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On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses Iran’s threats against Israel and the Trump administration’s advice to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, comments on the latest developments in the L.A. riots and the next steps for the president’s rescissions package. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, praises the passage of a bill that allows women to sue out-of-state doctors for mailing abortion pills to Louisiana. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, and Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Dean in the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, break down what happened at the Southern Baptist Convention on key social issues.

On today’s program: Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter and Host of “Crossroads” at The Epoch Times, shares the latest from the violent riots in Los Angeles. Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, offers a military perspective on what’s happening on the ground in California and comments on negotiations between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. and Iran. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, goes behind the scenes of the high-stakes trade talks between the Trump administration and China. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, on the latest rescissions package being discussed in the U.S. House and an educational tax credit to offer better school choice opportunities for parents. Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America, analyzes the president’s decision to involve the Marines in quelling the LA protests. Aron Railey, FRC’s Vice Pres

On today’s program: Anthony Cabassa, Independent Journalist, provides an update of the violent Los Angeles riots that escalated against ICE agents over the weekend. Josiah O’Neil, Owner and CEO of O'Neil Security Group and Former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, comments on the president’s strong response to the lawlessness, looting, and destruction in California. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the National Guard’s involvement in quelling the L.A. uprising and the DOJ’s return of migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia to face charges. Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, criticizes the fake news that provided cover for the U.N. Security Council to advance an anti-Israel resolution. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, expose companies that are heavily financing pro-trans agendas in schools, highlight the shocking nature of Hamas’s underground t

On today’s program, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Ken Blackwell, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance, dissects the war of words between President Trump and Elon Musk and weighs in on whether the former DOGE chief’s criticisms about the Big Beautiful Bill are valid. Marc LiVecche, Distinguished Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life at Providence Institute of Religion and Democracy, reflects on the anniversary of D-Day and how America’s military might is tied to its spiritual strength. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to this year’s Pride Month, how a Supreme Court decision could beat back DEI, and important resolutions before the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention.

On today’s program: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares the key takeaways from his meeting with President Trump on reconciliation, as well as his reaction to Elon Musk’s criticism of the Big Beautiful Bill. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st district, responds to the White House’s travel ban on 19 countries to combat the rising tide of terrorism. Troy Miller, President & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, highlights a landmark study from NRB and the Barna Group on the state of Christian media. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, go behind the curtain of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), exposing why the discredited organization should not be a trusted source for anyone in government, education, or the media.

On today’s program: John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, applauds the Trump effect on Army recruitment and responds to the news that a Chinese couple has been charged with attempted biowarfare in the U.S. Kevin Kiley, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of California, talks about an expansive school choice provision tucked in the reconciliation bill and discusses Wednesday’s hearing on education. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, breaks down the deficiencies in the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring system for legislation like the Big Beautiful Bill. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, pushes back on criticism that the reconciliation package doesn’t cut enough spending by explaining the rules that govern the process. Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, reports on how much influence Trump is wielding behind the scenes of reconciliation.

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, highlights the spending cuts in the president’s rescission package and summarizes his recent trip to Israel. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 10th District, shares how surprise drone attacks like Ukraine’s are revolutionizing modern warfare and impacting the U.S. Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, explains her rationale for introducing legislation to declare June Family Month. Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, exposes the media’s role in fanning the flames of anti-Semitism and applauds the president’s stern warning to Iran.

On today’s program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, discusses the anti-Semitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, as well as revelations that the Biden administration withheld key information about the COVID vaccine from Americans. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, reflects on his recent trip to Israel, what the media is getting wrong about Gaza, and how Ukraine’s crippling drone attack could alter peace talks with Russia. Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice President for Christian Resources, invites people to join FRC’s three-week Family Bible Challenge through the Gospel of Matthew. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, comment on the shifting dynamics in Syria, the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, the media’s disinformation campaign on Gaza, and the Senate’s reconciliation debate.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, reflects on Elon Musk’s work at DOGE and the spending cuts that President Trump aims to make permanent with next week’s rescissions package. Spencer Morrison, Author of “Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” analyzes the dueling court rulings over the president’s tariffs, as well as the economic and consumer impact. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, shares the latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, comments on the cratering support for same-sex marriage in the GOP, the controversy over Fuller Seminary’s marriage views, and the Democrats’ efforts to win back young male voters.

On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, reacts to the State Department’s efforts to revoke the visas of students with Chinese Communist Party ties. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief at CBN News, comments on another possible ceasefire in Israel and its implications for the ongoing Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, debunk the disinformation on Medicaid reform, highlight HHS’s crackdown on gender transition procedures, and applaud the billions of dollars of cuts in the president’s new rescissions package.

On today’s program: Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, unpacks what happened in Seattle when woke rioters clashed with peaceful pro-life protesters. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reacts to the news that Trump’s DOJ is restoring justice for all, especially when it comes to Christian targeting. Andrew Bailey, Attorney General of Missouri, celebrates the state Supreme Court decision that reinstates health and safety protocols for women at abortion businesses. Jason Rapert, Founder & President of National Association of Christian Lawmakers, encourages men and women of faith to run for office at all levels and previews next week’s National Association of Christian Lawmakers event. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, warns against the sweeping influence of Qatar in America and spells out possible consequences.

On today’s program: Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, explains the progress of a bill that would require schools to post the 10 Commandments and another that would allow children to be excused for religious instruction with their parents’ permission. John McGuire, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, dissects the latest back-and-forth on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, as well as the rationale behind the U.S. military build-up in Europe. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, shares how he managed to get almost every Republican on board for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, and Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, talk about two key developments on the pro-life front, the blame game in a Seattle counter-protest, and news from Israel.

On today’s special Memorial Day program, we feature inspiring conversations about faith, miracles, and redemption from our limited series, Profiles in Leadership. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, and Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, sit down for exclusive interviews with Tony.

On today’s program: Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th district, looks back on the hard work House Republicans did to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and previews the next steps in the Senate. Erin Smith, Associate Counsel at First Liberty Institute, fleshes out a Supreme Court tie that blocked an Oklahoma charter school from taxpayer funding. Dave Mills, Founder and Director of Men’s Alliance, comments on the media uproar over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s prayer at the Pentagon. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, responds to the news that Planned Parenthood is defunded in the House reconciliation bill and grieves the loss of two young Israeli embassy workers to an anti-Semitic terrorist.

On today’s program: Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, shares an inside look at what finally put the One Big Beautiful Bill Act over the House finish line. Laurel Libby, Maine State Representative for House District 90, celebrates the temporary reprieve she won from SCOTUS as she fights to defend biblical values in the state legislature. Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli American Council, mourns the tragic loss of two young Israeli embassy workers in a terrorist shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, take a deeper look at the reconciliation bill, its key features, and the impressive leadership displayed by Speaker Mike Johnson.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, reacts to news that Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities and applauds the president’s Golden Dome proposal. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th District, summarizes the House Freedom Caucus’s meeting with Donald Trump before a key vote on reconciliation. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, provides an update on the tornado-ravaged areas of the Midwest where his teams are on the ground helping with relief efforts. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, laments the horrific terrorist attack on a pregnant woman in Samaria and weighs in on the likelihood of a U.S. nuclear deal with Iran.

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 9th District, recaps Donald Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill and shares what he expects from the late-night Rules Committee hearing on reconciliation. Dr. Greg Murphy, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of North Carolina, comments on the aftermath of the president’s call with Vladimir Putin and speculates on the possibility of an “immediate ceasefire.” Mark Francey, Lead Pastor at Oceans Church, Lead Pastor at Oceans Church, previews the Baptize America event on June 8. Walt Heyer, FRC's Senior Fellow, and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, announce the release of their new book, “Embracing God’s Design,” which addressed the spiritual and psychological crisis behind the trans identity.

On today’s program: Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 4th District, comments on the Budget Committee late-night breakthrough on reconciliation and what America’s downgraded credit score says about the perilous state of U.S. debt. John Bolton, Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, questions Vladimir Putin’s sincerity on a ceasefire deal with Ukraine and grades the president’s negotiations in the Middle East. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief for The Washington Stand, dissect SCOTUS’s ruling on the Alien Enemies Act, as well as the media bias reflected in both Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and the firebombing of a California IVF clinic.

On today’s program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, explains how the House GOP is navigating the thorny issues of budget reconciliation and comments on James Comey’s disturbing social media post. Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, breaks down a Supreme Court case that could determine the limits of lower courts’ power. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, shares encouraging news from the Parliament and Faith Global Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights the latest concerns over the abortion drug mifepristone and unpacks troubling polling numbers for the Democrats’ trans activism.

On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, reacts to Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip through the Middle East, including highlights from the major economic deals he struck on defense and technology. Jason Johnson, President of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, reflects on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week and comments on recent crime and homicide rates. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, applauds RFK Jr.’s pledge to review the safety of the abortion drug and sounds the alarm on doctors who are shipping mifepristone into pro-life states against the law. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, walk through some of the big takeaways from this week’s lengthy committee work on the president’s “one, big, beautiful bill.”