Mary Stackhouse, David Wurmser, Sean Nelson, Mike Johnson, David Closson

Episode ID: 93670 · 00:54:02 · August 17, 2026

Washington Watch Reporter Mary Stackhouse reports on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s comments about the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America, upcoming primaries in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming, and the Kushner-Witkoff meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Dr. David Wurmser, Senior Analyst for Middle East Policy at The Center for Security Policy, offers insight into what may be anticipated regarding the disarmament of Hamas and the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding, which was supposed to end the Iran conflict, confirm an end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and determine the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sean Nelson, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom with ADF, discusses a ruling from a Nigerian high court concerning a young woman who had converted to Christianity, was captured following her flight from a forced marriage, and was pursued by Islamic religious police seeking to arrest her. He also addresses how widespread cases like this are in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, sounds the alarm for Americans to wake up to the dangers of “crazy communists” in the Democratic Party, lest the midterm elections turn our country into something unrecognizable.
Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, encourages Christians to view the news from a biblical perspective when looking at the stories of baby Gabriel, who is now in the custody of his intended parents; Democratic socialists who claim stealing can be a biological need; and a Colorado school district that has embraced a vulgar sex ed curriculum.

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