News In Focus with Chris Long

Election Results with Pastors Roundtable and Congressman Bill Johnson

Election Results with Pastors Round Table and Congressman Bill Johnson

Roundtable discussion on Ohio election results with Pastor John Coats and Pastor Gary Click. Join host Chris Long to discuss Tuesday's Election results.  Ohio Republicans won big, as they will retain control of the Statehouse and swept the statewide races of Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer. 

Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District discusses what the loss of control of the U.S. House of Representatives means for Republicans, as they will now serve in the minority. Congressman Johnson expressed that the President has reached out to the Democrats to try to work together to advance good legislation to benefit the American People. 

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Election Special NO on State Ballot Issue 1

Election Special NO on State Ballot Issue 1

Part 1 - Election special report, activities of the Ohio Christian Alliance, voter guide distribution to churches across the state, and a discussion with OCA board member Al Davis on the pitfalls of State Ballot Issue 1. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation with Pastor Greg Delaney who earlier this month was heard on radio ads supporting Issue 1, has now come out opposed to Issue 1.  Pastor Greg made a statement at a press conference in Columbus on October 15th.  Tune in and tell a friend. 

Radio Spot Vote NO on Issue 1

Ohio Christian Alliance - Radio Spot Vote NO on Issue 1

Pastor Greg Delaney Now a NO Vote on Issue 1. Candidate Forum with Frank LaRose.

Pastor Greg Delaney Now a NO Vote on Issue 1. Candidate Forum with Frank LaRose.

Candidate forum with Frank LaRose who is running for Secretary of State. 

Part 2 - Pastor Greg Delaney, who earlier this month was heard on radio ads supporting Issue 1, has now come out opposed to Issue 1.  Pastor Greg made the following statement at a press conference in Columbus on October 15th:

"I am here today to urge you to do as I have done and vote "no" on State Issue One. I previously provided public support in favor of Issue 1. I had confidence that Issue One would generate much-needed funding so Ohioans could get access to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. I wholeheartedly agree with the premise that Ohioans in need of treatment should get that support...

Yet after my support for Issue 1 became public, many long-time colleagues, other members of my faith community, friends from the mental health and recovery community began calling, writing, asking me to take a closer look at the measure. 

Out of respect, I did. After much prayer and conversation, I felt compelled to publicly change my position and put voice to my opposition to State Issue One."   

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The Serious Consequences of Issue 1 - A Pastor and a Judge Weigh In

The Serious Consequences of Issue 1 - A Pastor and a Judge Weigh In

Pastor Jerry O'Brien of the Wayne County Opiate Addiction Recovery Task Force shares his concerns about Issue 1. Pastor Jerry has been on the front lines in the opiate addiction recovery effort and has had the unpleasant task of presiding over the funerals of those who lost their battles with their drug addiction. He warns that if Issue 1 passes, the morticians will be busy, as the drug problem in Ohio will only accelerate. 

Part 2 - Common Pleas Judge John Durkin of Mahoning County shares from personal experience on the bench the terrible consequences of drug addiction and the problems that lie ahead if Issue 1 passes.

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The Kavanaugh Supreme Court Battle -It's all about abortion and what it means for our nation

The Kavanaugh Supreme Court Battle -It's all about abortion and what it means for our nation

Mark Harrington, President of Created Equal, a pro-life organization that brings the pro-life message to university campuses, engaging with students in a thoughtful dialogue over the issue of abortion, discusses with OCA President Chris Long what the drama in Washington is all about over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court. The call has gone out to pray for our Senators and to pray for the Kavanaugh family, as anarchists seek to intimidate Senate members and cause disruption of the Senate's proceedings.  

Cuyahoga County Human Rights Commission, enacted by County Council, will be weaponized to penalize businesses, individuals, and churches who do not comply with the LGBTQ agenda. Touted as a committee to receive complaints of discrimination, the reality is, according to those who oppose the measure, that it will be a form of tyranny to force compliance upon individuals, businesses, and churches that don't go along with the radical homosexual agenda. This week's guest is John Stover, President of Ohio Value Voters, who encouraged clergy and Cuyahoga County residents to stand up against the passage of the Commission. Now that County Council has launched the Commission, many in the community will be watching carefully as to what it's activities will be. Tune in and tell a friend. 

11th and 9th Congressional District Candidate Forum

11th and 9th Congressional District Candidate Forum

This week's News in Focus opens with a statement on the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. Candidate forum continues with Congressional candidate Beverly Goldstein who is running in the 11th Congressional District, discussing her race and the challenges that face her constituency in the 11th Congressional District. 

Steve Kraus, a candidate for the 9th Congressional District, discusses his campaign and his conservative approach to the issues facing the people of the 9th Congressional District. Steve called in while returning from a rally in Washington to support Jim Jordan for Speaker. 

A Tribute to Roger Beckett Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center- A True Patriot

A Tribute to Roger Beckett Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center- A True Patriot

This past week, the Ashbrook family lost their Executive Director, as Roger Beckett passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness. On this broadcast, we pay tribute to Roger's love of the U.S. Constitution and our founding documents, as we replay an encore presentation of his interview during Constitution Week of 2016. 

Joining me on the program to pay tribute is State Senate President Larry Obhof. Senator Obhof was a close friend of Roger and his family, and he speaks of the ongoing mission of the Ashbrook Center. Please join us in praying for the Beckett family and the students of the Ashbrook Center. 

 

Mike DeWine and Dave Yost on This Week's On-Air Candidate Forum New in Focus

Candidate for Governor Mike DeWine is this week's guest on News in Focus, as he discusses his vision for Ohio - jobs, economy, education, and trade programs for Ohio's workforce of the next generation, and what he hopes to accomplish as Ohio's next Governor. 

Part 2 - State Auditor Dave Yost, candidate for Attorney General, discusses his candidacy, his position on Issue 1, and how he would conduct the Attorney General's office to work with local law enforcement and communities. 

Candidate Forum with Auditor Candidate Keith Faber and Treasurer Candidate Robert Sprague

Candidate Forum with Auditor Candidate Keith Faber and Treasurer Candidate Robert Sprague

On this week's News in Focus, we continue our candidate forum series. State Rep. Keith Faber, who is running for State Auditor and who is on the November ballot running as a Republican, discusses his campaign, why he is running for Auditor, and what he envisions to do with the office. 

Part 2 - State Rep. Robert Sprague from Findlay, Ohio and Republican candidate for State Treasurer, explains his interest to build upon the success of the Open Checkbook program. He shares about his fiscal conservative resume and why he is running for State Treasurer.