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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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Saturday, December 20, 2025

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA) unpacks the year-end actions in Congress including GOP plans to lower healthcare costs while expanding choices for Americans.

PHILIP WEGMANN, White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.com also weighs in on President DONALD J TRUMP’s “warrior dividend” for military members, and what’s on the horizon in D.C. in 2026.

Congressman MARK HARRIS (R-NC) reflects on this week’s Judiciary Committee hearing on dangers of the liberal Southern Poverty Law Center targeting conservatives like the late CHARLIE KIRK and the Family Research Council; Ambassador MIKE HUCKABEE reports from Jerusalem with a prediction that Hamas will soon be disarmed “because President Trump promised it will happen.”

And Tony’s commentary queries the Administration’s conflicting positions on drugs: naming fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” while moving to lessen penalties for marijuana.

All that and more on This Week on Capitol Hill.

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