Focus Today with Perry Atkinson

Eric Eggers - Birth tourism and birthright citizenship

Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute, discusses birth tourism, birthright citizenship, and funding networks behind anti-ICE activism.

John O’Connor - Latest headlines

John O’Connor, former federal prosecutor and author of the book “Postgate,” discusses the recent headlines.

Dr. Adam Rasmussen - American Worldview 2026

Dr. Adam Rasmussen, fellow at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, discusses the latest American Worldview Inventory 2026 and what it reveals about the decline of a biblical worldview in America.

Paul Kengor - Pope Leo XIV and the the Catholic Church

Paul Kengor, political scientist and author of a new book “American Pontiff,” discusses the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, and what his leadership may mean for the Catholic Church.

Richard Harris - The gender identity debate

Richard Harris, Executive Director of Truth & Liberty Foundation, discusses the growing national debate over gender identity issues involving children, parental rights in education, and the role of schools in communicating with families.

Todd Friel - War, politics, and biblical application

Todd Friel, executive director of Fortis Institute, examines how biblical teaching applies to current issues—war, politics, and the use of Scripture in modern policy debates.

Robert Eringer - Power, secrecy, and accountability in Congress

Robert Eringer, investigative journalist and former intelligence adviser to Prince Albert II of Monaco, discusses Congress’s vote to block the release of internal sexual-misconduct records and what it reveals about power, secrecy, and accountability within political institutions.

Rabbi Michael Barclay - Israel, Iran, and the United States

Rabbi Michael Barclay, the Spiritual Leader of Temple Ner Simcha in California, discusses the escalating conflict between Israel, Iran, and the United States, offering insight into the geopolitical tensions, regional dynamics, and the moral and spiritual questions raised by war.

Casey Fleming - Cognitive warfare

Casey Fleming, Counter Intelligence expert and CEO of BlackOps Partners Corporation, discusses how foreign adversaries are using social media and “cognitive warfare” to influence public opinion and exploit divisions inside the United States.

Robert Bortins - Woke and Weaponized

Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations and co-author of Woke and Weaponized, joins us to discuss the ideological roots of modern education, the rapid growth of homeschooling, and how classical Christian education offers an alternative for families.