Issues & Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello

Chris DeBello - News Commentary & Analysis

Chris DeBello hosts a talk radio program and podcast featuring news commentary, current event analysis and honest discussions with expert guests. Whether it's government, politics, the economy, healthcare, rights of people or education every show presents the truth and reality of what matters most to people.

  1. Aug 30

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Politics Analysis With Chris DeBello August 30 2026

    Join us for news discussions, current events commentary and politics analysis including the actions by the Trump Administration and courts regarding voting by mail, examinations of the education system and whether it's providing students with what matters, a look back at the heroics of people during the 9/11 attacks and how Dolly Parton's life reflects the Word of God. (00:00) The motivation behind a recent action by Donald Trump is explained and the purpose for it is revealed. (01:32) Celina Stewart, CEO of the League Of Women Voters, gives her analysis of the recent actions by Donald Trump and the courts regarding elections and voting by mail as well as how it's being responded to. (11:15) Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of the Center For Education Reform, reveals how parents and others brought direction and focus to the education of children in ways that everyone can bring to their children and schools. (23:29) Longtime educator Dr. Jonathan Strecker discusses what's absent from children's education and the ways it can be included so children can find success in life. (35:42) Film producer and director Michael Gier will talk about his new award-winning documentary The Heroism & Resiliency Of 9/11: From Tragedy To Triumph, the actions of the people facing life or death that day and the new parts of the story his film reveals from that day. (47:06) Chris DeBello shows how Dolly Parton lived a life which reflects and teaches the Word of God.

  2. Aug 9

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello August 9 2026

    Join us for commentary, analysis and truthful conversation about the latest news, politics and current events including how Donald Trump addresses the economy and other issues leading up to the midterms, the cyberattacks on U.S. water systems, the latest detainee death and the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, how federal funding cuts endanger university-base research projects and how the importance of listening as revealed by the Bible. (00:00) Some of what unfolded as Donald Trump spoke in Las Vegas this past week including his take on the economy and the consequences of his words is reviewed. (02:38) Cybersecurity expert Chris Nyhuis, CEO of Vigilant, gives his analysis of the series of cyber-attacks on U.S. water systems, their impact along with how and why they're happening and the ways they need to be responded to. (17:23) Molly Linhorst, Staff Attorney with the ACLU-NJ, reacts to the latest detainee death at the ICE-operated Delaney Hall detention center in Newark NJ, the continued existence of subpar conditions and who responsibility rests with. (33:54) Prof. Darren Lipomi, Chair of the Department Of Chemical & Sustainability Engineering at Rochester University & host of the Molecular Podcasting podcast, explains the process and role of university-based research and what could change as federal funding is cut. (47:58) Chris DeBello shares what the Bible teaches about the importance of hearing and listening.

  3. Aug 2

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello August 2 2026

    Join us for commentary, analysis and honest conversation about the latest news, politics and current events including this past week's Senate hearing featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci, the roots of the gun culture in America, how imports are impacting access and costs for generic drugs, a NJ program that's giving a strong future for a historic arts location and the foundations of conspiracies as revealed by the Bible. (00:00) What unfolded when Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate Committee and was confronted by Senator Rand Paul is discussed along with the naming of who should be answering questions about the Covid virus and response to it. (09:54) NY Times investigative journalist Mike McIntire explains the roots and history of America's gun culture, the groups behind the expansion of its influence and the efforts made to preserve it. (23:17) Andrew Rechenberg, Senior Economist with the Coalition For A Prosperous America, shares the findings of their report on generic drugs The Hollowing Out Of America's Medicine Cabinet which reveals the consequences of relying on foreign imports of even the most common medicines. (35:32) Bill Crandall, President of the Rialto Center For Creativity in Westfield NJ, tells how a state program has provided funding for an expanded future for the historic location and the role a cultural center can have for a community. (46:10) Chris DeBello presents how the Bible teaches about the roots of conspiracies.

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Chris DeBello hosts a talk radio program and podcast featuring news commentary, current event analysis and honest discussions with expert guests. Whether it's government, politics, the economy, healthcare, rights of people or education every show presents the truth and reality of what matters most to people.