This 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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The Lindsay Clancy trial has sparked a disturbing cultural debate: Why are so many people focusing on the accused mother while three murdered children fade into the background? John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller examine the insanity defense, online cheerleading for Clancy, and society’s growing tendency to prioritize adult desires over children’s needs. They also explore the widening political divide between young men and women, changing attitudes toward sex and family, and the latest abortion legislation moving through Sacramento.
John Gerardi is joined by Jonathan Keller, CEO of California Family Council, to break down a heavy week of pro-life news. First, the heartbreaking case of Baby Gabriel: an Alaska nurse serving as a surrogate refused to abort a baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, then fought in Texas courts after the intended parents allegedly refused life-saving heart surgery. John and Jonathan make the case for why surrogacy is the "Wild West" of American law and why it exploits the financially desperate, just like organ sales and prostitution. Then they turn to Massachusetts, which has legal
California lawmakers want abortion pills offered at community-college student health centers—even though the pills can already arrive by mail. John Girardi breaks down AB 2540, Claire Densmore’s argument for greater “access,” the limited capabilities of campus health centers, and the lack of comparable prenatal support. He then turns to the Comstock Act, blue-state shield laws, and whether Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will follow through on a reported promise to stop abortion pills from being shipped into states that prohibit abortion. Then Ann Marie Paden, Executive Director of Tulare
Anthony Fauci faced the Senate and answered with the Fifth Amendment—111 times. John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller unpack the “explosive non-testimony,” the legacy Fauci and Francis Collins left behind, and how federal research funding helped create a market for fetal tissue obtained from abortion providers. They revisit Sen. Joni Ernst’s questions about fetal-tissue research, David Daleiden’s Planned Parenthood investigations, and why so many Americans now see medicine through a political lens. Then, in Stories from the Sidewalk, Linda Teliha shares what happens when a pregnant young woman arri
There's nothing new under the sun. In this evergreen audio essay, host John Gerardi traces a startling line from the child sacrifice of the ancient world to the abortion debate in modern California. Reading through Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, John unpacks why the Israelites were tempted to worship pagan gods like Baal, Asherah, and Molech, and how those religions divorced worship from morality (think Julius Caesar as both high priest and war criminal) in ways that made discarding inconvenient children disturbingly ordinary, from Roman infant exposure to Spartan eugenics. Then John turns to
John Gerardi is joined by Jonathan Keller of California Family Council to unpack the disturbing expansion of Canada's euthanasia program, from proposals to euthanize infants with disabilities to recommendations that minors consent to their own deaths without parental input. This week's mystery clip reveals just how far the MAID program has gone, with roughly half of 2024 recipients citing feeling like a burden rather than terminal illness. The guys then break down how activists quietly corrupt language, sliding from physician assisted suicide to medical assistance in dying to simply assisted d
John Gerardi is joined by his friend Kathryn Jean Lopez of National Review, the pro-life movement's leading chronicler and author of the Lifeline newsletter. The two dig into the biggest and most frustrating story in pro-life politics: Congress quietly letting Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding come roaring back after just one year of defunding, and why, in KJL's words, "not enough raging" is happening in Washington. Along the way they cover the GOP's fading abortion plank and the legacy of platform warriors like Phyllis Schlafly, the New York Times' fascination with Heritage Foundation sch
California says it is all about choice, so why does every Medi-Cal dollar point poor women toward abortion? John Gerardi breaks down how the state fully covers abortion with zero out-of-pocket cost while OB care pays so poorly that Madera County lost its only maternity ward. Then, Assemblyman Joe Patterson's budget amendment to fund prenatal care at the same level as abortion, and why Sacramento let it die. Plus, Attorney General Rob Bonta's multimillion dollar lawsuit against abortion pill reversal, and why the case may be weaker than the press release announcing it. Finally, Stories from the
Four years to the day after Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade, John Gerardi sits down with Jonathan Keller, CEO of California Family Council, to take stock of where the pro-life movement actually stands. They cover what Dobbs did and did not do, why mail-order abortion pills have quietly undercut state bans, and how decades of Roe left even pro-life lawmakers afraid to act once they finally held power. Then John digs into his new National Review piece on Planned Parenthood's surprisingly fragile finances: $117 million in losses, 51 shuttered locations, and a California stronghold propped up by Medi
Host John Girardi and guest Jonathan Keller dive into the California FACE Act controversy, exploring the prosecution of pro-life volunteer Anastasia Rogers over a social media post, the First Amendment implications for pro-life protests. The board member and Rachel's Vineyard team member Geronimo Cerda joins to discuss the life-changing healing work of Rachel's Vineyard for those impacted by abortion.
In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller unpack a Gallup poll revealing shifting American attitudes on moral issues. They explore the rise of ethical libertarianism, the troubling normalization of doctor-assisted suicide, and the cultural contradictions in valuing animal life over human life, culminating in a discussion of a YouTuber's public decision to abort a child diagnosed with Down syndrome.
This week on Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan break down California's primary election results and what they mean for the pro-life movement heading into November. They take some humorous jabs at Tom Steyer's record-breaking cost-per-vote campaign, dig into the top-two showdown between Steve Hilton and Javier Becerra, and discuss how California's extended ballot-counting process impacts close races. In the second half, they welcome Linda Talia for "Stories from the Sidewalk," exploring the troubling intersections of abortion, coercion, and sex trafficking outside local clinics, along with
John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle James Tallarico's pro-abortion arguments, explore biblical evidence on life in the womb, and discuss why the Texas and Louisiana primaries make defunding Planned Parenthood even harder.
Right to Life Radio crunches the numbers like never before, dissecting Planned Parenthood's 2024 financials. John and Jonathan analyze national losses, state-by-state disparities, and California's outsized role in keeping the organization afloat. If you've ever wanted to understand how tax forms, Medi-Cal, and political funding shape the abortion industry, this is your moment.
John Gerard and Jonathan Keller dive into a tumultuous week in the pro-life movement as the Supreme Court allows the abortion pill to continue being prescribed via telemedicine and shipped through the mail. John breaks down his recent National Review article, pokes fun at himself with some William F. Buckley impressions, and unpacks the notorious "shadow docket." Later, Dr. John Erickson joins to explain the science behind the abortion pill and the life-saving potential of abortion pill reversal (APR). The episode closes with a discussion of shifting FDA policies, pro-life strategy, and the im
This week on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down a potentially monumental Supreme Court case that could reshape the landscape of chemical abortions in the U.S. They discuss the 5th Circuit's ruling against mailing Mifepristone, the Supreme Court's temporary stay, and the Trump administration's controversial legal stance. They explore the rise of telemedicine abortions, the slow-moving FDA safety review, and the political implications for pro-life advocacy. Later, longtime volunteer Dina Shwiyhat shares her powerful personal story about the impact of abortion in her
John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into a viral congressional hearing where Rep. Brandon Gill presses an abortion advocate to name her "favorite" abortion method—and her refusal to answer sparks a bigger conversation about the moral and cultural realities of abortion. The hosts also discuss a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court ruling protecting pro-life pregnancy centers from harassment by state governments and share powerful "Stories from the Sidewalk" with Linda Teliha, including a life saved after someone saw a literal sign of hope outside Planned Parenthood.
John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller explore the upcoming July 4th expiration of Planned Parenthood's defunding, the political challenges facing pro-lifers, and the missed opportunities of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. With humor, historical detours, and sharp analysis, they highlight what's at stake for the pro-life movement and why Republicans might be letting a once-in-a-lifetime chance slip away.
In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive deep into the Department of Justice's 882-page report on the Biden administration's alleged weaponization of the FACE Act. They break down how the law—originally passed in 1994—has been applied almost exclusively to pro-life activists, the precedent it sets for First Amendment concerns, and why the federal government's involvement is controversial. The discussion then shifts to the rise of euthanasia and the dangerous euphemisms such as "medical aid in dying," highlighting how language shapes the debate on life issue
John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down California's newest wave of abortion bills, including AB 2540, which would require community college health centers to provide the abortion pill. They share the moving testimony of Leandra Wells, a young staffer with California Family Council, who details her experience facing an unplanned pregnancy in college. The episode also explores the politics behind AB 2531, the expansion of abortion grants for veterans, and concludes with a critical discussion of AB 1973's plan to let non-doctors perform second and third trimester abortions.
In this Easter weekend episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and sidewalk counselor Linda Talia dive into their monthly "Stories from the Sidewalk." They share powerful encounters with families outside Planned Parenthood, including a couple who chose life despite being turned away for prenatal care and a high school student navigating the decision between adoption and parenting. The conversation explores the realities of Planned Parenthood's business model, the decline of local adoptions, and the hidden societal costs of abortion. Later, John and Jonathan Keller discuss the conclusion o
Is the Trump administration truly pro-life or just half-measures and missed opportunities? John Gerardi breaks down the Weldon Amendment enforcement, California's relentless expansion of abortion access, and the Trump team's refusal to act on the abortion pill. Featuring Jonathan Keller, this episode calls balls and strikes on the complex state of the pro-life fight.
This week on Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan tackle the disturbing allegations against Cesar Chavez and discuss how abortion has long been a tool for powerful men to cover up abuse. They reflect on the role abortion plays in coercion, share insights from the California March for Life, and preview exciting Right to Life events.
John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle Josh Hawley's push to ban Mifepristone, the Senate filibuster dilemma, and why Congress is stuck when it comes to pro-life legislation. They also cover California's March for Life, shady legislative tactics, and Safe Surrender bills that could actually save babies.
John and Jonathan wade into the thorny debate over "abortion abolitionism" versus "equal protection," exploring the legal, political, and moral implications of prosecuting women who have abortions in the post-Dobbs era. They break down why this approach may be both impractical and counterproductive for the pro-life movement. Later, Linda Teliha joins for "Stories from the Sidewalk," sharing powerful real-life encounters at the Lifehouse outreach center—where simple compassion and support help women choose life for their babies. Hear about baby showers, reconciled families, and the life-saving
