Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello June 14 2026

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's news, politics, the economy and inflation, the latest on an ICE detention center in NJ, the current financial state of Social Security, facts about the economic value of immigrants, challenges of a music career and Biblical warnings about idolatry along with what the American Flag means. (00:00) What recent words by Donald Trump will mean for the midterm elections are discussed.(01:39) Gerson Gibbs, Senior Managing Partner with Belite Capital, gives his analysis of the May CPI number and what lies ahead for the U.S. economy.(11:38) The latest regarding the proposed ICE detention center in northwest NJ is shared.(13:28) Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice-President and Senior Policy Director with the Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget, tells what the latest report by the Social Security Administration reveals about the future of the program.(24:38) How immigrants pay far more into benefit programs than they receive help from is explained.(30:21) Singer and songwriter Karen Hardy talks about her career, what lead her to singing and writing music as well as what winning the recent Amplify Your Ambitions music competition will mean for her career. Check out Karen's music on Spotify and Apple Music(42:09) Chris DeBello reveals how the Bible confirms that idolatry isn't part of respecting the American Flag along with what the American Flag represents as revealed by the Pledge Of Allegiance.