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.
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.
December 9, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, anticipates the upcoming vote on the National Defense Authorization bill, unpacks how congressional redistricting in Indiana could have a national impact, and Ukrainian President Zelensky's pronouncement that he cannot morally surrender more of Ukrainian land to Russia, to appease Putin in a peace deal. James Comer, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kentucky, provides an update on investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein child sex trafficking scandal and where things stand with health care reform legislation. Dr. Lauren Rubal, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Physician, shares her background working with in vitro fertilization procedures, explains how she developed ethical concerns over IVF, and provides alternative options. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District, reviews the status of the congressional redistricting process in Indiana, reminds us of what the Caesar sanctions are, why they were imposed on former Syrian Leader Assad's regime, and shares why the U.S. Congress is considering reversing the sanctions. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses the latest conversations between the U.S. and China and explains why the U.S. shouldn't allow China's military machine to operate on American computer chips.
November 21, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's White House Visit, Ambassador Sam Brownback's Congressional testimony on Christian persecution, and the 28-point proposed peace plan for the war between Ukraine and Russia. Mike Waller, Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy, unpacks what we are learning about the specifics of the Russia-Ukraine peace proposal. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Senior Research Fellow for Family Research Council, explains why pro-transgender activists are silent on the Health and Human Services report that discredits transgender procedures on minors. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, sounds the alarm on how China is preparing for war with Taiwan. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, provides details on 52 Nigerian girls kidnapped from a Catholic school, shares about the ongoing Christian persecution in Sudan, his Congressional testimony exposing persecution of Christians in China, the U.S. State Department's position recognizing human rights are from God, and comments on the delay in confirming Mark Walker as Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom.
November 12, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, previews a potential end to the government shutdown and reports on a Utah judge's ruling on redistricting. He also discusses the Chinese Communist Party's renewed crackdown on Christians and South Korea's concerning backslide into potential authoritarianism. Kevin Hern, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 1st district, offers perspective on the upcoming House vote to end the government shutdown on Day 43. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, sounds the alarm on South Korea's dangerous shift into left-wing authoritarianism and the Chinese Communist Party's tightening grip on Chinese Christians. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a mail-in ballot case brought by Mississippi. She also comments on the continuing fallout from the Biden administration's Arctic Frost investigation. David Bahnsen, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, offers his expertise on President Trump's affordability agenda, including his proposed tariff dividend and 50-year mortgage. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, explains why the Schumer Shutdown could spell the death of Obamacare.
October 27, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on the current status of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the government shutdown, and President Trump's Asia trip. Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd District, recaps Day 27 of the government shutdown, comments on the future international peace keeping force in Gaza, as well as President Trump's tour of Asia. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, offers his analysis of the potential U.S.-China trade agreement currently being negotiated and shares an update on the jailing of South Korean pastors. Debbie Wuthnow, iVoterGuide President and AFA Action Vice President, previews next week's elections across the country and highlights iVoterGuide's resources. Mark Tapscott, Senior Congressional Analyst for The Washington Stand, and Casey Harper uncover how Democrats on Capitol Hill and health care insurers are conspiring to protect the temporary, but very lucrative, Obamacare tax subsidies. They also expose the Chinese Communist Party dollars being funneled to U.S. colleges and react to a federal court ruling against the Biden administration's Title IX lunacy.
September 19, 2025
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reacts to the Senate Democrats' risky government shutdown gamble, Majority Leader John Thune's push to confirm more Trump nominees, and America's veto of an anti-Israel resolution at the U.N. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, discusses what came of Trump's call with China's Xi Jinping and the CCP's defense of the Venezuelan drug cartels the U.S. is targeting. Geary Higgins, State Delegate for Virginia's 30th District, comments on new developments in the case of two Virginia boys who were punished for objecting to a biological girl in the men's locker room. Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 9th District, faults Democrats for blocking an uncontroversial government funding measure. David Closson, Director of FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, urges churches to emphasize discipleship as Gen Z flocks to church and outlines the seven cornerstones of biblical worldview.
September 3, 2025
On today's program: Greg Steube, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Florida, comments on the president's meeting with Poland's Karol Nawrocki, the House GOP's leadership press conference, and the release of tens of thousands of pages of Epstein files. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, sounds the alarm on the growing political alignment of China, Russia, and North Korea. Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, explains FRC's concerns with the expansion of taxpayer-funded IVF in the National Defense Authorization Act. Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th District, reacts to President Trump's strike against an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean Sea. Eric Burlison, U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Missouri, breaks down the White House's $5 billion pocket rescissions package and Trump's latest actions on the Federal Reserve.
August 19, 2025
On today's program: Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th District, responds to the tentative agreements made in the Trump-Zelensky meeting, including U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, and the State Department's rationale for pulling thousands of questionable student visas. Will Estrada, Senior Counsel for Home School Legal Defense Association, reports from the grounds of the California State Capitol after a rally to oppose the dangerous anti-parent bill, AB 495. Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at Conservative Partnership Group, comments on whether President Trump's push to end mail-in ballots would pass constitutional muster. Gordon Chang, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, explains the motivation behind his new book, "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America," and shares the latest on the tariff negotiations with President Xi Jinping.