News In Focus with Chris Long

North Korea’s nuclear threat and the Trump Administration’s response - discussion with Fred Fleitz

News in Focus Today – Foreign Policy Edition

North Korea’s nuclear threat and the Trump Administration’s response – discussion with Fred Fleitz, senior vice president, Center for Security Policy in Washington, D.C.

Part 2 -  Iraq in the aftermath of the ISIS threat. Now that the ISIS terror army has been pushed out of Northern Iraq, the region has an opportunity to resettle the various minority religious groups with better security and stability. Nathan Kalasho from the American Chaldean community discusses the progress and opportunities. Tune in and tell a friend.

Mr. Bob Murray, chairman of Murray Energy, and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Foundation discuss the new energy policy in Washington and the comeback of coal

Energy Secretary Rick Perry has laid out a plan to address the electric grid reliability and its security for the future.  On this week’s News in Focus, Mr. Bob Murray, chairman of Murray Energy, and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Foundation discuss the new energy policy in Washington and the comeback of coal, and how the Trump Administration is keeping its promise to coal miners. Tune in and tell a friend!

The Origin of Hanukkah on this week's News in Focus, a historical look back at Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights

The Origin of Hanukkah on this week's News in Focus, a historical look back at Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights by our good friend Michael Goldstein, who discusses its history and special significance this year with the naming of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. We also discuss the passage of HCR 10 by the Ohio House of Representatives, a resolution that supports the State of Israel and rejects the BDS movement that is creating an atmosphere of anti-Semitism on Ohio college campuses.

Moral Crisis at the Ohio Statehouse - Pastors Roundtable Discussion

Moral Crisis at the Ohio Statehouse - Pastors Roundtable Discussion

This week, the Ohio Christian Alliance issued a statement concerning the moral crisis at the Ohio Statehouse. In recent weeks, a number of legislators have resigned over inappropriate behavior in office. The most recent reports are most alarming. A group of ministers and family organizations has called for a more thorough investigation requesting the Legislative Inspector General and the Attorney General to look into the reported incidents. On this News in Focus, we discuss in depth the problems at the Statehouse and what is being done. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Return to Plymouth - A Discussion on the Pilgrims' Landing

Return to Plymouth - A Discussion on the Pilgrims' Landing

Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation Paul Jaylee discusses the mission of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, an organization that conducts tours, reenactments, and educational public forums on historic Plymouth Plantation and Village. Take time to listen to this fascinating recount of the Pilgrims' voyage and Plymouth Rock as it is today as they prepare for the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing in 2020.  The Ohio Christian Alliance is planning a summer tour to Plymouth in 2018. Log onto www.ohioca.org to learn more. 

Tax Reform New Tax Watchdog Group in Ohio Launches

Tax Reform New Tax Watchdog Group in Ohio Launches

OCA President Chris Long interviews Jack Boyle, long-time friend and conservative who is the new executive director of Ohioans for Tax Reform. Jack Boyle was instrumental in ending Ohio's estate tax and working on a municipal tax reform issue. He will now take that expertise and experience into his new role as director of Ohioans for Tax Reform. Tune in and tell a friend. 

AG Mike DeWine Discusses Marsy's Law, the Victims Rights Amendment

AG Mike DeWine Discusses Marsy's Law, the Victims Rights Amendment

Issue 1, Marsy's Law, passed by 82% on Tuesday by Ohio voters. Attorney General Mike DeWine discusses what the victims rights amendment will do. Notifications of sentencing, plea bargain hearings, parole hearings, and restitution are all part of the new victims rights amendment in the Ohio Constitution. Tune in to hear AG Mike DeWine explain. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation with Bill Federer of The American Minute - The Reformation's influence on the American founding. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Bill Federer discusses the role of The Reformation in America's founding

Bill Federer discusses the role of The Reformation in America's founding. "From the time of the Reformation to the first settlement of America, knowledge gradually spread in Europe," (John Adams)  Tune in as OCA President Chris Long interviews Bill Federer on the role of The Reformation in America's founding. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation National Adoption Awareness Month with Secretary of State Jon Husted sharing his personal story of his adoption. Tune and tell a friend. 

SOS Jon Husted Shares His Adoption Story

SOS Jon Husted Shares His Adoption Story

Serving his second term as Ohio's 54th Secretary of State, Jon Husted shares on today's program about his personal adoption story. Jon conveys to the listeners the importance of making the right choice by choosing adoption over abortion. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Part 2 - State Ballot  Issue 2 On-Air Debate with former State Rep John Adams and Greg Lawson, the senior legislative fellow of The Buckeye Institute. Each presents their argument for or against Issue 2.  

State Ballot Issue 2 On Air Debate Pro and Con

State Ballot Issue 2 On Air Debate Proponent and Opponent Arguments - with former State Rep John Adams who is a supporter of Issue 2, and presenting the opposition view is Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute. 

Part 2 - State Ballot Issue 1, Victims' Rights Amendment, MARSY'S LAW, with spokesman Aaron Marshall. The Ohio Christian Alliance is urging a YES vote on Issue 1.  Tune in and tell a friend.