On this broadcast, we discuss the incursion of ISSA into Mosul and other parts of northern and central Iraq.  Zena Aziz, an Iraqi Christian who now lives in the United States with her family discusses what it was like growing up in Bagdad as a Christian.  She has family back in Iraq facing the persecution of the Islamic militants.  

On this week's program - Breaking news.  The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, sides with the plaintiffs against the HHS Mandate in Obamacare, a mandate that forced businesses to provide for contraceptives and abortifacient drugs,  In a huge victory for religious liberties, the Court reaffirned the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).  This week's guest to discuss the issue is State Senator Larry Obhof of Ohio's 22nd Senate District. 

Will Riddle of the GoNetwork joins host Chris Long to continue their discussion in part II of a series on Winning the Melliinnial Generation.

Reaching the Millennial Generation Part 1

Will Riddle with OCA Pres Chris Long pictured at The University of Cincinnati.

 In this broadcast (Part 1) Reaching the Millennial Generation, Chris and Will discuss who the Millennials are and how to reach them.  They discuss their likes, their dislikes, their political leanings, and their worldview post 9/11. 

WWII Memorial Prayer Act Passes U.S. Senate - On this broadcast, I discuss the momentous news that S1044, The WWII Memorial Prayer Act (also known as The D-Day Landing Prayer Act) passed the U.S. Senate on June 5th by unanimous consent, just in time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. 

Memorial Day 2014 News in Focus Broadcast. Special Guest Lee Crognell, President of Ohio Chapter Concerned Veterans for America.  Lee discusses veterans issues and the upcoming observance of the 70th anniversay of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France. 

On this edition of News in Focus with the Ohio Christian Alliance, OCA Pres Chris Long details the mission and current projects of the Ohio Christian Alliance, including candidate forums, voter guides, policy issues. 

Putting Americans Back to Work Interview with Senator Rick Santorum

Senator Rick Santorum, who will be featured at the OCA Policy Luncheon on Friday, May 9 at the DoubleTree in Akron/Fairlawn, discusses the details outlined in his new book, "Blue Collar Conservatives: Putting America Back to Work"  by encouraging an economic environment of manufacturing - Americans making things again in cities and towns across the country. 

      OCA Primary Candidate Forum Broadcast Featuring the 14th Congressional and the 27th Ohio Senate Races.  Participating in the forum was State Rep. Matt Lynch who is running for the 14th Congressional seat against Mr. David Joyce who declined our invitation to participate in the broadcast forum. Also participating was Mr. Caleb Davenport from Wooster, Ohio, who is running for the 27th Ohio Senate District.  His opponent, Mr. Frank LaRose, declined our invitation to participate.  To hear the Congressional forum, click here. To hear the State Senate seat forum, click here. 

OCA Candidate Forum Broadcast for the 27th Senate Seat. Participating in the candidate forum is Mr. Caleb Davenport, a businessman from Wooster, Ohio. These forums are provided for educational purposes and are not intended for any endorsement of any political party or candidate. As we do with all our public forums, all candidates were informed.  Mr. LaRose declined our invitation.  To learn more, log on to our website at www.ohioca.org.