Hillary Clinton's email scandal has received much press, but there's an overlooked part of that story: the fact that she ran own private intelligence operation without the official consent of the U.S. government. Former staff CIA case officer Kent Clizbe will join me to tell us more. Plus: How can great poetry illuminate our understanding of biblical themes? Jeffrey Jay Niehaus will discuss his book, "God the Poet." That and more on Monday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Rev. David Randall spent a lifetime in the Church of Scotland and left it for good after nearly 40 years in ministry. He'll join me to tell his story and explain why American Christians should pay attention. His book is called, "A Sad Departure." Plus: Nick Eicher from WORLD magazine shares the latest presidential polling results among evangelical insiders. That's next time on Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Many people say the religious views of the presidential candidates really don't matter. But is that actually true? On the next edition of JANET MEFFERD TODAY, I'll talk it over with Stephen Mansfield, author of "Ask the Question." Plus: Christian hymnwriter Keith Getty will stop by to discuss why he and his wife Kristyn are joining in a worldwide hymn sing this weekend to draw attention to the cause of global missions. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

As the GOP hopefuls head into South Carolina, Christians are wondering: How will the candidates preserve our religious liberty, now under threat with the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia? On the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will join Janet to discuss religious liberty, real marriage and the future of the Supreme Court. Plus: the Family Research Council's Arina Grossu presents her analysis of Planned Parenthood. That and more on the next JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Russia's prime minister says there is a new Cold War going on. And many are saying there's evidence Vladimir Putin is ready to ignite WWIII. What should we know about the real threat of Russia to the United States and the world? Jeff Nyquist, distinguished senior fellow in political science at the Inter-American Institute, joins me to discuss it and his book, "The New Tactics of Global War." That's next time on JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

America is shocked by the sudden passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a brilliant legal scholar and the most outspoken conservative on the highest bench in the land. How will his death change the court, and what effect will it have on the upcoming presidential election? We'll take a look back at a great mind -- and ponder the future of our country. That's next time on JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Pro-family advocate Scott Lively is the homosexual activists' Enemy Number One as they target him in an international lawsuit for crimes against humanity -- just for speaking the truth about sin. What's Dr. Lively's take on the future of the pro-family movement across the globe? He'll share his story and his advice for Christians on how to fight for truth now against a global Big Gay movement. You won't want to miss Friday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How is the Obama Administration threatening your property rights through his war on the suburbs? Tom DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center, joins me to explain the breathtaking power grab afoot in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule - and how you can fight back. That and a lot more - join us for Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

You’ve heard of the HHS contraception mandate, but what about the department’s proposed gender-identity mandate? Roger Severino from the Heritage Foundation joins me to explain how bureaucratic trickery through Obamacare may force health-care professionals to provide sex-change operations – and more! Plus: Why is NASA banning the word “Jesus?” We’ll have that and more. Join us for Wednesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

How important is a candidate’s personal morality? And should someone’s immorality keep him off Christian campuses as a speaker? Dr. Everett Piper, president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, has some thoughts on that subject, and we’ll talk about it. Plus: Why is the New York Times sick and tired of “God Bless America?” We’ll discuss that, too, on Tuesday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.