Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello May 10 2026

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's politics, the Voting Rights Act, a House member who's MIA, prescription drug prices, car prices and the services of the Salvation Army along with a study of the Bible. (00:00) The continued fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, the importance of the Voting Rights Act and pending legislation which could restrengthen it.(06:22) The latest about a member of Congress from New Jersey who has been absent from Congress for over two months and the political impact.(13:02) Former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham, who's now a spokesperson with the Pharmacuetical Reform Alliance, shares the findings of a recent poll of Americans on the high cost of prescription drugs, who's to blame and what solutions are best.(25:17) Ray Shefska, Co-Founder of CarEdge, reveals the reasons why buying a preowned vehicle isn't always the best buy when it comes to price and what's creating this situation.(35:47) Major Brett DeMichael, Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army NJ, talks about the services the Salvation Army provides and how people in NJ can raise money for those programs in NJ via their 5-K.(47:33) Chris DeBello looks at all the Bible teaches about motherhood and honoring our moms on Mother's Day and every day.