Iraq

Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger joined the show this week and our discussion focused on two key topics: U.S. military action against ISIS and the Ebola outbreak in Africa. The Congressman recently returned from a trip to Turkey and Iraq, where he facilitated negotiations between multiple groups who have been battling both Assad and ISIS...

Jillian Kay Melchior of National Review and Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum joined "Riley & Scot" last week to talk about her recent two-week reporting trip to Iraq and the dire situation for those who face ISIS. Riley asked Jillian what the Iraqi people are requesting from us here in America: Prayers, definitely ,is a big thing that Christians want in particular. A ..

John Gregory -- Illinois Radio Network U.S. Sen. Mark S. Kirk (R-Ill.) doesn’t believe limited air strikes will be enough to defeat militants in Iraq. The attacks against the group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have so far been limited to hitting the group’s supplies...

As Troopathon rolls on, here's a look at a perspective that I can't give. Wonder what it's like to receive a care package while serving overseas? WROK's own Michael Koolidge joined our show this morning to explain. If you didn't know, Michael is an Operation Iraqi Freedom/Global War on Terrorism veteran...

John Gregory -- Illinois Radio Network U.S. Sen. Mark S. Kirk (R-Ill.) says President Obama is the wrong man to deal with the new crisis in Iraq. Kirk says Obama and his current national security team have failed to stop violence in the country caused by Islamic militants such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which has seized large areas of northern Iraq...

With the chaos unfolding in Iraq, questions continuing to rise about the Bergdahl swap, the VA scandal still percolating, and a fight in the House for GOP leadership posts, it's a perfect time to touch base with Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16)...

As we wrap up another fine week of “Riley & Scot” shows, I invite you to tune in to “Riley & Scot Rewind” Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. to hear what you might have missed. However, if you’re planning to sleep in here’s your opportunity to catch up. ...

If you've read any of my previous posts here, you know that veterans hold a very special place in my heart. My late father was a WWII veteran, several friends served in Vietnam, and my brother-in-law Tim is an Iraq War veteran. I believe those who fought for our freedom deserve our utmost respect and loyalty...