Right to Life Radio
662 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 58 ratingsThis is the podcast for Right to Life of Central California's weekly, pro-life radio show, broadcast every Saturday from 9-10 AM on Power Talk FM 96.7 and AM 1400 in Fresno. Our host (and RLCC executive director) John Gerardi gives all the latest news on the pro-life movement in Fresno, throughout California, and nationally. Subscribe today!
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#246 Abortion Law
November 23, 2017 15:49 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MBIn this pre-recorded episode John Gerardi gives the background of constitutional law and how it relates to abortion law. Happy Thanksgiving.
#245 Abortion and the First Amendment
November 16, 2017 20:05 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBOn today's Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi talks about the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case regarding California's AB 775, the law that forces pro-life pregnancy resource centers to advertise for abortion. He also discusses the settlement in the Fresno State case, where pro-life students had their display vandalized by a professor. You're guaranteed to learn something about the First Amendment! Tune in!
#244 Political Year-in-Review
November 09, 2017 20:18 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBJohn goes through the year in review for the US Congress, the President, and the California Legislature, reviewing the pro-life accomplishments and failures of the last year, and what more needs to be done. He also kind of lost his voice and sounds really...interesting! Tune in!
#243 A California Pro-Life Victory!
November 02, 2017 19:19 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBOn today's show, John talks about the excellent judicial decision to halt the enforcement of the so-called "Reproductive FACT Act," the law that forces pro-life pregnancy resource centers to refer for abortions. He also gives some update on some great new pro-life legislation being introduced in the House of Representatives. Tune in!
#242 Jane Doe and the Federal Courts
October 26, 2017 18:24 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBOn today's RTLR, John discusses the sad case of Jane Doe, the Guatemalan 17-year-old immigrant who had an abortion following an order from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. He also discusses the situation in the US Senate, where the confirmation of pro-life judges is being severely delayed. Tune in and listen to learn more! link to article
#241 CA Legislative Roundup
October 19, 2017 18:11 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBToday on Right to Life Radio, John gives a legislative roundup for the CA Legislature. Jonathan Keller from California Family Council then joins us to discuss the Alexander-Murray Health Care Bill.
#240 HHS Mandate Repeal & 20-Week Abortion Ban
October 12, 2017 18:25 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBToday on Right to Life Radio, John talks about the 20-week abortion ban being debated in the Senate, and the repeal of the HHS Mandate. Tune in!
#239 20-Week Abortion Ban
October 05, 2017 21:55 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBToday on Right to Life Radio, John talks about the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and the chances of it getting passed through the US Senate. He also discusses the unfortunate situation of Rep. Tim Murphy from Pennsylvania. Tune in!
#238 Hugh Hefner's Death
September 28, 2017 18:24 - 39 minutes - 54 MBOn today's show, John Gerardi talks about the death of Hugh Hefner, and how he contributed to the culture of death. He also discusses the defeat of the GOP healthcare legislation, and some good legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Tune in!
#237 First Amendment Threats
September 22, 2017 00:15 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOn today's show, John talks about changing perspectives on the First Amendment, and how it could affect the ability of pro-lifers to express their position. He also discusses California's physician-assisted suicide law. Tune in!
#236 Democratic Party Is Now More Extreme on Abortion
September 14, 2017 05:08 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBOn today's show John Gerardi talks about how far left Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party will go when it comes to abortion.
#235 Disappointing Insurance Coverage of Abortion, Debt Ceiling & AB 569
September 07, 2017 19:28 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBToday on Right to Life Radio, John talks about the disappointing news regarding insurance plans in California being required to cover abortion. He also talks about the disappointing debt ceiling deal in Congress, the bad California bill AB 569, and the possible closure of the last abortion clinic in Kentucky. Tune in!
#234 PP Sex- & Abortion-education, Abortion Reversal, Maryland Abortion Clinic Closing
August 31, 2017 22:59 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBJohn Gerardi continues his discussion of Planned Parenthood and their sex- and abortion-education practices. He also discusses the abortion reversal procedure, and the closing of partial-birth-abortionist LeRoy Carhart's clinic in Maryland. Tune in! Kristan Hawkins' piece on Planned Parenthood's efforts within a public school in Pennsylvania
#233 Abortion Education in Public School
August 24, 2017 22:31 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBToday on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss California's sex education laws, and how they actually mandate abortion education. You won't want to miss it!
#232 Iceland, Down syndrome & States Defunding PP
August 17, 2017 20:24 - 39 minutes - 54 MBOn today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John discusses how Iceland is eliminating its Down syndrome population through abortion. He also discusses how different states are fighting in the court to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood. Tune in! Alexandra DeSanctis on Iceland and abortion
#231 Pro-Life Texas, Pro-Death Netherlands, and RLCC's New Staff!
August 10, 2017 20:34 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBOn today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about what Texas is doing to limit abortion coverage (and what California is doing to expand it). They also discuss bad developments in assisted suicide from Belgium and the Netherlands. John also introduces RLCC's two newest staff members: Outreach Coordinator Tania Gonzalez and Educational Coordinator Gabi Vehrs!
#230 No Gard in the U.S. & Divided Democrats
August 03, 2017 15:49 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBOn today’s show John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller discuss the Charlie Gard Case along with a similar case out of the United Kingdom. They also speak on the Senate’s proposal to prevent what happened to Charlie and his parents from happening in the United States. The Democratic party is divided on the issue of abortion and it shows from the comments coming from politicians and party supporters like Planned Parenthood.
#229 Senate Can't Pass Healthcare Bill & Sex Education
July 27, 2017 19:06 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBOn today's Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi discusses the failure of Republicans in the Senate to pass a healthcare bill defunding Planned Parenthood and eliminating abortion coverage subsidies. He also goes more in depth into the case of Charlie Gard, and talks about changes the Trump administration is making to sex education funding. Tune in!
#228 Miracle Twins & Congress
July 20, 2017 19:10 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBToday on Right to Life Radio we will be reporting on some news out of Congress that you are not going to hear on any other radio show or podcast, we guarantee it! We will also be talking about some miracle twins born at 23 weeks, as well as some more bad business from Planned Parenthood. Miracle Twins Story Planned Parenthood Story
#227 Fresno State Case & More Charlie Gard
July 13, 2017 17:39 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOn today’s show we have Casey Mattox, from Alliance Defensing Freedom, on to discuss the Fresno State Case where Fresno State pro-life students had their display vandalized by a professor. We also take a closer look at the Charlie Gard case. National Catholic Register Article: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/who-guards-the-gards
#226 Bad Oregon Legislation & Charlie Gard
July 06, 2017 19:53 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBOn today's show, John talks with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about some new bad legislation in Oregon, and the Charlie Gard case in the UK. Tune in!
#225 PP Healthcare Reform & Cali. Religious Freedom
June 29, 2017 20:39 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBOn today's show, John talks about the insane focus on Planned Parenthood in the context of healthcare reform, speaks with California Family Council's Greg Burt about legislation and other issues in the California Legislature, and discusses an end-of-life case out of the United Kingdom.
#224 Senate Healthcare Bill and David Daleiden (14 charges dropped)
June 22, 2017 22:17 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOn today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi digs into the new healthcare bill introduced today into the US Senate, discussing its pro-life impact. He also talks about David Daleiden's legal case in San Francisco, and how the judge dropped 14 of the 15 charges against him.
#223 Sex Ed Study and Save the Black Family Event
June 15, 2017 20:15 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBOn today's show, John Gerardi discusses a new study from England on sex ed, contraception, and abortion rates. He also talks to Pastor Tyrone Carter about the Save the Black Family Event in Fresno on Saturday, June 24, and talks about a bogus New York Times story from the Sunday Fresno Bee. Sex Ed study and story: http://www.lifenews.com/2017/06/14/shocking-study-shows-cutting-contraception-programs-reduces-teen-pregnancies-and-abortions/ Save the Black Family Event: http://righ...
#222 Pastor Walter & National Institutes of Health
June 08, 2017 22:57 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBOn today's show, John discusses President Trump's re-appointment of the head of the National Institutes of Health, some biased stories published in the Fresno Bee, and interviews Pastor Walter Hoye to talk about the upcoming Save the Black Family conference in Fresno on June 24. Tune in!
#221 Planned Parenthood's Annual Report
June 01, 2017 18:01 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBJohn is joined by Jonathan Keller to talk about a proposed regulation from the Trump administration to roll back the HHS Mandate for any employers objecting for moral or religious reasons. They also talk with Arina Grossu, the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council in Washington, DC, about Planned Parenthood's annual report. They also discuss the ACLU's various lawsuits against Catholic hospitals for not providing abortions. Arina's article: http://www.f...
#220 Trump Federal Budget and SB-481
May 25, 2017 18:47 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MBOn today’s episode of right to Life Radio, John Gerardi talks about Trump’s Federal Budget proposal. Find out what pro-life positives can be found in it. He also talks about another bad bill in California. The California State Senate is about to vote on a very dangerous bill relating to end-of-life care, SB481. Listen live on Thursdays at my1680.com
#219 Mexico City Policy and First Amendment Attacks
May 18, 2017 20:32 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBOn today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi talks about the Trump administration's expansion of the Mexico City Policy, preventing more foreign aid funding from going to abortion. He also talks about the silencing of pro-life students at CSU Fresno and CSU San Marcos with Jonathan Keller of California Family Council.
#218 NARAL Pledge, Kamala Harris, and Christian Abortionist
May 11, 2017 17:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBOn today's show, John talks about the new NARAL/Women's March manifesto, a "Christian" abortionist being promoted by the New York Times, and more. Tune in!
#217 Obamacare Repeal and Trump Executive Order
May 04, 2017 21:35 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOn today's show, John Gerardi discuss some breaking news items: the House of Representatives vote on repealing Obamacare, and President Trump's executive order on religious liberty.
#216 Pro-life Candidates and Assisted Suicide
April 27, 2017 18:32 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBToday on Right to Life Radio, John talks with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about the Democrats new position refusing to support pro-life candidates within the party, and they talk a little pro-life 101 on assisted suicide and euthanasia.
#215 Bad Bills and Abortion Law Before Roe v. Wade
April 20, 2017 17:02 - 38 minutes - 89 MBThis legislative year in Sacramento brings with it a number of serious challenges and threats to the dignity of human life. In today's show John Gerardi talks about some of the bad bills that threaten human life and the religious liberty of pro-lifers. This episode also includes a pro-life 101 segment on abortion law before Roe v. Wade.
#214 Conscience Protections & Planned Parenthood v. Casey
April 13, 2017 19:04 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBOn today's show, John Gerardi talks about an op-ed in the New England Journal of Medicine advocating the removal of conscience protections from doctors who don't want to perform abortions. California Family Council's Jonathan Keller talks about a pro-life midwife being prosecuted in Sweden for failing to provide abortions, and John gives a little Pro-Life 101 on Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
#213 "Nuclear Option" and Roe v. Wade History Lesson
April 11, 2017 16:38 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this week's episode, John talks about why the Republicans in the Senate are using the "nuclear option" to get Judge Gorsuch confirmed to the Supreme Court. He also explains why the Supreme Court fights are so bitter, by giving a history lesson on Roe v. Wade.
#212 David Daleiden Charges & AB-569
March 30, 2017 18:54 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBJohn Gerardi explains why the charges against David Daleiden, from the Center for Medical Progress, are flimsy and are clearly politically motivated. Jonathan Keller is on to discuss bill AB-569 that bans religious & pro-life organizations from requiring employees to be pro-life in practice. Read more on AB-569: http://www.californiafamily.org/tag/ab-569/ Watch the undercover videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSI8qkDPz1CZj1u9I8Wbcg Educational Dessert: http://righttolifeca.org/...
#211 Neil Gorsuch & Pacific Justice Institute
March 23, 2017 21:55 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOn today's show, John Gerardi talks about the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with Brad Dacus from Pacific Justice Institute! He also makes fun of California Senator Dianne Feinstein for making up legal terms out of thin air. Don't miss it!
#210 Conflict CA law and the new Republican healthcare proposal
March 16, 2017 21:43 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBA distracted John Gerardi multitasks between watching Notre Dame's first-round game in the NCAA basketball tournament, and hosting a radio show. He leads off the show discussing his appearance on KSEE 24's Sunday Morning Matters tv show, chats with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about potential conflicts between California law and the new Republican healthcare proposal, and talks Congress and the Supreme Court. KSEE 24 story: http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/pane...
#209 Republican Healthcare Bill
March 09, 2017 21:44 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBToday on right to life radio, John Gerardi talks with Jonathan Keller about the new Republican healthcare bill, regulations on chemical abortions, and some new updates from the California state legislature.
#208 SB 18 "Children's Bill of Rights
March 02, 2017 18:51 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBOn today's show, John Gerardi talks with California Family Council CEO Jonathan Keller about the threat posed by the alleged "Children's Bill of Rights," SB 18, and the rally in protest to SB 18 on Tuesday. They also talk about attempts to protect the First Amendment rights of pregnancy care centers in California. Listen live from 9-10 on AM 1680 the Answer. www.my1680.com
#207 Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe)/Save the Black Family
February 23, 2017 20:06 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBOn today's show, John talks about the death and legacy of Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe), speaks with Pastor Tyrone Carter about his Save the Black Family ministry, and gives a legislative update on bills in Washington and Sacramento.
#206 Fresno Planned Parenthood Protest
February 16, 2017 21:29 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBJohn Gerardi discusses the Fresno Planned Parenthood protest from last Saturday, Congressional efforts to allow states to defund Planned Parenthood, the Conscience Protection Act, and more!
#205 Congressional efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
February 09, 2017 22:39 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBJohn Gerardi talks about Congressional efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, and speaks with Pastor J.R. Coleman from The Word Community Church in Fresno about abortion in the African American community. We also promote our Defund Planned Parenthood Tallin in Fresno on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10-12 at Planned Parenthood Clinic at 650 Fulton St. in Fresno.
#204 Supreme Court Pick and New Radio Show
February 02, 2017 20:59 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBRight to Life of Central California Executive Director and Host John Gerardi is now hosting a local talk radio show on Fresno's AM 1680 The Answer. The LIFE REPORT podcast is now RIGHT TO LIFE RADIO. Tune in every Thursday live at 9 AM on AM 1680 the Answer, listen online at my1680.com, or download this podcast to get the latest on Pro-life news and local events. This week John shares his thoughts on the new Supreme Court Justice pick and plugs this Saturday's Pro-life conference.
#203: The Return of Life Report and SB-18
January 11, 2017 20:11 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBIt's back! Life Report makes its triumphant return with our new host, Right to Life of Central California's executive director John Gerardi. He's talking with California Family Council CEO Jonathan Keller about a frightening new bill from the California Legislature, and pro-life legislative developments in Kentucky and Virginia. Life Report is produced by Right to Life of Central California. For more information visit: www.LifeReport.org www.RightToLifeCA.org
#202 Embracing Those Considering Abortion with Prayer
October 20, 2014 20:07 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBJoin the discussion www.LifeReport.org Outreach Director Marcos Espinoza shares some exciting testimony from the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil currently happening outside Fresno's Planned Parenthood. New host, Education Director Rebecca Peerson, interviews volunteers down at the vigil and chats with Marcos about the nuances of Sidewalk Counseling. Life Report is produced by Right to LIfe of Central California. For more information visit: www.LifeReport.org www.RightToLifeCA.org www.40Da...
#201 40 Days for Life, Guest John Gerardi, Introducing Rebecca Peerson
October 01, 2014 21:56 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBOutreach Coordinator, Gabi Vehrs, sits down with Outreach Director, Marcos Espinoza, to talk about the 40 Days for Life campaign happening this September 24 - November 3 in Fresno and across the nation. John Gerardi also explains a pro-life win regarding a buffer zone law repealed by the Supreme Court and we welcome Right to Life of Central California's new Education Director! Life Report is produced by Right to Life of Central California www.LifeReport.org www.RightToLifeCA.org ww...
#200 Welcome to Right to Life of Central California
September 11, 2014 21:27 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBWe are back from hiatus! Life Report welcomes some returning faces and some new ones! Gabi Vehrs and Liz Goddard are back to discuss why we are pro-life. Executive Director Michael Salinas joins Liz to discuss the mission statement of Right to Life of Central California and how this shapes the organization's outreaches. Find out how you can get involved at the end of the episode. www.LifeReport.org Life Report is produced by Right To Life of Central California www.RightToLifeCA.org www.4...
#199 Abby Johnson Exclusive Interview
June 26, 2014 16:58 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBJoin the discussion at http://ProLifePodcast.net/199 Life Report welcomes Abby Johnson! Abby talks about leaving Planned Parenthood and what she is doing now to help end abortion. Check out Abby's organization "And Then There Were None" at http://www.attwn.org Purchase her book "Unplanned" http://www.unplannedthebook.com/ Life Report is produced by Right to Life of Central California. For more information visit http://www.LifeReport.org or http://www.RightToLifeCA.org
#198 Atheist Writer Scolds Atheists for Being Jerks - Eric Scheidler and Timothy Brahm
June 18, 2014 18:07 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBHost Josh Brahm and guests Eric Scheidler (Pro-Life Action League) and Timothy Brahm (Justice for All) discuss speaker Phil Plait's speech on not being a jerk when talking to people with different views. Eric Scheidler is the Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League; dedicated to saving unborn children through non-violent direct action. See more at: http://www.prolifeaction.org Timothy Brahm is a Training Specialist at Justice For All. See more at:http://www.jfaweb.org Life Report is...
#197: CA Fails to Ban Sex-Selection Abortions - Jonathan Keller & Megan Almon
June 04, 2014 21:59 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJosh Brahm interviews Jonathan Keller from California Family Council and Megan Almon from Life Training Institute to discuss the pro-life bill that just failed to pass a committee in Sacramento. The goal of the bill was to prevent sex-selection abortions in California.