Issues & Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello

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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Politics Analysis With Chris DeBello September 13 2026

    Join us for commentary, discussions and analysis about the latest current events including economic policy, tariffs, politics and political issues, election coverage, personal finance, credit card fraud and what the Bible reveals about leaders and leadership. If you haven't already, please subscribe and follow us. If you already have, THANK YOU!  Please share the Issues & Ideas With Chris DeBello podcast so others can learn the facts and truth about the important issues of today. (00:00) The $5,000 promise and economic claims by Donald Trump this past week are discussed along with recent poll findings about how people feel about the present state of the economy and the future. (05:40) Ryan Young, Senior Economic Analyst with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, gives his analysis of the latest tariff actions by Donald Trump and what the potential consequences are. (16:22) A comparison of how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explains the reasons for his tariff actions versus Donald Trump's. (22:41) Craig Holman, Government Affairs Lobbyist with Public Citizen, explains how Donald Trump and the Senate GOP have blocked the work of the Federal Election Commission along with the significance of a stalled and powerless FEC. (34:23) John Bernstein shares the story of how his parents fell prey to financial fraud and how heavily promoted financial institution protections failed them. (46:03) Chris DeBello reveals what the Bible establishes about leaders and leadership.

  2. Sep 6

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Politics Analysis With Chris DeBello September 6 2026

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Politics Analysis With Chris DeBello September 6 2026 Join us for discussions and analysis about September 11 2001, the day America experienced an attack unlike any other, the personal experiences of people, reactions during along with after, how that day and the people are being remembered and answers to important questions about that day that are found in the Bible. (00:00) The numbers that reveal the loss of lives on September 11 2001 are discussed. (02:25) Retired Secret Service agent Darin Kinder, who was at the World Trade Center on September 11 2001, reflects back on that day, his actions, the actions of others on 9/11 and how all he experienced resulted in him creating Fierce Faith. (14:39) Kenneth Feinberg, who served as Special Master of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, discusses the task that he faced, shares stories about the 9/11 families seeking relief who he met with and what he learned from his experiences. (26:46) Beth Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, give details about the plans for how they'll recognize 25 years since the 9/11 attacks along with what the goals of the memorial and museum are. (36:36) The sounds from September 11 2001 (45:33) Chris DeBello looks back 25 years at September 11 2001 and reveals how God's Word provides answers to important questions.

  3. 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.

  4. Aug 23

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Politics Analysis With Chris DeBello August 23 2026

    Join us for news discussions, current events commentary and politics analysis including the national debt, the FCC actions against Disney/ABC, Back-To-School costs and tariffs, U.S. elections and what the Bible reveals about the Ark Of The Covenant. (00:00) The significance of the U.S. now being $40 trillion in debt and the Presidents most responsible for this debt is examined. (05:35) DJ Hatch, Telecommunications Policy Analyst with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the actions being taken by the FCC against Disney/ABC, their implications and how the company has responded. (16:11) Brandon Arnold, Executive VP with the National Taxpayers Union, shares the results of their study about how much the cost of back-to-school items have increased this year and why. (26:37) The findings of a study of what Americans believe about elections, voting and democracy are presented. (29:17) Ken Block tells stories from his experience of being hired by the Trump 2020 campaign to find voter fraud, illegal votes along with what his view of the voting process is. (46:20) Chris DeBello looks at what the Bible teaches and reveals about the Ark Of The Covenant and the Law.

  5. Aug 16

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello August 16 2026

    Join us for commentary, analysis and truthful conversation about the latest news, politics and current events including an examination of how the Trump Administration is limiting access to data regarding hiring practices and equality, cuts to SNAP benefits that have happened along with changes that are about to happen which will impact families, the water requirements for data centers and the challenges they create and why the names of Jesus are important to know. (00:00) Seher Khawaja, National Economic Justice Director with Equal Rights Advocates, reveals how a recent action by the Trump Administration will change the way that equal and fair hiring practices are tracked and measured. (15:26) Lauren Reliford, Policy Director with the Children's Defense Fund, tells how recent cuts to the SNAP program have affected families and explain the program changes and cuts about to happen. (38:25) Jim D'Arezzo, President of AquaterreX, discusses how the water requirements for data centers place a strain on local water resources. (49:36) Chris DeBello shares the importance of knowing the names of Jesus as revealed in the Bible.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Jul 26

    Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello July 26 2026

    Join us for commentary, analysis and honest conversation about the latest news, politics and current events including Donald Trump's midterm election strategy and what history reveals about it, an analysis of Trump's 2020 election claims, stories of those whose lives and work added to the strength of America, Pete Hegseth's time before the U.S. Senate Appropriations committee regarding the Iran war and the ways that God's promise empowers His children. (00:00) Donald Trump's midterms strategy involving the use of a single word and how political history reveals the fate of this strategy is examined. (10:17) Ken Block, who was hired by the Trump campaign to find voter fraud after the 2020 election, shares his analysis of Donald Trump's recent speech about U.S. elections, whether the revelation about undocumented immigrants registering to vote in NJ backs up Trump's claims and steps needed to preserve U.S. elections. (27:01) Richard Battle presents the stories of people whose accomplishments during the 20th century gave strength to America and provide lessons for everyone today. (39:42) Pete Hegseth's time before the Senate Appropriations Committee being questioned about requested funding for the war in Iran is reviewed. (45:47) Chris DeBello looks at the many ways the Bible connects the faithful to God's promise.

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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.

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