News In Focus with Chris Long

Religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine and Statehouse update with Rep. Scott Wiggam

Religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine and Statehouse update with Rep. Scott Wiggam

Religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine have been being accepted by employers who have mandated the vaccine as terms of employment. The Ohio legislature has stalled in its effort to pass meaningful relief legislation expanding exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals who, for medical, personal, or religious belief cannot take the vaccine.  State Rep. Scott Wiggam was one of 13 members of the Ohio House who signed a discharge petition on H.B. 248, the Vaccine Freedom Bill. Now he is working with members to pass meaningful legislation that would grant broad exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine and that would ban vaccine passports in the State of Ohio. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Candidate forum continues with candidate for 11th Congressional District

Candidate forum continues with candidate for 11th Congressional District

On November 2nd there are two Congressional Special Elections in Ohio, the 11th and the 15th. The seats are currently unfilled and the November election will determine the next Congressman for each district. On this program, we interview Laverne Gore, a Republican running for the 11th Congressional District which takes in parts of Summit County and Cuyahoga County. Laverne discusses her qualifications to represent the people of the 11th District. 

U.S. Senate Candidate Interview Bernie Moreno

OCA continues its on-air candidate forum with U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno. Bernie is a Cleveland businessman and entrepreneur. Bernie tells us why he's running for U.S. Senate and what he is hearing from Ohio voters as he travels the state. We discuss foreign policy issues, domestic/economic issues, and the terrible effect the Biden Administration policies are having on the U.S. economy. We discuss national security and the challenge that China presents to the United States. The candidate also expresses his views on the possibility of Roe v. Wade being struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. You can learn more about Mr. Moreno's campaign for U.S. Senate at berniemoreno.com. 

U.S. Senate Candidate Interview Josh Mandel

OCA continues its on-air candidate forum with U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Mandel. Former State Treasurer Josh Mandel explains why he's running for U.S. Senate and what he is hearing from Ohio voters as he travels the state. We discuss foreign policy issues, domestic/economic issues, and the terrible effect the Biden Administration policies in Afghanistan have had on America's credibility. We discuss national security and the challenge that China presents to the United States. The candidate also expresses his views on the possibility of Roe v. Wade being struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. You can learn more about Josh Mandel's campaign for U.S. Senate at joshmandel.com.

U.S. Senate Candidate Interview Bernie Moreno

U.S. Senate Candidate Interview Bernie Moreno

OCA continues its on-air candidate forum with U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno. Bernie is a Cleveland businessman and entrepreneur. Bernie tells us why he's running for U.S. Senate and what he is hearing from Ohio voters as he travels the state. We discuss foreign policy issues, domestic/economic issues, and the terrible effect the Biden Administration policies are having on the U.S. economy. We discuss national security and the challenge that China presents to the United States. The candidate also expresses his views on the possibility of Roe v. Wade being struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. You can learn more about Mr. Moreno's campaign for U.S. Senate at berniemoreno.com. 

On-air candidate forum with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Gibbons

Mike Gibbons, Cleveland businessman and candidate for the U.S. Senate, discusses what he is hearing from Ohio voters as he travels to Ohio's 88 counties. OCA President Chris Long asks Mr. Gibbons about his position on the southern border, national security, the current security challenge from China, and his position on abortion. 

On-air candidate forum continues with U.S. Senate candidates J.D. Vance and Mike Gibbons

On-air candidate forum continues with U.S. Senate candidates J.D. Vance and Mike Gibbons

Part 1 - J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy and a Marine veteran, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. OCA President Chris Long interviews J.D. and asks the candidate his thoughts on the southern border crisis, inflation, and national security issues. Tune in to hear his response. 

Part 2 - Mike Gibbons, Cleveland businessman and candidate for the U.S. Senate, discusses what he is hearing from Ohio voters as he travels to Ohio's 88 counties. OCA President Chris Long asks Mr. Gibbons his position on the southern border, national security, the current security challenge from China, and his position on abortion. 

Ambassador Sam Brownback In Defense Of Religious Freedom

Ambassador Sam Brownback In Defense Of Religious Freedom

OCA President Chris Long interviews Ambassador Sam Brownback, discussing religious freedom. Sam Brownback served as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from February 2018 until January 2021. He also served as Governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, he represented his home state of Kansas in the United States Senate and in the U.S. House of Representatives. While a member of the U.S. Senate, he worked actively on religious freedom issues in multiple countries and was a key sponsor of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. He continues to advocate for religious freedom. You can follow the Ambassador on Twitter @SamuelBrownback

Part 2 - On-Air Candidate Forum Continues With Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Renacci

Former Congressman of Ohio's 16th District, Jim Renacci, joins OCA President Chris Long on News in Focus to discuss his run for Governor. As a former businessman, Jim talks about the terrible effect that the COVID-19 shutdowns have had on small businesses here in Ohio. Many have not recovered from the shutdown of last year, and business owners tell Jim they are still facing challenges getting people back to work. Jim also discusses the vaccine mandate order from the Biden Administration, and how the state needs to do more to fight back against the overreach of the federal government and the Biden Administration.  Tune in and tell a friend. 

On-Air Candidate Forum Continues With Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Renacci

On-Air Candidate Forum Continues With Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Renacci

Former Congressman of Ohio's 16th District, Jim Renacci, joins OCA President Chris Long on News in Focus to discuss his run for Governor. As a former businessman, Jim talks about the terrible effect that the COVID-19 shutdowns have had on small businesses here in Ohio. Many have not recovered from the shutdown of last year, and business owners tell Jim they are still facing challenges getting people back to work. Jim also discusses the vaccine mandate order from the Biden Administration, and how the state needs to do more to fight back against the overreach of the federal government and the Biden Administration.  Tune in and tell a friend. 

On-Air Candidate Forum Continues with U.S. Senate Candidate Jane Timken

On-Air Candidate Forum Continues with U.S. Senate Candidate Jane Timken

Though the filing deadline isn't until January of 2022, U.S. Senate candidates are busily making their way around Ohio, meeting with Ohio voters and listening to their concerns.  Jane Timken, former ORP Chairwoman and candidate for the U.S. Senate open seat, joins News in Focus to discuss her campaign and the crises that are raging at the southern border, runaway inflation, and the reckless withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan under the Biden Administration.  She explains what conservatives need to do to push back against the Biden Administration's overreach and reckless agenda.  

Part 2 with Bill Federer

9/11 Remembered - Afghanistan Withdrawal - Arming Terrorists

Bill Federer of The American Minute joins OCA President Chris Long on this week's News in Focus to discuss how the West has weaponized terrorists through CIA covert operations over the years, and how the Afghanistan hapless withdrawal may have been intentional.  The real question is, who is making the decisions in Washington?  

 

9/11 Remembered - Afghanistan Withdrawal - Arming Terrorists

9/11 Remembered - Afghanistan Withdrawal - Arming Terrorists

Bill Federer of The American Minute joins OCA President Chris Long on this week's News in Focus to discuss how the West has weaponized terrorists through CIA covert operations over the years, and how the Afghanistan hapless withdrawal may have been intentional.  The real question is, who is making the decisions in Washington?  

Religious Exemptions on COVID Vaccine with Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel

Health care workers across the state are facing the real prospect of employment termination due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, issued by hospitals, medical clinics, and other health care facilities in recent weeks. This will affect thousands of health care workers across Ohio, who last year were the frontline heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic, but are now being threatened with termination if they do not take the vaccine. Many cannot take it, due to health reasons, personal reasons, or religious conscience.  Mat Staver discusses with us that this is a nationwide problem and is about to affect us all with the lack of quality of health care as a result. Mat gives some practical pointers on how to file for a religious exemption. The Liberty Counsel law firm stands ready to help people of faith with this growing crisis. Video from Liberty Counsel