Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello April 12 2026

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.