Washington Watch with Tony Perkins - Video
Tony PerkinsWashington Watch with Tony Perkins helps Christ's followers consider current events and issues of our day from a Biblical worldview. Frequent guests include political leaders, statesmen, newsmakers, ministry leaders, and everyday citizens from across the country.
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- 2510/02/2026 Today’s Program Pays Special Attention to a Christian’s Role to Disciple and Equip BelieversJody Hice and guests explore international headlines highlighting Iran, Turkey, Hamas, and Israel, and address slowing job growth numbers in the U.S. They also explore how God is working among younger generations, using ministries to evangelize and equip Christians globally, and providing greater opportunities in our Military for Christian leaders.
- 2610/01/2026 Airline Hijacking, Arms Blacklists, Israel’s Sovereignty, and Treasury Bond Interest RatesToday we learn more details on the FlyDubai hijacking and the heroics to save the passengers, why Syria was removed from the U.S. arms blacklist, how Treasury bonds hitting a 24-year high may impact families, and Israel’s sovereign right to govern Judea and Samaria despite Democratic Senators who attempt to stand in the way.
- 279/30/2026 Missouri and Louisiana Efforts to Reduce Abortions and Homeschool Victory in NebraskaTony Perkins and guests review Democrats' efforts to condemn Israel for defending their homeland, a U.S.-Iran Peace Deal, Missouri’s upcoming constitutional amendment vote to end widespread abortion and gender mutilation of children, a homeschool victory in Nebraska, and a review of the Louisiana lawsuit concerning abortion drugs on this 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment.
- 289/29/2026 US-China Relations, Jack Smith’s Senate Appearance, and a City Council Votes on Homeschool ApplicantsToday on WW: The White House contemplates the future of artificial intelligence; the Senate attempts to ban members of Congress from insider trading; New U.S.-China tariff negotiations; The growing GOP midterm election struggle; Former Prosecutor Jack Smith appears before a Senate Hearing; Fremont, NE, City Council is set to vote on whether to reverse its anti-homeschooling discrimination policy.
- 299/28/2026 A Biblical Response to Election Polls, Terrorism in England, Euthanizing Seniors, and Aborting ChildrenToday’s Washington Watch looks at the concerning political polling for Republicans, the UK police’s successful thwarting of a terror attack on US military interests, explores Canada’s Euthanasia program that sometimes kills those who want to live, and considers how abortion is being addressed and dodged in D.C.
- 309/25/2026 U.N. Meetings Conclude, the Trump-Xi Summit, and America at the Crossroads of Socialism and FreedomThe U.N. General Assembly meetings reach a conclusion following some tumultuous sessions, including a challenging presentation from the Israeli Prime Minister, a careful consideration of why Christians should embrace Israel, a grandmother’s tragic death at the hands of Canadian Healthcare, and the uniqueness of America’s freedom in a culture more broadly embracing socialism.
- 319/28/2026 Presidents Trump and Xi Discuss Foreign Relations as the Church Contemplates Cultural EngagementTony and his guests analyze Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s U.N. speech, the White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, the role gender ideology is playing in a Senate confirmation hearing, and the importance of churches engaging in political discourse.
- 329/23/2026 China’s Christian Persecution and Undermining America, and Comparing Marx, Moody, and Modern CultureToday’s program looks at protecting female athletes, the role China is playing in persecuting Christians and undermining America, in consideration of the meetings between Presidents Trump and XI, the upcoming confirmation hearings of an important Trump nominee, and what we can learn from Karl Marx and D.L. Moody about our current cultural divide.
- 339/18/2026 Today on WW: U.N. Meetings, Trans Surgery on Kids, Homeschool Prejudice, and International TensionsToday’s program reviews many things happening in New York City, surrounding the U.N. General Assembly meetings, the decision by two hospitals to cease "gender-affirming care” for minors, a Nebraska fire department’s discrimination against a homeschooled graduate, and international tensions in Ukraine and Taiwan.
- 349/21/2026 The Rise of Global Conflict, Fraudulent Political Fundraising, and the U.S. Space AgencyToday on Washington Watch, Tony and his guests review growing global concerns about China, Iran, and the Houthis in Yemen, details emerge over allegations of fraudulent campaign contributions to key Democratic candidates through the political platform ActBlue, and Louisiana seeks to be the home of the new U.S. Space Academy.
- 359/18/2026 Without Ignoring Today’s Hot Topics, We Focus on Thinking Biblically in a Changing CultureToday’s program reviews a SCOTUS Mail-in ballot decision as absentee voting season begins, new regulations on artificial intelligence, constitutional free-speech protections, providing hope and God’s word to Ukrainian soldiers, and thinking biblically in an ever-changing culture.
- 369/17/2026 Foreign Sanctions, Domestic Policy Positions, and Artificial Intelligence ConversationsToday on Washington Watch: The U.S. House’s final actions before heading home for the midterms include applying pressure on Russia and Iran. The Trump administration takes seemingly contradictory financial policy positions: The U.S. plans to sell arms to Israel. Considering the benefits and detriments of AI, what should a Christian consider when engaging in the conversation?
- 379/16/2026 Advancing Life Through Prayer on Capitol Hill and Religious Freedom Around the WorldThe U.S. House votes on whether to impose strict sanctions on Russia, Senator Josh Hawley holds a prayer event on Capitol Hill and announces the Declaration for Life, concerns grow over the future solvency of Social Security, the Senate seeks to confirm judicial nominees ahead of the midterms, and Cissie Graham Lynch is nominated for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom.
- 389/15/2026 Distinguishing Principles and Values that Made America Good from Socialism and Socialism LightTony Perkins and guests discuss proposed legislation that would impact the future availability of AM radios, the next step for the SAVE America Act, preventing the establishment of sharia law in the United States, a judicial decision forcing a church to include abortion coverage in its employee health care plan, and the Trump administration's attempt to redistribute money to citizens.
- 399/14/2026 Preparing for Midterms Domestically and Responding to Terror InternationallyAs Tony returns to the host chair, he and guests consider what is motivating voters ahead of the midterm elections, proposed cryptocurrency legislation, the Biden-era “superhighway” of abortion drugs, recent Iranian-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian interests, and proposed sanctions to stop Russian and Iranian atrocities.
- 409/11/2026 Remembering 9/11, How It Changed America, and the Path ForwardToday’s Washington Watch reflects on September 11, 2001, from multiple vantage points, considers the various ways it has altered our nation, where America is culturally and militarily, resulting from crucial decisions made since then, and contemplates the future trajectory of our country.
- 419/10/2026: 9-11’s 25th Anniversary, America’s Current Threats, and Remembering Charlie Kirk’s LegacyOn today’s Washington Watch episode, we take a look at the first-ever GOP Midterm Convention, the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and the upcoming 9-11 remembrances. We also consider the past, present, and future threats from radical Islamists and China, and reflect on the spiritual health of America.
- 429/9/2026 Today’s Program Looks at a Few State Issues, UK Sanctions on Israel, and a First Midterm ConventionRedrawing Missouri’s Congressional Map again, Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Health redefines pregnant woman, Louisiana contemplates abortion drugs, and Texas identifies clear acts of radical Islamic terrorism. Additionally, Washington Watch offers updates on Iran, the UK’s sanctions on Judea and Samaria, and America’s first Republican midterm convention.
- 439/8/2026 Wars, Debt, and Truth in Education on 9/11 and the Abortion Deep StateOn today’s Washington Watch: Updates on the Wars in Iran and Ukraine; The upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11 and properly teaching its history; An encouraging jobs report; The rapidly growing national debt; An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the mail-in voting case; The decision by three countries to ban trade with Judea and Samaria; Abortion drug makers in the hot seat.
- 449/7/2026 It’s Back to School for Kids Across America; Here are Some Things To KnowThis Labor Day special takes a careful look at efforts to shrink the size of the Department of Education, reducing its bureaucratic power and placing it back in the hands of the people. We also help parents know where to keep an eye on their local districts as their kids return to school this fall.
- 459/4/2026 Trump’s New Iranian Approach, Maine Religious Liberty Interference, and Socialism’s IncompatibilityToday on Washington Watch: Two state supreme courts release controversial decisions affecting U.S. congressional districts and First Amendment concerns; President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu predict a forthcoming Iranian regime change amid Trump’s new economic-military approach; Our Biblical Worldview segment looks at a growing congressional divide over court packing and socialism.
- 469/3/2026 California’s Moral Collapse Seeks Legal Cover, Abusing the 14th Amendment, and Declining $300 MillionA look into the hits and misses on Capitol Hill, the latest on the Iranian War, a developing alliance between China, Russia, and India, lawsuits in California over keeping men in women’s sports and preventing women's access to abortion pill reversal medication, 14th Amendment misconceptions and abuse with respect to birthright citizenship, and Samaritan’s Purse’s declination of $300 million.
- 479/2/2026 Foreign Policy Takes Stage Abroad as Resisting Socialism and Protecting Kids is Our Domestic FocusThe House takes up birthright citizenship, the U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, the residual impact of the former Syrian president’s nuclear ambitions, trade talks between Russia, China, and India may affect the United States’ global influence, a Kansas school pushes gender transitions on children, the threat of socialism in America, and the misleading use of “Christian Socialism.”
- 489/1/2026 Reviewing Congress’s Return to a Full Agenda, Fighting for Life, and Protecting Kids from DrugsToday’s program reviews how efforts to fund the government, denounce socialism, reduce birth tourism, and expose government abuse and negligence made the list Congress has undertaken since returning to Washington. We also look at attempts to prevent Virginia from codifying abortion and address the growing dangers of hemp-based products and the distribution of gas-station weed.
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