News In Focus with Chris Long

First time in 40 years an Ohio Governor has had Multiple Veto Overrides by the Ohio Legislature. Representatives Butler and Sprague report.

First time in 40 years an Ohio Governor has had Multiple Veto Overrides by the Ohio Legislature. Representatives Butler and Sprague report.

For the first time in forty years, an Ohio Governor has had multiple vetoes overridden by the Ohio Legislature. This week, the Ohio Legislature seized back some of their legislative authority with nine veto overrides.  State Rep. Jim Butler and State Rep. Robert Sprague explain the importance of these veto overrides in the Ohio budget. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation of Roger Beckett, E.D. of the Ashbrook Scholar's program at Ashland University, discussing the importance of teaching our Founding Documents to the next generation. Listen and tell a friend. 

Teaching the Next Generation the Founding Documents

Teaching the Next Generation the Founding Documents.  News in Focus this week features Roger Beckett, E.D. of the Ashbrook Center of Ashland University. We discuss their summer intensive master's program on American Government and History, helping Ohio's teachers to become better informed on the U.S. Constitution and our founding documents to teach in the classroom.  Also joining us is State Rep Andy Brenner, chairman of the Education Committee in the Ohio House.  We discuss the progress of the Founding of America Documents Curriculum and the Ohio standards in American government and history which are being taught in the Ohio classroom from the 4th-12th grades. Tune in and tell a friend. 

How Conservative is the State Budget? - with Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute

How Conservative is the State Budget? - with Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute - Part 1

Part 2 - Why Has the Conservative Agenda Been Sidelined by Speaker Rosenberger?  OCA President Chris Long and Pastor Al Davis discuss pro-life legislation, HCR 10, and the Ohio Pastor Protection Act, and ask the question - "What is it going to take to move these bills?"  Tune in and tell a friend.  

Standing with Israel and the Jewish People with Laurie Cardoza Moore

Standing with Israel and the Jewish People with Laurie Cardoza Moore. On this broadcast, we discuss the growing anti-Semitism on college campuses in America, motivated by Islamic groups backed by the Muslim Brotherhood. Part 2 State Rep. Andy Thompson, sponsor of HCR 10, a legislative resolution to condemn the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movements against Israel. We also discuss increased incidents of anti-Semitism.  Also joining the program was Mike Goldstein, retired Naval intelligence officer, and attorney, currently working with Proclaiming Justice to the Nations.  The Ohio Christian Alliance is in full support of HCR 10. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Washington Update with Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association and Congressman Jim Renacci

This week on News in Focus, 60 Plus Association Chairman Jim Martin joins us to discuss how the Trump Administration is faring so far. Part 2 - Congressman Jim Renacci of Ohio's 16th District discusses the budget process and the prospects for tax reform this year. Tune in and tell a friend. 

President Trump's First Foreign Trip Review

President Trump's First Foreign Trip. Review and analysis with Fred Fleitz, Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. Chris and Fred discuss President Trump's first foreign trip, his speech in Ryad, Saudi Arabia, his prayer at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, and his visit with the Pontiff in Rome. Part 2 - Encore presentation of an interview with Frank Gaffney, President of the Center for Security Policy. Tune in and tell a friend. 

State Auditor Dave Yost Discusses New Method to Deal With Fraud in the SNAP Program

State Auditor Dave Yost Discusses New Method to Deal With Fraud in the SNAP Program

State Auditor Dave Yost discusses the legislative effort to add a photo to the food stamp program card, known as the SNAP program.  Law enforcement has been discovering these cards in stashes in exchange for drugs when they bust drug houses. Who misses out are the hungry children that the program is meant to provide for. Tune in and tell a friend. Part 2 - Bill Federer of the American Minute discusses Prayers and Presidents, and encore presentation from last week.  

On this broadcast Frank Gaffney and Bill Federer

On this broadcast, President of the Center for Security Policy Frank Gaffney discusses the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the national security threat of North Korea. Part II - our good friend Bill Federer from the American Minute discusses his book, "Prayers and Presidents", specifically FDR's D-Day prayer. Both men are the featured speakers of the Ohio Christian Alliance Freedom Banquet on Thursday, May 25th.  

Statehouse Issues - Senator Frank LaRose and Rep. Andy Thompson

Statehouse Issues - Senator Frank LaRose and Rep. Andy Thompson

On this broadcast, we discuss S.B. 1, tougher enforcement measures for Fentanyl illegal dealing. We also discuss H.B. 176, legislation that will give local control back to parents and school districts and away from the heavy-handedness of Common Core. 

The battle to retake Mosul, the last stronghold of ISIS in Iraq.

This week's broadcast we focus on the battle to take Mosul, the last stronghold of ISIS in Iraq. Joining me will be General Mike Barbero (Ret), Joe Kassab with the Iraqi Christian Advocacy organization, and Nathan Kalasho of Chaldean Community of Greater Detroit. The broadcast will be posted tomorrow. Tell a friend.