Shocking Poll on Social Conservatism, Critics Fear Major Threat to Parental Rights (Plus: Singer Colton Dixon Drops By)

Singer Colton Dixon joins Billy Hallowell to discuss American Idol, his journey to music, and more, critics claim a new California legislation could threaten parental rights, the red state-blue state divide rages — and is HIV-AIDS funding in Africa somehow going to ... abortion? 

We have these stories and much more on "Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell," where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. Plus:

• Is America becoming more conservative?
• New Gallup data should send shockwaves through liberal circles
• High School Valedictorian Lydia Owens, and her dad Brian, talk about how Lydia used her commencement speech to espouse her faith and to underscore her value in God. 

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