Sinopsis
Life Report is morphing into the new Right to Life Radio show! This is the podcast for Right to Life of Central California's weekly, pro-life radio show, broadcast every Thursday from 9-10AM on AM 1680 the Answer 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!
Episodios
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636: My First Mother-in-Law
16/08/2025 Duración: 39minJohn and Jonathan tackle the dark side of IVF and surrogacy, from terrifying abuse cases to legal highways that allow registered sex offenders to become parents. They connect these issues to the pro-life movement and discuss the Trump administration’s surprising stance on IVF.
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635: He’s So Chill
09/08/2025 Duración: 39minJohn Gerardi and Jonathan Keller unpack Kamala Harris’s big political decision (or is it?) and explore how California politics ripple across the national pro-life landscape. Then, they dive into the world of IVF ethics, featuring a "30-year-old baby".
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634: Burping on Air
02/08/2025 Duración: 39minJohn Gerardi and Linda Teliha share sidewalk stories of hope, unexpected victories, and how even a "bad" presentation can save a life. Plus, Jonathan Keller joins to discuss Planned Parenthood clinic closures and national defunding efforts.
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633: What Is Zev Short for?
26/07/2025 Duración: 39minJohn Girardi dives into Planned Parenthood's deep ties with Hollywood, Lena Dunham’s latest show Too Much, and how federal funding cuts are shaking up their operations.
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632: You Only Exist Because of Me!
19/07/2025 Duración: 39minJohn Gerardi pulls back the curtain on Planned Parenthood’s finances in this data-packed episode of Right to Life Radio. With a deep dive into tax forms and affiliate reports, John reveals how the OBBB’s one-year defunding will hit hard, especially in states like California. Find out if Planned Parenthood survives without your tax dollars and what this means for the future of abortion in America.
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631: No Queens Day
12/07/2025 Duración: 39minIn this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive headfirst into the legal chaos surrounding the OBBB, judicial overreach, and the roller coaster of legislative madness. They break down the temporary restraining order against defunding Planned Parenthood and the rogue judge who allowed it.
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630: What's a Little Falsification of Death Certificates Among Friends
05/07/2025 Duración: 39minIn this special episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller are joined by the insightful Kathryn Jean Lopez, senior fellow at the National Review Institute. The trio dives into the contentious legalization of physician-assisted suicide in New York, comparing it with similar legislation in California and discussing the chilling implications for vulnerable groups like the disabled. They also unpack the downsizing of Planned Parenthood, the ins and outs of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), and what the future holds for pro-life legislation. Plus, Kathryn shares details about her must-read pro-life newsletter, The Lifeline.
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629: Not Great, Bob!” — Three Years After Dobbs
28/06/2025 Duración: 39minOn the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision, John and Jonathan dive deep into how the legal landscape has changed—and hasn’t—since Roe v. Wade was overturned. They explore the constitutional arguments behind Dobbs, the rise in abortions since 2022, and how telemedicine abortion access has skyrocketed under President Biden. The duo also examines the financial state of Planned Parenthood and whether proposed defunding efforts might cripple the organization or just push it further into virtual abortion services.
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628: Imagine Mengele, but Driving a Tesla and Sipping Lattes
21/06/2025 Duración: 39minIn this eye-opening episode of Right to Life Radio, hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller expose the chilling revival of eugenics through modern IVF and genetic testing startups. From Nucleus Embryo’s $6,000 “preventative medicine” screening to AI-driven trait selection, they trace how society risks slipping into a dystopian future where the “strongest” survive—and the rest are discarded. With historical context, biblical insights, and a warning about creeping “death panels,” this conversation challenges listeners to uphold the inherent value of every human life.
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627: At Least It’s a Radio Show
14/06/2025 Duración: 39minJohn Gerardi and Jonathan Keller expose new data revealing that Mifepristone complications are dramatically underreported and argue that mail-order abortion pills have outflanked state bans—so it’s time to dust off the 1873 Comstock Act and stop abortifacients at the mailbox.
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626: Clandestine Bourbon with Baptists
07/06/2025 Duración: 39minIn this episode of Right to Life Radio, Sarah Goring and Linda Teliha share two powerful Stories from the Sidewalk—“Faith,” a teen who chose life after seeing a fetal model and discovering she was carrying a girl, and “Jack,” a young father whose life and faith were transformed through support despite domestic abuse trauma. Later, Jonathan Keller explains why the Trump administration dropped the Biden-era EMTALA lawsuit that would have forced hospitals in pro-life states to provide abortions, and discusses the long-term strategy for protecting unborn children. The show concludes with new research from the Charlotte Lozier Institute debunking the “safer than Tylenol” myth about the abortion pill and revealing how complications are often misreported as miscarriages.
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625: Dumber Than a Bag of Hair
31/05/2025 Duración: 39minIn this evergreen episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dismantles a Jesuit scholar’s claim that the Ten Commandments belong only in religious covenants, not public classrooms, and makes the case that moral law springs from human nature itself. He then turns to the modern culture war, exposing how medical associations and media jargon—from “cardiac activity” to “pro-choice”—skew public perception on life issues. Finally, he discusses the ongoing federal review of mifepristone, arguing for stricter abortion-pill regulations in the name of protecting vulnerable lives.
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624: The One Big Beautiful Bill
24/05/2025 Duración: 39minJohn and Jonathan unpack the narrow House passage of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its sweeping pro-life provisions—especially the 10-year defunding of Planned Parenthood. They reflect on legislative history, the power of reconciliation, and ponder its chances in the Senate. Plus: a bizarre bombing at a California IVF clinic opens a deeper conversation on the ethics of IVF and what Trump’s upcoming executive order could mean for the future of life policy.
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623: Pivoting More Than LeBron James
17/05/2025 Duración: 39minJohn Gerardi and Jonathan Keller, two “deeply unwell” hosts fighting off colds and pro-abortion lunacy, unpack the growing storm surrounding the abortion pill, unexpected praise for Josh Hawley, and whether Gavin Newsom accidentally became California’s most pro-life governor (by doing math).
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631: IVF Won't Fix It
10/05/2025 Duración: 35minIn this solo episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi dives into the pronatalism movement, addressing America’s falling birth rates and their economic risks. He dismisses right-wing fixes like IVF and artificial wombs, pushing for more marriages to solve the issue—a solution at odds with the left’s autonomy fixation and the right’s individualism. Girardi also tears into a misleading Pulitzer-winning ProPublica story about Georgia’s abortion laws and calls out ACOG for unclear miscarriage care guidance. He wraps up with concerns about Democrats targeting the Senate filibuster to pass abortion laws and wonders why Republicans don’t act first.
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630: Vindication!
03/05/2025 Duración: 39minIn this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dives into a groundbreaking study exposing the abortion pill’s dangers, revealing an 11% rate of serious adverse events—far higher than the FDA’s claims. Joined by Linda Talia, the show shares poignant "Stories from the Sidewalk," capturing the heartbreak and hope of ministering outside Planned Parenthood. Jonathan Keller breaks down California’s push to shield abortion pill access, spotlighting legislative gaslighting despite hard data. It’s a raw look at life, science, and politics colliding.
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629: I Could Never Do That to My Baby
26/04/2025 Duración: 39minIn this lively episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller tackle the heated debate surrounding California’s AB 1453, a bill proposing that UC and CSU student health centers provide adoption information. Through sharp commentary and legislative audio clips, they expose the fierce opposition from pro-abortion groups like Planned Parenthood and UC representatives, who claim offering adoption info is “non-compassionate.” Gerardi passionately argues that pro-abortion forces have systematically diminished adoption’s cultural role since Roe v. Wade, contributing to fewer adoptions and the closure of agencies like Infant of Prague. With humor, personal anecdotes from an Easter vigil, and a nod to Gerardi's National Review piece, the episode blends wit with a sobering look at the state of adoption and abortion policy in California.
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628: Go to Church You Heathen!
19/04/2025 Duración: 39minIn this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle the topic of the day: defunding Planned Parenthood, unpacking the complexities of federal funding through Medicaid and the potential effects of a Republican-led reconciliation bill. They explore a Supreme Court case that could allow states to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, discuss the organization's reported financial struggles, and critique the abortion movement's priorities. With sharp commentary and a touch of humor, the episode offers a pro-life perspective on a contentious topic.
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627: Access, Access, Access
12/04/2025 Duración: 39minIn this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into California’s Assembly Bill 54, a law designed to secure abortion pill supply lines while shielding providers from out-of-state legal challenges. With sharp commentary, they critique Assemblymember Maggie Krell’s push for “access” above all else, question the safety of medication abortion, and spotlight the state’s neglect of prenatal care for low-income women. The episode ends with a lively chat about Javier Becerra’s bid for governor and what it means for Kamala Harris’s next move.
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626: Can’t Judge a Book by Its Tattoos
05/04/2025 Duración: 39minIn this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Teliha share compelling "Stories from the Sidewalk," including a tattooed dad’s encounter with Planned Parenthood’s dismissive attitude and a high schooler’s decision. They dive into Planned Parenthood’s business model, the decline of adoption. Gerardi discusses Javier Becerra’s pro-abortion gubernatorial run, capped off with Jonathan Keller’s fiery March for Life speech.