• May 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.

• 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.

• November 19, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, updates us on the courts' responses to both Texas's congressional redistricting and Ten Commandment legislation, the release of the Epstein files, and the Capitol Hill visit of the Saudi Crown Prince. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District, discusses the release of the Epstein files, Congress's efforts to reform health care, and the movement to pass appropriations bills. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, reviews a federal judge's decision to strike down the Texas congressional redistricting plans and efforts to redraw the map in Indiana. Peter Doran, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains what we know about President Trump's latest proposal to end the war in Ukraine and Russia. Vicky Hartzler, Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and former U.S. Representative, cautions the Trump administration about Saudi Arabia's record of religious persecution and what the U.S. should do to address it and other global challenges to religious freedom.

• November 3, 2025

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, covers President Trump's designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, key elections tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, and the president's response to a judge ordering a continuation of SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, provides key insights on the federal government shutdown and how the Islamic slaughter of Christians led to the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Robert Destro, Professor of Law (ret.), Columbus School of Law and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, considers possible steps President Trump may take now that Nigeria is on the CPC list. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, previews the implications of Tuesday's elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Casey Harper analyze top headlines, including news on Nigeria, Israel, federal spending during the shutdown, along with who is really to blame, and President Trump's comments on a Venezuelan regime change and eliminating the filibuster.

• October 29, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports the latest developments in Israel after the IDF responded to Hamas's attacks amid the ceasefire. He also shares about President Trump's Asia tour as well as Day 29 of the Schumer Shutdown. Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for Texas's 27th District, relays the latest news on the continuing government shutdown and highlights the House Oversight Committee's report on former President Biden's abuse of the autopen. Chance Son, son of jailed South Korean Pastor Son Hyun-bo, shares his father's story of being targeted by the increasingly un-democratic South Korean government. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, previews the upcoming elections in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey. He also pushes back on the Democratic Party's embrace of socialism and shares an update on redistricting battles around the country. Dr. David Adesnik, Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Vice President of Research, comments on the latest on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and debunks Tucker Carlson's attack on "Christian Zionists."

• August 27, 2025

On today's program: Tim Miller, President and Founder of Lionheart International Services Group and Former Secret Service Special Agent, shares the latest on the Minneapolis school shooting and what authorities know about the gunman's motives. Addison McDowell, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th District, laments the deadly tragedy in Minnesota and praises the president's strong response to crime in the nation's capital. Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, celebrates the decision to post the Ten Commandments in Lone Star State classrooms next week. Jonathan Keller, CEO of California Family Council, previews the state Senate hearing on AB 495, the controversial anti-parent legislation. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, breaks down the DNC's anti-Israel's resolutions and the Democrats' growing division over the party's identity and priorities. Morse Tan, Senior Executive Director for the Center for Law and Government at Liberty University, sounds the alarm on South Korea's stunning church crackdown.

• August 15, 2025

On today's program: Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative for the 24th District of New York, reacts to the Trump-Putin summit, news that Israel is expanding housing in Judea and Samaria, and her new border legislation. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, offers a military perspective on the possible negotiating points in the president's talks with Vladimir Putin. Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action, goes behind the headlines to explain the realities of the Texas-California redistricting wars. Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, shares how parents can help young people form a biblical worldview in the face of secular pressures from school and the broader culture.