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KCIS Newsmakers
Featuring Keith Black. A news program looking at the top stories and other issues of concern to the church locally, nationally and internationally.
Episodes
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, June 26, 2025
U-S Supreme Court rules on Medicaid money for Planned Parenthood...Stanford stops "gender-affirming" surgeries for those under 19...and a new AP poll on…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Federal government suing Washington State over clergy reporting law...out of state abortions down slightly in 2024...California being pressured over transger…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Detroit-area pastor responds to attempted attack on his congregation...U-S Supreme Court to take up another religious liberty case...abortions in the U.S. are…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, June 20, 2025
U.K. lawmakers pass assisted suicide bill...and Pope Leo warning of impact of AI on youth.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, June 19, 2025
Virginia man sentenced for attempted mass shooting at a church...candidate for New York City mayor reacts to antisemtic claims...and new pick to lead the EEOC…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, June 18, 2025
U-S Supreme Court rules on "gender-affirming care" for minors...federal judge decision regarding birth gender on passports...and legislation to outlaw abortion…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, June 17, 2025
British lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales...death toll climbs in militant attack in north-central Nigeria...and dozens of children…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, June 16, 2025
Suspect in custody in Minnesota shooting...Israel-Iran conflict continues...and Jimmy Swaggart hospitalized.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday,June 13, 2025
Israel defends its decision to attack Iran...suspect name in murder of Arizona pastor...and a major California Children's Hospital is dropping a controversial…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, June 12, 2025
Southern Baptists wrap up annual meeting...suit filed against Arkansas' Ten Commandments law...and Pennsylvania mother and daughter charged for allegedly…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Southern Baptist delegates vote on call to change U-S marriage laws...Montana's Governor reacts to State Supreme Court rulings on three abortion laws...and a…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Medically-assisted suicide bill passed by New York legislature...Montana Supreme Court rules on three abortion laws...and Gallup releases new poll on gender…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, June 9, 2025
Southern Baptists meet this week in Dallas...Pope Leo comments on nationalist political movements...Israel stops activist aid ship bound for Gaza...and a new…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, June 6, 2025
FBI and Homeland Security warning of 'elevation threat" to the Jewish community...U-S Supreme Court ruls on church-affiliated tax exemption case...and…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Update on Colorado attack...Washington State girls track team protests at state championships over transgender athlete...and California schools get warning…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, June 2, 2025
Man charged in attack on Colorado group supporting Israeli hostages...11 people hospitalized in stabbing attack at the Salem, Oregon, Union Gospel…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, May 30, 2025
Hamas reviews new ceasfire proposal...Texas abortion pill ban update...and destructive fire at historic Ohio church building.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, May 29, 2025
Spokane-area school board expresses concerns over protections for female athletes...Nebraska passes transgender athletes bill...and Israel authorizes 22 Jewish…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Arrests at another Christian Rally in Seattle...abortions back on hold in Missouri...and last-second changes to California high school track and field…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Court of appearance for people arrested in Seattle counterprotest of Christian rally...a contentious rally in Jerusalem...10 commandments could be posted in…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, May 23, 2025
More on Wednesday's Israeli embassy staff shooting...Texas legislature passes bill on funding out-of-state abortion travel...and federal appeals court rules on…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, May 22, 2025
Supreme Court ruling on publicly-funded religious charter school...A Chicago man accused of shooting and killing two Israeli embassy staff members in…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Pope Leo presides over first general audience...Pope accused of mishandeling sex abuse allegations...and Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to resotre vote…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Department of Education withdraws massive fine against Grand Canyon University...jury finds Hatian gang leader guilty in 2021 kidnapping of U.S…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, May 19, 2025
V-P Vance meets with Pope Leo...and bombing at California fertility clinic labled as "anti-pro-life and terrorism.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, May 16, 2025
President Trump visits interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi...U.S. military to screen for gender dysphoria...and Pope Leo speaks on marriage and the unborn.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, May 15, 2025
Abortion rulings in South Carolina and Florda...Missouri residents to vote again on abortion...and gender laws and rulings in Airzona, Iowa and Montana.

KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Trump in the MIddle East...Justice Department opening investigation into proposed Muslim community in Texas...and Colorado school district sues state over…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, May 12, 2025
Pope speaks to journalists...Episcopal Church won't help resettle group of white South African refugees...and Texas legislature looking at "religious speech"…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, May 9, 2025
Pope Leo calls his election a cross to bear and a blessing...rhe new Pope being descibed as humble man with heart for the unborn...and President Trump heading…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, May 8, 2025
New Pope is chosen...parent of Christian school shooter in Wisconsin is facing charges...and the University of Washington is suspending 21 pro-Palestinian…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Conclave update...White House investigating "antisemitic violence" at the University of Washington...and Richland, Washington city council approves letter on…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Investigation into Washington State Clergy reporting law...U-S Supreme Court decision on transgender military service ban...and last minute meetings held by…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, May 5, 2025
Israel reportedly has new plan for Gaza...update on upcoming papal conclave...and Texas governor signs private school voucher bill.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, May 2, 2025
Conclave preparations continue...President Trump establishes Religious Liberty Commission...and Southern Baptist Commission reports both decline and growth.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, May 1, 2025
Tump on National Day of Prayer...shift in America's "spiritual landscape"...and White House report on "gender-affirming care" for youth under 19.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, April 30, 2025
U-S Supreme Court hears arguments on Oklahoma relgious charter school...Spokane-area school district writes draft letter to state school officials over…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Once-powerful Italian cardinal withdraws from participating in upcoming conclave to elect new pope...U-S Supreme Court set to hear religious school case...and…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, April 28, 2025
Catholic church leaders set date for electing new Pope...T.D. Jakes setting down from Potter's House...and major fire at historic Memphis church building.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, April 25, 2025
Over 250-thousand people attend public viewing of Pope Francis...details on the Pope's funeral...and opponents and proponents speak out on Manitoba gender…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, April 24, 2025
Tens of thousands pay respects to Pope Francis...outspoken Cardinal able to leave Hong Kong for the Vatican...and South Carolina church shooter trying to…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Pope Francis lies in state...U-S V-P JD Vance comments on meeting Francis on Easter Sunday...and U-S Attorney General convenes task force on anti-Christian…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Federal Government freezing funds for Harvard...latest abortion numbers in the U-S...and newest Barna report on Christianity in the U-S.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, April 14, 2025
Judge rules on Idaho abortion law...Trump Administration won't allow Medicare to be used for "gender-affirming care" for minors...West Virginia lawmakers pass…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, April 11, 2025
Feeral judge rules on immigrant enforcement at houses of worship...missionary abducted while preaching at South African church...and President Trump nominates…

KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, April 9, 2025
omeland Security to monitor immigrants' social media for antisemitism... more than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Nigeria...and President Trump’s nominee…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Federal judge rules on part of Illinois abortion law..."misgendering" law passes Colorado House...and group of professors say University of British Columbia is…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, Aptil 7, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Trump...Pope Francis makes an appoearance...former D-C cardinal Theodore Mccarrick passes…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, April 4th, 2025
Kansas Catholic Priest shot to death...attorneys ask full appeals court to review Seattle-area church complaint over abortion coverage...and Englands…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, April 3, 2025
Idaho's Governor sign bill allowing state taxpayer dollars to fund private, religious and home schooling expenses...Texas legislature hearing bill on private…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Fianl report released in Nashville Christian school shooting...arguments heard by Supreme Court over Planned Parenthood funding...and Nevada to require…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Updated
Update on California transgender athlete bills.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Emergency aid ramping up for Myanmar quake victims...pro-life measure closer to becoming law in MIssouri...and two transgender athletic bills intorducted in…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Monday, March 31, 2025
Quake relief challenges in Myanmar...U-S Supreme Court hears Catholic charity case ouf of Wisconsin...and the Pope's doctors discuss his medical improvement.
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Friday, March 28, 2025
Pro-Life groups lobby against Planned Parenthood...Maine refuses to comply with Title IX rules regarding transgender athletes...and Utah prohibits flying Pride…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Thursday, March 27, 2025
President Trump expected to freeze Planned Parenthood funding...New York county clerk stops Texas from taken legal action against doctor for prescribing…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Wednesday, March 26, 2025
New survey says few Amiericans affirm the Trinity...a bill in Congress would block federal funds for "gender transistion" procedures...and Pope Francis was…
KCIS NewsmakersNewsmakers, Tuesday, March 25, 2025
No apologies yet between Maine's governor and President Trump in debate over transgender athlete's in women's sports...federal judge rules on drag show at…