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Jennifer Jackson, co-host of Doyle and Jen Live! on Salem Columbus, has written a new book, "An American Heart," a timely reminder of who we are, where we have come from, and what binds us together. It is a call to tuck the love of God, family, and the country deep into our American hearts, serving as a firm place to stand in a season of upheaval and uncertainty. About the author - Jennifer Jackso...

Celebrating America's 250th with the Reading of the Declaration of Independence The Statehouse was truly converted into the one-room schoolhouse on March 20th with a civics education for all in celebrating our nation's 250th birthday. The Statehouse Reading of the Declaration of Independence with Students and Officeholders was a huge success! One hundred-twenty students and faculty from twelve dif...

Suspend the Gas Tax in Ohio that will help beat back inflation for all Ohioans This has broad bipartisan support. It is our money that has been collected by the state. Give it back to the hardworking men and women of this state. There are so many benefits to this. #1 It puts real money immediately in people's pockets.  #2 It will stimulate the entire Ohio economy.  #3 It is a great way to celebrat...

Congressman Max Miller Discusses the Affordability Issue and How Congress is Addressing the Problem Young MAGA is asking questions. President Trump campaigned on the affordability for those under the age of 40 to be able to buy a car, buy a home, higher wages, bringing American jobs back - the America First agenda.  Congressman Max Miller of Ohio's 7th Congressional District is aware of these conc...

The FBI's War on Fraud Comes to Ohio Federal authorities held a major press conference in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday. They announced that the War on Fraud had come to Ohio. Dr. Oz, Director of Medicare and Medicaid Services, took to the podium, along with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Assistant Attorney General, FBI Director Kash Patel, along with the State Auditor Keith Faber, and Sta...

Medicaid Fraud Legislation Discussion with Rep. Mike Dovilla Ohio legislators are moving quickly to pass legislation to address the massive Medicaid fraud problem that has come to light with reports from the State Auditor, investigative journalists, and whistleblower reports. Rep. Mike Dovilla of District 17 discusses the legislation being proposed that will put meaningful safeguards on state Medi...

Ohio Medicaid Fraud - The Exploding Story We told you back in February that this story of the fraud problem was a ticking time bomb, well the bomb has gone off. In late December/early January, Columbus officials scrambled to get out in front of the childcare fraud in Ohio. Nick Shirley’s reports out of Minnesota gave detailed information on the Somalian fraud of greater Minneapolis. Eyes quickly t...

Bill Federer on the New Revival and the Second Great Awakening Author and historian Bill Federer who lectures on American history details the revival that broke out just before the Civil War. The dramatic spiritual events sweeping the country with the Abolitionist Movement paved the way for the abolishment of slavery and led to the Civil War. A key evangelist of the Second Great Awakening was Char...

Federal Authorities Investigating Somalian Fraud in Columbus On this week's News in Focus, now that the midterm Primary is concluded, the midterm General Election campaign begins. Breaking news this week in Columbus as Attorney General Dave Yost submits his resignation to Governor DeWine and takes a new position with Alliance Defending Freedom as Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation...

The New Revival Spreading Across America- Part 2 In February of 2023, what began as a student-led chapel grew into a present-day revival. First, on the campus of Asbury College in Kentucky, and then spread like a wildfire to numerous universities and colleges and high school campuses across the country. The outdoor meetings of open air preaching, decisions for Christ, and baptism all but ended wit...

The Asbury College Revival Continues Three Years Later and Has Spread Across the Nation In February of 2023, what began as a student-led chapel grew into a present-day revival. First, on the campus of Asbury College in Kentucky, and then spread like a wildfire to numerous universities and colleges and high school campuses across the country. The outdoor meetings of open air preaching, decisions fo...

Neil's journey embodies the American dream and the power of dedicated public service. As a community leader, Neil has forged partnerships that transcend borders, cultures, and political divides - bringing unprecedented economic opportunities to Ohio. His unwavering commitment to unity, empowerment, and integrity has positioned him as a transformational leader who believes that government must serv...

Carey Coleman is a longtime Northeast Ohio radio host, community leader, and conservative voice who believes America works best when hardworking families, not political insiders, set the direction of our country. For decades, Carey also served as a TV meteorologist on national, statewide, and local Northeast Ohio outlets, delivering critical weather coverage and public safety information to millio...

Jay Edwards - Candidate for Ohio State Treasurer - Candidate Spotlight Jay Edwards is a native son of Southeast Ohio. Born and raised in Nelsonville, Jay first ran for office in 2016 at the age of 27. Inspired to run by President Trump, Jay flipped a democrat seat to become a member of the Ohio House of Representatives where he served until 2025 due to term limits. As State Representative, Jay ser...

Kristina Roegner - Candidate for State Treasurer-Candidate Spotlight Kristina Roegner is a resident of Summit County. Her work background includes:  Field engineer and project manager for Westinghouse Power Generation Service Division, where she was responsible for leading teams to overhaul large turbines and generators at power plants across the country. Graduating cum laude in 1990, Kristina has...

Secretary of State Candidate Marcell Strbich - Candidate Spotlight Marcell Strbich is a resident of Centerville, Ohio and is a retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. He is running for Secretary of State in the Republican Primary of May 5th. Marcell has travelled the state of Ohio, speaking with citizens' groups on the issue of election integrity. Marcell discusses his ten-point plan f...

Ohio Governor Candidate Casey Putsch - Candidate Spotlight Casey is a resident of Seneca County, graduate of Tiffin Columbia High School in 1999, attended Ohio State University, and is owner and founder of Putsch Racing and the nonprofit Genius Garage, which mentors young adults by teaching them practical engineering, car building, and team racing skills. He is also the creator of the diesel 104 M...

Candidate Spotlight With Robert Sprague Running for Secretary of State  We kick off this week our series of candidate spotlights with Robert Sprague, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State in the May 5th Primary. Mr. Sprague is currently the State Treasurer. In this interview forum, he explains his positions on the issues of voter integrity and the importance of stopping illegals from voting in Ohi...

The Ohio Fraud Story that Just Won’t Go Away The Somalian community childcare, health care/transportation and other government services fraud is a story that just won’t go away. It is percolating under the surface like a ticking time bomb. After the independent journalists’ reports on the Minneapolis massive fraud in the Somalian community of Greater Minneapolis by Nick Shirley, attention quickly...

President's Day - History with Bill Federer of The American Minute George Washington was born on February 22nd. Americans wanting to celebrate his legacy and memory sought to have a specific day on the calendar to celebrate George Washington. Later, Abraham Lincoln was added, as his birthday was February 12th.  In 1971, The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, moved it to a Monday in February for All Presi...

A celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday with a public reading of The Declaration of Independence by students and legislators. Luncheon program with Statehouse tour for students and faculty. Sponsored by LifeRead Volunteer Reading Tutoring Initiative  REGISTER YOUR STUDENTS Students grades 4,5,6 Also, students grades 7,8,9 and 10,11,12 Program 11:00 a.m. Lunch 12:00 noon Statehouse Tour 1:15 p...

Don Lemon arrested by the FBI in the Cities Church Attack in St. Paul A grand jury has indicted former CNN host Don Lemon in the Cities Church St. Paul protest attack. Federal authorities arrested Don Lemon last night at his hotel in Los Angeles. The Justice Department had been turned down by a federal judge for additional arrests in the Cities Church protest attack, but a grand jury has issued in...

A Statement from the Christian Alliance of America and the Ohio Christian Alliance on the Attack at the Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. On Sunday, January 18th, at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, a large group of protesters barged into the sanctuary during the Sunday morning worship service, yelling and screaming at the congregants. The small congregation was terrified by the large gro...

John Solomon - Reports on the Columbus Somalian Fraud Somali Fraud Update: We now know that part of the $700M in cash came directly from Ohio. Columbus Ohio Somali fraudsters transported $130 million in Tax-Payer Dollars to Minnesota.” Two powerful committee chairmen in Congress are moving quickly to investigate why Somali immigrant couriers were moving hundreds of millions of dollars out of U.S....

Ohio Childcare/Healthcare Fraud Investigation with State Auditor Keith Faber State Auditor Keith Faber launches special webpage to receive citizen reports of fraud and abuse of Ohio taxpayer dollars. Auditor Faber also released a statement addressing the increased reports of widespread childcare/home healthcare/eldercare fraud. In response to a request by the Ohio Legislature signed by forty-one S...