
David Closson
<p>David Closson is Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council.</p>
June 26, 2026
Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on the trilateral framework the U.S., Israel and Lebanon agreed to, President Trump's speech at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's conference at the Washington Hilton, the site of the most recent attempt on his life. She also reports on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board's approval of a rent freeze for roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments, advancing one of socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promises. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, reacts to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement that a framework between Israel and Lebanon has been agreed to and comments on the most recent Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack. Glenn Grothman, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 6th District, reflects on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision and shares an update on the status of Reconciliation 3.0. Jennnifer Jackson, PVS Chapter Leader in Columbus, Ohio, shines a light on her chapter and highlights her book An American Heart: An American Heart is One that Loves God, Family, and Country. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reflects on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex "marriages" and dives in with insights from FRC's commissioned polling showing only one in five Republicans is aware that the abortion rate has actually increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned. He also sounds the alarm on why Christians should be wary of socialism's lies pretending to be truth.
March 20, 2026
Washington Watch's Mary Stackhouse reports on the Senate floor debate over the SAVE America Act and provides the latest on Iran. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, discusses the White House's efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reports that Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, may be leading Iran's war effort. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 8th District, covers the SAVE America Act, the ongoing funding battle for the Department of Homeland Security, and the Homeschool Graduation Recognition Act. Matt Sharp, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom, explores the investigations by the Department of Health and Human Services of 13 states that coerced health care providers to carry out abortions. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, offers a biblical perspective on the HHS investigation of states that pressured health care providers to participate in abortions, the Protecting Women's Sports Amendment in the SAVE America Act, and leftists' outrage over War Secretary Pete Hegseth's call to pray for our troops.
March 13, 2026
Washington Watch's Mary Stackhouse reports the latest on the war in Iran, including the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's press conference and the crash of a U.S. military refueling plane in Iraq. She also reports on the investigations into the attacks on a synagogue in Michigan and Old Dominion University in Virginia, as initial evidence in both incidents point to ISIS as a motivating factor. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas's 14th District, offers an update on Department of Homeland Security funding and theorizes to what extent the ongoing war with Iran is contributing to an increase in anti-Semitism and attacks targeting Jewish communities in the United States. Dr. Peter Wood, National Association of Scholars President, shines a light on his Senate testimony, "Exposing Malign Foreign Influence in Higher Education." David Yeghnazar, Executive Director of Elam Ministries, highlights a report on how the ongoing war in the Middle East is impacting Christians in Iran. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, unpacks the Hawley-Harshbarger bill to strip FDA approval for the abortion drug mifepristone, reacts to the attack against a synagogue in Michigan, and comments on the Louisiana Bill 306 to Safeguard Houses of Worship.
March 6, 2026
Mary Stackhouse, Senior Producer for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, provides an update on the latest military strikes against Iran, the failure to pass a War Powers Resolution, Secretary Kristi Noem's departure from the DHS, and the future fate of DHS funding. Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, highlights the attacks Iran has launched on its neighbors in recent days, reports of Russia assisting Iran in identifying U.S. bases, and President Trump's comments on the transition of power in Iran, as well as the Kurdish ground offensive. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, looks at China's reaction to the U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran in light of Iran's use of Chinese equipment and technology. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, reviews Democratic Party initiatives to gerrymander their congressional districts in Maryland and Virginia. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, responds to some strange theological claims from Texas Democrat Senate Candidate James Talarico and looks into the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling that will require California to stop blocking parents from knowledge about their children who have begun changing their gender expression.
55:26February 27, 2026
On today's program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, covers President Clinton's deposition before the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein probe, the Pentagon's announcement regarding Scouting America, and the U.S. decision to remove non-emergency staff from Israel. Joseph Tully, Criminal Defense Attorney, provides insight into depositions like the one President Clinton faced today, discusses the lack of transparency with the Epstein Files, and considers what is next. Christopher Holton, Senior Analyst at the Center for Security Policy, reviews the U.S.-Iran negotiations as the American military build-up continues in the Middle East and previews Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming trip to Israel. John Stemberger, Primary Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Trail Life USA and President of Liberty Counsel Action, analyzes the path of Scouting America's left-leaning policies and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's comments on the Pentagon's future relationship with the Scouts. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, and Sarah Holliday highlight President Trump's statements from the State of the Union Address about banning gender transition procedures on minors, his failure to address the interstate abortion drug crisis, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's policy announcement regarding Scouting America, and the Senate committee hearings on Mifepristone.
February 20, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on Day 7 of the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down President Trump's tariffs and potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District, comments on the Democrat-led partial government shutdown, and the U.S. Supreme Court's tariffs decision. Elliot Abrams, Senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, previews what to expect following the first Gaza Board of Peace meeting and from the potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran. Jerry Bowyer, President and CEO of Bowyer Research, breaks down what to expect after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's tariffs. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to an unaired interview between comedian Stephen Colbert and Senate candidate James Talarico. He also comments on Minnesota State Rep. Finke's testimony against age verification for pornographic sites and Chloe Cole's upcoming court date against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and unpacks Just War Theory as it relates to Iran.
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.
February 6, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on the new guidance from the Department of Education for prayer and religious activities in schools, the faith message from the Seattle Seahawks' head coach ahead of the Super Bowl, and the controversy over Netflix's abundant transgender content aimed at children. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th district, comments on the congressional funding battle surrounding DHS and ICE reforms, ideological challenges on Capitol Hill to secure elections, and the proposed lopsided congressional map for Virginia. Phil Berger, North Carolina State Senate Leader, delves into allegations that the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte had been inappropriately released from prison, addresses the lax attitude on crime by state Democrats, and the early release or transition of roughly 3,500 criminals under the 2021 COVID-era settlement. Holly Randall, Counsel at First Liberty Institute, reviews the U.S. Department of Education's new guidance for prayer and religious speech in public schools. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, highlights FRC's Biblical Worldview Workshops and tackles the shift in medical associations that are moving away from openly endorsing sex transition procedures on minors.
January 30, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on Capitol Hill negotiations to avoid a government shutdown, President Trump's Federal Reserve Chair nominee announcement, and the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his involvement in the protest disrupting a St. Paul, MN church service. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares where Congress stands on the federal government shutdown with respect to funding DHS and FEMA, reacts to President Trump's Federal Reserve Chair announcement, and the release of more documents from the Epstein files. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, provides context on the FBI raid of the Fulton County, GA, election headquarters, concerns over Georgia officials who defended their 2020 election actions with election records, and comments that they are prepared for potential charges. Mike Waller, Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy, explains tactics agitators use to antagonize ICE agents, discusses the funding mechanisms behind protests with suspected ties to the Chinese Communist Party and dark-money sources, and offers ways ICE should handle professional protesters and their complex operations. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, discusses HHS rescinding the pharmacy abortion pill mandate, President Trump's drug addiction executive order, and the Don Lemon arrest related to church protests.
January 23, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, offers a recap on the March for Life and the new twist on protest in Minnesota. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and author of "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America", looks at President Trump's comments on Greenland and the "Arctic Framework," why Greenland is strategic to America's Golden Dome defense against China and Russia, how those two nations are working against the U.S., and ongoing Christian persecution in China. Brad Brandon, CEO and Founder of Across Nigeria, discusses the visit by the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs in Nigeria, the kidnapping of 170 people, and the murder of 7 Nigerians. Dr. David Prentice, President and Founding Board Member of the Science Alliance for Life and Technology, outlines the NIH decision to discontinue human fetal research and the ongoing fight for sound science and respect for life. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, highlights the 52nd March for Life, the recent protest inside the church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the NIH's announcement regarding fetal research, all from a biblical worldview.








