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.
Former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and Senior Pastor of Cross Church in Arkansas, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, guest hosts for Tony. Renowned neurosurgeon and former GOP presidential candidate, Dr. Ben Carson, joins our guest host to discuss several high profile news items this week. Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dr. Jack Graham, is here with his analysis of the spiritual state of America and how important it is for Christians to be involved in the political process. Also, former Secretary of the Department of Management Services, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush, Bill Simon, joins Dr. Floyd with his U.S. economic outlook and the important role the 2016 presidential election will play in the effort to reboot our economy.
Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, joins Tony to discuss the latest effort in his state by the Left to override parental rights surrounding transgender bathroom policies in Fort Worth public schools. Former Virginia Attorney General and current president of the Senate Conservatives Fund, Ken Cuccinelli, is here with his analysis on what free speech implications would be considered if Idaho U.S. Attorney, Wendy Olsen had her way regarding what she considers inflammatory speech. Also, real estate entrepreneurs and culture warriors, Jason and David Benham, are here to highlight their latest book, Living Among Lions, How to Thrive Like Daniel in Today's Babylon.
FRC's Executive Vice President, Lt. General (ret.) Jerry Boykin, joins Tony with his analysis of the final report from the House Benghazi Select Committee released today, outlining the severe faults within the State Department surrounding their response to the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) who is a member of the Benghazi Select Committee, is here to highlight a memo released by him and Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.), breaking down their most egregious findings through the research process into Benghazi. Also, President of Marriage Savers and a syndicated columnist, Mike McManus, joins Tony with reaction to a Barna Group study released showing that 41 percent of Americans who identify as practicing Christians believe it's a good idea for couples to cohabitate before marriage.
Chairwoman of the House Select Panel on Infant Lives, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), joins Tony to discuss the Supreme Court ruling today striking down a Texas law that required abortionists to have admitting privileges within a 30 mile radius of their abortion center.Founder of The Barna Group, George Barna, is here to highlight the latest polling numbers showing that a strong majority of voters disapprove of President Obama's decree nationwide opening public schools and university showers and bathroom facilities to the opposite sex. Also, Senior Counsel and Director of Military Affairs for First Liberty Institute, Mike Berry, joins Tony with the latest on the Pentagon investigation into a veteran's removal from Travis Air Force base after referencing God during his speech.