Issues & Ideas: News & Political Commentary
Chris DeBello hosts honest no holds barred discussions, commentary and analysis of today's important news and issues. Whether it's politics, government programs and policies, the economy, health or education every episode seeks the truth that leads to a greater understanding.
Issues & Ideas: News & Political Commentary
Issues And Ideas: News & Political Commentary With Chris DeBello March 1 2026
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Join us for conversations, analysis and commentary about today's politics, news and current events with expert insight and honesty.
(00:00) William Angus with the No ICE North Jersey Alliance discusses the chain of events and lack of actions by local New Jersey politicians which resulted in ICE purchasing a large warehouse complex in northwest NJ for a new immigrant detention center despite the objections of area residents.
(20:51) Attorney Benjamin Krause tells how previous federal policies have been changed which has lead to U.S. military veterans who have served and have been wounded in battle being deported by ICE.
(31:09) Recent actions and considerations including a proposed executive order declaring a national emergency related to elections by the Trump Administration are examined.
(34:14) Jennie Pu, Director of the Hoboken NJ Public Library, explains how the growth of popularity for E-Books has created greater costs for libraries due to rights agreements and costs set by publishers which limit access to the books people want to read most.
(46:37) Chris DeBello looks at what sheep represent in the Bible for Christians.