News In Focus with Chris Long

Important update on Ohio’s Heartbeat Law with Ohio RTL President Mike Gonidakis

Important update on Ohio's Heartbeat Law with Ohio RTL President Mike Gonidakis

Ohio's Heartbeat Law currently has a judicial stay on it from a common pleas court in Hamilton County, Ohio. Judge Jenkins today extended that stay an additional fourteen days. Abortions are currently being performed for up to 20 weeks. The judge has until October 7th to issue a decision on the case. It could be disastrous, not only for Ohio's Heartbeat law but for all of Ohio's abortion restrictions. Mike Gonidakis, President of Ohio Right to Life breaks this news on today's News in Focus program. It is not known what the Democrat common pleas judge might do, but pro-life Ohioans should be prepared. The worst-case scenario is that abortion would be legal to the ninth month in Ohio like California and New York. Of course, the case will be appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, but many believe it would be best to wait until after the election, making the Ohio Supreme Court races the most important Ohio Supreme Court races in many years. It will literally be a life and death decision for the unborn in Ohio. Tune in and hear this important informative interview with OCA President Chris Long and Ohio Right to Life President Mike Gonidakis. 

Ohio’s Heartbeat Law is at Risk in Ohio Courts and Celebrating Constitution Day

Ohio's Heartbeat Law is at Risk in Ohio Courts and Celebrating Constitution Day

Attorney Josh Brown who recently filed an amicus brief in the Ohio Supreme Court in support of Ohio's Heartbeat Law gives a legal analysis of the challenges the Heartbeat Law faces from pro-abortion groups. 

Part 2 - Dr. Jeffrey Sikkenga, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center (political science department at Ashland University), discusses the importance of celebrating Constitution Day and our founding documents, and passing that knowledge on to the next generation. 

Is it time to dismantle the FBI? The evidence is mounting that the agency no longer represents justice.

Is it time to dismantle the FBI? The evidence is mounting that the agency no longer represents justice. 

The political bias within the FBI has many calling for major reform or an outright dismantling of the agency.  On this week's News in Focus, we share an interview in which Victor David Hansen calls for the dismantling of the FBI and lists the reasons why. Tune in and tell a friend. 

The following is a report from The Washington Times. - A top FBI agent at the Washington field office reportedly resigned from his post last week after facing intense scrutiny over allegations he helped shield Hunter Biden from criminal investigations into his laptop and business dealings.
Timothy Thibault, an FBI assistant special agent in charge, was allegedly forced out after he was accused of political bias in his handling of probes involving President Biden’s son, sources told the Washington Times on Monday.
The agent was escorted out of the field office by at least two “headquarters-looking types” last Friday, the sources said.
Thibault and the FBI didn’t immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment on Monday.
Thibault, a 25-year-veteran, had already been on leave for a month after the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), started raising concerns about whistleblower claims the FBI had obstructed its own investigations into the first son.

Gangland politics - What the FBI raid on former President Trump means - A historical perspective with Bill Federer

Gangland politics - What the FBI raid on former President Trump means - A historical perspective with Author and Historian Bill Federer

Bill Federer discusses the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump that was launched by his political opponents.  Bill lays out historically how Mexico and Central American countries have had a long history of brutal regime changes, and that what we are currently seeing in America is a form of gangland politics that we are not accustomed to. 

Part 2 - Congressman Bill Johnson discusses the FBI raid on President Trump's residence

Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District explains why Americans should be concerned about the unprecedented FBI raid on President Trump's residence. We also hear from Congressman Jim Jordan and share the statements that other notable Americans have made concerning the alarming overreach by the Justice Department and the FBI as they have allowed their agencies to be weaponized for political purposes by the Biden Administration.

 

Congressman Bill Johnson discusses the FBI raid on President Trump’s residence

Congressman Bill Johnson discusses the FBI raid on President Trump's residence

Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District explains why Americans should be concerned about the unprecedented FBI raid on President Trump's residence. We also hear from Congressman Jim Jordan and share the statements that other notable Americans have made concerning the alarming overreach by the Justice Department and the FBI as they have allowed their agencies to be weaponized for political purposes by the Biden Administration.

The Ohio Christian Alliance statement concerning the FBI raid on former President Trump’s residence

The Ohio Christian Alliance is shocked and dismayed at this unprecedented overreach by the Justice Department and the FBI. This raid on former President Trump’s residence is alarming to many citizens of the United States. This has never happened before in our nation’s history. It is a bell that has rung that cannot be unrung and has set a precedent that has led many Americans to ask what is next. We are witnessing the political weaponizing of our federal agencies, creating an atmosphere of grave uncertainty about the future of our nation and of our civil liberties. We call on members of Congress to press the issue with the Democratic majority to hold hearings concerning the FBI raid on former President Trump's residence as to what happened and why. We agree with Congressmen Jim Jordan and Bill Johnson that the FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland need to answer questions before members of Congress. We are in uncharted waters at this point in our nation's history and the Ohio Christian Alliance would ask all our followers to be watching and praying at this time. - OCA President Chris Long

 

Part 2- Interview with ADAM JOSEFCZYK Director of FORGE LEADERSHIP NETWORK

Forge is raising up the next generation of conservative leaders in the public square.

Forge Leadership Network mentors, trains, and connects young conservatives, equipping them to lead in politics, culture, and business.

Forge Leadership Network recruits conservative students and young professionals, ages 18-25, wanting to lead in politics, culture, and business. Young adults often ask themselves, what comes next? Through our Leadership Summit and Mentorship Academy, Forge equips students to think about their vocation critically, examine public policy and ethics from a Judeo-Christian worldview, gain practical skills for cultural engagement, and establish connections to launch their careers.

China and Taiwan pending crisis as Speaker Pelosi visits Island Nation

China and Taiwan pending crisis as Speaker Pelosi visits Island Nation

On this News in Focus, we discuss the heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over the visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. The strong rhetoric by Chinese officials was quite alarming to many. Here to discuss the visit and the current tension between the United States and China is political analyst Greg Lawson.

Part 2- Interview with ADAM JOSEFCZYK Director of FORGE LEADERSHIP NETWORK

Forge is raising up the next generation of conservative leaders in the public square.

Forge Leadership Network mentors, trains, and connects young conservatives, equipping them to lead in politics, culture, and business.

Forge Leadership Network recruits conservative students and young professionals, ages 18-25, wanting to lead in politics, culture, and business. Young adults often ask themselves, what comes next? Through our Leadership Summit and Mentorship Academy, Forge equips students to think about their vocation critically, examine public policy and ethics from a Judeo-Christian worldview, gain practical skills for cultural engagement, and establish connections to launch their careers.

Northeast Ohio Right to Life Director Allie Frazier discusses the vandalism at their office and candidate Kirsten Hill

Northeast Ohio Right to Life Director Allie Frazier discusses the vandalism at their office 

Allie Frazier is the Director of Northeast Ohio Right to Life. Their Akron offices were vandalized with graffiti threats and broken windows on the night of July 8^th.  A police report has been filed and authorities are monitoring the situation. Allie states that these threats and intimidation will not stop them from defending the unborn and promoting the pro-life cause.

PART 2- Candidate Forum with Kirsten Hill, candidate for Ohio’s 13th Senate District – Primary August 2^nd

Kirsten Hill, current State School Board member, is a candidate for the 13^th State Senate District that covers Lorain and parts of Erie and Huron Counties. Kirsten has fought for conservative principles on the State School Board for the last 3-1/2 years, taking the concerns of parents to the State School Board and the Ohio Department of Education. She is now running for the State Senate and discusses the issues on which she is running. Tune in and tell a friend.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Stepping Up to Help Women

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Stepping Up to Help Women

On this News in Focus, we conduct a discussion with Ashland Pregnancy Care Center Director Melanie Miller and The Pregnancy Center of Toledo Director Savannah Marten. Melanie and Savannah discuss the work of pregnancy centers. We learn in this program that there are 133 pregnancy care centers across the State of Ohio where women can find help in their communities as they struggle with unplanned pregnancies. These centers are prepared to help women and provide them valuable information, counseling, and items they will need for a newborn.  

Part 2  Discussion with Linda Harvey, President of Mission America. Have you heard about “Drag Queen Story Hour” for young children being held in schools and libraries? 
How do you feel about “sex ed” lessons telling kids they can choose to be a boy or a girl—or something in between? What about kids reading graphically sexual books as part of required school curriculum? This is happening in Ohio's school districts, and these illicit reading materials are in school libraries. We discuss in this interview what you as a parent and concerned citizen can do about it. 
 

Roundtable discussion on the overturning of Roe v. Wade with Ohio’s right-to-life leaders

On this week's News in Focus, we have a round table discussion with Ohio's right-to-life leaders to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the implementation of Ohio's Heartbeat legislation, and the pro-life movement going forward. Joining me will be Cincinnati RTL Director Laura Strietmann, Northeast Ohio Right to Life Director Allie Frazier, and Columbus RTL Director Beth Vanderkooi. 

News in Focus is broadcast 7 times weekly. Here is a list of stations on which News in Focus is heard: WHKW 1220 AM  Salem Broadcasting Cleveland and on their FM translator signal WHKW 96.9 FM Thursdays at 1 p.m.- full hour and 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.; in Columbus on WHKC 91.5 Freedom FM Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. It is also featured on our podcast, social media, and sent out to the Ohio Christian Alliance statewide email list.

Anarchist terrorist group ”Jane’s Revenge” targets pro-life organizations and crisis pregnancy centers

Anarchist terrorist group "Jane's Revenge" targets pro-life organizations and crisis pregnancy centers

OCA President Chris Long and Mark Harrington of Created Equal discuss the growing threat against pro-life organizations and crisis pregnancy centers by the radical leftist group Jane's Revenge. Since the SCOTUS leak in early May on the Dobbs decision that indicates that the Court is ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, extreme radical pro-abortion groups have protested at U.S. Supreme Court Justice's homes, levied threats, and have carried out violent acts against pro-life organizations and pro-life crisis pregnancy centers. Over 100 members of Congress have written a letter to the U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to take swift action to defend U.S. Citizens against this anarchist violent threat.  

Ohio AG Dave Yost writes letter    along with 18 other states' attorneys general to the U.S. Justice Department urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to take swift action to prosecute those committing violence against pro-life organizations and crisis pregnancy centers. Quoting AG Yost in the letter, "The Department of Justice must investigate and prosecute these terroristic threats and acts. It should start with Jane’s Revenge—the FBI has more than enough resources to determine the organization’s members and to track down those carrying out these acts of violence, which qualify as terrorism under federal law.8 And while Jane’s Revenge offers an obvious starting point, the supply of entities deserving to be investigated hardly stops there. Inaction is intolerable in our nation of laws, and it violates your oath of office."