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Back to EpisodesIssues And Ideas: News Commentary & Analysis With Chris DeBello August 16 2026
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Join us for commentary, analysis and truthful conversation about the latest news, politics and current events including an examination of how the Trump Administration is limiting access to data regarding hiring practices and equality, cuts to SNAP benefits that have happened along with changes that are about to happen which will impact families, the water requirements for data centers and the challenges they create and why the names of Jesus are important to know.
(00:00) Seher Khawaja, National Economic Justice Director with Equal Rights Advocates, reveals how a recent action by the Trump Administration will change the way that equal and fair hiring practices are tracked and measured.
(15:26) Lauren Reliford, Policy Director with the Children's Defense Fund, tells how recent cuts to the SNAP program have affected families and explain the program changes and cuts about to happen.
(38:25) Jim D'Arezzo, President of AquaterreX, discusses how the water requirements for data centers place a strain on local water resources.
(49:36) Chris DeBello shares the importance of knowing the names of Jesus as revealed in the Bible.