and riley gaines, but kirk cameron really and rare books -- rachel: brave books. been doing see you at the library events where they are reading faith-based books or books about god, values or family. rachel: and it was a reaction to the drag queen story hours. pete: absolutely. if you can read drag queen story hours, then we can read actual books with traditional values in them at library libraries. free country, right? and a local public library said, no, we can't do it, too many people, can't host an event here. and i think did that after kirk cameron said he would be appearing at that event. will: what was the excuse? pete: not prepare to host -- rachel: those rowdy christians. [laughter] pete: we can only have 250 people, and it looks like more than that are coming, and we have to shut down the whole vent. navy had massive responses at these events, but it's going to happen. the news on this is that they tried to turn it away, but they're now saying the event will happen. here's a statement from the huntsville madison county public library in alabama to fox n

. >>> still ahead, an alabama library that got major backlash for banning a kirk cameron and moms forty event reversing course. kirk joins us next along with riley gaines ahead of today's pro-family book reading. >>> plus, rick reichmuth joins us live from discovery cove with a few new friends, straight ahead. ♪ ♪ thousands of children are suffering and dying from treatable causes. for 40 years, mercy ships has deployed floating hospitals to provide the free surgeries these children need. join us. together, we can give children the hope and healing they never thought possible. it's a mission powered by love, made possible by you. give today. ♪ ♪ rachel: welcome back. let's check in with the chief, chief meteorologist rick reichmuth, live from discovery cove in orlando, florida. rick, how you doing out there? rick: i'm doing really well. i'm with the head of aquaculture. i didn't know it was a thing. >> basically the care of birds. >> rick: and there is not only sea life here, there's bird life at discovery cove. >> a lot of people don't realize we have a large aviary. we have about 25

kirk cameron's book is oversee age-appropriate but they try to cancel and play games with that, and thenave on the other hand, stuff that is not appropriate for kids and they are totally allowing it even with the pushback, they are not trying to cancel those things. >> speaking of not appropriate for kids, british colombia university professor tweeted the following. hey, want to know one of my all-time x and parenting ideas, let the little children see penises and vulvas of various ages and sizes in a casual normalized totally safe way the world will thank you for it and so with those children when they grow up. hey mom, thanks for that. it is really an unbelievable thing and they think this is the way it is, you can criticize her, because that is troubled. >> no, it is violent and disturbing that we allow that. the very fact that they say it out loud and act like it is normal that is where we have an issue. that is where we need to stop pushback, that is vile that's not normal, that is not what we think is okay. >> they are normalizing because her sentiment is listen, at some point in t

>> has a lot to do with kirk cameron and bringing political values back to our libraries.bama, in the southern part of the state they were canceled yesterday afternoon. there seems to be a trend, canceling events at the last minute, that our books based, christian-based. every time it is because of logistics or security concerns. it's not a coincidence we keep hearing the same message over and over from the same institution. will: tell us if you could, what can one expect at one of these library gatherings, what is so controversial? >> we are talking about god and how we are made in the image of god and for some unknown reason to me, talking about that in a peaceful loving way has become controversial. i can tell you when madison our event will be a wonderful experience for everyone. we will have plenty of people in attendance with lots of fellowship in a peaceful way. it will be great. will: great to talk to you this morning. over to you. rachel: god bless everybody doing that stuff. turning to headlines, a family of a woman shot dead in new mexico is calling for the 13-y

friends at brave books and kirk cameron are part of this. fact there was a big fest planned tomorrow at the madison library in huntsville and kirk was going to be there along with riley gaines. at the last minute, it was canceled by the library because they said the organizers told us it was going to be 20 people. then the day before they said, you know what? we are going to have 300, 350 people. the library said you know what? we can't do that. >> ainsley: huntsville madison public library released a statement said the moms for liberty organization had planned to feature brave books meeting room this coming saturday which is tomorrow. due to the event's anticipating attendance increasing beyond the library's capacity the library will be unable to host the event. initially the organizers of the event reported 20 attendees to library officials. on tuesday the library learned that event organizers are now expecting over 300 people. a number that far exceeds any meeting room capacity within the huntsville madison system. alternative recommendat

kirk cameron, you're all right.thing comes off well. >> thank you, sir. thank you. god bless you too. stuart: indeed. i think he already did. >>> take a look at this, a doctor knocked unconscious by a homeless man. it was a random attack in portland, oregon. she says it's the city's fault for defunding the policement we've got the full story. >>> donald trump due in court today to answer criminal charges related to the 2020 election. a series of court appearances could drag on for the next 18 months or more. that could give trump a long-running soap box. grady trimble at the courthouse. the full story next. ♪ providing for your family is a top priority. but what happens when you need affordable health care? christian health care ministries could save you up to 40% today. as a member, you can choose your provider without network restrictions. sign up at your convenience with our anytime enrollment. join a christian community that supports each other's medical expenses, offering peace of mind as you prioritize what's

kirk cameron can't have those books in there it's inappropriate.obody says libraries are banning books. it's the democrats who are much more effective doing things that are catchy. and are easy to understand. when you think ron desantis if you are a democrat go banning books. no, no. age-appropriate books. shouldn't be learning about gender identification. should not be learning about sex if you are 8 years old. we thought that was a given. we think that faith and family books, no matter what faith you are muslim, catholic, christian, whatever you are should have an opportunity. that never used to be a problem. all the things we used to take for granted, people are making us sit around and go what happened to logic in this country? jordan peterson was on with us yesterday. and he talked about all of this. there is counter cultural conservative movement that's very, very powerful. and i also think that the young men who are tilting in that direction are at the forefront. i think what is happening in the states is that the answer to the problem of se

the trial will begin in october >> ashley: library announcing it will no longer put on a talk by kirk cameroniley gaines. >> marianne: kim cameron and riley gaines found out their event had been cancelled. moms for liberty organization planned to feature brave books in a meeting room at madison public library. the library will be unable to host the event. the law firm representing cameron is brave books issuing quick response. should you persist in cancellation of this event, it will be unconstitutional religious viewpoint and violation of the alabama constitution. emily jones saying there were security concerns, but not mentioned the event being shut down. the number swelled from 20 to 300. the group failed to apply for event permit and city resources cannot support an event of this size on short notice. cameron's lawyer has given the library until today at noon to give access to the library or face action. >> ashley: dwayne the rock johnson surprised a fighter with a new home paid for. the athlete revealed he had less than $8 in his bank account before his first fight. >> my family. oh, my

kirk cameron joins me now talk about sense of the events.ou for joining have to ask you, this advisor people social media but i'm curious, what was the reaction from people? >> the reaction is gratitude. the reaction is thankfulness. people are saying is an answer to prayer, these communities would been in, we were in three states visiting three libraries and we were in tennessee where the previous library who tried to cancel a wholesome they felt event hours and the community got together and voted him out to fire him and the new one came in along with the mayor and commissioners along with the entire community and welcomed us with only arms. the same thing in alabama today where they tried to cancel the event and you find out the immunity, longing for things like this even though you have some who are both within the leadership to try to cast a section that is not reality and came to texas and austin and we had a jampacked room and it's been amazing. people are loving it. >> i'm from the state of texas so i'm not surprised of the reaction

head of the institute of museum and library servicesh reis tax dollars to ensure that author kirk cameron's publisher, brave books, is not blocked om hosting events at publicly supported libraries. and finally, a reminder that the library of congress national book festival is coming up on august 12th here in washington, d.c., e ylong free eve will feature more than 70 thors this year. and as we've done since the first national book festival back in 2000, one booktv on c-span two will be live all day from the festival. and now a discussion with emory university english professor dan sinykin about the life and literary career of cormac mccarthy. mr. sinicki sat down recently with book peters one and now joining us from emory university in atlanta is professor dan sinykin. here's his guest essay in the new york times in june. quote, cormac mccarthy had a remarkable literary career. it could never happen now. professor, why do you say that? cormac mccarthy's career could not happen now. well, his career depended on a situation in publishing that no longer exists. he required a editor at random

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. >> and cancelling event with kirk cameron and riley gaines, wait until you hr why and how their lawyeronding. >> todd: did you see this? >> my family, my god. >> i wanted to

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coming up, an event for kirk cameron and mom for lip-reading was about to be canceled.dreds of parents and school kids showed up and nothing was going to stop them from singing, god bless america. and later in and later in the nightcap, what if you saw this on your door. look closely. something kind of slithers up to greet you and it is not just this giant snake. another man in texas opened the door and got bitten by a rattlesnake. here is the person. would you be ready for something dangerous at the door and if you got bit in the head, what would you think? i would freak out if that is me. we wanted to hear from you. let us know, twitter and instagram @tracegallagher. weigh in. we will try to results and bring you the best responses in the nightcap. here is a "fox news @ night" trip across america, a live look at san francisco. you were looking life now at nashville. music city. you can see nissan stadium. the stadium, the tennessee titans. now to steel pier along the boardwalk in atlantic city new jersey. you can't join us? set your dvr and watch as any time. the soon