June 2, 2026
The Washington Stand's Casey Harper recaps Secretary of State Marco Rubio's testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, his first since the beginning of the war with Iran; as well as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also reports the latest on the primaries in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District, comments on the latest in the funding fight for immigration enforcement agencies and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's hearing in the Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security. Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, offers a view from the Senate side of the Capitol on the debate over Reconciliation 2.0 and previews an upcoming Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on the dangers of gender transition surgeries for minors. Russell Coleman, Kentucky Attorney General, responds to a court's ruling regarding one of the state's pro-life laws, finding its definitions of "human being," "fetus," and "unborn child" vague and internally conflicting. He also shines a light on the state's other pro-life laws and recaps what he heard at Vice President Vance's Anti-Fraud Task Force meeting. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reveal the level of Nationals fans' anger toward the franchise for their anti-Christian bias. They also celebrate the lack of 'Pride Month' inundation and report how U.S. embassies are opting out of 'Pride Month' celebrations.
March 16, 2026
The Washington Stand's Casey Harper reports on the flight delays and cancellations as 300 TSA agents quit, citing the DHS shutdown. He also reports on Iran's continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District, comments on an open letter CEOs of major airlines signed, urging Congress to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security. He also provides an update on the SAVE America Act and his Chloe Cole Act. Jonathan Gilliam, a former FBI Agent and Navy SEAL, reacts to the Israeli government's claim that the Michigan synagogue attack suspect was related to a Hezbollah commander. Brigham A. McCown, Senior Fellow and Director of Initiative on American Energy Security at the Hudson Institute, analyzes President Trump's call for other nations to help secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He also dives deeper into how energy security has become a central concern amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, unpacks what prediction-market betting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are and why they resemble gambling. He also suggests steps Christian parents should take to protect their children from predatory gambling.
February 25, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports the highlights from the State of the Union, and sheds light on the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th district, grades President Trump's State of the Union address-specifically regarding DHS funding and related policy priorities. John Rogers, Senior Partner and Pollster at Cygnal, breaks down his new polling on the importance of the abortion issue for Republican voters. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District, reacts to President Trump's call during the State of the Union to ban gender transition procedures for minors and discusses the introduction of his bill, the Chloe Cole Act of 2026. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper analyze the State of the Union that left out mention about the abortion issue. They also discuss President Trump's decision to honor Sage Blair.
February 13, 2026
On today's program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, reports on the impending partial government shutdown and the recovery of 3,364 unaccompanied migrant children in Minnesota. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District, discusses the DHS funding battle, the status of the Save America Act, and the Chloe Cole Act, which will protect children from dangerous gender mutilation surgeries. Jeff Hunt, Former Chairman of the Western Conservative Summit, shares the growing trend against support for legalizing marijuana and the broad-sweeping harm it has brought to states where it has been legalized. Tina Descovich, CEO and Founder of Moms for Liberty, shares an artificial intelligence education initiative that seeks to protect children and helpful ways AI can be utilized to keep Americans safe and healthy. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, explores new data about the frequency of church attenders who read the Bible daily, the Governor of Kentucky's citation of scripture as his reason to veto a ban on gender procedures for minors, and the decision by the Church of England to halt work on LGBT+ equality.
November 6, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, explores how the federal government shutdown is causing chaos in America's airports, the Republican lawsuit against California's Prop 50 that could secure the Democrats five House seats, and backlash over NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani's victory. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th District, unpacks the current situation with the government shutdown. Jerry Bowyer, President and CEO of Bowyer Research, dissects the U.S. Supreme Court's line of questioning on President Trump's tariff policies. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District, delves deeper into the FAA's decision to reduce air traffic in light of the shutdown. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper, shed light on conversations surrounding abolishing the filibuster, Christian persecution in Nigeria and Sudan, and NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani's plans to pursue socialist policies.
October 24, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reviews this week's news highlights, including the Middle East trips by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the future of Judea and Samaria, and the generous donor helping to pay military salaries during the shutdown. Bob Onder, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District, explains the obstacles Congress will have to overcome to end the government shutdown. Morse Tan, U.S. Chairman of Korean Conservative Political Action Conference, previews President Trump's trip to Southeast Asia and growing concerns over South Korean pastors who are jailed for upholding a biblical worldview. Aaron Fruh, President of Israel Team Advocates, discusses concerns over Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's opposition to Israel's national sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, highlights Family Research Council's worldview survey conducted with Arizona Christian University and two studies indicating a decline in young people who identify as transgender.