News In Focus with Chris Long

Washington Update with Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association and Congressman Jim Renacci

This week on News in Focus, 60 Plus Association Chairman Jim Martin joins us to discuss how the Trump Administration is faring so far. Part 2 - Congressman Jim Renacci of Ohio's 16th District discusses the budget process and the prospects for tax reform this year. Tune in and tell a friend. 

President Trump's First Foreign Trip Review

President Trump's First Foreign Trip. Review and analysis with Fred Fleitz, Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. Chris and Fred discuss President Trump's first foreign trip, his speech in Ryad, Saudi Arabia, his prayer at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, and his visit with the Pontiff in Rome. Part 2 - Encore presentation of an interview with Frank Gaffney, President of the Center for Security Policy. Tune in and tell a friend. 

State Auditor Dave Yost Discusses New Method to Deal With Fraud in the SNAP Program

State Auditor Dave Yost Discusses New Method to Deal With Fraud in the SNAP Program

State Auditor Dave Yost discusses the legislative effort to add a photo to the food stamp program card, known as the SNAP program.  Law enforcement has been discovering these cards in stashes in exchange for drugs when they bust drug houses. Who misses out are the hungry children that the program is meant to provide for. Tune in and tell a friend. Part 2 - Bill Federer of the American Minute discusses Prayers and Presidents, and encore presentation from last week.  

On this broadcast Frank Gaffney and Bill Federer

On this broadcast, President of the Center for Security Policy Frank Gaffney discusses the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the national security threat of North Korea. Part II - our good friend Bill Federer from the American Minute discusses his book, "Prayers and Presidents", specifically FDR's D-Day prayer. Both men are the featured speakers of the Ohio Christian Alliance Freedom Banquet on Thursday, May 25th.  

Statehouse Issues - Senator Frank LaRose and Rep. Andy Thompson

Statehouse Issues - Senator Frank LaRose and Rep. Andy Thompson

On this broadcast, we discuss S.B. 1, tougher enforcement measures for Fentanyl illegal dealing. We also discuss H.B. 176, legislation that will give local control back to parents and school districts and away from the heavy-handedness of Common Core. 

The battle to retake Mosul, the last stronghold of ISIS in Iraq.

This week's broadcast we focus on the battle to take Mosul, the last stronghold of ISIS in Iraq. Joining me will be General Mike Barbero (Ret), Joe Kassab with the Iraqi Christian Advocacy organization, and Nathan Kalasho of Chaldean Community of Greater Detroit. The broadcast will be posted tomorrow. Tell a friend.

Ohio's Heroin Epidemic is Getting Worse Before It Gets Better

Ohio's Heroin Epidemic is Getting Worse Before It Gets Better

On this edition of News in Focus, Attorney General Mike DeWine gives us a report on what his office has been engaged in with helping communities fight the heroin epidemic on the local level. Also joining us are two pastors who are on the front lines on the battlefront of the heroin epidemic - Pastor Randy Baker of Akron and Pastor Phil Fulton of Adams County.  

Roundtable Discussion - Coal is on the Rebound

Roundtable Discussion - Coal is on the Rebound

Guests Bob Murray of Murray Energy, Congressman Bill Johnson, Pat Boone and Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association discuss the new direction in Washington for the coal industry. Obama's War on Coal is over, or is it?  Deeply entrenched policy at the EPA is still hindering the industry, according to our experts.  Much work still needs to be done.  Lots of information in this program.  Take a listen and share with a friend. 

Budget Battle at Ohio Statehouse and What it Means for Your Bottom Line

Ohio State budget battle taking place at the Ohio Statehouse with Rep. Keith Faber OH 84. Rep. Faber explains the Governor's budget proposal and the Legislature's counter-proposals. We also discuss energy policy with Greg Lawson of the Buckeye Institute. 

Cleveland RTL Hosts Annual Conference. An Update on the Iraqi Refugees.

Part 1 - Cleveland RTL Hosts Bring America Back to Life Annual Conference. Director Molly Smith details what the conference will cover. 

Part 2 - Nathan Kolasho gives us an update on the Christian Refugees in Northern Iraq. We also discuss the push to retake Mosul from the Islamic State.