Unpacking Battles in Minneapolis & Iran

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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, January 17, 2026

United Nations Ambassador MICHAEL WALZ outlines how President DONALD J. TRUMP’s decisive action on Iran is “drying up the Terrorist Trust Fund that fueled Iran’s terror proxies around the globe” and updates us on internal protests against the regime.

U.S. House majority whip TOM EMMER (R-MN) calls his home state Governor TIM WALZ “a 21st Century version of Jefferson Davis defying the federal government on enforcement of immigration laws.”

Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MULLIN demands the FDA impose restrictions to stop chemical abortion pills from being mailed into states like hers which restrict access to abortion; she is trying to extradite a California doctor “to face Louisiana justice” for doing so.

NewsMax chief White House correspondent JAMES ROSEN delves into the political polarization which divides Americans on multiple issues.

And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary on how dangerous chemical abortion pills are flooding America “not in speedboats but in mail trucks.”

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