News In Focus with Chris Long

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. 

Bill Federer discusses the role of The Reformation in America's founding

Bill Federer discusses the role of The Reformation in America's founding. "From the time of the Reformation to the first settlement of America, knowledge gradually spread in Europe," (John Adams)  Tune in as OCA President Chris Long interviews Bill Federer on the role of The Reformation in America's founding. 

Part 2 - Encore presentation National Adoption Awareness Month with Secretary of State Jon Husted sharing his personal story of his adoption. Tune and tell a friend. 

SOS Jon Husted Shares His Adoption Story

SOS Jon Husted Shares His Adoption Story

Serving his second term as Ohio's 54th Secretary of State, Jon Husted shares on today's program about his personal adoption story. Jon conveys to the listeners the importance of making the right choice by choosing adoption over abortion. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Part 2 - State Ballot  Issue 2 On-Air Debate with former State Rep John Adams and Greg Lawson, the senior legislative fellow of The Buckeye Institute. Each presents their argument for or against Issue 2.  

State Ballot Issue 2 On Air Debate Pro and Con

State Ballot Issue 2 On Air Debate Proponent and Opponent Arguments - with former State Rep John Adams who is a supporter of Issue 2, and presenting the opposition view is Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute. 

Part 2 - State Ballot Issue 1, Victims' Rights Amendment, MARSY'S LAW, with spokesman Aaron Marshall. The Ohio Christian Alliance is urging a YES vote on Issue 1.  Tune in and tell a friend.  

State Ballot Issue 1 Marsy's Law Victims Rights Amendment

State Ballot Issue 1 Marsy's Law Victims Rights Amendment.  Aaron Marshall, spokesman for Marsy's Law Ohio, discusses State Ballot Issue 1. The Ohio Christian Alliance is urging a YES vote on Issue 1 for victims' rights in Ohio.  Tune in and tell a friend. 

The proposed amendment would expand the rights of victims under the current Section 10a and require that the rights of victims be protected as vigorously as the rights of the accused. More specifically, for the purpose of ensuring due process, respect, fairness, and justice for crime victims and their families in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, the amendment would provide victims seven specific rights. Visit the OCA website to learn more.  www.ohioca.org   

Condemning the increased incidents of anti-Semitism on Ohio college campuses - HCR10

HCR 10, sponsored by State Rep. Andy Thompson and Rep. David Greenspan, condemns the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism on Ohio college campuses.  Rep. Thompson and Mike Goldstein join host Chris Long to discuss the resolution and the growing problem of anti-Semitism on college campuses in Ohio. 

It Hasn't Been Done in 30 Years - Tax Reform

It Hasn't Been Done in 30 Years - Tax Reform

Congress and the Administration are moving forward with a major push for tax reform. Tax reform will bring relief to the middle class and families. It will bring home almost a trillion dollars in money parked overseas by U.S. business. It will make the corporate tax code more competitive so that companies will invest more and hire a new workforce. Here to discuss it is Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association, who discusses getting rid of the federal death tax.   Part 2 - An update on the Founding of America Documents curriculum and our effort to save the curriculum from State School Board cuts proposal. Tune in and tell a friend. 

Saving Founding of America Documents Curriculum in Ohio

Saving Founding of America Documents Curriculum in Ohio

On this program, we tackle the new challenge to the Founding of America Documents Curriculum. Liberals on the State School Board have drafted a proposal to do away with the testing requirements for American Government and History standards in Ohio high schools. With no testing requirement, school districts and teachers have proven time and again that they will not teach the subject matter. This time the target is The U.S. Constitution and the founding documents of our nation. Tune in and tell a friend.