This Week on Capitol Hill

This Week on the Hill
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An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress. Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction. With Speaker Johnson’s extensive experience and Perkins’ deep understanding of legislative matters, this program aims to empower audiences with knowledge and spark meaningful dialogue.

  1. 16h ago

    Speaker Johnson's Final Midterm Push, Israel Marks October 7th Anniversary, and SBC President Calls for Pastors to Speak Out on Critical Issues

    Joining us from Kentucky, U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) kicks-off travel to 40 Congressional districts in 22 states roaring toward the Midterm elections; he outlines recent surges of Hispanic voters back to the GOP because “they don’t want Socialism the Democrats are offering—that’s why they escaped other countries to live in the United States.” CAROLINE GLICK, international affairs advisor to Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, reports from Jerusalem on Israel’s observances of the 3rd Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7th attacks; “this has touched every household in Israel and we’re still in our longest war as a nation.” WILLIAM “Willy” RICE, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, renews his call for pastors and Christians to become more engaged in the moral issues of the upcoming Midterm elections. Daily Signal White House correspondent ELIZABETH MITCHELL recaps the week in D.C. and previews possible agenda items for the “lame duck” session following the November 3rd elections. . And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns of a new California law targeting conversations in the workplace—specifically about religion, gender, and ‘reproductive health’ (a/k/a abortion) as so-called “hate speech” in a new state law. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel … sponsored by AARP.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Oct 3

    Pro-Life States Go "On Offense" ... and Steve Scalise Calls for Massive GOP Turnout

    Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL is in-studio with us to break down the federal lawsuit her state—and Arkansas and Louisiana—have filed against New York, California and Massachusetts for violating laws prohibiting abortion pills being mailed to pro-life states. U.S. House Majority Leader STEVE SCALISE joins us while campaigning in Pennsylvania…saying Democrats cannot win the House if Republican/conservative voters turn out in massive numbers. Former Congresswoman MICHELLE BACHMAN calls out Congressional Democrats for “diplomatic jihad” after they pushed legislation condemning Israel for “human rights violations” the same week a passenger jet with 170 Israelis was almost hijacked. TIM RICE, D.C. bureau chief for The Daily Wire, says both political parties left for the Midterms with disappointments in unfinished business on the Hill. And TONY PERKINS’ commentary invites listeners to text 67742 to learn how they “can fight City Hall” by starting their own Pray/Vote/Stand chapters. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel … sponsored by AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Sep 26

    Global Threats Facing America ... and Recapping the White House State Dinner

    We are on location this week at the Family Research Council’s “Pray,Vote, Stand Summit” in Virginia U.S. Speaker MIKE JOHNSON recaps the Trump/Xi White House state dinner on Thursday, and maps out what the GOP must do with less than 45 days until the Midterms. U.S. Senator JOSH HAWLEY (R-MO) and his wife Erin engage in a spirited discussion of the need to protect life and block mail-order abortion drugs nationwide. Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR) the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee applauds President DONALD J. TRUMP for his firm declaration at the United Nations this week that Iran must either cooperate diplomatically or face military obliteration. JAMES ROSEN, Newsmax chief Washington correspondent, weighs in on Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU calling out Israel’s enemies by name (including NYC ‘s mayor) at the U.N. General Assembly. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on U.S./China “relations” which increasingly ignore China’s human rights violations…while American jobs are lost in a flood of cheap Chinese goods. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 19

    The House Adjourns Until After the Midterms ... and Congress Honors Lindsey Graham

    As the U.S. House adjourned until after the Midterms on November 3rd, Speaker MIKE JOHNSON calls this session “the most productive since at least 1949” having passed over 900 bills. Texas Congressman MICHAEL McCAUL—Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee—joins us to highlight passage of the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act which allows President DONALD J. TRUMP to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas. As the debate over Federal Reserve interest hikes rages on, conservative economist DAVID BAHNSEN warns that even proposing $5,000 checks to every American could “give a permission slip to the Left to start handing out money to its favored groups.” TIM RICE of The Daily Wire recaps the controversy over AI and what pathway could lead to common ground and guardrails for that exploding technology. And TONY PERKINS applauds U.S. Senator JOSH HAWLEY’s just-issued Declaration for Life, noting that Life itself is the most foundational of the unalienable rights granted Americans in the Declaration of Independence. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 12

    Marking the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks ... and Updates from Dallas on the GOP's Midterm Convention

    We look back 25 years to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with personal remembrances from Newsmax chief Washington correspondent JAMES ROSEN along with a look at lessons America learned on that tragic day. TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how the 9/11 attacks “were acts of premeditated evil by followers of an ideology that hates what America was founded upon. Congresswoman ERIN HOUCHIN (R-IN) reports from Dallas—site of the RNC’s first Midterm Convention—on the enthusiasm powering attendees to win the November 3rd Midterms. Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) offers the latest on the Iran war…and bemoans how “biased media blame America, not Iran” for the conflict; he adds that “we could use some honest reporting on the threat of a “nuclear” Iran. And Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL gives details on how the abortion-pill industry is operating on a Biden-era “superhighway” sending abortion pills by mail into pro-life states like hers in violation of state laws. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 5

    Democrats Refuse to Join Vote Condemning Socialism ... and Abortion Pill Defiance Continues

    U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) recaps this week’s votes in which House Democrats refused to condemn Socialism and refused to codify the Supreme Court justices should remain at a total of 9. House Judiciary Committee chairman JIM JORDAN (R-OH) says much more oversight is needed to prevent activist groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center from harassing conservative & Christian organizations and falsely labeling them as “hate groups.” U. S. Senator BILL CASSIDY (R-LA) warns abortion-pill manufacturers continue to defy FDA regulations on mail-order abortion drugs being issued without doctor supervisions. CHRISTIAN DATOC, White House correspondent for The Washington Examiner, looks at the latest on the U.S./Iran conflict. And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary commentary on how the younger generation of voters in America apparently have no knowledge of the “Iron Curtain” or why Socialism inevitably leads to repression and censoring information. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Aug 29

    Speaker Johnson Laments: "It Isn't Unlawful for Crazy People to be Elected"

    Live from the campaign trail in Austin, Texas…U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON updates the latest Midterms news including new developments in the battle over mail-in ballots and more radicals winning primary elections even in red states like Oklahoma; he deems the trend dangerous and calls on conservatives to turn out and stand up for America on November 3rd. ELIZABETH MITCHELL, White House correspondent for The Daily Signal, says President DONALD J. TRUMP really flexed his political muscle on behalf of his endorsed candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma…and zeroes-in on U.S./Canada trade tensions. Joining us from Kyiv, PAVLO UNGURYAN—former Ukraine parliament member—recaps this week’s national prayer breakfast there and the latest military strikes on the capital by Russia. Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR), chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, looks at the June 2028 trial date set for 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheik Mohammad; “It has taken 25 years, but at long last he will face his day in court”; Chairman Crawford also warns of the need to shore up “weaknesses, gaps and vulnerabilities” in our intelligence community to ensure that another 9/11 cannot happen. And TONY PERKINS (just back from a trip to Ukraine) declares in his commentary that as Christians we must pray for Ukraine, where our brothers and sisters in Christ are targeted by Russia for torture and death. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Aug 22

    Senator Katie Britt Blasts New Massachusetts Abortion Law as "Despicable and Disgusting"

    U.S. Senator KATIE BRITT (R-Alabama) joins us with warnings that pro-abortion groups want to muzzle Free Speech rights of pro-lifers…and zeroes in on Massachusetts newly enacted law allowing abortion right up moment of birth, which she deems “despicable & disgusting.” U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)—joining us from the campaign trail in New York City this week—looks at this past Tuesday’s primaries including an ultra-radical DSA member winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida; he predicts a “crossroads Midterm election for America” this November. U.S. Ambassador to Israel MIKE HUCKABEE in Jerusalem raises new security concerns for Israel as tensions between Turkey and Syria bubble over. JAMES ROSEN, chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax, predicts that internal battles within the Democratic Party will make their dream of retaking the Senate in November more daunting that originally hoped. And TONY PERKINS delivers a commentary focusing on unresolved issues—including high gas prices and the ongoing war with Iran—which could pose real dangers for the GOP heading into November 3rd. All this—and more—coming up on our latest edition of THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins, sponsored by AARP. http://aarp.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress. Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction. With Speaker Johnson’s extensive experience and Perkins’ deep understanding of legislative matters, this program aims to empower audiences with knowledge and spark meaningful dialogue.

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