Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello January 4 2026

Join us for conversations, analysis and commentary about today's politics, news and current events with expert insight.(00:00) The new minimum wage and who benefits, gas tax and toll cost increases in NJ are explained.(03:56) Dr. Willie Jolley, discusses the ideas and truths as featured in his new book which need to be understood in order to achieve lasting wealth versus being rich and shares stories about those who attained wealth.(15:17) Debra Wentz, CEO of the NJ Association Of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies, tells how targeted cuts to the 988 suicide lifeline will prevent LGBTQ+ youths from finding the support they need.(30:04) The changes to the SNAP program which went into effect on January 1 are examined along with the specific states where additional changes are happening.(33:35) Alex Nowrasteh, VP Of Economic & Social Policies with the CATO Institute, reveals how history and statistics explains where and how political violence launches from, who it targets and why claims of it being one-sided are wrong.(47:15) Chris DeBello shows the many ways the Bible provides guidance for making New Year's Resolutions successful.