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On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, offers an update on funding to combat the flood of illegal immigration at the southern border as well as negotiations over funding for Ukraine. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, shares his takeaways from a recent Senate hearing where FBI Director Christopher Wray refused to answer questions regarding the FBI’s targeting of Catholics. Macy Petty, NCAA Division 2 volleyball player, reacts to today’s House Oversight & Accountability Committee hearing, “The Importance of Protecting Female Athletes and Title IX.” Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, sheds light on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to release additional hours of security footage from January 6, 2021 and shares about his legislation to end the warrantless surveillance of Americans.

On today’s program: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, provides an update on Republican negotiations to ensure effective legislation to secure the border is in place before allowing any military spending for Ukraine. Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, discusses a federal court’s decision to grant an injunction against Biden administration agency rules that would have allowed abortion facilities in Ohio to receive Title X funding. Christy Stutzman, author of The Spiritual Price of Political Silence, encourages Christians to participate in the political process with a biblical worldview. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, reacts to the continued attacks on Christians in political service, including a recent claim that House Speaker Mike Johnson represents “a bigger threat than al-Qaeda.”

On today’s program: Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, discusses the vote to remove Rep. George Santos from Congress and provides an update on the Republican effort to include legislation to secure the border as part of any agreement for aid to Ukraine. Sgt. Clyde Boatwright, President of the Fraternal Order of Police Maryland State Lodge, sheds light on the exodus of law enforcement officers from major cities due to left-wing policies. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to a recent L.A. Times hit piece on Chino Valley Unified School Board President Sonja Shaw for her Christian values and advocacy for parental rights. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, provides analyses of how the Left uses terms like “Christian Nationalism” and “Theocracy” to discourage Christians from participating in the political process.

On today’s program: Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, provides an update on congressional negotiations regarding the Jackson-Roy Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which rolls back the Biden administration’s illegal abortion funding policy. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, reacts to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control showing that 2022 saw the most suicides in America of any year on record and shares how these numbers represent a spiritual crisis in the U.S. Maj. Doron Spielman, International Spokesman for Israel Defense Forces, provides an update on the pause in fighting in Gaza and reacts to reports that some Democrats want to place conditions on security aid to Israel. Mike Braun, U.S. Senator from Indiana, discusses the Senate negotiations regarding both emergency spending for Ukraine and effective border security legislation. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, offers his analysis on recent polling show

On today’s program: Mary Miller, U.S. Representative for the 15th District of Illinois, highlights her letter to the Department of Health & Human Services demanding the agency rescind a proposed rule that would target Christian foster parents. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, explains why states have sued Meta for the addicting and harmful effects its social media platforms have on children. Mark Houck, The King’s Men Founder, discusses his lawsuit against the FBI and the Department of Justice following his acquittal after being arrested and prosecuted under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act for protecting his son from an aggressive Planned Parenthood escort. Steve Soukup, author of The Dictatorship of Woke Capital, reacts to SEC filings by Disney that admit the company’s wokeness has hurt its bottom line while costing its shareholders.

On today’s program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, discusses the latest news from the pause in fighting in Gaza and provides an update on the National Defense Authorization Act. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, provides analysis of the surge in attacks on U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East, including the recent missile attack directed at a Navy warship off the coast of Yemen. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, explains why the emergency spending that President Biden has requested for Ukraine must be tied to changes in border security and immigration policy. Amir Tsarfati, President and CEO of Behold Israel, shares his experiences in Israel since the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas and discusses how biblical prophesies inform analysis of the current conflict.

On today’s program: Jack Hibbs, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, Bishop Vincent Mathews, Pastor of Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, and Gary Hamrick, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel, share messages with this year’s Pray Vote Stand Summit audience.

On this special Thanksgiving show: Dr. Kenyn Cureton, FRC’s Vice President for Christian Resources, reflects on the first Thanksgiving and how a spirit of gratitude to God helped the Puritans endure. Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, discusses the importance of a spirit of gratitude and how through thanksgiving we affirm the power of God. Dr. Giacomo Bono, associate professor in the Psychology Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills, explains his academic research on the benefits and importance of gratitude and how to cultivate it.

On today’s program: Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to a recent New York Times editorial conceding the harmful effects of the COVID-pandemic era school shutdowns and sheds light on how schools should respond by focusing on education instead of woke indoctrination. Seamus Bruner, Government Accountability Institute Director of Research, discusses his new book Controligarchs, which exposes the billionaire class and their attempt to control the levers of power worldwide. Dr. Paul Jehle , Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, shares the truth behind the Pilgrims coming to America and explores what we can learn from them about addressing the problems in our culture today.

On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, discusses the hostage negotiations taking place in Israel and reacts to the surge in attacks on U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East and the Biden administration’s incoherent strategy in response. Mike Berry, First Liberty Institute’s Vice President of External Affairs and Senior Counsel, sheds light on letters the Army recently sent inviting former servicemembers dismissed from the military due to the Covid jab mandate to return to service. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, shares about his recent trip to Israel, where he ministered to victims of the Hamas terrorist attacks. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, provides action items for how you can help Senator Tommy Tuberville’s stand for life. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, offers his analysis of President Biden’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and discusses his rec

On today’s program: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Jerusalem following the agreement in principle for Hamas to release some Israeli and international hostages. Seamus Bruner, Government Accountability Institute Director of Research, offers his analysis of the meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, sheds light on the Biden administration’s decision to remove select African countries from a trade program in order to push the LGBTQ agenda. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming, provides an overview of methods for House Republicans to confront the Left’s weaponized use of the federal government and the legal system to target conservatives. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, continues the discussion on the Left’s weaponization of the federal government and unpacks how House Republicans can use the appropriations process to curb these a

On today’s program: Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Texas, discusses the Biden administration’s mismanagement of the immigration crisis and the threat this poses to national security. Joel Griffith, The Heritage Foundation’s Research Fellow, reacts to President Biden’s recent “Bidenomics” speech and analyzes the latest economic trends. Chris Gacek, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, shares an overview of his report on anti-Semitism in light of the rise of incidents in the U.S. following the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, unpacks how Christians should respond to rising anti-Semitism.

On today’s program: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports from Jerusalem following the agreement in principle for Hamas to release some Israeli and international hostages. Seamus Bruner, Government Accountability Institute Director of Research, offers his analysis of the meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, sheds light on the Biden administration’s decision to remove select African countries from a trade program in order to push the LGBTQ agenda. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming, provides an overview of methods for House Republicans to confront the Left’s weaponized use of the federal government and the legal system to target conservatives. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, continues the discussion on the Left’s weaponization of the federal government and unpacks how House Republicans can use the appropriations process to curb these a

On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, offers his analysis of President Biden’s meeting in California with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China. Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, unpacks how GOP candidates should talk about efforts to protect unborn children. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, gives a recap of the bills passed by Congress this week. Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas, reacts to Senate Democrats opposing a bill to provide military aid to Israel, discusses the rise in anti-Semitism on U.S. college campuses, and provides an overview of how conservatives can take back U.S. institutions from the Left.

On today’s program: E. J. Antoni, The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow in regional economics, unpacks the latest inflation data. Kristen Waggoner, CEO & President of Alliance Defending Freedom, celebrates the good news that a Finnish appeals court dismissed charges against Päivi Räsänen for social media posts that included a Bible verse. Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, shares her experience at the March for Israel in Washington, D.C. Ted Budd, Senator from North Carolina, explains why he led an effort with his Republican Senate colleagues to demand Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rescind the Pentagon’s illegal abortion travel policy. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Wisconsin, shares the latest on the Continuing Resolution debate on Capitol Hill.

On today’s program: Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch President, comments on the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government revealing new information regarding the Biden administration’s scheme to censor Covid conversations on YouTube. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, discusses the upcoming vote to remove Rep. George Santos from Congress and provides an update on negotiations regarding the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an amendment to stop the Biden administration’s illegal abortion funding policy. J. Christian Adams, President of Public Interest Legal Foundation, offers analysis on the state of election integrity efforts as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, reacts to anti-Israel rioters’ effort to disrupt the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in New York City and unpacks how the Left’s anti-Semitism reveals a deeper opposition to God and all

On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, weighs in on the rise in crime and lawlessness throughout the country. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Georgia, offers support for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan and discusses the appropriations bills delayed by Republican members of Congress who object to pro-life provisions in the legislation. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, reacts to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s criticism of Israel’s war against Hamas. Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, unpacks how the Left has hijacked the legal system to undermine elections.

On today’s program: Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Montana, weighs in on the Democrats’ extreme effort to block the National Defense Authorization Act over pro-life provisions, comments on Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) first weeks as House speaker, and honors our nation’s military on Veterans’ Day. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, offers his analysis of President Biden’s upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China. Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Managing Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, previews the “March for Israel,” taking place Tuesday, November 14 in Washington, DC. Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, discusses the government funding bills currently delayed by Republican members of Congress who object to pro-life provisions in the legislation.

On today’s program: Chuck Holton, freelance war correspondent, reports from Israel with the latest news. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, offers her analysis of the most recent GOP presidential primary debate. Dr. John Fleming, physician and former Congressman, reacts to new studies indicating the link between regular marijuana use and heart failure. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives and U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, sits down with Tony for a personal interview covering his Christian faith, the rise of anti-Semitism worldwide, and pressing priorities on Capitol Hill.

On today’s program: Brent Keilen, FRC Action’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, provides analysis of Tuesday’s election results. Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, makes clear why he voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for her anti-Semitic rhetoric and discusses the leaked pages from the diary of the trans-identifying shooter at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, provides an update on the military aid package for Israel and highlights legislation she introduced to combat the trafficking of children across the southern border. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, sheds light on today’s Capitol Hill briefing titled “The Fundamental Transformation of the World Health Organization from a Health Advisor to a Global Dictator.”