News In Focus with Chris Long

Hospital Visitation Rights Legislation-Denying patients visitors is a practice that must come to an end

Hospital Visitation Rights Legislation-Denying patients visitors is a practice that must come to an end

Chris Long discusses with Pastor Al Davis H.B. 324, legislation that will protect the rights of patients to have visitors of family, friends, and clergy at Ohio hospitals. Over the past 20 months during the pandemic, hospitals have denied patients visitation from spouses, family members, friends, and even members of the clergy.  We have received many reports from family members and individuals around the state whose loved ones were isolated in their hospital rooms, even if they weren't COVID patients.

H.B. 324 addresses the concerns of both patients and their visitors, as well as addressing the concerns of the medical facility. The bill’s provisions ensure that hospitals may require visitors to sign a waiver of liability, require screenings for symptoms of disease, require PPE, and other reasonable safety precautions. But the hospital must allow the patient to receive visits from family, caretakers, and clergy.

Joining me on the program is Pastor Al Davis who shares his own story of when he was hospitalized last year. He also suffered the same fate as other patients, as the hospital would not allow his wife, daughter, or members of the clergy to visit him while he was hospitalized for five days. CALL TO ACTION; Call your State Representatives and urge them to support H.B. 324, the hospital visitation rights bill. 

 

Redistricting Commission Failure - A constitutional crisis is looming in Ohio

Redistricting Commission Failure - A constitutional crisis is looming in Ohio

The Ohio Supreme Court judged the Ohio Legislature and Congressional maps to be unconstitutional. The maps were sent back to the Redistricting Commission, a first-time concept on how Ohio redraws its map after the 10-year census. In the past, the Apportionment Board was made up of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Speaker of the Ohio House, Senate President, and the minority leaders in both chambers. After a ballot measure that passed in 2015, the district lines are now drawn by a Redistricting Commission with other guidelines. If the commission unanimously votes to approve the maps, they will be 10-year maps. If the minority members object to the maps, they are to be 4-year maps and reviewed again in four years. What has happened is that the Democrats sued and brought their complaint to the Ohio Supreme Court. Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor broke from her fellow Republicans on the bench and joined the Democrats in refusing the maps. According to legal experts, there is no recourse for the Republicans to appeal to the federal courts. If they dig in their heels, the Democrats could file suit again, sending it back to the court, creating a revolving door. Joining me on the program to discuss this all-important issue is Rob Walgate from the American Policy Roundtable. Tune in and tell a friend. 

 

SCOTUS to hear OSHA vaccine mandate order- Discussion with the Buckeye Institute

SCOTUS to hear OSHA vaccine mandate order- Discussion with the Buckeye Institute

Greg Lawson, Senior Research Fellow with The Buckeye Institute, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court review of the OSHA vaccine mandate order. The Buckeye Institute has filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration's OSHA vaccine mandate order, representing several business interests who will be severely harmed by the mandate if it is implemented on January 11th as scheduled. The Buckeye  Institute, a conservative think tank here in the state of Ohio, filed the lawsuit asking the Court for an emergency stay on the order. SCOTUS picked up another legal challenge that will be in review that will be heard on Friday. If the Court does not act quickly, the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate order will go into effect nationally. Many predict absolute economic chaos if the order goes into effect, affecting millions of workers and every business that has at least 100 employees or more. All eyes are on the Court. It is the quiet before the storm. Tune in and tell a friend. 

PART 2 - Max Miller Subpoenaed by January 6th Commission
In an unprecedented overreach of power, House Democrats have subpoenaed
former Trump officials to testify before the partisan January 6th
Commission. Breaking House rules, Nancy Pelosi blocked House Republicans,
including Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, from appointing some of their own
members to the Commission. As a result, a serious review and investigation
of what took place on Jan 6th, 2020 at the U.S. Capitol will not take place.
What is happening is that House Democrats are playing political theater,
seeking to threaten and intimidate former Trump officials and intimidate
anyone who attended the rally in support of President Trump. Many Ohioans
attended the rally and then simply went home. Still, they were contacted by
the FBI and questioned about what they were doing in Washington D.C. on Jan 6th, 2020. 
One has to ask the question - do we still live in a free country? Max Miller, 
a candidate for the newly formed 13th Congressional District and a former senior advisor to President Trump, has been subpoenaed by the House Democrats. 
The U.S. Marshals served the papers to him at his home here in Ohio. Max Miller explains what he and other Trump officials are going through as this unprecedented overreach by House Democrats continues, as they totally ignore President Trump's executive privilege.

Max Miller Subpoenaed by January 6th Commission. He plans to fight back.

Max Miller Subpoenaed by January 6th Commission
In an unprecedented overreach of power, House Democrats have subpoenaed
former Trump officials to testify before the partisan January 6th
Commission. Breaking House rules, Nancy Pelosi blocked House Republicans,
including Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, from appointing some of their own
members to the Commission. As a result, a serious review and investigation
of what took place on Jan 6th, 2020 at the U.S. Capitol will not take place.
What is happening is that House Democrats are playing political theater,
seeking to threaten and intimidate former Trump officials and intimidate
anyone who attended the rally in support of President Trump. Many Ohioans
attended the rally and then simply went home. Still, they were contacted by
the FBI and questioned about what they were doing in Washington D.C. on Jan 6th, 2020. 
One has to ask the question - do we still live in a free country? Max Miller, 
a candidate for the newly formed 13th Congressional District and a former senior advisor to President Trump, has been subpoenaed by the House Democrats. 
The U.S. Marshals served the papers to him at his home here in Ohio. Max Miller explains what he and other Trump officials are going through as this unprecedented overreach by House Democrats continues, as they totally ignore President Trump's executive privilege.

Christmas Traditions with Author and Historian Bill Federer

Christmas Traditions with Author and Historian Bill Federer

Part 1  Author and historian Bill Federer discusses the meaning behind our Christmas traditions - the Christmas tree, poinsettias, the 25th of December. You are sure to learn about the traditions as we celebrate Christmas, the birth of the Messiah. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Part 2  Christmas Carols and Their Origins. They tell the story of the Gospel - Bill gives us the history and background of these great carols of the faith.  

Merry Christmas from the Ohio Christian Alliance!

 

Full interview with author Rod Dreher on his book Live Not By Lies

The full interview with author Rod Dreher on his book Live Not By Lies

Part 1 - Live Not By Lies with author Rod Dreher, senior editor of The American Conservative. Live Not By Lies is a book that details the cancel culture and the woke culture that is bearing down on American individual freedoms. The progressive left has adopted a new religion and it is in direct conflict with Christianity. Rod details in his book how European immigrants formerly from the East Block countries under communism are sounding the alarm that they are seeing the same type of tyranny in the United States that they fled, and are concerned that Americans do not see the warning signs. Live Not By Lies is a must-read.

Part 2 -  Hidden Heroes- Rod Dreher discusses part 2 of his book in which he details the personal stories of those he met who survived by their faith and determination behind the iron curtain during the communist reign of the Soviet Union. These dedicated saints send a warning to Christians in the West, that they see the same encroachment on freedom now in the West that they experienced in their own countries before the hard fist of tyranny came down. Rod shares his personal account of meeting these people and hearing their stories firsthand of how their faith sustained them in the face of tyranny. Live Not By Lies is a must-read. 

Live Not By Lies - Interview with Rod Dreher - Part 2 Legal Update with Attorney Mat Staver

Live Not By Lies - Interview with Rod Dreher - Part 2 Legal Update with Attorney Mat Staver

Part 1 - Live Not By Lies with author Rod Dreher, senior editor of The American Conservative. Live Not By Lies is a book that details the cancel culture and the woke culture that is bearing down on American individual freedoms. The progressive left has adopted a new religion and it is in direct conflict with Christianity. Rod details in his book how European immigrants formerly from the East Block countries under communism are sounding the alarm that they are seeing the same type of tyranny in the United States that they fled, and are concerned that Americans do not see the warning signs. Live Not By Lies is a must-read. 

Part 2 - Attorney Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel gives us an update on the battle against vaccine mandates. Mat details what is happening in other states where health care workers and first responders are losing their jobs over the vaccine mandate. In the State of Maine, the governor has announced that no exemptions will be accepted, in clear violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Code. The case has been referred to the U.S. Supreme Court with Liberty Counsel presenting. Mat Staver commends the Ohio Christian Alliance for the work they are doing to help people file for religious exemptions in the State of Ohio to save their jobs. 

The High Court hears arguments on the 15-week abortion ban bill

The High Court hears arguments on the 15-week abortion ban bill

On Wednesday, December 1st, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban bill. There is great expectation that the Court may uphold the Mississippi law, essentially overturning Roe v. Wade and sending abortion law back to the states. If that were to happen, Ohio's Heartbeat Bill would be enforced, as it is currently working its way through the lower courts. Joining me on today's program is Columbus Attorney Josh Brown who is a constitutional attorney. We discuss the history of Roe and Casey, and how the Court may rule on Dobbs, the Mississippi abortion ban law. Please join us in praying that the Court upholds the value of life in the womb. Tune in and tell a friend. Lee Strang's amicus brief on Dobbs. 

Dr. Paul Jehle pastor historian discusses the 400th Anniversary of the First Thanksgiving

Dr. Paul Jehle pastor historian discusses the 400th Anniversary of the First Thanksgiving

Author and historian Dr. Paul Jehle, Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, discusses this year's observance of the 400th Anniversary of our nation's first Thanksgiving. Dr. Jehle is a life-long resident of Massachusetts and pastors a church in Plymouth, Mass. His congregation conducts historical tours of Plymouth and conducts re-enactments of the early Pilgrim settlement. Together with the Jenney Museum and Leo Martin, they help to keep the story of the Plymouth landing of our early forefathers alive for the next generation. OCA will be sponsoring a tour in Plymouth in 2022. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I Thessalonians 5:16,17,18 "Rejoice evermore; Pray without ceasing; In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 

Religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccines Cincinnati meeting Sat Nov 20th

Religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccines Cincinnati meeting Sat Nov 20th

OCA President Chris Long interviews with morning host Brian Thomas of KRC 55 Cincinnati. They discuss the upcoming Cincinnati meeting at the Holiday Inn West Chester 9:00 -10:30 a.m.

Religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine

An informational meeting hosted by the Ohio Christian Alliance

Presenters: OCA President Chris Long and State Rep. Scott Wiggam

Saturday, November 20^th, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati N - Centre Park of West Chester – West Chester, OH 45069. For more information visit www.ohioca.org