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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 54 MIN

Brad Knott, Walter Hudson, Hormoz Shariat, David Cortman, Ben Aguiñaga

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On today’s program: Brad Knott, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 13th district, breaks down Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s threat to block funding for DHS in the Senate following the latest Minneapolis shooting, Minnesota Governor Walz’s decision to deploy the National Guard, and legal concerns for ex-CNN personality Don Lemon. Walter Hudson, Minnesota State House Representative, provides an update on the fraud investigation in Minnesota, the impact of protestors on the communities, and the need for cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to de-escalate tensions in Minneapolis. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, Iran Alive Ministries President, reports on the deaths of 30,000 protestors in Iran over the weekend at the hands of the Islamic regime and gives an update from his contacts within that country about the persecution of Christians. David Cortman, Senior Counsel and Vice President of U.S. Litigation at Alliance Defending Freedom, analyzes a situation in which Maryland’s Wicomico County Council discontinued opening their meetings with the Lord’s Prayer, following the threat of expensive legislation from the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Ben Aguiñaga, Solicitor General of Louisiana, explains the current situation surrounding the Ten Commandments case in Louisiana and discusses the potential broader implications.

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