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Tim Walberg, Jonathan Hessen, Travis Weber, Suzanne Bowdey
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, a Senate hearing on the amount of time children spend looking at video and mobile screens, and the U.N. Security Council’s meeting on Iran.
Travis Weber, Andy Harris, Wiley Thompson, Casey Harper
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 Obamacare subsidy extensions, the Senate vote on the War Powers Resolution, and growing tensions in Minnesota following a shooting involving an ICE agent.
Christmas Day Special
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.
Dr. Moshe Glick, Mark Krikorian, Travis Weber, Casey Harper
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the antisemitic terror attack in Australia and the FBI revelations that a terrorist attack was foiled in California. He also shares about the GOP health care plan announced by House Republican leadership and offers an update on the NDAA in the Senate.
Peter Doran, Travis Weber, Brad Brandon, Sarah Holliday, Josh Hawley
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the recent Ukraine-Russia negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the generous $6.25 billion donation by tech giants to savings accounts for U.S. children, a troubling survey on college students’ perceptions of speech, and the latest violence against Nigerian Christians.
Randy Weber, Travis Weber, Jonathan Keller, Daniel Cohen
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the Israel-Hamas updates, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ceremony for fallen soldiers, and ongoing Senate negotiations on the continuing resolution. Randy Weber, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 14th District, provides further context on the government shutdown and Middle East ceasefire.
Weekend Edition - July 5, 2025
This weekend: Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, and Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, unpack pro-life and pro-family concerns in the present form of the reconciliation bill. Raul Labrador, Idaho Attorney General, shares how the U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting Tennessee children from gender transition procedures may benefit kids in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
Keith Self, Nathaniel Moran, Raul Labrador, Travis Weber, Quena Gonzalez
On today’s program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd District, expresses apprehension with the Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for Texas’s 1st District, discusses why he is supporting the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. Raul Labrador, Idaho Attorney General, shares how the U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting Tennessee children from gender transition procedures may benefit kids in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
‘America First’ Foreign Policy: A Global Opportunity for Faith, Family, and Freedom (Part 1)
Several months into President Donald Trump’s second term, it is now clear that he intends to not only reset the U.S. government but also reshape the global order. From day one, his “America First” foreign policy has driven swift changes related to immigration, national security, and national sovereignty. The State Department has identified three questions guiding this new foreign policy approach: Does it make America safer? Stronger? More prosperous?
Darin Lahood, Dr. Ben Carson, Travis Weber, Suzanne Bowdey
On today’s program: Darin Lahood, U.S. Representative for the 16th District of Illinois, praises the success of the U.S. strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities and talks about the troubling relationship between China and the ayatollah’s regime.
Weekend Edition - June 14, 2025
This weekend: Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, recaps Thursday’s vote on President Trump’s spending cuts package and talks about the surprisingly low inflation numbers.
Erin Houchin, Chris Mitchell, John Cornyn, Travis Weber, Suzanne Bowdey
On today’s program: Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th district, recaps Thursday’s vote on President Trump’s spending cuts package and talks about the surprisingly low inflation numbers. Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, analyzes the heightened tensions between Israel and Iran and comments on Hamas’s violent attack on a group of humanitarian aid workers.
Scott Perry, Brian Babin, Travis, Mark Harris, Dr. Andrew Walker
On today’s program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, discusses Iran’s threats against Israel and the Trump administration’s advice to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, comments on the latest developments in the L.A. riots and the next steps for the president’s rescissions package.
Weekend Edition - June 7, 2025
This weekend: Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shares the key takeaways from his meeting with President Trump on reconciliation, as well as his reaction to Elon Musk’s criticism of the Big Beautiful Bill.
The Washington Stand: The West's Assault on the African Family
By Travis Weber In 1900, there were 9.6 million Christians in Africa. As of 2025, there are over 754 million. This alone is a staggering figure. But it’s even more significant as we examine it in relation to Christianity in other regions of the globe. With just under 552 million Christians in Europe, just under 417 million in Asia, and 620 million in Latin America, Africa already leads the Christian world in terms of population. And it is set to keep growing.
The West’s Assault on the African Family
In 1900, there were 9.6 million Christians in Africa. As of 2025, there are over 754 million. This alone is a staggering figure. But it’s even more significant as we examine it in relation to Christianity in other regions of the globe. With just under 552 million Christians in Europe, just under 417 million in Asia, and 620 million in Latin America, Africa already leads the Christian world in terms of population. And it is set to keep growing.
Marlin Stutzman, Steve Daines, Travis Weber, AJ Nolte
On today’s program: Marlin Stutzman,U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd District, recaps President Trump’s economic meetings in the Middle East and the developments from Tuesday’s budget reconciliation debates. Steve Daines, U.S. Senator from Montana, sounds the alarm on Planned Parenthood’s record-setting abortion numbers from its latest annual report. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government, highlights developments from the Pan-African Conference on Family Values.
What Would Abraham Do about the Houthi Missile Strikes?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk where Abraham walked? Or to pray where Samuel’s mother Hannah prayed for a son? Would you like to see the “vineyards on the hills of Samaria” that Jeremiah 31:5 talks about being restored once again? Though these experiences aren’t common on today’s tours, it is still possible to visit these sites today in the modern state of Israel.
Everyday Strength: How Functional Fitness Supports Daily Life | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago
In a fast-paced world, movement can often feel like one more task to squeeze into an already-packed day. But the right kind of fitness—functional, efficient and restorative—can make the rest of life feel easier and more energized. Just as a performance athlete undergoes sport-specific training, fitness for everyday life should focus on building strength and confidence in executing daily movements and tasks.
Quena Gonzalez, Ryan King, Josh Hawley, Travis Weber, Chris Smith
On today's program: Quena Gonzalez, FRC’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, shares highlights from the Defund Big Abortion lobbying day held on Capitol Hill, as well as President Trump's decision to pause taxpayer dollars for Planned Parenthood. Ryan King, Reporter for the New York Post, offers insight into the House and Senate Intelligence Committee hearings on global threats.
Caroline Glick, Travis Weber, James Comer
On today's program: Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, offers insight on the latest from Israel and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s convening of a security meeting over Turkish involvement in Syria. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses new legislation designed to reign in the power of federal judges issuing national injunctions.
Comment on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies presents a unique challenge for policymakers, as these advancements will inevitably affect nearly every aspect of our lives. Notably, technology is already impacting how people meet, marry, start families, and raise children. In February 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order on AI that called for the development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.
Warren Davidson, Mary Hasson, Glenn Grothman, Travis Weber
On today’s program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, provides insights on the Trump team’s diplomatic efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Mary Hasson, Kate O’Beirne Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, examines the Left’s efforts to impose guardrails on free speech.
Josh Brecheen, Hans von Spakovsky, Larry Taunton, Travis Weber
On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Josh Brecheen, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 2nd District, recaps President Donald Trump’s first full day as President and discusses some of the executive orders he has already signed. Hans von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation’s Senior Legal Fellow, calls out former President Biden’s abuse of the power to pardon.
Biden must follow through on the State Department's China genocide declaration
Travis Weber is Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at Family Research Council. Arielle Del Turco is Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Family Research Council. This article appeared in The Washington Examiner on January 21, 2021. On his last full day in office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo formally declared that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its campaign of repression against Uighur Muslims.
Tim Burchett, Josh Hammer, Travis Weber, Mary Szoch
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the recovery effort in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast region following Hurricane Helene. Josh Hammer, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, previews the cases that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, reflects on highlights from the Pray Vote Stand Summit.
Kevin Cramer, Andrew Bailey, Travis Weber, Tony Perkins, Steve Scalise
On today’s program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, reacts to the dueling House Foreign Affairs Committee reports regarding the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, gives an update on the fate of his state’s Amendment 3, which would codify a “right” to abortion in the state constitution.
Chris Smith, Caroline Glick, Edward Graham, Travis Weber, Tony Perkins
On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, responds to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress. Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s congressional address and provides an update on the IDF’s progress eliminating Hamas.
Ep. 117: RNC Party Platform Reflections
PODCAST July 23, 2024 54 min Joseph BackholmBrent KeilenTravis Weber Before the Republican National Convention last week, a large group of delegates met to discuss what the Republican party stood far, ie: the party’s platform. Delegates meet every four years, except in 2020 due to COVID-19, to discuss the platform and vote on any amendments. This year’s committee was quite different compared to years past.
Travis Weber Responds to the Shift in the GOP's Stance on Life
Founded in 1983, Family Research Council is a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to articulating and advancing a family-centered philosophy of public life. In addition to providing policy research and analysis for the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government, FRC seeks to inform the news media, the academic community, business leaders, and the general public about family issues that affect the nation from a biblical worldview.
Tony Perkins, Chad Connelly, Travis Weber
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council and Delegate from Louisiana, responds to the Republican Party Platform adopted for 2024, which does not contain a call for federal protections for the unborn included in every GOP platform dating back to the 1980s. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, discusses how the Republican Party Platform will influence voter enthusiasm and turnout heading into the November elections.
Tim Burchett, Andrew Bailey, Ed Martin, Travis Weber
On today’s program: Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, responds to the U.N. Security Council vote on a proposed ceasefire in Gaza and provides an update on holding U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, highlights his lawsuit against Planned Parenthood for trafficking children out of state for abortions without parental consent.
World Health Assembly Wraps Up by Passing New IHR But No Pandemic Agreement - For Now
The World Health Assembly proceeded into overtime on Saturday, as delegates sought last-minute agreement on the International Health Regulations (IHR) amendments and pandemic agreement, items that had preoccupied the meeting for the past several days.
Planned Parenthood Promotes Abortion at World Health Assembly, Claims Killing Babies is Health Care
As the fourth day of WHA77 kicked off, Committee A continued meeting to discuss items on its agenda — including one titled: “Acceleration towards the Sustainable Development Goal Targets for Maternal Health and Child Mortality.” This discussion related to how to achieve U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 3.1, which aims to reduce maternal mortality. A lot of talk of “sexual” and “reproductive” health was presented throughout the discussion.
Scott Perry, Paul Fitzpatrick, Travis Weber, Tom Fitton
On today’s program, hosted by Jody Hice: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, reacts to jury deliberations beginning in the New York City trial of former President Donald Trump and offers an update on Israel’s war against Hamas. Paul Fitzpatrick, 1792 Exchange President, provides analysis of how Corporate America lost the support of Republicans in Congress with its woke agenda as more Americans view these brands as left-wing.
TWS Reports from the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland (Updated)
11:45 a.m. EST, May 28, 2024 WHA77 Day 2: Israel, Climate Change, Pandemic Agreement Push, and Sexual and Reproductive Health Israel and U.S. delegates also speak Azerbaijan’s comments on Nagorno-Karabakh not challenged by any member state The morning plenary session (the “main stage” of the World Health Assembly) wrapped up after several hours of short speeches from delegates representing their home countries.
TWS Reports from the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland: Day 1
The 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) opened Monday, May 27 in Geneva, Switzerland, with introductions and welcome messages from world leaders and global officials. The WHA77 theme of “all for health, health for all” was prominently featured.
Travis Weber, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs
Travis Weber Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs Travis S. Weber, J.D., LL.M., is Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at Family Research Council, where he oversees policy development and engagement with federal and state government officials on issues related to life, family, and religious liberty.
Caroline Glick, Travis Weber, John Cornyn
On today’s program: Caroline Glick, Senior Contributing Editor of Jewish News Syndicate, reacts to reports of Hamas terrorists looting aid meant for civilians in Gaza and provides an update on Israel’s war against Hamas. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, continues the conversation on the World Health Organization’s proposed pandemic treaty and previews his upcoming trip to Geneva for the World Health Assembly.
Mike Lawler, Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Travis Weber, Simcha Rothman
On today’s program: Mike Lawler, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of New York, reacts to the demonstrations on U.S. college campuses and discusses the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC’s Director of the Center for Family Studies, offers analysis on what is behind the ongoing unrest on college campuses. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, provides legal analysis of the Antisemitism Awareness Act.
Marsha Blackburn, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Travis Weber, Mark Robinson
On today’s program: Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, provides an update on Senate border negotiations and discusses her re-introduction of the Woman’s Right To Know Act. Blaine Luetkemeyer, U.S. Representative from the 3rd District of Missouri, provides analysis of requests by federal officials for banks to provide information on customers who purchased religious texts, including the Bible.
Andrew Bailey, Travis Weber, Dr. A. J. Nolte, Tony Perkins
On today’s program: Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, responds to the U. S. Supreme Court granting cert in the free speech case Missouri v. Biden. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, provides an overview of the nine congressmen running for Speaker of the House and previews various congressional hearings scheduled on Capitol Hill this week. Dr. A. J.
Marsha Blackburn, Travis Weber, Doug LaMalfa, Karen England
On today’s program: Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, expresses her support for Israel, discusses President Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East, and demands the Biden administration freeze all money going to terrorist organizations.
Jody Hice, Lindsey Graham, Ryan Walters, Travis Weber
On today’s program: Jody Hice, FRC’s Senior Vice President and FRC Action President, reflects on the first day of the Pray Vote Stand and his panel with House Freedom Caucus members. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, comments on the latest news on Iran. Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma State School Superintendent, shares about his efforts on education policy in his state and the attacks from the Left.
Travis Weber, Joel Griffith, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Jonathan Cahn
On today’s program: Travis Weber, FRC's VP for Policy and Government Affairs, shares the latest from Capitol Hill on the budget debate. Joel Griffith, The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow, breaks down the latest inflation data. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ruth Institute Founder, shares her story on her organization getting de-banked. Jonathan Cahn, author of The Josiah Manifesto, previews what he will be sharing at this year’s Pray Vote Stand Summit.
Chip Roy, Lindsey Graham, Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, Travis Weber, Seamus Bruner
On today’s program: Chip Roy, U.S. Representative for the 21st District of Texas, unpacks what the latest hearing of the House Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government has uncovered. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, comments on the Senate Judiciary panel’s advancement of a U.S. Supreme Court ethics reform bill.
Mike Johnson, Marsha Blackburn, E. J. Antoni, Travis Weber, David Closson
On today's program: Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana, provides an update on the annual must-pass National Defense Authorization Act and shares his thoughts about FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, talks about her letter to the DOJ/FBI regarding Chinese surveillance in U.S. cities.
Travis Weber, Nathaniel Moran, Dr. Roger Marshall, Dr. Eric Bordenkircher
On today's program: Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, highlights Tony and Bob Fu’s remarks at a House Select Committee roundtable on the Chinese Communist Party’s threat to religious freedom. Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative from the 1st District of Texas, reacts to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
Andrew Clyde, Chris Smith, Gerald Groff, Randall Wenger, Travis Weber, Gene Mills
On today’s program: Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in favor of a postal worker’s religious liberty rights and reacts to the president’s ‘Bidenomics’ speech. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, pushes back on Democrats’ criticism of his efforts to keep abortion out of the PEPFAR program.
Rick Scott, Matt Carpenter, Travis Weber, Steve Daines
On today’s program: Rick Scott, U.S. Senator from Florida, gives an update on the debt ceiling negotiations and reacts to President Joe Biden’s veto of a bill on tariffs on Chinese products. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, reminds the audience why Biden’s judicial nominee Nancy Abudu is so problematic. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, breaks down the numbers from the recent elections in various states.
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