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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 17th 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 t

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th 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.

On today's program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, comments on then-Vice President Biden’s previous use of fake names in emails and reacts to news that Biden staffers met with prosecutors prior to indictments against former President Trump. He also highlights his introduction of the Ban Offshore Abortion Tourism Act. Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, shares good news on an Iowa city’s decision to repeal its counseling ban. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, comments on reports that thousands of minors are currently undergoing gender transition surgeries. Greg Burt, California Family Council Director of Capitol Engagement, reacts to California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School Board for standing up for parental rights. He also highlights three new initiatives filed in California that protect children. Alvin Lui, Courage Is A Habit President, sounds the alarm on California's tran

On today's program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reflects on the 2nd anniversary of the suicide bombing of the Kabul Airport that killed 13 U.S. servicemembers. He also shares the latest news on the House GOP’s ongoing impeachment inquiry against President Biden as well as the latest on the Georgia indictment against former President Trump and 18 others. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, celebrates the good news about the state’s law that protects children from the harms of so-called “gender transition” surgeries. Dr. Carol Swain, Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, highlights her new book: “The Adversity of Diversity.” Jeff Landry, Louisiana Attorney General, explains what prompted his call to prayer for more rain in Louisiana. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, shares the most significant takeaways from a new FRC-commissioned poll of adult churchgoers.

On today's program: Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of South Carolina, reacts to the latest on Fulton County District Attorney Willis’s indictment against former President Trump, refutes the Democrats’ messaging on the life issue, and highlights the House Freedom Caucus position statement on a Continuing Resolution. Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business, discusses the significance of the BRICS Summit. Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance, reflects on the second anniversary of the Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 American servicemembers. Chloe Cole shares her story as a de-transitioner.

On today's 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: Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, weighs in on the upcoming showdown over government spending, offers an update on the House’s Hunter Biden investigations, and previews what he anticipates in the first GOP presidential debate of 2024. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, shares how his state is defending minors from gender mutilation surgeries both legislatively and legally. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, reacts to USAID’s 2023 LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Policy. Scott Baller, Saturate USA Chief Operating Officer, talks about his ministry's vision to take the Gospel to 120 million households by the end of 2027. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, shares the results from a new FRC-commissioned poll of adult churchgoers.

On today's program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, discusses House GOP efforts to investigate the IRS, FBI, and DHS. Steve Marshall, Alabama Attorney General, highlights good news of a recent federal court decision allowing Alabama to protect its children from gender mutilation surgeries. Sophia Lorey, California Family Council Outreach Coordinator, shares her story of being silenced by a California library for speaking the truth about gender. 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 today's program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, shares the latest on the House GOP’s Hunter Biden investigation, on the illegal immigration crisis at the Southern border, and highlights his civil asset forfeiture bill. Stephen Moore, FreedomWorks Senior Economic Contributor, forecasts whether a more “painful” economic future is ahead for Americans. Tony Williamson, Program Manager for U.S. Disaster Relief at Samaritan’s Purse, highlight’s the ministry’s relief efforts in the aftermath of the wildfires in Hawaii. Joshua Arnold, The Washington Stand Staff Writer, corrects the record on the Biden administration's claims about recent inflation trends. Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at The Heritage Foundation, uncovers efforts by the Biden administration to sneak abortion into various laws.

On today's program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative from the 1st District of Texas, comments about revelations of then-Vice President Biden’s secret pseudonyms. He also reacts to news the White House Counsel is departing just as the House GOP’s investigations heat up and offers an update on other congressional actions to keep the Biden administration accountable. Bishop E. W. Jackson, Founder of The Called Church in Chesapeake, Virginia, shares insights into what is causing the latest crime wave and the policies that are fueling it. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, puts a spotlight on the situation that Armenian Christians are facing right now. Victoria Cobb, The Family Foundation President, breaks down the battle over Virginia’s Model Policies. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, gives national-level context on the parental rights issues that are playing out in states.

On today's program: Ken Fontenot, North Carolina State Representative, highlights good news that his state’s legislature overrode their governor’s vetoes of several bills including legislation protecting minors from gender mutilation, women’s sports, and parental rights. S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, comments on Skittles new LGBT campaign. Erin Hawley, Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel and vice president of the Center for Life and regulatory practice, unpacks more good news in a major federal court decision striking down access to mail order abortion pills. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, shares why he and other conservative leaders are calling for an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, comments on his introduction of articles of impeachment against President Biden, the latest on the fourth indictment of former President Trump, and the politicization and weaponization of the justice syste

On today's program: Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, analyzes the legal situation of the 18 individuals who were indicted in addition to former President Trump by the Fulton County Georgia District Attorney. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to the breaking news that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled today that the Food and Drug Administration must restore critical safeguards for chemical abortion drugs and disallow their shipment by mail. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, responds to personal criticism from President Biden and provides an update into the ongoing investigation of Hunter Biden and the Biden family. Steve Santos, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Westside Maui, shares how his church is responding to the wildfire disaster in Maui. Dean Nelson, FRC's Senior Fellow for African-American Affairs, celebrates a First Amendment victory for the Frederick Douglas Foundation and Students for Life. Steve Fitschen, President of the Nati