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 3 seconds
    Tommy Tuberville, Trisztán Azbej, Jim Garlow, Jerry Bowyer
    On today’s program: Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, discusses President Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Pentagon’s abortion travel policy reversal. Trisztán Azbej, Hungary’s State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians, expounds on his country’s family policies and the Hungary Helps program, which supports persecuted Christians worldwide. Dr. Jim Garlow, Founder and CEO of Well Versed, shares about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with evangelical leaders and previews the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance. Jerry Bowyer, President and CEO of Bowyer Research, explains the impact of President Trump’s proposed tariffs and the executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund.
    4 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Burgess Owens, Thomas Pressly, Mary Szoch, Sam Brownback, Mark Moyar
    On today’s program: Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District, discusses the latest on the Reagan National Airport crash investigation and his Educational Choice for Children Act. Thomas Pressly, Louisiana State Senator, gives an update on the arrest warrant issued for a New York doctor indicted in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills. Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, analyzes the latest developments in the fight to protect life and uphold human dignity. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, previews the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance and the International Religious Freedom Summit. Dr. Mark Moyar, Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College and author of Masters of Corruption, breaks down the problems with USAID and explores alternative options for humanitarian aid.
    3 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Chuck Fleischmann, Jerry Boykin, Richard Stern, David Closson
    On today’s program: Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 3rd District, discusses today’s headlines, including the latest on the Reagan National Airport crash and possible congressional investigation. Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, analyzes concerns over the Tulsi Gabbard nomination. Richard Stern, Director of the Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation, breaks down today’s White House tariff announcements and President Trump’s trade strategy. David Closson, FRC’s Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, offers a biblical perspective on President Trump’s executive orders, including the Pentagon abortion travel policy, the Mexico City Policy, and protections for children from transgender medical procedures.
    31 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Harriet Hageman, Meg Kilgannon, Valarie Hodges, Troy Nehls, John Teichert
    On today’s program: Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, discusses today's headlines, including President Trump’s executive order to end the weaponization of the Department of Justice. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, unpacks the continuing consequences of the Biden administration's weaponization of the federal government against his political adversaries. Valarie Hodges, Louisiana State Senator, highlights the NFL’s agreement that this year’s Super Bowl halftime show will be a “family-friendly event.” Troy Nehls, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 22nd District and Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, discusses the latest efforts to search for answers in the Reagan National Airport disaster. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, offers a military perspective on the Reagan National airport disaster.
    30 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Andy Ogles, Meg Kilgannon, Edward Graham, Kristan Hawkins, Brent Keilen
    On today’s program: Andy Ogles, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 5th District, discusses the latest from the House Financial Services Committee, the GOP retreat, and answers questions surrounding the FAA’s authorization of the mysterious drone flights in several states. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, analyzes the Trump executive order protecting children from chemical and surgical mutilation and Trump’s transgender military policy. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Samaritan's Purse, provides an update on Samaritan’s Purse’s response to the California wildfires and gives the latest news on relief efforts surrounding Hurricane Helene. Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life, shares a new survey showing growing support for abortion limits among Millennials and Generation Z. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, talks about the First 100 Days Toolkit and its role in mobilizing Christian voters to promote biblical values in policy and elections.
    29 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Keith Self, AJ Nolte, Jim Garlow, Mike Lee, Travis Weber
    On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District discusses the latest from the House GOP retreat, including President Trump’s executive orders on military policies, transgender service members, and reinstating troops discharged over the COVID vaccine mandate. AJ Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, offers his perspective on what the new Trump administration’s foreign policy priorities should be. Jim Garlow, Founder & CEO of Well Versed, previews the upcoming National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance in Washington, D.C. Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, explains his bill to repeal the FACE Act and the implications for pro-life advocacy and free speech. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, recaps the Trump White House pro-life actions so far.
    28 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 3 seconds
    Kevin Cramer, Valarie Hodges, Mike Johnson, Caroline Glick
    On today's program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reacts to House GOP leadership’s legislative priorities and reflects on the first week of the second Trump administration. Valarie Hodges, Louisiana State Senator, shines a light on her letter calling on the organizers of the Super Bowl half time show to observe Louisiana’s community standards aimed at protecting children from obscenity. Mike Johnson, U.S. House Speaker, provides an update on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and comments on how the FACE Act has been weaponized against pro-lifers. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, speaks out on why the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas cannot be a permanent one, in light of news that Hamas is reconstituting itself. She also previews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming White House visit.
    27 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 2 seconds
    Sarah Holliday, Andy Harris, Chip Roy, Erick Stakelbeck, David Closson
    On today's program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, shares her observations on the 52nd annual March for Life. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, reflects on the March for Life, imparts his thoughts on the House vote for the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, as well as President Trump’s pardon of 23 pro-life protesters jailed during the previous administration. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, comments on the good news that President Trump pardoned 23 pro-life protesters targeted by Biden’s Department of Justice. Erick Stakelbeck, Host of The Watchman on TBN, offers an update on the hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses his March for Life experience, his thoughts on the first week of the Trump administration, and previews the pro-life policies we hope to see from the Trump administration. He also showcases FRC Action’s Trump Commitment Tracker.
    24 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 9 seconds
    Ron Johnson, William “Dean” Lee, Steve Daines, James Lankford
    On today's program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, gives an update on Senate’s discussions regarding budget reconciliation options. William “Dean” Lee, retired Vice Admiral of the United States Coast Guard, reacts to the leadership change at the top of the U.S. Coast Guard as well as President Trump’s commitment to reinstate service members who were dismissed for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, comments on the latest developments in the aftermath of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and reacts to President Trump’s decision to designate the Houthis as a terrorist organization. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, and abortion survivor Josiah Presley, preview the upcoming March for Life and share why it is important to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
    23 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 3 seconds
    Josh Hawley, Mark Harris, John Cornyn, Mike Berry
    On today's program: Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, shares an update on the government funding fight and issues a call for President Trump to pardon the pro-lifers unjustly targeted by the previous administration. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, reacts to the Washington National Cathedral Bishop Budde’s sermon lecturing President Trump, who was seated in the audience. John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, unpacks President Trump’s plans for mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Mike Berry, AFPI’s Executive Director of the Center for Litigation, offers his legal analysis on a variety of President Trump’s executive orders.
    22 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 10 seconds
    Josh Brecheen, Hans von Spakovsky, Larry Taunton, Travis Weber
    On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, recaps President Donald Trump’s first full day as President and discusses some of the executive orders he has already signed. Hans von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation’s Senior Legal Fellow, calls out former President Biden’s abuse of the power to pardon. Larry Taunton, Author and Columnist, reports on the World Economic Forum and its reaction to President Trump withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate accords. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, reacts to the executive orders Trump has already signed dealing with matters of faith, family, and freedom.
    21 January 2025, 8:00 am
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