Issues & Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's news, politics, ICE actions at Delaney Hall in Newark NJ, Trump's Iran war policies, the early days of Pope Leo's papacy, the many ways that cuts to healthcare programs will impact all of America, how to prevent Lyme Disease and what the Bible teaches about revealing what's hidden in darkness.
 
(00:00) Kathy O'Leary, coordinator with Pax Christi and Lead Organizer with Eyes On ICE NJ, shares details about the conditions detainees at the ICE operated Delaney Hall in Newark NJ are being subjected to which include denial of healthcare, substandard living conditions, denial of rights and unhealthy food.

(16:13) Former U.S. House Of Representatives member and former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican Francis Rooney discusses how the Trump Administration is conducting the Iran war gives his insight into the early days of the papacy of Pope Leo.

(27:01) Sean Strub, Founder of the Sero Project, explains how the Seven Days In June nationwide events will raise awareness of the pending federal government cuts to healthcare programs.

(37:36) Kurt Avery, Founder of Sawyer, offers tips on how to avoid ticks and prevent Lyme Disease through very easy actions.

(49:07) Chris DeBello reveals what the Bible teaches about confronting darkness with light.

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's news, politics, space exploration, children's television and our members of the military who sacrificed their lives to protect freedom and liberty who we honor on Memorial Day.
 
(00:00) As Donald Trump and others want to award January 6 rioters taxpayer money what some of those rioters have done since Trump pardoned them are examined.

(04:47) Rainer Zitelmann discusses the past, present and future of space exploration, how private efforts have made achievements as well as innovations and how a clear path for capitalism will build the future for these private efforts.

(24:01) Joey Stewart, Director of the documentary What's The Story Wishbone, previews his film which tells the behind-the-scene story of this PBS show and explain why the TV show Wishbone is still loved by so many people of all ages.

(34:45) In recognition of Memorial Day the speech made by President Ronald Reagan on June 6, 1984 on the 40th anniversary of D-Day is presented with Reagan answering a question many have about those who serve and sacrifice all they have.

(47:37) Chris DeBello shares what the Bible teaches about those in the military who lost their lives in service and why they served.

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's politics, economy, health news, the Catholic Church sex scandal, investing and investment strategies along with a study of the Bible.
 
(00:00) Ryan Young, Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, gives his analysis of the most recent Consumer Price Index numbers, what they reveal about the U.S. Economy and how the numbers warn of what lies ahead.

(12:22) Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO of the Wellness Equity Alliance, discusses the details about and reactions to the cases of Hantavirus along with the conditions which created these cases.

(23:15) Mark Crawford, NJ State Director of Survivors Network Of Those Abused By Priests, reacts to the proposed victims settlement from the New York Archdiocese and how it protects the church more than heals the victims of sex abuse by priests.

(33:55) Jimmy Lebenthal, CNBC Contributor and Partner/Chief Strategy Officer with Cerity Partners, shares how navigating the NYC subway system provides lessons for investing and developing investment strategies.

(47:28) Chris DeBello looks at how the Bible gives direction about the use of God's Word.

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's politics, the Voting Rights Act, a House member who's MIA, prescription drug prices, car prices and the services of the Salvation Army along with a study of the Bible.
 
(00:00) The continued fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, the importance of the Voting Rights Act and pending legislation which could restrengthen it.

(06:22) The latest about a member of Congress from New Jersey who has been absent from Congress for over two months and the political impact.

(13:02) Former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham, who's now a spokesperson with the Pharmacuetical Reform Alliance, shares the findings of a recent poll of Americans on the high cost of prescription drugs, who's to blame and what solutions are best.

(25:17) Ray Shefska, Co-Founder of CarEdge, reveals the reasons why buying a preowned vehicle isn't always the best buy when it comes to price and what's creating this situation.

(35:47) Major Brett DeMichael, Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army NJ, talks about the services the Salvation Army provides and how people in NJ can raise money for those programs in NJ via their 5-K.

(47:33) Chris DeBello looks at all the Bible teaches about motherhood and honoring our moms on Mother's Day and every day.

(00:00) Lanny Davis, former Special Council to President Bill Clinton, shares stories from his life, political career and presents the elements of a path that can lead to a more unified and effective political process and system.

(11:25) Attorney Anand Dash, partner in the Kennedys Law Firm, tells how a lack of transparency by a NJ town's leadership is leading to the construction of a data center and what concerns residents are expressing about the approval process and plans for the center.

(30:39) Johnathan Morrison, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, examines the tragedy of children dying from being left in cars and how these deaths can be prevented via the new ad campaign from the NHTSA.

(39:01) Leah Van Nieuwburg, Coordinator with Aspire Youth Development, gives details about a program which offers New Jersey youths a path to enter the growing film industry in the state and how this program came about.

(48:43) Chris DeBello looks at how the Bible teaches strength to withstand fear and intimidation.

Join us for expert honest analysis, news commentary and current events discussion about politics, healthcare, the environment, veterans and the Bible.
 
(00:00) Recent actions and comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS about healthcare and vaccines are examined.

(05:53) Dr. Robert Steinbrook, Health Research Group Director with Public Citizen, shares his analysis of the changes by HHS to children vaccine schedules along with the reasons behind them and the concerns they create.

(18:27) Kevin J. Mooney, Investigative Journalist with Restoration News and The Daily Caller, reveals how and why political activism has taken over environmentalism as well as what the impact of that activism has been.

(31:21) Actress and author Jennifer O'Neill discusses the alarming suicide rate among military veterans from PTSD and how the work at Hope & Healing At Hillenglade is helping our veterans cope and heal.

(44:40) Chris DeBello tells what the Bible teaches about the importance and need of reading God's Word.

Join us for expert honest analysis, news commentary and current events discussion about healthcare, hospitals, Medicaid, Pope Leo, libraries, the economy and the Bible.
 
(00:00) The findings of a new report on how cuts to Medicaid will impact hospitals and healthcare.

(04:30) The latest social media habits and posts of Donald Trump and what they reveal.

(06:38) Dr. Paul Kengor, Political Science Professor at Grove City College and Editor with The American Spectator, discusses Pope Leo, his path to becoming Pope and how his recent actions reveal his character.

(20:00) Jennie Pu, Director of the Hoboken NJ Public Library, explains what National Library Week April 19 to 25 offers for libraries and the people who frequent them as well as how a library is a vital part of a community.

(31:26) What a recent Walmart earnings report reveals about the state of the U.S. economy.

(35:20) Bunni Pounds previews the event America Reads The Bible, which will be taking place April 19 to 25, how it all came together, the importance of Bible reading and how it's hoped that this event will encourage more Bible reading and study.

(46:42) Chris DeBello presents what the Bible teaches and warns about blasphemy.

Join us for expert honest and fearless analysis and news commentary about today's issues, news, politics, economy, business and a trip into political history.
 
(00:00) The plan to make draft registration automatic, what the plan involves and the history of the military draft in America are discussed.

(03:24) In recognition of April being National Autism Acceptance Month, Jamie & Tracy Parent share stories from being a parent of autistic child, the challenges they had to contend with along with the priorities that are important for families.

(15:47) Thomas Harpointner, CEO of AIS Media, explains why businesses need to address their website's Answer Engine Optimization rather than just their Search Engine Optimization to create and protect their business success.

(29:22) The political accomplishments of Margaret Chase Smith are examined along with how her speech Declaration Of Conscious is as valuable and vital today as it was back in 1950. An audio recreation of Smith's Declaration Of Conscious speech is also presented.

(45:54) Chris DeBello looks at how the Bible addresses Creation and Evolution.

Join us for expert honest and fearless analysis and commentary about today's issues, news, politics, economy, healthcare and current events.
 
(00:00) Michael O'Neill, VP of Legal Affairs with the Landmark Legal Foundation, gives his analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, the arguments made by both sides and what's actually established by the U.S. Constitution along with related immigration laws.

(12:56) Tracy Byrnes, Financial Advisor with Lebenthal Global Advisors and host of the Women Wealth & What Matters podcast, offers tax filing tips for last minute filers and those planning ahead as well as information on what's required when filing a tax filing extension.

(24:00) Ed Hajim shares stories from his life which took him from orphanages to the heights of Wall Street and explain how his Life Design Course provides school students with direction for their lives.

(39:18) Dr. Donald Small discusses the state of Faith in America today, why people are turning away from worship and what the goals of the Prayer At The Heart program are.

(49:56) Chris DeBello examines how the Bible reveals the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.

Join us for expert honest analysis and commentary about today's politics, news, economy, healthcare and current events.
 
(00:00) New laws in New Jersey that are designed to limit ICE actions, access and activities are discussed.

(04:43) William Angus, Co-Founder of the No ICE North Jersey Alliance explains how a proposed ICE immigrant detention center in Roxbury New Jersey would impact the region, affect people's lives by the strain and risks to the infrastructure as well as natural resources and gives an update on the resistance to the project.

(22:18) Joanne Frederick, CEO of Government Market Strategies, talks about the importance of local rural hospitals, the ways they're endangered, how a federal government program will strengthen and save these hospitals along with the ways that the hospitals will be using the federal funds they receive.

(33:16) Dr. Nizam Missaghi, Chairman Of The Board of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center and Chairman of the Simpatico Foundation, shares his experiences of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, what the Iranian people are experiencing and what they hope for.

(46:28) Chris DeBello presents how the Bible reveals the wants and expectations of Jesus.