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.
55:54May 11, 2026
The Washington Stand's Casey Harper reports on the U.S. Supreme Court deadline on the dangerous and deadly abortion pill case, the reconvened Congress docket attempt to fund immigration enforcement agencies, and President Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal to end the war. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, explains why President Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal, analyzes the status of the ceasefire, and discusses the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Dr. Stephanie E. Haridopolos, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor at HHS, shares how Moms.gov will help new and expecting mothers. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd District, discusses congressional places to tackle reconciliation 2.0, what that could mean for law enforcement funding, and how other government funding projects may be impacted. Ken Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, offers context on the Virginia Supreme Court decision to strike the voter-approved redistricting map and explains the broader implications of redistricting in other states as we head towards the midterm elections. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, explains shifting election strategies amid redistricting efforts and provides insight into the additions and subtractions of Republican and Democratic seats in various states.
April 2, 2026
The Washington Stand's Casey Harper reports on President Trump's White House address on Iran and the timeline to end the conflict, speculation on a deal to fund DHS, and the dramatic increase in abortions in Massachusetts under the state's shield laws. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, analyzes President Trump's speech about Iran, whether he made his case to the American people, and the strategy moving forward. Sean O'Keefe, Former NASA Administrator, reflects on his time at NASA, the Artemis II launch to orbit the moon, and its significance for future space travel. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, and Joshua Arnold, Washington Stand Senior Writer, review the U.S. Supreme Court win for counselors in Colorado, the DHS funding proposal, President Trump's agreement to extend funding of Planned Parenthood, and the court's rejection of a Johnson Amendment case which maintains a ban on pastors and non-profit charities from endorsing candidates.
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.
February 16, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports the latest on the partial government shutdown, and Israeli air force's strikes on terrorist targets across Gaza in response to violations of the truce. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, offers an update on the partial government shutdown and clarifies how frequent government shutdowns disrupt the continuity and stability of government operations and its workforce, and unpacks what overall effects they have on governing the country. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, reacts to the Israeli Cabinet's decision to advance measures to safeguard archaeological sites from destruction by the Palestinian Authority, and renewing land registration in Judea and Samaria, enabling expanded designation of state land for Israeli development. He also previews of the Gaza Board of Peace upcoming meeting in DC. Eric Johnston, Founder and President of Southeast Law Institute, gives his legal analysis of Alabama's State House Bill 363 that would classify church service disruptions as a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs, and Casey Harper, share about the impact of the partial government shutdown, comment on California Governor Gavin Newsom signing a 90 million dollar emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and break down good news coming out of Iowa, West Virginia and Ohio.
January 27, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, provides the latest updates on Minnesota's uprising and President Trump's trip to Iowa. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, discusses the conversations taking place between President Trump and Governor Walz, and whether opposition to funding DHS, along with the continued presence of ICE in Minnesota, may affect a government shutdown and midterm elections. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, on what prompted the U.S. departure from the World Health Organization, what's next for the WHO, and the status of government funding as Senate Democrats threaten to block Department of Homeland Security funding. Carlos Duran, President of National Hispanic Pastors Alliance, explains how immigration and ICE operations are affecting some innocent families, as shared in a recent NAHPA statement, and critiques the decades of political failure that have led to a point requiring comprehensive immigration reform, which he suggests should balance law, mercy, and accountability. Nadine Maenza, Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable and Former Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, reviews the continued violence in northeast Syria amid an ISIS reemergence and shares what this means for Christians in the region. Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, discusses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's concerns about antisemitism and ongoing peace efforts between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and considers the involvement of Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar in the Gaza Board of Peace, along with Hamas's demands regarding its members in security forces.