February 18, 2026
On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on Day 5 of the partial government shutdown, the FDA's decision to reverse course and agree to review its decision on Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine and Vice President JD Vance's update on U.S.-Iran talks. Robert Aderholt, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 4th District, shares the status of Department of Homeland Security funding talks, and exposes the negative impact of so-called gender transition procedures, especially in light of the shooting in Rhode Island. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, calls out the Iranian regime's persecution of Christians, unpacks why China is the global 'puppet master' of religious persecution, and highlights his upcoming book, China's War on Faith. Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life, shares why SFLA is standing with Louisiana in the state's lawsuit against the FDA. Bunni Pounds, President of Christians Engaged and visionary for America Reads the Bible, reflects on America's 250th anniversary and its Christian roots.
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.
October 9, 2025
On today's program: Sarah Holliday, Reporter for the Washington Stand, with unfolding news on the Israel-Hamas deal, Day 9 of the Government Shutdown, and the Whitehouse Antifa roundtable conference. Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District, discusses the hostage release plan in the Israel-Hamas deal, the current status of the government shutdown, and the $1.8 trillion fiscal year deficit. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, breaks down more details within the Israel-Hamas agreement. Yoe Suarez, Writer with The Washington Stand, reports on the 10,000 U.S. troops deployed to the Caribbean and Puerto Rico in response to the cartel boats departing South America. Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, shares more about the efforts to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Cully Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage Foundation, highlights President Trump's roundtable on Antifa and the plans to designate them as a foreign terrorist organization.