News In Focus with Chris Long

Ohio's Heroin Epidemic is Getting Worse Before It Gets Better

Ohio's Heroin Epidemic is Getting Worse Before It Gets Better

On this edition of News in Focus, Attorney General Mike DeWine gives us a report on what his office has been engaged in with helping communities fight the heroin epidemic on the local level. Also joining us are two pastors who are on the front lines on the battlefront of the heroin epidemic - Pastor Randy Baker of Akron and Pastor Phil Fulton of Adams County.  

Roundtable Discussion - Coal is on the Rebound

Roundtable Discussion - Coal is on the Rebound

Guests Bob Murray of Murray Energy, Congressman Bill Johnson, Pat Boone and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association discuss the new direction in Washington for the coal industry. Obama's War on Coal is over, or is it?  Deeply entrenched policy at the EPA is still hindering the industry, according to our experts.  Much work still needs to be done.  Lots of information in this program.  Take a listen and share with a friend. 

Budget Battle at Ohio Statehouse and What it Means for Your Bottom Line

Ohio State budget battle taking place at the Ohio Statehouse with Rep. Keith Faber OH 84. Rep. Faber explains the Governor's budget proposal and the Legislature's counter-proposals. We also discuss energy policy with Greg Lawson of the Buckeye Institute. 

Cleveland RTL Hosts Annual Conference. An Update on the Iraqi Refugees.

Part 1 - Cleveland RTL Hosts Bring America Back to Life Annual Conference. Director Molly Smith details what the conference will cover. 

Part 2 - Nathan Kolasho gives us an update on the Christian Refugees in Northern Iraq. We also discuss the push to retake Mosul from the Islamic State.  

State Rep. Nino Vitale sponsor of the Ohio Pastor Protection Act H.B. 36 discusses religious liberty

State Representative Nino Vitale sponsor of the Ohio Pastor Protection Act.

We discuss in depth with Rep. Vitale what is at stake and what we risk if we don't address the new challenge to Religious liberty in the aftermath of the SCOTUS decision on homosexual marriage. We are urging everyone to call their State Representative to support H.B. 36 Ohio Pastor Protection Act.

Who's Leaking in Washington? Fred Fleitz from the Center for Security Policy Discusses Some of the Possibilities.

Who's Leaking in Washington? Fred Fleitz from the Center for Security Policy Discusses Some of the Possibilities.

Mr. Fleitz served in U.S. national security positions for 25 years at the CIA, DIA, Department of State and the House Intelligence Committee staff.

Part 2 - Attorney Richard Mast of Liberty Counsel discusses the need for the states to move forward with legal protections for pastors and churches. 

New Threats to Religious Liberty in the Aftermath of the Obergefell SCOTUS Decision

New threats to religious liberty in the aftermath of the Obergefell SCOTUS decision.  

Atty Richard Mast of Liberty Counsel and Greg Quinlan of the Center for Garden State Families discuss challenges to churches and religious institutions currently underway across the country, as homosexual activities are challenging traditional institutions.  Listen to the podcast and share with a friend. Help spread the word about News in Focus.  

President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

Travis Weber of the Family Research Counsel Director of Center for Religious Liberty discusses FRC's analysis of the nomination of Neil Gorsuch.  Part 2 - Dr. David Prentice of the Lozier Institute discusses the pro-life credentials of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.  

The Story of Two Large Marches in Washington D.C. The contrast of two vastly different visions for America

The story of two large Marches in Washington D.C. The contrast of two vastly different visions for America. 

On this week, News in Focus guests Mark Harrington of Created Equal and Paula Westwood of Cincinnati RTL. We discuss the Women's March and the annual MARCH FOR LIFE.

45th President to be Sworn Into Office - Pastors Roundtable Discussion

Part 1 - 45th President Donald J. Trump sworn into office. Pastors roundtable discussion. 

Pastor Tim Throckmorton and Pastor Al Davis join OCA President Chris Long to discuss the election that was and the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J. Trump and the prayers he will need to move the country forward. 

Part 2 - Rebroadcast of conversation with Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District. Bill explains the aggressive schedule that Congress has planned in the new session of Congress.