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Jason McGuire with NY Families and Dan Bartkowiak with the PA Family Institute discuss the issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on Capital Connection

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute "chime in" on the issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news impacting Christians and Christian values every Friday on Capital Connection during the Family Life Noon Report.

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Dan Bartkowiak with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues in the news emanating from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on Capital Connection

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news impacting you and your family ever Friday on "Capital Connection"

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues impacting Christians from the state capitals in Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on "Capital Connection"

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues impacting Christians at the state capitals every Friday on Capital Connection

Stephen Hayford with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute tackle the tough topics facing today's families every Friday on "Capital Connection".

Stephen Hayford with NY Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on "Capital Connection"

Stephen Hayford with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news emanating from Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on Capital Connection.

Stephen Hayford with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues impacting our faith and family values each Friday during the Noon Report, on Capital Connection

Tom Shaheen with the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Jason McGuire with New York Families discuss the weighty issues in the news that impact faith and family values on this week's edition of "Capital Connection"

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues in the news from the state capitals in Albany and Harrisburg

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news emanating from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on Capital Connection

Michael Geer with the Pa Family Institute and Jason McGuire with New York Families discuss the weighty issues in the news emanating from the state capitals of Harrisburg and Albany every Friday on Capital Connection

Each Friday during the "Noon Report" ...Family Life spotlights the issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg on "Capital Connection"

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news every Friday during Capital Connection on the Family Life Noon Report

This week, Jason McGuire and Michael Geer count down the "Top 5" stories of the year from NY and PA

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues in the news from the state capitals in Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on Capital Connection

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael "sound off" on the weighty issues emanating from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on "Capital Connection.

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues in the news emanating from Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on Capital Connection

Each Friday, Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute talk about the issues in the news emanating from Albany and Harrisburg

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute weigh in on the recently concluded 2025 Elections.

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute give you a "window into what's happening" at the state capitals in Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on "Capital Connection"

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news emanating from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on "Capital Connection"

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the issues in the news that impact "faith" and "family" from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg.

Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Jason McGuire with New York Families discuss the issues emanating from Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on Capital Connection

Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute do a deep dive into the issues that matter emanating from the state capitals in Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on Capital Connection.

Jason McGuire with NY Families and Michael Geer with the Pa Family Institute

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the important policy issues in the news from Harrisburg and Albany every Friday on Capital Connection

Christian watchdogs Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Jason McGuire with New York Families discuss the issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg

A Christian Response to Doctor-Assisted Suicide What's Left to do in Albany and Harrisburg ? And How to Give to 2 Worth-While Ministries   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the issues in the news from the State Capitals in Albany and Harrisburg

10 Years Since Gay Marriage was Legalized in all 50 States How Christians can Navigate Gay Pride Month The Latest on Efforts to Legalize Doctor-Assisted Suicide A Bill to Undermine School Choice & The Latest “wrinkle” in the 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign  Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss these issues and more this week on “Capital Connection” …it’s a public access program that gives you a “birds eye view” on all that’s happening at the state capitals in Albany and Harrisburg

Closing Time at the State Capitals Sensible Solutions to Cellphone Addiction Voters say “No” to Electric Buses Penn State “Downsizes” Is One-Party Rule about to end in NY ? Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss these issues and more, on this week’s edition of Capital Connection

Making Sense of School Budget Day in NY Why Keeping a Closed Primary is a Good Idea in PA Pa Churches Oppose Pot New Pro-Abortion Legislation Targets Religious Hospitals in NY Update in Assisted Suicide Efforts in Albany   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer weigh in on the important policy issues that impact our faith and families every Friday on Capital Connection  

Criminal Justice Reform in NY ….when it comes to “corrections” what needs “correcting”? Why is Planned Parenthood Using Covid Cash to Push Transgenderism ? Will Marijuana Make it into the Final P-A Budget ? What’s on the ballot next Tuesday in NY and PA ?  (School Budget Day in NY / Primary Day in PA)   Jason McGuire with “New York Families” and Michael Geer with the “Pennsylvania Family Institute” discuss the weighty issues emanating from the state capitals every Friday on Capital Connection

PA Passes Pot Bill Assisted Suicide in NY Efforts to ban Trans-athletes “Tish James versus Donald Trump Rally for School Choice Stefanik versus Hochul ?   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer take on the tough topics facing our elected leaders in Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on Capital Connection

Deal or No Deal in Albany …the latest on the 1-month late, NYS Budget   New Research on the Dangers of Abortifacients   What next for Assisted Suicide ?   Nike Study on Transgender Athletes   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the weighty issues in the news each Friday on Capital Connection

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire at New York Families and Michael Geer at the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the thorney issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg each Friday on Capital Connection

Christian watchdogs keep us "in the know" on all that's happening in Albany and Harrisburg each week on "Capital Connection"

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the weighty issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on Capital Connection

Jason McGuire with New York Families speaks to Family Life News from "Legislative Day" at the state capital in Albany

Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discusses education, indoctrination and election issues in the news this week on Capital Connection

Capital Connection - Family Life News March 7, 2025 Prison Strikes in NY Protecting Girls Sports in Pa Hochul’s Anti-Trump Resistance Movement Marijuana Movement in the “Keystone State”

Family Life News: "Capital Connection" Michael Geer & Jason McGuire - 2/28/2025   Hochul’s “Your Hired” Initiative Why Marijuana is NOT a Harmless Drug Botched Care at Planned Parenthood Most Voters Support Trans-Ban Prison Guards Need our Support Christian Watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the weighty issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg. Listen each Friday -- on the air, online, and on our live stream. Information about the events described in this week's program: New York Families Foundation/Action: Legislative Day 2025 (March 18) Pennsyvania Family Institute: "Grandparenting with Grace" (March 29) Related: Family Life's "Parenting Today's Teens" program has a series of articles ( 1  2  3 ) about the unique role of grandparents in the lives of their families You can hear the current episode and all archived editions of "Capital Connection" anytime, by tapping that button on our podcast feed. You also can listen to, download, share, or subscribe to all of our original Family Life News podcasts by going to FamilyLife.org.    

The Family Structure Index …..A Scientific Look at the Strength of Families in NY and PA Safeguarding Against Gambling Addiction in Pa What Prison Protests say about the State of Corrections in New York Legislative Day 2025: A Gathering of involved New York Christians An Events for Grandparents in Pennsylvania   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the issues that matter every Friday during Capital Connection on the Family Life Noon Report. Highlights air during the 5 O'Clock Report and some of our other Friday newscasts.  The full roundtable discussion is also available 24/7/365 from www.FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.   For follow-up on what was discussed on this week's program: New York Families' take on the the Family Status Index report  (NY = 48th) Pennsylvania Family Institute's analysis of that Family report  (PA = 34th)   Larry McCall's "Grandparenting with Grace" seminar is described at PAFamily.org Find out about "Legislative Day 2025" in Albany March 18 from NewYorkFamilies.org  

Capital Connection Family-focused commentators join us from Albany & Harrisburg Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the weighty issues in the news from a biblical perspective each week on Capital Connection.  Here’s what’s happening this week: Christians' Opposition to Assisted Suicide in NY Protecting Women’s Sports in PA Keeping Porn Away from Kids Celebrating National Marriage Week   More from Jason McGuire's organization: www.NewYorkFamilies.org More from Michael Geer's organization: www.PAFamily.org -   -   -   - Find who are your county, state, and federal legislators and elected leaders:  www.USA.gov

Capital Connection The weekly Family Life News exploration of issues from PA & NY Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the weighty issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on “Capital Connection” Here's what is making news this week: Pushing pot in PA New York’s AG is “all in” on the trans-agenda Planned Parenthood …at school ! NY shields abortion docs Should Pro-Lifers fear RFK ?   Capital Connection is the Friday feature hosted by Family Life's Noon Anchor Bob Price. This roundtable includes pro-family advocates who are actively plugged in to the elected and appointed leadership in the two state capitals. Hear their commentary during the Noon Report, the 5 O'Clock Report, and on this 24/7 Family Life News Podcast.    Jason McGuire, executive director of New York Families, has been motivating the public to be active in state government since 2007.  [ website: www.NewYorkFamilies.org ]     Michael Geer has been the president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute since it was founded in 1989.  [ website: www.PAFamily.org ]

Capital Connection Our weekly roundtable about the big issues from PA & NY Jason McGuire in Albany and Michael Geer in Harrisburg discuss the weighty issues in the news every Friday on “Capital Connection” Listen this week: The number of Pennsylvania women who have medical complications -- or have to go tothe emergency room -- after taking Mifepristone has doubled in the past two years As the federal government takes several pro-life actions, what is New York State doing with abortion The removal of criminals who crossed the U.S. border illegally has begun. What is happening locally? A Biblical perspective on the role of the secular government Some PA school districts have taken recent actions to protect girls in sports and protect privacy in female-labeled spaces and More  Michael Geer is president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute Jason McGuire is the executive director of New York Families These two faith-based advocates join us for the Family Life Noon Report on Fridays, to offer perspectives on the social, cultural and political issues which affect our listeners in both states and beyond.   All of our episodes of Capital Connection are archived and available for listening, sharing, subscribing and downloading from www.FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts.

Capital Connection The weekly Family Life News exploration of issues from PA & NY Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the weighty issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on “Capital Connection” Highlights from this week's discussion: 52nd Annual March for Life  (Michael Geer is in Washington DC) Abortion Legislation in Albany  (Jason McGuire is lobbying at the State Capitol) Trump’s “Gender” Doctrine Protecting Girls Sports in PA What can A Quarter Trillion Dollars buy in NY? Jason McGuire is the executive director of New York Families and New York Family Action  Michael Geer is the founding president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute Throughout the legislative seasons, these two family advocates join us for the Family Life Noon Report on Fridays, to offer perspectives on the social, cultural and political issues which affect our listeners in both states.