News In Focus with Chris Long

Part 1 Bill of Rights Day Part 2 Veto of the Heartbeat Bill by Governor Kasich

Bill of Rights Day with Roger Beckett, Executive Director of  Ashbrook Center.  We discuss the Bill of Rights and the Framers' intent for the Electoral College.   Part 2 State Representative Christina Hagan and State Representative Andy Thompson discuss the Heartbeat Bill and the veto by Governor Kasich, as well as the effort to override his veto. 

Statehouse Legislative Update. Pro-life Legislation Heartbeat Bill and Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Statehouse Legislative Update. Pro-life Legislation Heartbeat Bill and Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

OCA President Chris Long discusses with Barry Sheets of Principled Policy Consulting the final wraps on the 131st Ohio General Assembly in the closing hours of the lame duck session, including the surprise development in the Ohio Senate to add the Heart Beat Bill into an appropriations amendment, the passage of S.B. 172 - the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and the Ohio Pastor Protection Act that did not come up for a floor vote and will need to be reintroduced in the the G.A. in 2017. 

What does the election mean concerning the future of coal and energy policy? Roundtable discussion.

Is the war on coal over with the election? Mr. Trump has promised to put coal miners back to work, but with Congressional subsidies on wind and solar, and the Obama EPA policies already in practice, when will the war on coal finally be over? One thing is clear - the November 8th election reversed the direction of policy in Washington with Mr. Trump's victory.  Tune in as Mr. Bob Murray of Murray Energy, Congressman Bill Johnson from Ohio's 6th District, and 60 Plus Association national spokesman Pat Boone discuss just what the November 8th election means for the coal industry and energy policy going forward. 

Thanksgiving Special with Bill Federer and Pastor Randy Baker

In everything give thanks. I Thess 5:18.  In this broadcast we present the inner city ministry of Akron Bible Church and the Christmas basket give-a-way that they conduct to help people with need in the inner city.  Part II - Interview with historian Bill Federer of The American Minute to discuss the first Thanksgiving and the miraculous providential provision for the Puritan settlement at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.  News in Focus is a broadcast of the Ohio Christian Alliance.  Tell a fried. 

Matt Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel discusses the election and what it means for the courts

News in Focus with Matt Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel, discussing the election and what it means for the courts. Also listen to Bill Federer of the American Minute discussing the WWII Memorial Prayer Act and Veterans Day.

Election Special with Senator Rick Santorum and John Fund of National Review

On this broadcast we discuss with former Senator Rick Santorum the ground game in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Senator Santorum makes a startling prediction on this broadcast. John Fund, author of "Who's Counting," discusses the various reports of voter fraud in several states. 

Ohio Pastors Protection Act H.B. 286 Rep. Nino Vitale Discusses

On this News in Focus, we discuss Ohio's Pastors Protection Act, legislation that protects pastors and churches from potential lawsuits from homosexual activists seeking to force their lifestyle on the church. The legislation that was introduced earlier this year by State Rep. Nino Vitale and 24 cosponsors has been commended as solid religious freedom legislation by several constitutional legal groups. The bill has had three hearings in committee, but has been stalled by Chairman, Rep. Tim Ginter.  Dozens of clergy came in from across the State of Ohio to testify in support of the bill, yet the bill is stalled in committee.  OCA President Chris Long discusses in detail the legislation with the bill's sponsor, Rep. Nino Vitale. 

Prayer Rally at the Ohio Statehouse with Franklin Graham October 6, 2016

Prayer Rally at the Ohio Statehouse with Franklin Graham October 6, 2016

II Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray...." 

Ezekiel 22:30  God is looking for those who will stand in the gap and pray. Thousands gathered at the Statehouse in Columbus to pray for our state and for America. 

Pastor Al Davis of Richfield Baptist Church and Pastor Jason Williams of High Street Baptist Church share their experiences from the prayer rally. Download and share with a friend.  

Obama's War on Coal and the EPA Regs are Hurting Ohioans

Continued News in Focus radio panel on the War on Coal and the EPA regs that are having a devastating effect on Ohio's coal industry. 

Joining me for this broadcast is Mr. Bob Murray, President and CEO of Murray Energy Corp., Jim Martin of the 60 Plus Association, and legendary singer Pat Boone, national spokesman for the 60 Plus Association. In this broadcast we discuss the effects of higher utility bills on families and seniors on fixed incomes. We also discuss where the two Presidential candidates stand on this important issue. Tune in and tell a friend.