that President Biden plans to sign an executive order to reduce the flow of migrants into the country and discusses her recent trip to the border.
  • Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, provides an update on Israel’s war against Hamas following his recent trip to Israel and sets the record straight regarding a motion to vacate the speakership for House Speaker Mike Johnson.
  • Jake Warner, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, shares the details of the Arizona Supreme Court’s pro-life decision.
  • Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, describes the global threats to the United States and provides analysis of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act discussions in Congress.
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ID: 81439
Ben Johnson, Mike Waltz, Lindsey Graham, Kamal Saleem, Albert Mohler
April 09, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Ben Johnson, Washington Stand Senior Reporter and Editor, reports on a Dutch study showing two out of three children who experience gender dysphoria will eventually embrace their biological sex by adulthood.
  • Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, provides an update on issues facing Congress and discusses why he does not support a motion to vacate the speakership for House Speaker Mike Johnson.
  • Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, responds to former President Trump’s comments regarding abortion and shares his continued support for Israel in its war against Hamas.  
  • Kamal Saleem, Koome Ministries President, reacts to a Michigan city rally where crowds chanted “Death to America” and warns of rising calls for jihad within the United States.
  • Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, unpacks the document released by the Vatican proclaiming the Catholic Church’s position on issues of human dignity and responds to remarks by atheist Richard Dawkins on how “truly dreadful” it would be if Christianity were replaced with another religion.
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ID: 81419
James Lankford, Jody Hice, Phil Hotsenpiller, Caroline Glick
April 08, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses his recent trip to Israel and responds to former President Donald Trump’s statement on life.
  • Jody Hice, FRC Senior Vice President and former congressman, comments on the shortsighted effort to push a vote to terminate House Speaker Mike Johnson’s speakership.
  • Phil Hotsenpiller, Senior Pastor of Influence Church in Anaheim Hills, California, shares about his new bookIt’s Midnight in America, which encourages Christians to confront fear and embrace courage.
  • Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, provides an update on Israel’s war against Hamas as the Biden administration undermines Israeli efforts.
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ID: 81401
Chris Mitchell, Andrew Clyde, Victoria Marshall, William Federer
April 05, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice:

  • Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Israel following remarks from the Biden administration that undermine Israel’s war against Hamas.
  • Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, discusses efforts in Georgia to strengthen election integrity and the Left’s distorted view of election subversion.
  • Victoria Marshall, Washington Watch News Reporter, provides an update on the Left’s continued attacks on women’s sports.
  • William Federer, President of Amerisearch and host of American Minute, responds to recent remarks by atheist Richard Dawkins on living in a “culturally Christian country” and shares how America’s rich Christian tradition has blessed the nation.    
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ID: 81400
Gordon Chang, Samuel Rodriguez, Jenny Beth Martin, Andy Biggs
April 04, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice:

  • Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, reacts to the NATO summit in Belgium, where Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that Ukraine will eventually join the U.S.-led alliance.
  • Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, provides analysis following reports that Hispanic voters increasingly identify as Protestant evangelicals.
  • Jenny Beth Martin, Tea Party Patriots Co-Founder, discusses election integrity efforts taking place throughout the country.
  • Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, responds to recent polling that indicates voters consider immigration as the single biggest issue facing the country.
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ID: 81375
Buddy Carter, Ralph Norman, Mark Harris, David Closson
April 03, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice:

  • Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, discusses the Biden administration’s misguided approach to health care and provides an update on issues facing Congress when they return from recess next week.
  • Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, highlights the need to stand for life in the face of attacks from the Left.
  • Dr. Mark Harris, Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in North Carolina, unpacks the importance of election integrity initiatives.
  • David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, responds to the Left’s colonizing the calendar for LGBTQ+ matters and provides a biblical worldview analysis of life issues on the ballot this November.
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ID: 81341
Matt Rosendale, Mat Staver, Trevor Carlsen, Jennifer Bauwens
April 02, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice:

  • Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, discusses the crisis at the southern border and analyzes the impact of the Biden administration’s border mismanagement throughout the country.
  • Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, shares good news from Florida, where a State Supreme Court decision upheld Florida’s existing 15-week ban on abortion and allows a six-week ban that the state legislature passed last year to take effect on May 1.
  • Trevor CarlsenSenior Research Fellow, Foundation for Government Accountability, highlights a Wisconsin ballot initiative to strengthen election integrity in the state.
  • Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, sheds light on what the Legacy media ignores in their coverage of gender confused children.
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ID: 81325
Tim Burchett, Bob Maginnis, Chad Ennis, Joel Penton, Colin Smothers
April 01, 2024
00:54:10

On today’s program:

  • Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the latest news from Israel’s war against Hamas and highlights issues Congress will address when they return from recess.
  • Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, provides analysis of the United States’ vulnerability to attack following ISIS-K’s deadly terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall.
  • Chad Ennis, Vice President at Honest Elections Project, highlights a recent victory for election integrity efforts in a federal appeals court.
  • Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, celebrates the success of LifeWise Academy’s effort to teach the Bible to public school children despite attacks from the legacy media.
  • Colin Smothers, Executive Director of Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, unpacks the Left’s effort to drive out religion from the public square while pushing LGBTQ ideology.
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ID: 81308
Jerry Boykin
March 29, 2024
00:54:15

On this special Good Friday show:

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ID: 81306
Mark Alford, Daniel Flesch, Britt Hancock, Matt Carpenter, Stephen Moore,
March 28, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Mark Alford, U.S. Representative from the 4th district of Missouri, reacts to former President Trump's visit to the grieving family of a fallen NYPD officer. He also responds to the Biden administration’s abandonment of Israel in its war against Hamas.
  • Daniel Flesch, President of 202 Advisors, discusses the significance of the U.N. Security Council vote demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Britt Hancock, Founder & Director of Mountain Gateway, provides on update on how the Left in Nicaragua has jailed pastors and missionaries on trumped up charges following their successful outreach events to preach the gospel.
  • Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, provides analysis of the Alabama District 10 special election and highlights the lessons it provides for pro-life candidates to speak boldly on the issue.
  • Stephen Moore, Principal at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and Distinguished Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation, sheds light on the business impact that will result from New York State Attorney General Letitia James’s targeting of former President Donald Trump’s business.
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ID: 81305
Steve Scalise, Matthew Faraci, Michael Whatley, Jody Hice
March 27, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Louisiana, shares how House Republican leaders are planning to face the challenges of leading a soon to be one-seat majority.
  • Matthew Faraci, Gideon300 President, unveils new polling showing the Biden administration’s pressure campaign on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is backfiring with American voters.
  • Michael Whatley, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, highlights the many instances where Democrats denied the results of the 2016 presidential election.
  • Jody Hice, FRC Senior Vice President and former congressman, uncovers how the Left’s cancel culture is a cover for their manipulation of the election system.  He also highlights his new book, Sacred Trust.
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ID: 81304
Randy Weber, Ron Estes, Mary Szoch, Ken Blackwell
March 26, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, discusses the tragic accident in the Port of Baltimore and highlights efforts to protect our national infrastructure.
  • Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, unpacks the challenges facing Speaker Johnson in leading a divided House.
  • Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in U.S. Food & Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine.
  • Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights & Constitutional Government, offers analysis of the growing rift between Israeli leaders and the Biden administration and reacts to the news that NBC News will drop former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a contributor.
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ID: 81218
Pete Sessions, Tony Perkins, Dave Brat, Scott Baller
March 25, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, comments on the United Nations Security Council’s approval of a ceasefire resolution – with U.S. support – regarding the war between Israel and Hamas.
  • Tony Perkins, President  of Family Research Council, reacts to the legacy media’s meltdown over NBC News’ hiring of former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
  • Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, responds to First Lady Jill Biden’s claim that prohibiting sexually explicit content in elementary schools is reminiscent of Nazi Germany.
  • Scott Baller, Saturate USA Chief Operating Officer, highlights how his ministry plans to help churches “saturate” their local zip codes with gospel messages.
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ID: 81200
Robert Aderholt, Lela Gilbert, S. A. McCarthy, David Closson
March 22, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Robert AderholtU.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, shares the latest on the budget debate on Capitol Hill and explains why he opposes the spending bill. He also reacts to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s filing of a surprise motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson.
  • Lela Gilbert, FRC's Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom, reacts to the failed vote on the U.S.-backed U.N. resolution calling for a ceasefire and the release of the Israeli hostages and shares her thoughts on how American Christians can better support Israel.
  • S. A. McCarthy,  Washington Stand News Writer, analyzes what may have led Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to announce his surprise resignation.
  • David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, offers his analysis on a recent POLITICO commentary arguing Christians need to reconsider their pro-life stance.
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ID: 81163
Kevin Hern, Dave Yost, Dan Schneider, Mary Szoch
March 21, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, shares an update on the minibus being considered in Congress. He also compares and contrasts the Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget with the Biden White House’s budget proposal.
  • Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, urges the U.S. Supreme Court to create a legal test for setting the limits of presidential immunity.
  • Dan Schneider, Media Research Center Free Speech America Vice President, uncovers many of the ways Google has interfered in American elections dating back to 2008.
  • Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, reacts to a recent Senate Judiciary Committee examining a post-Dobbs America. She also comments on a Guttmacher Institute report claiming a record number of chemical abortions in 2023 and shares powerful stories of women harmed by abortions.
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ID: 81162
James Lankford, Greg Murphy, Matt Carpenter, A. J. Nolte
March 20, 2024
00:54:15

On today’s program:

  • James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, recaps his recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as breaks news from the Senate’s GOP Conference meeting.
  • Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, shares his thoughts on HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday. He also offers an update on the impeachment proceedings against President Biden and highlights his bill banning DEI in medical schools.
  • Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, shines a spotlight on FRC Action’s two recent petition deliveries regarding border security and calling for an end to American funding of the UN Relief and Works Agency.
  • Dr. A. J. Nolte, Regent University Associate Professor, unpacks the root of the ongoing crisis in Haiti and the progression that led to the collapse of the judicial system and rule of law there.
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ID: 81144
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