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 Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Kentucky Senate President, Sen.Robert Stivers (R-Ky.), joins Tony to discuss the Republican majority in Kentucky and across the country, and what opportunities they plan to take with their majority. From Guyana, South America, Pastor Paul Mursalin joins Tony to share the motivation behind a letter he, and other Caribbean pastors and Christian ministries, signed and sent to President Trump calling on him to adopt President Ronald Reagan's vision, for the U.S. to once again be "The City Upon a Hill." Also, former All-Star pitcher and former analyst on ESPN, Curt Schilling, joins Tony to give his thoughts on the NFL's threat to withhold future Super Bowls or other major sporting events in Houston or Dallas if Texas continues to defend the Texas Privacy Act.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Managing Partner and federal lawyer at Oberheiden Law Group, PLLC, Dr. Nick Oberheiden, joins Eben to weigh in on the unanimous ruling of three judges from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to keep the temporary restraining order on President Trump's travel pause. President of the Family Foundation of Virginia, Victoria Cobb, joins our guest host to discuss a bill that was passed in the Virginia Senate this week that will prohibit government discrimination against natural marriage supporters. Also, National Security Analyst at the Clarion Project, Ryan Mauro, joins Eben to give us his thoughts on President Trump's Executive Order calling for a travel pause from seven countries.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins Tony to discuss the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' opposition to President Trump's travel pause from seven countries. House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise (R-La.), joins Tony to share his thoughts on President Trump's vow to destroy the Johnson Amendment. Also, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joins Tony to talk about a bill recently introduced in the Texas legislature regarding locker room and bathroom privacy.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" CEO of Breitbart News, Larry Solov, joins Tony to weigh in on tech giants Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft's legal fight against President Trump's travel ban. Director of Family Research Council's Center for Human Dignity, Arina Grossu, joins Tony to share how she made a case for religious freedom and the right of conscience by testifying before the Washington State Legislature today. Also, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the "Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act" today and joins Tony to discuss how that bill will redirect taxpayer funds away from Planned Parenthood.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" former Southern Baptist Convention president and Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, guest hosts for Tony. Former congresswoman Michele Bachmann joins Dr. Floyd to break down President Trump's foreign policy agenda. Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, Mat Staver, joins our guest host to discuss President Trump's travel ban, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejection of that ban and Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Also, American communications strategist, founder of The Joshua Fund, and author of "The Last Jihad" series, Joel Rosenberg, joins Dr. Floyd to weigh in on President Trump's remarks about Israeli settlements and to give us a look at his new book - Without Warning.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Live Action President, Lila Rose, joins Eben to highlight Live Action's newest investigation into Planned Parenthood. Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel, Christiana Holcomb, joins our guest host to highlight the Free Speech Fairness Act. New York Times best-selling author and Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Wire, Ben Shapiro, joins Eben to discuss the recent violent protests on college campuses.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) joins Tony to share his thoughts on the National Prayer Breakfast and the importance of the Free Speech Fairness Act. Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla) joins Tony to highlight why we need an executive order to protect religious freedom. Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) is here to highlight GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" holder of Princeton's celebrated McCormick Chair in Jurisprudence and the founding director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Professor Robert George, joins Tony to discuss the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court last night. Rep. Chris Smith (R - N.J.) joins Tony to talk about George Soros's meddling in Macedonia's democratic elections with both private and U.S. taxpayer dollars. Also, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is here to give an update on Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare.
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joins Tony to talk about Rep. Tom Price's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Fox News Columnist, Todd Starnes, joins Tony to discuss the Boy Scouts of America's new transgender policy. Also, North Carolina Lt. Governor, Dan Forest, joins Tony to discuss a poll showing strong support from North Carolina legislators for HB2.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Everett Piper, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) joins our guest host to break down the controversy surrounding President Trump's temporary travel ban on certain Middle Eastern nations. Senior Pastor of Skyline Church located in La Mesa, California, Jim Garlow, joins Dr. Piper to give a theological analysis on the travel ban. Also, former Muslim Nonie Darwish joins Dr. Piper to discuss the dangers of radical Islam.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Director of Broadcast Operations for Bott Radio Network, Eben Fowler, guest hosts for Tony. Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) joins Eben to talk about a bill he introduced in the House that would protect the sanctity of human life from conception on. Mother of imprisoned Navy sailor, Kathleen Saucier, joins our guest host to discuss the controversy surrounding her son's sentence and the request for his pardon.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Steve Russell (R-Okla.) joins Tony to discuss President Trump's recent executive orders' impact on national security. Rep. Chris Smith (R - N.J.) joins Tony to talk about the U.S. House of Representatives vote yesterday in favor of permanently banning taxpayer funding of abortion. Also, the director of Family Research Council's Center for Human Dignity, Arina Grossu, joins Tony to share her thoughts on the shocking Abortion Worldwide Report that was released today
On Tuesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Breitbart's John Hayward joins Tony to discuss President Trump's recent executive orders. Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Roger Wicker (R - Miss.), joins Tony to talk about a pro-life bill he and other senators authored and introduced this week. Also, Hope Christian Church's Bishop Harry Jackson joins Tony to share his thoughts on the reaction and hate rhetoric from the Left post-election.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Mark Meadows (R -N.C.), joins Tony to discuss President Trump's executive action to reinstate the Mexico City Policy. Midwest Regional Director of Students for Life of America, Reagan Barklage, joins Tony to share her experience and observations from the Women's March on Washington. Also, Tony will weigh in with his thoughts on the Inauguration and the Faith, Freedom, Future Ball.
On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) joins Tony to preview tomorrow's Inauguration Day. Founding senior pastor of Gateway Church in Dallas, Pastor Robert Morris, joins Tony to reflect on the role evangelicals played in President-elect Trump's electoral success. Also, 2016 Republican Platform Committee member Jonathan Gardner joins Tony to highlight the importance of the GOP party platform in guiding the incoming Trump administration.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) joins Tony to discuss President Obama's controversial decision to pardon Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning. WORLD Magazine reporter Evan Wilt is here with the latest news regarding Rep. Tom Price's confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Also, Cherry Creek School district parent, Drew Paterson, is here with the latest on the school district's sex education controversy.
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, is here with the latest news regarding Gitmo prisoner releases. Also, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Senior Pastor, Jack Hibbs, joins Tony to discuss why Christians need to understand the significance of the Paris Peace Conference for both Israel and the United States.
On Wednesday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" president and CEO of Open Doors USA, Dr. David Curry, joins Tony to shed light on the increasing number of persecuted Christians worldwide revealed in Open Doors' 2017 World Watch List. World Magazine reporter, J.C. Derrick, joins Tony to give us a look inside today's Senate confirmation hearings. Also, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) joins Tony to share what the House Values Action Team (VAT) is looking to accomplish in the 115th Congress.
On Monday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.) joins Tony to preview Senator Jeff Sessions confirmation hearing tomorrow for U.S. Attorney General. FRC's Executive Vice President and founding member of the Army's Delta Force, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, joins Tony to discuss the latest aggressive military action by the Iranian military. Also, Vice President of Government Affairs for Susan B. Anthony List, Marilyn Musgrave, is here to discuss a new Susan B. Anthony List poll regarding taxpayer dollars and Planned Parenthood.
On Friday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Everett Piper, guest hosts for Tony. Media Research Center's Director of Media Analysis, Tim Graham, joins Dr. Piper to highlight the importance of objectivity as a prerequisite to morality in light of recent "fake news" articles causing controversy. Also, Breitbart's John Hayward joins our guest host to discuss the necessity for objective truth as a pretext to law.