Washington Watch

On today’s program:

• S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, reports on European politicians who are speaking out about the persecution of Christians and Biden's abdication on the protection of international religious freedom.
• Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the latest in the budget debate on Capitol Hill.
• Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, unpacks why his state sued the Wentzville School Board.
• Ken Blackwell, FRC Action’s Special Advisor for Election Integrity, offers insight on securing the upcoming election and comments on President Biden’s actions against the Second Amendment.

On today’s program:

• Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4^th District of Alabama, shares the latest from the negotiating table regarding the federal budget.
• Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3^rd District of Texas, comments on the continuing crisis at the southern border and responds to a recent report on the drop in the number of religious refugees achieving asylum in the U.S.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s recent comments on parental involvement in education.
• Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, provides an update on the status of the pandemic declaration from the United Nations and World Health Organization.

On today’s program:

• Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, shares the latest on budget debate on Capitol Hill, highlights his bill protecting the Second Amendment, and reacts to President Biden’s speech on guns. He also responds to the World Health Organization’s use of pandemic planning to target gun rights and promote abortion. He also comments on the continuing crisis at the southern border.
• Lois McLatchie, ADF International Senior Communications Officer, offers some good news on a case involving thought crimes.
• Joshua Arnold, The Washington Stand's senior writer, reports on a Canadian school library's woke purging of its own books.
• David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, answers the question why Michigan’s therapy ban is a solution in search of a problem. He also offers analysis on what a Pew Research study reveals about Generation Z’s view of marriage.

On today’s program:

• Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10^th District, shares the latest on the debate over the federal budget.  
• Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, shares the latest from the World Health Organization meeting and his efforts to keep abortion funding out of PEPFAR.
• Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi, shines a spotlight on his proclamation declaring next week as Christian Heritage Week.
• Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Regent University School of Government, sheds light on the WHO’s recent meeting and the implications it could have for future pandemics.
• Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, highlights his bill repealing the FACE Act.

On today’s program:

• Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, reports on the House Democrats’ effort to strip a pro-life amendment out of the National Defense Authorization Act and shares the latest on the budget debate.
• Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, unpacks the threat of China and the axis of evil.
• Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, analyzes Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
• Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida, shares the latest in the Capitol Hill fight over the Pentagon’s funding for abortion.

On today’s program:

• Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative for the 1^st District of Florida, shares the latest on the budget debate on Capitol Hill. He also reacts to the United Nations General Assembly meeting happening in New York.
• Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, comments on House Republican efforts to repeal the FACE Act.
• Jill Garner, Manners of the Heart Founder, shares why good manners and decorum matter.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to former President Trump’s recent comments on Florida’s pro-life law.
• Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, unpacks the federal role in abortion policies.

On today’s program:

• Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the latest on the government funding debate on Capitol Hill.
• Marjorie Dannenfelser, SBA Pro-Life America president, discusses how the presidential candidates should talk about the life issue.
• Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, reacts to news that the U.S. paid six billion dollar to free five Americans imprisoned in Iran.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, looks back on the recent Pray Vote Stand Summit sessions covering education and gender identity issues.

On today’s program:

• Jody Hice, FRC’s Senior Vice President and FRC Action President, reflects on the first day of the Pray Vote Stand and his panel with House Freedom Caucus members.
• Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, comments on the latest news on Iran.
• Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma State School Superintendent, shares about his efforts on education policy in his state and the attacks from the Left.
• Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses how the Biden Administration is pushing the social agenda of the Left throughout the world.

On today’s program:

• Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, shares the latest from Capitol Hill on the budget debate.
• Joel Griffith, The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow, breaks down the latest inflation data.
• Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ruth Institute Founder, shares her story on her organization getting de-banked.
• Jonathan Cahn, author of The Josiah Manifesto, previews what he will be sharing at this year’s Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today's program:

• Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming, shares the latest on the Biden impeachment inquiry, as well as the debate over the budget. She also comments on Senator Marco Rubio’s letter to the FBI Director regarding the bureau’s anti-Catholic memo.
• Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6^thDistrict of Georgia, reacts to a CIA whistleblower’s allegations the agency paid the COVID discovery team to alter the Wuhan Lab Findings and comments on the ongoing southern border crisis.
• Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights her recent trip to Taiwan.
• Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, criticizes the Biden administration’s decision to send $6 billion to Iran on the anniversary of 9/11 and shares insights into North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On today's program:

• Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, comments on reports that the Biden administration sent $6 billion to Iran on the 9/11 anniversary and breaks down North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s meeting with Russian President Vladmir Putin.
• Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, comments on the $6 billion hostage swap and shares the latest on the defense appropriations bills.
• Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, voices support for Sen. Tuberville’s stand for life.
• Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17^th District of Florida, reacts to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement that he is moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry.

On today's program:

• Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, reacts to President Biden’s recent visit to Vietnam and shares why he is continuing to stand against the Pentagon’s funding of abortion travel.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, comments on Vice President Harris’ refusal to suggest certain limits on abortions.
• Josiah O’Neil, member of the California Republican Party platform committee, comments on the California Republican Party’s proposal to drop their platform positions on abortion and marriage.
• Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, celebrates the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision blocking the White House and FBI from censoring speech on social media platforms.

On today’s program:

• Ken Cuccinelli, former Virginia Attorney General and former Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, reacts to news that the Biden administration is considering a “Remain in Texas” policy for illegal immigrants and unpacks a DHS grant pushing indoctrination on children in Montgomery County, MD.
• Robert Nicholson, The Philos Project President and Executive Director, shares what must be done to save the 120,000 Armenian Christians who are currently being starved to death by a blockade imposed by the Muslim-majority nation of Azerbaijan.
• Tiffany Justice, Moms for Liberty Co-Founder, announces their plans to sue the SPLC and comments on school districts across the country returning to mask mandates.
• Madison Miner, Orange, California school board member, highlights good news on parental rights in her district.
• Sonja Shaw, Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education President, previews her panel at the Pray Vote Stand Summit and responds to a judge’s decision to put a hold on Chino Valley School District’s parental rights policy.

On today’s program:

• Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10^th District, shares the latest Capitol Hill insights on the budget debate and the southern border crisis.
• Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, reacts to the indictment of a Southern Poverty Law Center attorney on terrorism charges stemming from an attack on an Atlanta police training facility.
• Dr. Andrew Bostom, epidemiologist, comments on the World Health Organization’s alarm over the COVID ‘election variant.’
• Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, shares the spiritual impact of illicit drug use.

On today’s program:

• Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, criticizes the Biden administration’s military abortion travel policy and pushes back on the Left’s hysteria over military nominations.
• Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, reacts to reports that the CDC and FDA are hiding data on the COVID vaccines and discusses how some of the Biden administration’s actions are not informed by science.
• Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, discusses the Biden administration’s approach to COVID policies and shares the latest on the budget debate.
• Jonathan Cahn, author of The Josiah Manifesto, shares about his new book.

On today’s program:

• Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the latest on the budget debate on Capitol Hill and puts a spotlight on his back to school agenda.
• Dr. John Fleming, former Congressman and physician, unpacks why the Biden administration’s plans to downgrade marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule II substance is bad policy.
• Bruce Poss, Director of North American Missions at Samaritan’s Purse, shares the latest on their relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
• Dr. George Barna, FRC’s Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights his new book Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind and Soul.

On this Labor Day program:

• Virginia Foxx, Chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, highlights the importance of the Parents Bill of Rights.
• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, discusses the battles being waged across the nation over parental rights and goes through FRC and FRC Action resources for those who want to get involved.
• Amy Snead, Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty in Bedford County, Va., shares why parents should be engaged with their local school board.
• Alvin Lui, Courage Is A Habit President, unpacks his organization’s Back to School Toolkit.
• Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, shares the growth and impact of his organization’s Bible-based education program for public school students.
• David Goodwin, Association of Classical Christian Schools President, talks about how churches and communities are starting their own schools.

On today’s program:

• Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, covers what parents need to know for engaging with their children’s education.
• Ginny Gentles, Director of the Education Freedom Center for the Independent Women’s Forum, discusses school choice opportunities available to parents and how the landscape for school choice has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Jim Mason, President of the Home School Legal Defense Association, provides an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected home schooling and what parents considering home schooling their children need to consider.
• Dr. David McDonald, Global Lead of the Third Education Revolution Team, overviews how parents can impart a biblical worldview to their children regardless of their educational setting.

On today's program:

• Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, and Jody Hice, FRC’s Senior Vice President, discuss the latest news, including the looming budget fight when Congress returns after Labor Day.
• Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, shares how the ministry is assisting those hit hardest by Hurricane Idalia.
• Paul Chesser, National Legal and Policy Center’s Director of the Corporate Integrity Project, reacts to a lawsuit filed against Disney claiming they engaged in a “fraudulent scheme" to hide streaming losses.
• Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, and Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, reflect on the two-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. They also comment on news the U.S. Army has charged a military doctor in a sprawling sexual abuse case and preview the Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today's program:

• Gordon Chang, author of The Great U.S.-China Tech War, offers his analysis on Biden administration officials’ recent trip to Beijing and the administration’s decision to remove 27 companies from the U.S. government’s blacklist.
• Dr. Andrew Bostom, epidemiologist, corrects the record on President Biden’s assertion that another COVID vaccine is needed.
• Paul Coleman, Alliance Defending Freedom International Executive Director, gives an update on his client and Finnish member of parliament, Paivi Rasanen, who will be back in court over charges that she quoted the Bible.
• David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, reveals what a recent FRC-commissioned poll found about what churchgoers believe about transgenderism and religious liberty.