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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 54 MIN

Casey Harper, Mark Alford, Elliot Abrams, Jerry Bowyer, David Closson

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On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Day 7 of the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s tariffs and potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th District, comments on the Democrat-led partial government shutdown, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariffs decision. Elliot Abrams, Senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, previews what to expect following the first Gaza Board of Peace meeting and from the potentially imminent U.S. strikes on Iran. Jerry Bowyer, President and CEO of Bowyer Research, breaks down what to expect after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s tariffs. Dr. David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at FRC, reacts to an unaired interview between comedian Stephen Colbert and Senate candidate James Talarico. He also comments on Minnesota State Rep. Finke’s testimony against age verification for pornographic sites and Chloe Cole's upcoming court date against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and unpacks Just War Theory as it relates to Iran.

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