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.
February 10, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, provides an update on the House committee hearings on ICE and Customs and Border Patrol, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to Washington, D.C., to discuss an Iran deal. Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th District, covers the Homeland Security funding debate, the Pentagon's decision to break ties with Harvard, and the announcement from Hamas that disarmament is off the table. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd District, shares what he learned during the Homeland Security hearing and U.S. policy challenges in Syria in a post- Bashar al-Assad regime. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides insight into a closed-door meeting with the FDA commissioner about the growing concerns over the unregulated abortion drug. James Rosen, Newsmax Chief Washington Correspondent, offers a preview of a meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the next steps toward peace and reviews his new book, "Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001."
December 19, 2025
On today's program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, reports on President Trump's signing of the National Defense Authorization Act, NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's staff member, who resigned over antisemitic comments, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's press conference on the status of international developments. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, offers his thoughts on the Department of Health and Human Services' ending sex rejecting procedures and drugs on minors, reflects on the past year, and looks to what's in store for Congress in 2026. Chris Motz, Senior Counsel with First Liberty Institute, contemplates the policy shifts at the Pentagon, which includes positive changes for chaplains, religious liberty, and prayer services hosted within the Department of War. Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd District, discusses the assurances members of the House are seeking before agreeing to easing sanctions on Syria. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, unpacks the growing culture of death with assisted suicide developments and the Department of Health and Human Services' announcement to cease funding of transgender procedures on minors, all from a biblical perspective.