Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello February 1 2026

Join us for conversations, analysis and commentary about today's politics, news and current events with expert insight.(00:00) The responses and reactions to the shooting death of Alex Pretti by ICE officers are reviewed.(06:23) William Watkins, Research Fellow with the Independent Institute, tells why understanding original intent is vital to understanding the U.S. Constitution and how the Constitution applies regarding several current events.(20:41) Casey Norman, Litigation Council with the New Civil Liberties Alliance, presents the details of how civilians lose rights when local police team with federal law enforcement and whether current law permits this.(32:50) Former CIA operative Tim Beard shares easy to do habits and actions for greater awareness of dangerous situations and bring about increased personal safety.(46:07) Chris DeBello presents what the Bible teaches about lies, liars and the ignorance of lies.