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On today's show:

• Callie Patteson, politics reporter at New York Post, discusses her report, “NATO estimates Russia will have 30,000 troops in Belarus as tensions over Ukraine grow."
• Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President and former commander of the U.S. Army's Delta Force, discusses the U.S. raid in northwest Syria that led to the death of the leader of the Islamic State. 
• Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, discusses how the vaccine mandate has driven nearly 34,000 New York healthcare workers out of work and is now driving hospitals to turn to foreign healthcare workers.
• Brian Brase, trucker and co-organizer of Convoy to DC 2022, shares how truckers are protesting vaccine mandates in Canada & the U.S.
• Steven Haugaard, South Dakota State Representative, details the debate over pro-life legislation in the South Dakota legislature.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, talks about new legislation banning critical race theory in classrooms, a VA State Senate committee voting to keep explicit materials in school libraries, and America First Legal’s toolkit for parents.

On today's show:

• Chuck Grassley, U.S. Senator from Iowa, discusses his meeting with President Biden regarding the Supreme Court vacancy.
• Justin Butterfield, Deputy General Counsel at First Liberty Institute, details how the U.S. Navy is violating a court order on COVID vaccine exemptions.
• Matt Heffron, Senior Counsel for Thomas More Society, shares that Louisville, KY has paid $75,000 to settle a police officer’s lawsuit after he was suspended for off-duty prayer.
• Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, comments on a study showing lockdowns had little impact on COVID deaths and Pfizer asking the F.D.A. to authorize its COVID vaccine for children under five.

Episode Resources:

On today's show:

• Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6^th District of Florida, responds to Vladimir Putin’s claims that the United States and NATO have ignored Russia’s demands.
• Todd Young, U.S. Senator from Indiana, discusses the Supreme Court vacancy and the need for the world community to take a stand against China’s authoritarian regime ahead of the Olympics.
• Josiah O’Neil, deputy sheriff in southern California, addresses the need to place an initiative to reduce smash and grabs on the California ballot.
• Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News and host of “Jerusalem Dateline,” discusses the Abraham accords' influence on the relationship between Israel and Arab nations, the possible impact Russia and Ukraine could have on the relationship between Israel and the U.S., and his newest book, “Dearest A.J.: The Letters that Kept Love Alive Through the Midst of War.”

On today's show:

• Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, responds to the University of Pittsburgh’s claim that its fetal tissue program is “fully compliant with federal and state regulatory requirements.”
• Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, discusses whether sanctions against Russia will effectively deter an invasion of Ukraine and details the long-term threat of China to the United States.
• Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Representative for the 23^rd District of California and House Minority Leader, addresses Speaker Pelosi’s decision to extend proxy voting in the House of Representatives, the worsening crisis on the southern border, and the House Republicans “Commitment to America” agenda. 
• Will Wade, State Representative for the 9^th District of Georgia, talks about his Protect Students First Act and his efforts to get rid of critical race theory indoctrination in Georgia public schools.
• Dr. Emir Caner, President of Truett McConnell University, shares how TMU is equipping students to thrive in a culture that is increasingly hostile to biblical values.

On today's show:

• Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for the 10^th District of Pennsylvania, discusses the latest activity in Russia and Ukraine, as well as the crisis at the southern border resulting from President Biden’s open borders policy.
• John Malcolm, Vice President for Heritage Foundation’s Institute for Constitutional Government and Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies, looks back at Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s career and what the next appointment means for the future.
• Connor Semelsberger, FRC's Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, talks about the one-year anniversary of Biden revoking the Mexico City Policy.
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses FRC's new blog, "When Liberal "Truths" Come Home to Roost, We Get Lia Thomas."

On today's show:

• Jeff Mordock, Justice Department Reporter for The Washington Times, discusses Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement. 
• Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator from Mississippi, talks about the tensions between Russia and Ukraine and his recent trip to Ukraine. 
• Robert Destro, Professor of Law at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, shares about the increased vocal opposition to vaccine mandates. 
• Peter Schweizer, author of “RED-HANDED: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win,” reveals how Big Tech elites are helping China achieve global supremacy. 
• Stephanie Taub, Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute, details an Oregon Court of Appeals ruling that reversed in part a decision that penalized Christian bakers for declining to create a cake that violated their religious beliefs. 
• Susan Michael, Director of International Christian Embassy Jerusalem in the United States, shares about Holocaust Remembrance Day and the state of anti-Semitism. 

On today's show:

• Haris Alic, reporter for the Washington Times, comments on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s decision to retire.
• Pat Fallon, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Texas, talks about the tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the record number of illegal border crossings into the U.S.
• Parker Thayer, research assistant at Capital Research Center, shares how the group “Faithful America” is serving as a front group for the Left and his research on “Zuck Bucks.”
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses the threat that counseling bans, such as those seen in Canada and West Lafayette, Indiana, pose to pastors and counselors.
• Jim Baxa, President of West Texas for Life, celebrates Planned Parenthood dropping a lawsuit against the largest sanctuary city for the unborn in the United States, Lubbock, Texas.
• Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, discusses the Lubbock ordinance and other developments in the pro-life movement.

On today's show:

• Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, discusses the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and his recent visit to Ukraine. 
• Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3^rd District of North Carolina and vice chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, shares the latest on the Biden vaccine mandates and the letter to NIH urging them to study the negative public health implications of mandates and lockdowns to inform future pandemic preparedness. 
• Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, summarizes his panel discussion - COVID-19: A Second Opinion.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, shares what’s going on in education including National School Choice Week, preschool indoctrination in Minnesota, Virginia schools suing to stop Governor Youngkin’s mask opt-out executive order, and how concerned citizens can get involved in their local school boards.

On today's show:

• Guy Taylor, National Security Team Leader at The Washington Times, reports on the tensions between Ukraine and Russia. 
• Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator for Arkansas and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, addresses the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. 
• Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President and former commander of the U.S. Army's Delta Force, discusses the situation in Russia and Ukraine and the implications for other troubled areas, including North Korea and China. 
• Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, reviews the oral arguments he presented to the U.S. Supreme Court in Shurtleff v. City of Boston. 
• Paul Coleman, Executive Director of Alliance Defending Freedom International, discusses the trial of Päivi Räsänen, a member of Finland’s parliament, for expressing biblical beliefs about human sexuality. 
• Chip Roy, U.S. representative for Texas's 21^st District, talks about how GOP members of Congress are supporting Päivi Räsänen as she standson trial for her faith. 

On today's show:

• Vicky Hartzler, U.S. Representative for the 4^th District of Missouri, discusses what the March for Life communicates to policymakers on Capitol Hill, how the Values Action Team is working to uphold the sanctity of human life, and President Biden’s comments about a “minor” Russian incursion of Ukraine.
• James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares why the Supreme Court cannot sweep the abortion issue under the judicial rug and his thoughts on the U.S. Senate’s rejection of Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s effort to gut the filibuster.
• Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, talks about the March for Life and FRC’s new worldwide abortion comparison study.
• Connor Semelsberger, FRC's Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, reviews the Biden administration’s extreme record on abortion.

On today's show:

• Pat Fallon, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Texas, discusses President Biden’s comments regarding a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s announcement that they will be hosting joint naval exercises with China and Iran, and President Biden’s comment on his “overperformance” during his first year of presidency.
• Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, addresses Europe’s shifting approach to COVID, the debate over the definition of being “fully vaccinated,” and the CDC’s newly released study on natural immunity.
• Dr. Steve Viars, Senior Pastor of Faith Church in Lafayette, Indiana, shares about a West Lafayette city council proposal that threatens his church’s counseling ministry. 
• Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of “The Gathering Storm: Secularism, Culture, and the Church,” shares why the West Lafayette ordinance should be a wakeup call for Christians across the country.

On today's show:

• Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, discusses President Biden’s press conference, the U.S. Senate debate over radically altering the filibuster and passing an elections takeover bill, and the Biden administration buying COVID tests from China.
• David Brody, Chief Political Correspondent for CBN News, provides an analysis of President Biden’s press conference.
• Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, reviews the first year of the Biden presidency.
• David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, shares about the release of Open Doors USA’s 2022 World Watch List, the annual ranking of the world’s 50 most dangerous places for Christians.

On today's show:

• Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5^th District of Virginia, gives an overview of President Biden’s education policies in his first year in office, the Department of Education’s investigation into Lincoln Christian University, and the election takeover bill.
• Mike Rounds, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, discusses the Democrats pushing an elections takeover bill and gutting the filibuster.
• Caroline Downey, News Writer for National Review, talks about emails showing that Dr. Fauci and NIH Director Collins dismissed prominent scientists who endorsed the lab-leak theory on the origins of COVID.
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, reflects on President Biden’s first year in office and shares how he is failing at upholding religious freedom.
• Nury Turkel, Commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and Chairman of the Board for the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), discusses the Golden State Warriors co-owner saying that “nobody cares” about China’s persecution of Uyghurs.

On today's show:

• Michael Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6^th district of Florida, discusses the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Army facing recruiting difficulties, and the House of Representatives passing an elections takeover bill.
• Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance and former Ohio Secretary of State, shares how President Biden is misusing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to push a federal government takeover of elections.
• Greg Phares, former Baton Rouge police chief, shares, in light of the terrorist hostage situation at a Texas synagogue, how security training saves lives.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, commends newly inaugurated Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for his first executive actions on education.

On today's show:

• Rep. Vicky Hartzler, U.S. Representative for the 4^th District of Missouri and member of the House Armed Services Committee, discusses President Biden and congressional Democrats pushing an elections takeover bill and gutting the filibuster while ignoring mounting crises and issues Americans care about, the Supreme Court overturning Biden's OSHA vaccine mandate, and the Marine Corp granting religious exemptions to two out of 3,350 Marine servicemembers who requested a religious exemption to the vaccine mandate.
• John Cooper, Skillet music artist, talks about his new album, DOMINION.
• Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of the School of Business at Liberty University, details what is driving the supply chain crisis across the country and shares what can be done about it.
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses what the Bible says about diversity and whether church congregations should be making a concerted effort to be racially diverse.

On today's show:

• Katherine Johnson, FRC’s research fellow for legal and policy studies, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court blocking Biden’s OSHA vaccine mandate for businesses but allowing the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers to go into effect.
• Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa, talks about Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moving forward with votes on an elections takeover bill and radically altering the filibuster, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Biden’s vaccine mandates.
• Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General, gives an update on his lawsuits against the Biden Vaccine mandates and discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Biden’s vaccine mandates.
• Mike Braun, U.S. Senator from Indiana, comments on the Senate HELP Committee voting to advance Robert Califf’s nomination to head the Food and Drug Administration.
• J. Christian Adams, President and General Counsel of Public Interest Legal Foundation, responds to Senator Schumer’s claim that the GOP is passing voter suppression laws at the state level and gives update on election integrity efforts in the states.

On today's show: 

• Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, discusses Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moving forward with an elections takeover bill and drastically altering the filibuster, and gives an update on new COVID information including Dr. Fauci’s testimony before the Senate HELP Committee.
• Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for the 15^th District of Illinois, talks about a newly released email showing that Education Secretary Cardona solicited the NSBA letter comparing parents who spoke out at school board meetings to domestic terrorists. 
• Rep. Kevin Brady, U.S. Representative for the 8^th District of Texas, shares the implications of inflation rising to the highest level since 1982. 

On today's show:

• Roy Blunt, U.S. Senator from Missouri and ranking member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, discusses the upcoming vote in the U.S. Senate to change the filibuster and pave the way for the elections takeover bill.
• Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, discusses President Biden’s Atlanta speech pushing the Democrats’ elections takeover bill.
• Kevin Miller, Administrative Pastor of Foothills Church in El Cajon, California, gives an update after California state government officials shut down his church’s preschool over COVID protocols.
• Hayden Ludwig, Senior Investigative Researcher at Capital Research Center, shares his research showing how left-wing ‘dark money’ groups are funding Senator Schumer’s secretive anti-filibuster campaign.

On today's show, hosted by Joseph Backholm:

• Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3^rd District of North Carolina and member of the GOP Doctors Caucus, talks about the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments on Biden’s vaccine mandates and how the CDC has handled COVID.
• Nathanael Blake, Senior Contributor to The Federalist and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares the leaked documents he obtained showing Biden’s plan to house violent men in women’s prison cells.
• Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, discusses the University of Pennsylvania and the Ivy League backing the decision to allow a trans-identifying swimmer to compete in women’s competitions.
• James Jay Carafano, Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at Heritage Foundation, discusses the threat of Russia invading of Ukraine and how the U.S. should respond.

On today's show:

• Jeff Landry, Louisiana Attorney General, analyzes the Supreme Court oral arguments regarding two of President Biden’s vaccine mandates.
• Simon Calvert, Deputy Director for Public Affairs at the Christian Institute, discusses a European Court of Human Rights ruling in favor of a Christian bakery that declined to create a same-sex wedding cake.
• Connor Semelsberger, FRC’s Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity, details how American opposition to the Build Government Bigger Bill has dampened support among Democrats in competitive races and warns of Senate Democrats’ plan to vote on getting rid of the filibuster.
• David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, explains why Christians must form a biblical worldview and what the Bible says is the role of government regarding vaccine mandates.