Washington Watch

American Family Association

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.

  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Blake Moore, John Hart, Andy McCarthy, Albert Mohler
    On today’s program: Blake Moore, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Utah, comments on his election to House leadership in the 119th Congress and previews the agenda for next year. John Hart, Open The Books CEO, exposes how the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Health and Human Services spent hundreds of millions on DEI initiatives. Andy McCarthy, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, explains why President-elect Trump’s plan on recess appointments is problematic. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, offers exhortations on the role of the church as the new Trump administration prepares to retake the White House.
    14 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    James Lankford, Matt Carpenter, Jerry Boykin, Gordon Chang
    On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on his Senate leadership election and lists his priorities for the Senate Republican conference. He also shares about his inquiry into why federal prisons are freezing out faith groups. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, reports the latest election results in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, reacts to the arrest of CIA official for leaking Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran for an earlier attack. He also comments on news that President-elect Trump is considering a military review board as a part of his effort to remove woke generals and assesses Trump’s national security and defense nominees. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, assesses how President-elect Trump’s picks will move the U.S. in a much more aggressive posture toward China and previews President Biden’s upcoming final meeting with Chinese President Xi.
    13 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Buddy Carter, Yaakov Menken, Liz Murrill, Ryan Walters
    On today’s program: Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, previews Congress’s lame duck agenda, House Republicans’ leadership votes, and shares how the legislative body will tackle the looming fiscal cliff. Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Managing Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, comments on the steps the new Trump administration needs to take to provide leadership regarding the issue of combatting anti-Semitism. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, discusses a federal judge’s decision to temporarily block the state’s Ten Commandments law from being enacted. Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma State School Superintendent, highlights the latest on his effort to put the Bible in classrooms and looks ahead to the incoming Trump administration’s promise to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and form an advisory committee in its place to oversee federal policy changes under Trump administration.
    12 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Pete Ricketts, Greg Lopez, Mike Johnson, Keith Self
    On today’s program: Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator for Nebraska, reacts to the current list of names to be nominated for posts in the second Trump administration and celebrates his state’s pro-life victories. Greg Lopez, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 4th District, offers insight into why Hispanic voters swung to the right in the 2024 election. Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker, zooms in on the first 100 days of the new Congress and offers a warning for America’s enemies. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas and retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, reflects on Veterans Day and previews what President-elect Trump’s win could mean for Israel and the conflicts in the region.
    11 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Chris Gacek, Mike Berry, Josh Brecheen, David Closson
    On today’s program: Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, comments on the Left’s threats to battle President-elect Trump’s executive orders on the border and predicts what he needs to do to restore law and order at the Department of Justice. Mike Berry, AFPI’s Executive Director of the Center for Litigation, grades the 2024 election in terms of election integrity. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, sits down for an exclusive interview with Tony and shares about his journey from helping people overcome addiction to finding his calling in public service. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to the 2024 election results, the status of state abortion referendums, and comments on how the outcome of 2024 election offers hope and opportunities for pro-lifers.
    8 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 1 second
    Steve Scalise, Mike Hilgers, Mark Harris, Caroline Glick
    On today’s program: Steve Scalise, U.S. House Majority Leader and U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Louisiana, previews House Republicans’ agenda for the new Congress in January. Mike Hilgers, Nebraska Attorney General, shines a light on the victory for life on the Nebraska ballot. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative-Elect for the 8th District of North Carolina, reflects on his election to Congress and looks ahead to his upcoming time in the new Congress. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, looks toward the opportunity of President-elect Trump’s victory and reacts to the selection of Israel’s new defense minister and comments on Iran’s threat of retaliation against Israel.
    7 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Jack Hibbs, Matt Carpenter, Mark Mitchell, Jody Hice
    On today’s program: Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, reflects on how God has been at work in this election and previews what’s potentially in store for the nation. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers a recap of the races and ballot initiatives that FRC Action has been tracking. Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, compares and contrasts what the polling showed versus what actually happened when votes were counted. He also shares insights into what issues drove voters to the polls. Jody Hice, FRC Action President, unpacks the role of election integrity efforts in this election, updates on ballot measures about non-citizen voting, and highlights the role FRC Action played in turning Christians out the vote for values.
    6 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Matt Carpenter, Josh McKoon, Glenn Grothman, Jerry Boykin
    On today’s program: Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers Election Day analysis of early voting numbers. Josh McKoon, Georgia Republican Party Chairman, dives deep into how his state has secured their elections. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, showcases how House Republicans are holding the scientific community accountable for taxpayer funded research grants. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, examines the national security and global implications of the presidential election.
    5 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Mark Mitchell, Chris Smith, Chip Roy, Mike Johnson
    On today’s program: Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, breaks down the final polling ahead of the presidential election and responds to concerns over post-election violence and delay in the announcement of a winner. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, comments on the Israeli government’s decision to void the United Nations agreement that recognized the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, sounds the alarm over his concerns about non-citizens voting and shares the solution to this election integrity issue. Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker, shares his thoughts on the upcoming elections.
    4 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 3 seconds
    Pete Sessions, Brittany Vessely, Kevin Hern, Mark Alford, David Closson
    On today’s program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on how House Oversight Committee's investigation into the White House’s violation of the Presidential Records Act is going. He also shares about the committee’s investigation into the FBI’s crime statistics. Brittany Vessely, Colorado Catholic Conference Executive Director, explains why Christian Coloradans must vote against the state’s proposed Amendment 79. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Oklahoma, sits down for an exclusive interview with Tony to share how hard work and faith helped him overcome extreme poverty and achieve the American dream. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, highlights an upcoming prayer rally in opposition to Missouri’s pro-abortion ballot measure. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses why Christians must engage in the election, including voting to protect life in state level abortion state constitution referendums.
    1 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Mike Waltz, Jason McGuire, Donna Harrison, Ron Johnson
    On today’s program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, comments on U.S. government intelligence showing North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine. Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families, clarifies how New York’s state constitutional abortion referendum deals with more than just the life issue. Dr. Donna Harrison, Director of Research of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, corrects the record regarding Democrat misinformation regarding ectopic pregnancies. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, reacts to revelations that hostile foreign actors have contributed illegally to the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.
    31 October 2024, 8:00 am
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