The SoCon Report Podcast

Artificial intelligence is changing childhood faster than most parents realize. From AI companions to national security, this conversation explores the risks of AI, why families should pay attention and how parents can protect their children in an AI-driven world. In this episode of the Family Policy Alliance Report, Craig DeRoche is joined by Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of The Alliance for Secure AI...

Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, one question remains: What will it take to help more women choose life? In this episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Clare Ath, head of government affairs for Human Coalition, one of the nation's largest pro-life organizations serving women facing unplanned pregnancies. Human Coalition expects to serve approximately 50,000 women this year alone. Ev...

Can the government force a pregnancy resource center to reveal its donors? In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court said First Choice Women’s Resource Centers has the right to challenge New Jersey’s demand for private donor information, a ruling with major implications for free speech, religious liberty and freedom of association. Family Policy Alliance President Craig DeRoche sits down...

Is the pro-life movement gaining momentum after Dobbs? Craig DeRoche sits down with March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter to discuss why a new generation is embracing the cause of life, how the fight over abortion has shifted to the states and what comes next for one of America's largest grassroots movements. In this conversation, Craig and Jennie discuss the origins of the March for...

Could pastors, journalists and everyday citizens face legal consequences simply for speaking out? Craig DeRoche sits down with Shawn Hyland of the New Jersey Family Policy Center to expose the “shield law” bills moving through New Jersey and why Christians across America should be paying attention. In this conversation, Craig and Shawn break down how these proposed laws could shield providers from...

A father’s story of losing custody of his daughter reveals how parental rights, gender ideology and the child welfare system are colliding in America today. In this special episode of The SoCon Report, Grace Youngson sits down with Charles Smith to share his firsthand account of how the state of Connecticut removed his 14-year-old daughter from his home and placed her with a same-sex couple after...

A 14-year-old girl entered high school—and within weeks, her life spiraled into a nightmare her mother didn’t even know was happening. In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, Our President and CEO, Craig DeRoche is joined by two special guests to unpack the story of Sage Blair—a teenager whose struggles at school escalated into a multi-state legal battle involving school officials, Child Pr...

What if the strength of America’s future could be measured by one thing—whether families are staying together? In this episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Mike Andrews of the Center for Christian Virtue to unpack the groundbreaking Family Structure Index—a national report measuring the health of families across all 50 states. From marriage rates and fertility trends to where families are moving—...

What social media did to your kids will look like child's play compared to what AI is about to unleash — and most parents have no idea it's already happening. Two-thirds of children are already talking to AI chatbots. It starts with homework. Then it gets much darker. And right now, almost nothing is stopping it. Craig DeRoche sits down with Janet Kelly — CEO of the Alliance for a Better F...

What happens when abortion pills can be ordered online with little to no oversight? In this episode of The SoCon Report, Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs (AAPLOG) shares what happened when she went undercover to test how easy it is to obtain abortion drugs online. Posing as a minor and entering serious medical risks, she expected safeguards. What she found...

The story of Sage Blair raises urgent questions about parental rights, gender transitions in schools and how vulnerable teens can be exploited when parents are kept in the dark. A Virginia teen’s experience is raising urgent questions about parental rights and gender transitions in schools. The story of Sage Blair shows what can happen when parents are kept in the dark. Family Policy Alliance pres...

Craig DeRoche and Bunni Pounds explain why Christians are showing up to vote in numbers few people expect. In this conversation, Bunni shares how Christians Engaged is serving more than one million Christians through its pray, vote, engage voter mobilization system and what changes when believers take responsibility for civic participation. They also look ahead to America Reads the Bible, a nation...

Craig DeRoche discusses why marriage is foundational to children and public policy during National Marriage Week. In this episode, Craig sits down with Carl Caton, president of the National Marriage Initiative, and Katie MacLeod, family policy director for the ‪@themarriageinitiative‬ , during National Marriage Week to examine the cultural, personal, and policy impact of marriage. They explore how...

Schools created policies allowing gender identity transitions for students without informing parents. A recent Supreme Court decision is putting those policies under scrutiny. In this episode, Family Policy Alliance president and CEO Craig DeRoche talks with Jonathan Keller, president of California Family Council, about a major court case involving parental rights and school gender policies. They...

Is it the “West Bank” or Judea and Samaria? The name you use shapes the history you believe. In this episode of The SoCon Report, Craig DeRoche sits down with Gideon Israel, founder and president of the Jerusalem-Washington Center, to examine the history, faith and growing U.S. legislation surrounding the region commonly called the “West Bank.” Gideon explains how the term “West Bank” originated i...

This week on The SoCon Report , we’re bringing you one of the most important and sobering conversations we’ve ever hosted. I sat down with Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families Foundation, whose newly released documentary Inmate 090198 tells the full story of what happened when the state came after him for standing firm in his Christian convictions. Many of you know Jason as a fai...

A major legal victory has been announced in Texas that impacts every family in America, and we’re excited to share the news! In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Covey, Director of Policy at Texas Values. Jonathan and his team played a central role in securing a significant legal win when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a federal injunction against Senate Bill 12. This is the Texas...

There is big news out of Nebraska’s pro-life movement—and we want you to hear the story directly from the people who helped make it happen. In the latest episode of The SoCon Report , Family Policy Alliance CEO Craig DeRoche sits down with Nate Grasz , President of Nebraska Family Alliance , to talk about one of the most significant pro-life victories in recent years. On November 6, 2025, Nebraska...

Our nation’s heroes carry heavy burdens, and too many are carrying them alone. Veteran suicide is now the second leading cause of death for former military service members under 45. Families are hurting, and many are searching for hope that speaks to both their needs and their faith. On this week’s episode of The SoCon Report , Family Policy Alliance CEO Craig DeRoche sits down with Mike Lynn, co-...

In this week’s SoCon Report podcast, we are diving into one of the most important battlegrounds for families in America: local school boards. The decisions made by school board members determine how our children learn, how parents are included, and whether our communities protect the values we care about most. Family Policy Alliance CEO Craig DeRoche is joined by Amanda Banks, Senior Vice Presiden...

What happens in Kansas matters for families across America. In this week’s SoCon Report , CEO Craig DeRoche sits down with Brittany Jones , the new president of Kansas Family Voice , to talk about the future of leadership in a state that’s shaping national conversations on parental rights, women’s sports, and protecting children online. Brittany has already helped secure major victories for famili...

What happened at the U.S. Supreme Court on October 7 could reshape the future of free speech, religious liberty, and counseling for children struggling with gender identity. The case is Chiles v. Salazar , a direct challenge to Colorado’s law that bans licensed counselors from helping minors accept their biological sex, even when that’s what the child and family want. In other words, the state is...

Arkansas Representative Ryan Rose, one of our Family Policy Foundation Statesmen Academy graduates, and his wife, Tiffany, never expected to face two rounds of cancer. But through chemotherapy, surgery, and remission, they discovered a calling to make sure no woman faces unnecessary barriers to breast cancer care. Their journey led to Arkansas House Bill 1309, signed by Governor Sarah Sanders earl...

Our movement is not just one national organization; it’s a family of 40 state-level family policy councils reaching more than 50,000 churches and millions of Americans. Together, we’re working at the grassroots level to bring about lasting change for life, religious freedom, and families in your community. One of the most innovative councils is Wyoming Family Alliance, and in a short time they’ve...

If there has ever been a time to get involved in the faith issues shaping our culture, it’s now. That’s why we sat down with our friends at First Liberty Institute, Andrea Justus and Matt Krause, to talk about an initiative that is already making a real difference: Restoring Faith in America. This movement is bringing prayer and public faith back into our communities, from student-led prayer in sc...