Issues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello May 24 2026

Join us for expert discussions and analysis on today's news, politics, space exploration, children's television and our members of the military who sacrificed their lives to protect freedom and liberty who we honor on Memorial Day. (00:00) As Donald Trump and others want to award January 6 rioters taxpayer money what some of those rioters have done since Trump pardoned them are examined.(04:47) Rainer Zitelmann discusses the past, present and future of space exploration, how private efforts have made achievements as well as innovations and how a clear path for capitalism will build the future for these private efforts.(24:01) Joey Stewart, Director of the documentary What's The Story Wishbone, previews his film which tells the behind-the-scene story of this PBS show and explain why the TV show Wishbone is still loved by so many people of all ages.(34:45) In recognition of Memorial Day the speech made by President Ronald Reagan on June 6, 1984 on the 40th anniversary of D-Day is presented with Reagan answering a question many have about those who serve and sacrifice all they have.(47:37) Chris DeBello shares what the Bible teaches about those in the military who lost their lives in service and why they served.