• January 7, 2026

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, covers the House Oversight Committee hearings on fraud and abuse allegations in Minnesota, and the U.S. seizure of Russian-flagged oil tankers fleeing Venezuela. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, details what senators learned during their briefing on Venezuela. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, responds to President Trump's call to be "flexible" on the Hyde Amendment and how that could affect the continued federal funding of abortion. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, analyzes escalating conversations surrounding the future relationships between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 4th District, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, give the history of the Hyde Amendment and why it is appropriate to apply it to the Obamacare subsidies.

• December 25, 2025

On this special Christmas Day program, we are stepping back from the news and the business of Washington, D.C., for an unscripted, free-wheeling conversation about faith, family, and freedom - the core values FRC works to defend so that we can freely celebrate days like today. Joining us are familiar voices from The Washington Stand, Casey Harper, Suzanne Bowdey, Jared Bridges, and Sarah Holliday. Travis Weber and Quena Gonzalez from FRC's Policy and Government Affairs team, along with Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin and Ken Blackwell share about their work and favorite Christmas memories.

• December 17, 2025

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 health insurance legislation proposal and President Trump's order for a military blockade in Venezuela. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, discusses the debate in Congress over health insurance legislation as well as President Trump's consideration of reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III Drug. Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, explores the actions of the U.S. military blockade off the coast of Venezuela. Luke Niforatos, Executive Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, expresses concerns over President Trump's possible reclassification of marijuana as a drug with acceptable medical use. Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, weigh in on reclassifying marijuana, the proposed GOP health insurance legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's possible attempt to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role.

• December 11, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on how the Senate voted on the Obamacare subsidies, FRC President Tony Perkins's Capitol Hill testimony on Sudan, and the vote on NDAA in the House. Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, shares the latest Capitol Hill developments regarding the soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies. Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, preview the coming Obamacare subsidies cliff, report the status of the NDAA in the House, and comment on the DOJ's decision to back Loudoun County, Va. school students who spoke out against being forced to share sensitive spaces with a trans-identifying fellow student. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, highlights the hearing he chaired regarding the ongoing civil war and religious liberty concerns in Sudan. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, shares about his ministry, Faith Wins, and about the work they do. Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st District, explains the latest on the NDAA, looks ahead to an upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing on the SPLC, and previews the coming budget fight in January.

• November 10, 2025

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on the Senate's first bipartisan step towards opening the government, the ongoing air traffic chaos, the U.S. Supreme Court rejection of a same-sex marriage case, and President Trump's upcoming meeting with the Syrian President. Riley Moore, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of West Virginia, unpacks developments on Capitol Hill with the shutdown and sheds insight into Christian persecution in Syria and Nigeria. Charmaine Hedding, President of Shai Fund, sounds the alarm on persecution of Christians in Syria as President Trump prepares to meet with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Jeremy Dys, First Liberty Institute Senior Counsel, offers insight into First Liberty's lawsuit concerning agitators who interfered with Christian and Jewish worship services. Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, and Casey Harper, provide up-to-date analysis of the federal shutdown, discuss an upcoming Congressional vote on funding for the Affordable Care Act, and look into expanding investigations of the sports gambling crisis.

• 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 8, 2025

Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on the staffing shortages resulting from the government shutdown, the Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois, and the Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations. Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator from Alabama, responds to the government shutdown affecting air travel, Christian persecution in Nigeria, the Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations, and the FBI's surveillance of U.S. Senators under the Biden administration's weaponized Department of Justice. Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, offers insight into the government shutdown and his commonsense solution to prevent future shutdown-showdowns. Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General, explains why the state of Louisiana is suing the FDA over abuse of its abortion pill policy. John Stemberger, President of Liberty Counsel Action, explains the link between the abortion pill and contamination of the water supply. Quena Gonzalez, FRC's Senior Director of Government Affairs, details a provision in the Affordable Care Act that funds abortion and gender transition procedures.

• 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.