Issues & Ideas: News Analysis & Political Commentary

Chris DeBello hosts a talk radio program and podcast featuring news commentary, current event analysis and honest discussions with 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.

Issues & Ideas: News Analysis & Political Commentary is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Issues & Ideas: News Analysis & Political Commentary, a news show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #37

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

  Sep 13, 202654 minS24

  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.

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  Episode #36

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

  Sep 6, 202655 minS24

  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.

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  Episode #35

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

  Aug 30, 202654 minS24

  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.

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  Episode #34

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

  Aug 23, 202654 minS24

  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.

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  Episode #33

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

  Aug 16, 202656 minS24

  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.

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