Rep. Brad Wenstrup, Rick Santorum, Nancy Pearcey
March 14, 2018
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On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, joins Tony to discuss the committee's upcoming vote to reach a final report on the Russia investigation. Chair of Patriot Voices and former senator of Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum, joins Tony to take a look at yesterday's special election in Pennsylvania. Also, author and editor-at-large of The Pearcey Report, Nancy Pearcey, is here to tell us about her new book "Love Thy Body."
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) joins Tony to weigh in on the appointment of Mike Pompeo as the new Secretary of State. Executive Editor of NewsBusters and MRC's Director of Media Analysis, Tim Graham, is here to talk about Joy Behar's public apology after recently making anti-Christian comments on ABC’s “The View.” Then, former Secretary of Education and Drug Czar and New York Times best-selling author, Bill Bennett, joins Tony to discuss the new federal school safety commission put in place to examine ways to best protect students from gun violence.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Tony will give his thoughts on a recent comment made by Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson on CBS's "Face the Nation" where he called Evangelicals who voted for President Trump "slimy political operatives, not moral leaders." Then, Family Research Council's Vice President of Communications J.P. Duffy joins Tony to discuss a bill in Maryland that would force every homeschooling family in the state to open their home twice a year to government official for home investigations.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) joins our guest host Russ to discuss a myriad of issues including; new job numbers, the unemployment rate, and NAFTA. FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, is here to weigh in on President Trump's decision to accept an invitation to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Director of the National Center for Public Policy Research Free Enterprise Project, Justin Danhof, joins our guest host to tell us about what happened at a meeting he attended where Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed Joy Behar's comments against Christianity and Mike Pence. Also, President and CEO of Fellowship of Companies for Christ International, Chad Merrill, is here with Russ to take questions from callers.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joins Tony to discuss California's status as a sanctuary state and the latest news on Planned Parenthood. Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley is here to weigh in on how Google may have violated state anti-trust laws. Also, New York Times best-selling author and founder of the Joshua Fund, Joel Rosenberg, joins Tony to give an analysis on new poll findings regarding American attitudes toward Russia, Vladimir Putin and President Trump.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) is here with the latest news from Capitol Hill. Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle joins Tony to highlight how Georgia stood up to Delta and in support of the Second Amendment. Publisher of ScottRasmussen.com, the Editor-At-Large at Ballotpedia, and author of “Politics Has Failed: America Will Not,” Scott Rasmussen, joins Tony to preview the upcoming midterm elections. Also, Rabbi Jonathan Hausman joins Tony to highlight why the Southern Poverty Law Center has ignored left-wing anti-Semitism on college campuses.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), joins Tony to discuss the latest controversy involving the FBI. American Family Association Action Vice President Rob Chambers is here to highlight the upcoming race to replace Senator Thad Cochran (Miss.) who recently announced he was leaving the Senate due to health issues. James Chen, Executive Director of the Institute for Global Engagement, joins Tony to talk about what religious liberty issues Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Liberty Sam Brownback will have to address. Also, FRC Senior Fellow Peter Sprigg is here to share new research regarding transgender surgeries.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Vice president and senior international spokesperson for International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), David Parsons, joins our guest host Russ at the NRB Convention in Nashville to discuss the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem issuing a warning Tuesday night to American citizens in Israel of the planned protests by a coalition of various terrorist groups in response to President Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, all of this taking place with tensions rising with the coming 70th anniversary of Israel as a nation. Founder and president of CURE, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, Star Parker, is here to highlight how President Trump's current economic success has impacted the black unemployment rate reaching an all-time low. Christian Actor Stephen Baldwin will join Russ to share with us about his new film, "Staines." Also, Trail Life USA CEO Mark Hancock joins us to give us a look at the reality of how fatherlessness tragically impacts our homes and our culture.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Chairman, CEO and President of TimkenSteel, Tim Timken, joins our guest host Russ to discuss the Trump administration’s proposed plan to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Media Research Center Political Director Christian Robey joins Russ to share about MRC’s campaign highlighting the anti-Christian bias of ABC’s “The View.” Also, Executive Director of the National Bible Bee, Brian Mullins, is here to talk about this year’s National Bible Bee.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President and Chief Executive Officer of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), Dr. Jerry Johnson, joins Tony at the NRB Convention in Nashville to talk about how NRB is pushing back against the censorship of conservative thought. Former Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Carol Swain, is here to discuss YouTube restricting a PragerU video she narrated that shed light on the true history of the Democratic Party. Also, New York Times best-selling author and founder of the Joshua Fund, Joel Rosenberg, joins Tony to weigh in on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech to the Russian people claiming nuclear superiority over the West. Joel will also share with us about his new book, “The Kremlin Conspiracy.”
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Fox News reporter Kelly Wright joins Tony at the Nation Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville to discuss corporate activism and how it is costing shareholders. Film producer Steve Cleary shares with us about his new film "Tortured for Christ" which tells the story of imprisoned Voice of the Martyr's founder, pastor Richard Wurmbrand. Also, Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis is here to give us a look into her book "Under God’s Authority: The Kim Davis Story."
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" CEO of WPA Intelligence, Chris Wilson, joins Tony to discuss the push from conservatives on the GOP to continue promoting the benefits of President Trump's tax law. Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.), joins Tony to give us a report on what he learned during his recent trip to Niger and Cameroon, Africa after four U.S. soldiers were killed by Islamic militants in Niger. Also, international speaker, Bible teacher, and the pastor of The Strong House Abuja in Nigeria, Polycarp Gbaja, is here with Tony to shed light on the radical Islamic violence that has resulted in the death of over 16,000 Nigerian Christians since 2015.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" professor of political science and sociology at Southern Illinois University, Tobin Grant, joins Tony to weigh in on Ohio Gov. John Kasich's recent claim that America could be reaching the "end of a two-party system." Also, Tony is joined by Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.) to discuss the importance of elections.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Founder and CEO of American Majority, Ned Ryun, joins our guest host Russ with a preview of the 2018 midterm elections. Col. (ret.) David Maxwell, current fellow at Institute for Corean American Studies, is here to highlight President Trump's announcement today of further sanctions against North Korea. Also, Betsy Tanner, attorney and Miracle Hill Ministries foster parent, joins our guest host to discuss South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's defense of the Miracle Hill Ministries amidst controversy.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.) is here to discuss the issue of school violence in light of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Fla. FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, Ken Blackwell, joins Tony to further discuss the issue of school shootings. Retired Baton Rouge Police Chief Greg Phares joins Tony to share his thoughts on whether or not gun control is the answer to school shootings. Also, FRC’s National Director of Ministry Engagement, JC Church, is here to discuss his work with pastors and how folks can start a Culture Impact Team in their church.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) joins Tony to discuss House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s comments on the GOP tax plan. Founder and president of the Christian relief organization Life Outreach International, James Robison, joins Tony to look back at the legacy of evangelist Billy Graham in light of his passing this morning at the age of 99. FRC Senior Fellow Peter Sprigg joins Tony to highlight the crisis of pornography in America. Also, FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, is here with the latest on tensions between Israel and Iran.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), joins our guest host Russ to discuss President Trump’s infrastructure plan. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) is here to highlight the record number of 'True Blue' Members of Congress. Also, Erick Stakelbeck, host of Watchman on TBN, will join our guest host with the latest news from the Middle East.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Don Bacon (R- Neb.) is here with the latest on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election. David Brody, CBN News Chief Political Correspondent and author of “The Faith of Donald J. Trump: A Spiritual Biography,” joins Tony to highlight his new book. President of Citizens for Community Values, Aaron Baer, is here to discuss the state of Ohio severing parental rights in the case of a transgender teen. Also, former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann joins Tony to highlight FRC’s Bold Advance initiative.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Breitbart investigative reporter Ian Mason joins our guest host Russ with the latest on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election. Iowa small business owner Dick Odgaard is here to highlight a religious freedom bill being considered in the state. Also, the author of “Etched in Stone: Archeological Discoveries That Prove the Bible,” Lisette Bassett-Brody, joins Russ to highlight her new book and archeological proof of biblical stories.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joins Tony to highlight the record number of ‘True Blue’ Members of Congress. FRC Senior Fellow Peter Sprigg is here to highlight a new FRC publication titled ‘How to Respond to the LGBT movement.’ Hungarian government spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, is here to highlight how Hungary’s government is combatting liberal George Soros’ meddling in European politics. Also, FRC's National Field Director for Church Ministries, Randy Wilson, joins Tony to highlight one Michigan pastor’s stand for biblical sexuality and how his state’s legislature is unfairly targeting his church for their biblical beliefs.
