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.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant joins Tony to discuss efforts to completely repeal Obamacare. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee member Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is here with the latest from Capitol Hill on the debate over illegal immigration. Ken Cuccinelli, president of the Senate Conservatives Fund and former Virginia Attorney General, joins Tony with more on SPLC’s $3.4 million dollar settlement with Quilliam International. Also, Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, is here to share a Christian approach to the issue of immigration.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" forensics science professor at Baylor University, Dr. Lori Baker, joins Tony to discuss how DNA is being utilized to address the illegal immigration controversy facing the country. Founder and President of the Center for Security Policy, Frank Gaffney, joins Tony to talk about why America is pulling out of the UN Human Rights Council. Also, David and Jason Benham join Tony to highlight FRC’s Culture Impact Team webcast.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Oversight and Government Reform Committee member Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) joins Tony with the latest news from Capitol Hill regarding the Department of Justice Inspector General’s testimony before Congress. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is here to highlight his meeting with Tony and other evangelical leaders today. Also, FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, joins Tony to discuss the recent settlement that SPLC had to pay to Maajid Nawaz and his Quilliam Foundation.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins Tony with the latest on the fallout from the Department of Justice Inspector General’s report on the department’s handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email server. Former Pittsburgh Theological Seminary associate professor of New Testament, Dr. Robert Gagnon, is here with his analysis regarding Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ citing of Romans 13 as justification for US immigration policy enforcement. Retired sheriff of Graham County, Arizona and founder and president of Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, Richard Mack, joins Tony to highlight how illegal immigrant children are treated while in government custody. Also, Tony will share his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Vice President Pence’s speech to the annual gathering of the Southern Baptist Convention earlier this month.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. We’ll hear guests’ thoughts about fatherhood on today’s show as we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend. Rep. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) joins our guest host to discuss how his role as a father impacts his work and the decisions he makes in Congress. Keith Branson, is here to share his story to shed light on the suffering of 55 million forgotten men in this U.S. bearing the scars of abortion, in silence. Keith has joined Save the Storks’ campaign encouraging men to break their silence and to help others choose fatherhood over abortion. Dr. Ken Canfield, Founder of the National Center of Fathering, is here to share his new venture: The National Association for Grandparenting. Also, Russ will be joined by his biological father to share their story.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) joins Tony to share his thoughts on an internal investigation arguing former FBI Director James Comey’s handling of the Clinton email investigation was not politically motivated. Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, joins us to weigh in on Vice President Pence’s address at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. Also, Jeremy Roberts, lead pastor of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, South Carolina, joins Tony from the Southern Baptist Convention to further discuss the Vice President Pence’s address.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) joins Tony to discuss the summit between President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.) is here with the details on an immigration vote coming up in the House. CEO of WPA Intelligence, Chris Wilson, is joins Tony to weigh in on the recent primary election results. Also, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Senior Pastor Jack Hibbs will highlight yesterday’s rally at the California state capitol in opposition to AB 2943, a bill that would outlaw therapy services for individuals seeking help to overcome unwanted same-sex attraction.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, joins Tony to give an analysis of yesterday’s big summit between North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump. Host of Dennis Prager Radio Show and founder of PragerU, Dennis Prager, is here to discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center’s recent attack on PragerU for producing and sharing videos that explain conservative thought and worldview. Media Research Center's Vice President of Business and Culture, Dan Gainor, is here to comment on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s apology after receiving backlash from the Left for eating at a Chick-fil-a restaurant. Also, Travis Weber, FRC's Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, joins Tony to talk about what impact President Trump’s meeting with North Korea’s Leader Kim Jong Un may have on religious liberty in North Korea and in other hostile nations.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) joins Tony to give his reaction to the G-7 meeting and previews the U.S.-North Korean summit. President and CEO of Open Doors USA, Dr. David Curry, joins the program from Singapore to talk about the human rights atrocities happening in North Korea. California Family Council CEO Jonathan Keller is here to discuss the “Day of Action” rally at the California state capitol tomorrow to fight for the freedom of all Californians to live out their faith and pursue the counseling method that best suits them. Also, Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, and President of the National Day of Prayer, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, is here to highlight how we can specifically pray for President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins” Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. House Homeland Security Committee member Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) joins our guest host with the latest from Capitol Hill. International Christian Concern Regional Manager for Southeast Asia, Gina Goh, is here to discuss news on North Korea. Also, former CrossFit Chief Knowledge Officer, Russell Berger, joins Russ to share how his decision to stand for biblical truth ultimately cost him his job.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.) joins our guest host to discuss needed reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs and President Trump’s upcoming meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) is here to highlight LiveAction’s press conference today exposing Planned Parenthood’s decades long history of performing and covering up abortions on sexual abuse victims. Also, Brownsburg High School orchestra teacher John Kluge and his attorney, ADF’s Roscoe Stovall, join Russ to share the high school’s policy regarding name changes for transgender students.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) joins our guest host to highlight a recent Department of Justice report finding that former FBI Director James Comey defied the authority of his bosses. Senior Strategist at WPA Intelligence Conor Maguire is here with his analysis on yesterday’s primaries across the country. Also, Nicole Theis, President and Executive Director of Delaware Family Policy Council joins Russ to weigh in on a policy revision in Delaware affecting school aged children.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) joins Tony to highlight Sec. of State Pompeo’s hosting of an upcoming religious freedom summit. Ken Ham, President and CEO of Answers in Genesis, Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, joins Tony from the Ark Encounter to share how to reach this generation with biblical truth. Rowan County clerk Kim Davis is here to discuss the Left’s recent challenge of her government position. Also, Travis Weber, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, joins Tony with his analysis of this week’s Supreme Court decision in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) joins Tony with his opinion of the first 500 days of the Trump administration. Ken Ham, President and CEO of Answers in Genesis, Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, joins Tony from the Ark Encounter to share about the museum. Also, ADF Senior Legal Counsel Jeremy Tedesco is here to highlight the Supreme Court’s ruling today in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.) joins our guest host to talk about the "Right to Try" bill President Trump signed this week, which allows terminally ill patients access to experimental medical treatments not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, Mat Staver, is here to comment on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s attempt to silence state Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker for his criticism of same-sex marriage. Also, Christopher Chin, president of Homeschool Louisiana, joins Russ to weigh in on the rise in homeschooling numbers.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" we're taking a look back at last week's 15th Annual Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing, an event held for pastors from around the country to hear from our nation's elected officials, prominent pastors and authors. Today we'll hear a message given by Carter Conlon, Senior Pastor of Times Square Church in New York City, followed by Vice President Mike Pence.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" we’re taking a look back at last week’s 15th Annual Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing, an event held for pastors from around the country to hear from our nation’s elected officials, prominent pastors and authors. Today we’ll hear a message given by Kay Arthur, international Bible teacher, four-time ECPA Christian Book Award winning author, and co-CEO of Precept Ministries International, followed by House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), from our Watchmen Pastors Briefing.
On this special Memorial Day edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins,” Tony is joined by an all-star line-up including FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, President of the National Rifle Association, Lt. Col. (ret.) Oliver North, and Major General (ret.) Gary L. Harrell. They will share the history of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering and honoring the brave men and women who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Washington Watch producer, Russ Jones, guest hosts for Tony. White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley joins our guest host with the latest news on North Korea. Co-Founder of the Radiance Foundation, Ryan Bomberger, joins Russ to discuss what the foundation is doing to promote a culture of life in America. Also, Agape Bible Church Senior Pastor Avram Berghiano is here to highlight this year's Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins,” former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann joins Tony at this year's Watchmen on the Wall National Briefing to discuss today's breaking news, including President Trump's decision to pull out of the North Korea summit scheduled for next month. Fox News columnist and radio host, Todd Starnes, is here to weigh in on the backlash President Trump received from the media and House Minority Leader Pelosi for calling MS-13 gang members "animals." Also, Pastor Jeremy Schossau of Metro City Church in Detroit, Michigan, and FRC's National Field Director for Church Ministries, Randy Wilson, join Tony to look back on the how Pastor Schossau stood firm on biblical truth when he received threats and outrage for offering information for teen girls who might be struggling with thoughts of being transgender or gay. For his courage and resolve to preach truth he will be recognized with a special award at this year's National Briefing.