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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
A Plea to Governor DeWine to Keep State Parks Open During COVID-19
Ohio Christian Alliance wrote a letter to Governor DeWine this week, urging the Governor to keep State Parks open for the residents of Ohio during the COVID-19 shutdown. The importance of mental health issues was addressed in the letter to the Governor. Joining us to discuss it are State Rep. Todd Smith of Ohio's 43rd District, and Pastor Alfred Davis of the Richfield Bible Baptist Church.
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COVID-19 Unintended Consequences Economic Downturn Affecting Many
Business leaders discuss the harsh reality for small businesses and those that they employ who are being severely affected as a result of the Ohio Health Department directives to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Greg Lawson, Senior Research Fellow at the Buckeye Institute and Larry Carlson, co-owner of The Original Mattress Factory (Ret), discuss the impact the closure of restaurants, stores, and small business is having on those who operate those businesses and those who are employed by them.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19 Unintended Consequences Economic Downturn Affecting Many
Business leaders discuss the harsh reality for small businesses and those that they employ who are being severely affected as a result of the Ohio Health Department directives to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Greg Lawson, Senior Research Fellow at the Buckeye Institute and Larry Carlson, co-owner of The Original Mattress Factory (Ret), discuss the impact the closure of restaurants, stores, and small business is having on those who operate those businesses and those who are employed by them.
Rob Walgate, Vice President of The American Policy Roundtable, breaks down the four-point press release that the Roundtable released earlier this week, addressing the unprecedented suspension of the Primary Election, the order for closure of businesses and the stay-at-home order by the OH Department of Health, and the need for expenditure of the Ohio Rainy-Day Fund to help with the Health Care Crisis. Click here to read the full release
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Congressman Bill Johnson provides a Congressional update.
Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District provides an in-depth analysis of the coronavirus health crisis. Congressman Johnson has been receiving daily briefings and shares with News in Focus what he has been learning and what we should prepare ourselves for.
Part 2 - Pastors Roundtable on the coronavirus health crisis - how it is affecting churches and houses of worship across the State of Ohio. Joining me are Pastor Jason Williams of Columbus Church in the Wild, Pastor David Jones of the Millwood Church of Christ in Knox County, and Pastor John T. Coats of the Metropolitan Church of God in Christ in Columbus. Each of these pastors shares from their perspective on how people of faith are handling the health crisis and finding ways to reach out to others at this time of need.
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS Update from the Ohio Department of Health
On this program, we discuss the coronavirus pandemic. We detail how it started, how it is spreading, and now that it has been confirmed in Ohio - what steps the Governor's office and the Ohio Department of Health are taking to combat the spread of the coronavirus here in Ohio. This program has updated information, along with Health Department guidelines and protocols to follow to help safeguard the communities and your family. There are now four confirmed cases in Ohio. Joining us from the Ohio Department of Health is the Director of Preparedness and Response, Ben Robison. This is an important, informative program that you must share with your family and friends. This information is updated and relative to the coronavirus crisis. - OCA President Chris Long
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Tim Grendell Judge Geauga County Court of Common Pleas
Judge Grendell discusses the caseload before his court in Geauga County. Judge Grendell also gives us an update on the opiate addiction crisis in Ohio and some of the progress he is seeing in his community. He discusses how local communities are coming together to address the problem and the importance of the faith community reaching out to those individuals and families afflicted with the opiate addiction problem.
Religious Liberty Under Assault
Religious liberty is under assault in Finland, United Kingdom, Canada, and now here in the United States. Franklin Graham is attempting to conduct evangelistic meetings in Britain, and is being met with fierce opposition from the LGBTQ radical community as they have urged seven venues to rescind their invitations because they say Franklin Graham promotes "hate speech". What they consider hate speech is preaching the Bible and what it says about sin. A member of the Finnish Parliament is facing criminal investigation by the state for simply posting up Scripture verses that deal with homosexuality. The threats to religious liberty reach all the way here to America and our own state.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Candidate Spotlight With Diane Grendell and Mark Romanchuk
Part 1 - Radio interview with Rep. Diane Grendell, candidate for State House District 76. Rep. Grendell discusses what it's like to return to the Statehouse after serving as a District judge. She discusses the issues that she's currently tackling in the Ohio Legislature.
Part 2 Candidate Spotlight with Mark Romanchuk, Ohio Senate candidate for the 22nd District. Mark explains his initiative on workforce development through apprenticeship programs and training, helping to equip the next workforce for Ohio.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Religious Liberty Under Assault and Candidate Spotlight With Mark Romanchuk
Religious liberty is under assault in Finland, United Kingdom, Canada, and now here in the United States. Franklin Graham is attempting to conduct evangelistic meetings in Britain, and is being met with fierce opposition from the LGBTQ radical community as they have urged seven venues to rescind their invitations because they say Franklin Graham promotes "hate speech". What they consider hate speech is preaching the Bible and what it says about sin. A member of the Finnish Parliament is facing criminal investigation by the state for simply posting up Scripture verses that deal with homosexuality. The threats to religious liberty reach all the way here to America and our own state.
Part 2 Candidate Spotlight with Mark Romanchuk, Ohio Senate candidate for the 22nd District. Mark explains his initiative on workforce development through apprenticeship programs and training, helping to equip the next workforce for Ohio.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
School Choice and Candidate Spotlight on This Week's News in Focus
Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute helps us break down the Ed Choice voucher debate currently going on at the Ohio Statehouse. If you care about educational choice for your children or grandchildren, you need to hear this interview. Greg Lawson is the Senior Research Fellow at The Buckeye Institute, a conservative thinktank.
Part 2 - Candidate Spotlight with Laverne Gore, candidate for Ohio's 11th Congressional District in the March 17th Republican Primary. The 11th District covers portions of Cleveland, its Eastern suburbs, and portions of Summit County.
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
This Week's News in Focus State of the Union Speech and Other News
Concerned Citizens of Medina City and the Ohio Christian Alliance File Lawsuit at the State Supreme Court Over Voter Rights, Pastors' Panel Discusses President Trump's State of the Union Address
Part 2 - Last year, when literally hundreds of threats were levied against the Covington Catholic High School students, their families, and the school, the Christian Alliance of America with other pro-life leaders called for the FBI, the U.S. Justice Department, and local law enforcement to investigate the serious threats that were made against the students and their Christian school. Rob Sanders, Kenton County Prosecutor from Covington, KY gives us a full report on how his office handled those threats and pursued those responsible for making criminal menacing threats against the school and the Christian school students