Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello December 14 2025

(00:00) The changes coming to the SNAP program January 1 and how they'll impact people and families who rely on them.(02:16) Angi Metler, Executive Director of the Animal Protection League Of NJ, discusses the state's 2025 New Jersey black bear hunt, whether a hunt is needed and their bear education efforts.(19:28) Ray Shefska, co-founder of CarEdge, examines how politics and policies are impacting the U.S. auto industry and consumers in a variety of ways.(31:27) The latest edition of Trump Said It.(31:57) The latest attempts by Congress and the Trump Administration to address healthcare costs via the ACA and what it'll mean if healthcare subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of December.(35:29) Steve Rosenberg tells how Israel Appreciation Day 2026 is setting out to have the truth about Israel to be understood, how antisemitism influences opinions and ways that people can be involved in their efforts.(46:00) Chris DeBello shows how the Bible leads to the needed understanding of the Holy Spirit.