Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello May 17 2026

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's politics, economy, health news, the Catholic Church sex scandal, investing and investment strategies along with a study of the Bible. (00:00) Ryan Young, Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, gives his analysis of the most recent Consumer Price Index numbers, what they reveal about the U.S. Economy and how the numbers warn of what lies ahead.(12:22) Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO of the Wellness Equity Alliance, discusses the details about and reactions to the cases of Hantavirus along with the conditions which created these cases.(23:15) Mark Crawford, NJ State Director of Survivors Network Of Those Abused By Priests, reacts to the proposed victims settlement from the New York Archdiocese and how it protects the church more than heals the victims of sex abuse by priests.(33:55) Jimmy Lebenthal, CNBC Contributor and Partner/Chief Strategy Officer with Cerity Partners, shares how navigating the NYC subway system provides lessons for investing and developing investment strategies.(47:28) Chris DeBello looks at how the Bible gives direction about the use of God's Word.