News In Focus with Chris Long

President Trump’s State of the Union Address

President Trump’s State of the Union Address –A  Discussion with Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio’s 6^th District.

Part 2 – The compelling personal stories that President Trump presented last night as part of his State of the Union Address. A discussion with Mark Harrington, President of Created Equal.

ECOT School Closure Crisis and the Fate of 12,000 Students

ECOT School Closure Crisis and the Fate of 12,000 Students

This week at the Ohio Statehouse, legislators and faith leaders joined together to address the sudden middle of the school closure of Ohio's largest online school, affecting 12,000 students, including 2,287 seniors. Tune in and tell a friend. 

The March for Life Continues

The March for Life Continues

Dr. David Prentice, Vice President of Research at the Lozier Institute, gives us an update on pro-life legislation currently moving on Capitol Hill. H.R. 4712, Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act will have a vote on Friday. Dr. Prentice also broke news on the program that President Trump will address the March for Life crowd on Friday. 

Part 2 - Molly Smith, President of Cleveland Right to Life, gives us a report on the Cleveland March for Life and shares the exciting news of this year's pro-life conference Bringing America Back to Life March 9&10. Speakers include Matt Walsh, George Barna, Dr. David Prentice, Eric Scheidler, Activist Mommy Elizabeth Johnson, Walter Heyer, and Mission America Linda Harvey.  

North Korea’s nuclear threat and the Trump Administration’s response - discussion with Fred Fleitz

News in Focus Today – Foreign Policy Edition

North Korea’s nuclear threat and the Trump Administration’s response – discussion with Fred Fleitz, senior vice president, Center for Security Policy in Washington, D.C.

Part 2 -  Iraq in the aftermath of the ISIS threat. Now that the ISIS terror army has been pushed out of Northern Iraq, the region has an opportunity to resettle the various minority religious groups with better security and stability. Nathan Kalasho from the American Chaldean community discusses the progress and opportunities. Tune in and tell a friend.

Mr. Bob Murray, chairman of Murray Energy, and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Foundation discuss the new energy policy in Washington and the comeback of coal

Energy Secretary Rick Perry has laid out a plan to address the electric grid reliability and its security for the future.  On this week’s News in Focus, Mr. Bob Murray, chairman of Murray Energy, and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Foundation discuss the new energy policy in Washington and the comeback of coal, and how the Trump Administration is keeping its promise to coal miners. Tune in and tell a friend!

The Origin of Hanukkah on this week's News in Focus, a historical look back at Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights

The Origin of Hanukkah on this week's News in Focus, a historical look back at Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights by our good friend Michael Goldstein, who discusses its history and special significance this year with the naming of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. We also discuss the passage of HCR 10 by the Ohio House of Representatives, a resolution that supports the State of Israel and rejects the BDS movement that is creating an atmosphere of anti-Semitism on Ohio college campuses.

Moral Crisis at the Ohio Statehouse - Pastors Roundtable Discussion

Moral Crisis at the Ohio Statehouse - Pastors Roundtable Discussion

This week, the Ohio Christian Alliance issued a statement concerning the moral crisis at the Ohio Statehouse. In recent weeks, a number of legislators have resigned over inappropriate behavior in office. The most recent reports are most alarming. A group of ministers and family organizations has called for a more thorough investigation requesting the Legislative Inspector General and the Attorney General to look into the reported incidents. On this News in Focus, we discuss in depth the problems at the Statehouse and what is being done. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Return to Plymouth - A Discussion on the Pilgrims' Landing

Return to Plymouth - A Discussion on the Pilgrims' Landing

Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation Paul Jaylee discusses the mission of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, an organization that conducts tours, reenactments, and educational public forums on historic Plymouth Plantation and Village. Take time to listen to this fascinating recount of the Pilgrims' voyage and Plymouth Rock as it is today as they prepare for the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing in 2020.  The Ohio Christian Alliance is planning a summer tour to Plymouth in 2018. Log onto www.ohioca.org to learn more. 

Tax Reform New Tax Watchdog Group in Ohio Launches

Tax Reform New Tax Watchdog Group in Ohio Launches

OCA President Chris Long interviews Jack Boyle, long-time friend and conservative who is the new executive director of Ohioans for Tax Reform. Jack Boyle was instrumental in ending Ohio's estate tax and working on a municipal tax reform issue. He will now take that expertise and experience into his new role as director of Ohioans for Tax Reform. Tune in and tell a friend. 

AG Mike DeWine Discusses Marsy's Law, the Victims Rights Amendment

AG Mike DeWine Discusses Marsy's Law, the Victims Rights Amendment

Issue 1, Marsy's Law, passed by 82% on Tuesday by Ohio voters. Attorney General Mike DeWine discusses what the victims rights amendment will do. Notifications of sentencing, plea bargain hearings, parole hearings, and restitution are all part of the new victims rights amendment in the Ohio Constitution. Tune in to hear AG Mike DeWine explain. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation with Bill Federer of The American Minute - The Reformation's influence on the American founding. Tune in and tell a friend.