Point of View Co-Host, Penna Dexter frequently sits in as guest host for Kerby Anderson. Her weekly commentaries air on the Bott Radio Network. Penna’s heart is in educating and encouraging Christian...

Van Taylor is a dedicated family man, successful businessman, and decorated Marine Officer. Elected in 2010 to the Texas House, Van immediately distinguished himself as a conservative leader. In 2014,...

Van Taylor is a dedicated family man, successful businessman, and decorated Marine Officer. Elected in 2010 to the Texas House, Van immediately distinguished himself as a conservative leader. In 2014, he was elected to the Texas Senate with overwhelming local support and backing of a strong coalition of conservative activists and community leaders. As a Marine Officer and paratrooper, Captain Taylor volunteered for duty as a platoon commander with the Marine Corps’ C Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion. He deployed to Iraq where he fought with the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company. Taylor led the first platoon into Iraq for his brigade and led a mission that rescued 31 wounded Marines during the pitched Battle of An Nasiriyah. For his service in Iraq, the Marine Corps awarded Captain Taylor the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Commendation Medal with “V” for valor. Throughout his tenure in the Texas Legislature, Van consistently fought to limit the size and reach of government, secure our border, rein in spending, lower taxes, protect the Rainy Day Fund, and stop the expansion of Obamacare in Texas. For his commitment to conservative principles, he has earned the “Taxpayer Champion” award from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, the “Courageous Conservative” award from Texas Conservative Coalition, and the “Torch of Freedom” award from the Young Conservatives of Texas. Additionally, he was named a “Top-Rated Conservative” by the Texas Eagle Forum, and earned an A rating from the National Rifle Association. In addition to fighting for conservative solutions, Taylor has also made his mark spearheading legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and to safeguard our children from online sexual predators. He has worked to make it easier for our military to vote while serving overseas, verify the citizenship of every voter in the state, close a loophole preventing healthcare fraud and abuse saving local taxpayers millions, curb the prescription opioid epidemic, stop the proliferation of toll roads, and author sweeping ethics reform including revoking benefits from corrupt politicians. Additionally, Taylor’s Truth in Taxation rule, which forces politicians to state clearly in the first line of any bill if there is an attempt to raise taxes or fees, has been cited by Americans for Tax Reform as a successful blueprint for other states to implement. Van and his wife, Anne, married after his return from Iraq and are the proud parents of three young girls. Van and his family reside in Plano near the land his great-grandfather farmed during the Great Depression.

Christopher L. Towne was born in Wheat Ridge, CO on December 12, 1977 into a religious family with three other siblings. He had a passion to serve his country and upon graduation from High School went...

Christopher L. Towne was born in Wheat Ridge, CO on December 12, 1977 into a religious family with three other siblings. He had a passion to serve his country and upon graduation from High School went into the United States Marine Corps. He served roughly 8 years and received the rank of Sergeant with his specific duties as a Military Police Officer Investigator, Military Police, Correctional Counselor, and Correctional Officer. He worked hard and completed his bachelor in American History prior to his end of serving on active duty. With the country still at war Christopher once again decided to join the military- this time as an Infantry officer and logistics officer in the Army. Once again he served for roughly 8 years, received the rank as Captain, and deployed to Iraq receiving the combat infantry badge from hostile enemy contact. He ascended from among other top officers as the primary logistical support advisor to the Commander of 450 personnel. The Squadron Executive Officer acknowledged Chris for “rapidly transforming a lackluster logistical section into the strongest support section.” Christopher, in 2012 decided to leave the military and became an executive at a national grocery retailer. Longing to once again help others he in 2018 volunteered to become ambassador for the Texas Right to Life. His responsibilities through community outreach is to help spread the prolife movement and in 2019 was asked to lead the upcoming Plano 40 Days for Life campaign.

Sally C. Pipes is president and chief executive officer of the Pacific Research Institute, a San Francisco–based think tank, and the Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at PRI. She previously...

Sally C. Pipes is president and chief executive officer of the Pacific Research Institute, a San Francisco–based think tank, and the Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at PRI. She previously served as the assistant director of the Fraser Institute in Canada. She is the author of The Cure for Obamacare (Encounter 2013), The Truth About Obamacare (Regnery 2010), and The Pipes Plan: The Top 10 Ways to Dismantle and Replace Obamacare (Regnery 2012). She writes a biweekly health care column for Forbes.com.

Lori Roman, Founder and President of The Ann Children’s Fund, is an experienced chief executive with a record of successful leadership in government, non-profit, corporate, and academic sectors. He...

Lori Roman, Founder and President of The Ann Children’s Fund, is an experienced chief executive with a record of successful leadership in government, non-profit, corporate, and academic sectors. Her diverse career exemplifies her expertise in management, public policy, strategic planning, public relations, and government affairs. An accomplished speaker and writer, Lori has been featured in many major radio and television outlets, as well as magazines and newspapers. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Administration.

Carrie L. Lukas is the president of Independent Women's Forum. She is the author of Checking Progressive Privilege, co-author of Liberty Is No War on Women, and author of The Politically Incorrect Gui...

Carrie L. Lukas is the president of Independent Women's Forum. She is the author of Checking Progressive Privilege, co-author of Liberty Is No War on Women, and author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Women, Sex, and Feminism, which was published by Regnery Publishing. Lukas also serves as Vice President for Policy and Economics at Independent Women's Voice. Lukas writes for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, and The New York Post. She is also a contributor to the National Review, Forbes.com, and Acculturated. She's testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.