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On today’s program: Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, analyzes the collapse of many of China’s Belt & Road Initiative projects. Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, and Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, talk about the vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House. Ken Klukowski, a former lawyer in the White House and Department of Justice, reacts to proposed new rules from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that could be used to target anyone who disagrees with the LGBT agenda. Tim Throckmorton, FRC’s National Director of Community Impact, previews tonight’s Community Impact Training. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, discusses her new publication The Trans Youth Phenomenon: Critiques & Hard Questions.

On today’s program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, provides an update from Capitol Hill following Congress’s passage of a 45-day continuing resolution to extend government funding through November 17. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former American College of Pediatricians President, comments on the American College of Pediatricians’ new initiative to expose the dangers of transgender procedures on children. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, encourages conservatives to hold their fire on criticism of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Gina Gleason, Real Impact Executive Director, shares good news from the California Republican Convention, where the state GOP rejected efforts to change the party platform on natural marriage and pro-life protections. Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, calls on world leaders to reject the amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations.

On today’s program: Richard Stern, The Heritage Foundation's Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, breaks down the latest news on the budget debate gripping Capitol Hill. Robin Lundstrum, State Representative for Arkansas’s 87th District, reacts to a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on state laws protecting children from gender mutilation. Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of Newsbusters, corrects the record on the legacy media’s defense of President Biden, their hypocrisy, and changing narrative in their coverage of the Biden family investigations. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, comments on Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) opposition to the abortion pill provision in the agriculture spending bill and her messaging on the life issue.

On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on the ongoing southern border crisis, the restoration of the Senate dress code, as well as other news from Capitol Hill. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares about the Biden impeachment inquiry hearing. Lawrence Wilson, The Epoch Times National Politics Reporter, highlights where the Capitol Hill budget debate stands. Brent Keilen, FRC Action's Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, shares his analysis of the second GOP presidential debate. Tim Throckmorton, FRC’s National Director of Community Impact, explains why every church should have a Community Impact Team.

On today’s program: Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, highlights the latest from Capitol Hill’s budget negotiations. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, gives an update on Biden’s proposed rule to gut Title IX, explains the legal fight between parents and Montgomery County, Maryland’s school district, and reacts to news that Target will be closing nine stores due to rising merchandise theft. Kevin Boden, Director of HSLDA International, and his clients, the Romeike family, shares about the Biden administration’s plans to deport them. Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at Center for Immigration Studies, reports on the southern border crisis and highlights his book, “Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History.”

On today’s program: S. A. McCarthy, Washington Stand News Writer, reports on European politicians who are speaking out about the persecution of Christians and Biden's abdication on the protection of international religious freedom. Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the latest in the budget debate on Capitol Hill. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, unpacks why his state sued the Wentzville School Board. Ken Blackwell, FRC Action’s Special Advisor for Election Integrity, offers insight on securing the upcoming election and comments on President Biden’s actions against the Second Amendment.

On today’s program: Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Alabama, shares the latest from the negotiating table regarding the federal budget. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, comments on the continuing crisis at the southern border and responds to a recent report on the drop in the number of religious refugees achieving asylum in the U.S. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s recent comments on parental involvement in education. Jim Roguski, member of the Law & Activism Committee at the World Council for Health, provides an update on the status of the pandemic declaration from the United Nations and World Health Organization.

On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, shares the latest on budget debate on Capitol Hill, highlights his bill protecting the Second Amendment, and reacts to President Biden’s speech on guns. He also responds to the World Health Organization’s use of pandemic planning to target gun rights and promote abortion. He also comments on the continuing crisis at the southern border. Lois McLatchie, ADF International Senior Communications Officer, offers some good news on a case involving thought crimes. Joshua Arnold, The Washington Stand's senior writer, reports on a Canadian school library's woke purging of its own books. David Closson, Director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, answers the question why Michigan’s therapy ban is a solution in search of a problem. He also offers analysis on what a Pew Research study reveals about Generation Z’s view of marriage.

On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, shares the latest on the debate over the federal budget. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, shares the latest from the World Health Organization meeting and his efforts to keep abortion funding out of PEPFAR. Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi, shines a spotlight on his proclamation declaring next week as Christian Heritage Week. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Regent University School of Government, sheds light on the WHO’s recent meeting and the implications it could have for future pandemics. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, highlights his bill repealing the FACE Act.

On today’s program: Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Missouri, reports on the House Democrats’ effort to strip a pro-life amendment out of the National Defense Authorization Act and shares the latest on the budget debate. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, unpacks the threat of China and the axis of evil. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, analyzes Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida, shares the latest in the Capitol Hill fight over the Pentagon’s funding for abortion.

On today’s program: Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Florida, shares the latest on the budget debate on Capitol Hill. He also reacts to the United Nations General Assembly meeting happening in New York. Chris Gacek, FRC's Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, comments on House Republican efforts to repeal the FACE Act. Jill Garner, Manners of the Heart Founder, shares why good manners and decorum matter. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, reacts to former President Trump’s recent comments on Florida’s pro-life law. Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, unpacks the federal role in abortion policies.

On today’s program: Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, shares the latest on the government funding debate on Capitol Hill. Marjorie Dannenfelser, SBA Pro-Life America president, discusses how the presidential candidates should talk about the life issue. Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, reacts to news that the U.S. paid six billion dollar to free five Americans imprisoned in Iran. Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, looks back on the recent Pray Vote Stand Summit sessions covering education and gender identity issues.

On today’s program: Jody Hice, FRC’s Senior Vice President and FRC Action President, reflects on the first day of the Pray Vote Stand and his panel with House Freedom Caucus members. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, comments on the latest news on Iran. Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma State School Superintendent, shares about his efforts on education policy in his state and the attacks from the Left. Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses how the Biden Administration is pushing the social agenda of the Left throughout the world.

On today’s program: Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, shares the latest from Capitol Hill on the budget debate. Joel Griffith, The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow, breaks down the latest inflation data. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ruth Institute Founder, shares her story on her organization getting de-banked. Jonathan Cahn, author of The Josiah Manifesto, previews what he will be sharing at this year’s Pray Vote Stand Summit.

On today's program: Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming, shares the latest on the Biden impeachment inquiry, as well as the debate over the budget. She also comments on Senator Marco Rubio’s letter to the FBI Director regarding the bureau’s anti-Catholic memo. Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for the 6thDistrict of Georgia, reacts to a CIA whistleblower’s allegations the agency paid the COVID discovery team to alter the Wuhan Lab Findings and comments on the ongoing southern border crisis. Arielle Del Turco, FRC’s Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, highlights her recent trip to Taiwan. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President, criticizes the Biden administration’s decision to send $6 billion to Iran on the anniversary of 9/11 and shares insights into North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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.