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Recent Issues & Ideas Segments

Former FBI Special Agent Kenneth Gray discusses the FBI execution of a search warrant at Donald Trump's home

Dr. Deborah Pasik tells why the NJ Medical Aid In Dying For The Terminally Ill Act needs to be expanded

How education expectations have changed and the impact of that change

Details about the closing of a NJ nursing home with a long record of poor care

Stephen Billy reacts on behalf of the pro-life movement to the Kansas vote that preserved abortion access

Chris DeBello looks at what the Bible instructs about Free Will and the choices we confront

Paul Oster explains how a Fed rate hike impacts everyone with credit debt

Ira Shapiro talks about the political tactics of Sen. Mitch McConnell

The goals of the new 9-8-8 mental health hotline and what it offers

Rev. Gregory Quinlan discusses the objections parents have about sex ed mandates in NJ schools

NewsNation's Leland Vittert tells how selective media reporting ignores acts of gun violence and looks back at the latest January 6 Committee hearing

Proposed changes to how Electoral Votes are counted

Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver shares stories from her work to bring NASA into new space programs

The story of the 10-year-old Ohio girl who needed an abortion after being raped and Ohio law prevented it

Amanda Tyler explains what Christian Nationalism is and the dangers it's creating

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Each edition of Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello features important topics that inform and educate your listeners.

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FAQ's

What's the cost to air Issues And Ideas?
Issues And Ideas is available at no cost to you.

How is Issues And Ideas formatted and delivered?
Each weekly edition is 52 minutes in total time which allows you to insert local content such as news or community event information and even commercials. Each week's program is available early Friday afternoon via a free secure download. Issues And Ideas can also be shared after each airing as podcasts on your station's website.

Does airing Issues And Ideas allow my radio station to be compliant with FCC regulations regarding public affairs programming?
Yes. In fact, your radio station will exceed the FCC's public affairs requirements when you air Issues And Ideas.

Doesn't public affairs programming need to feature local content?
No. The FCC rules stress that a radio station present issues that are important to the listeners and community it serves. The geographical source of the information for those issues doesn't matter. However, the discussions featured on Issues And Ideas will always enlighten your listeners on the ways to find local information and organizations that relate to what's being discussed.

What are some of the topics that are addressed on Issues And Ideas?
Current events, community-based organizations, health, business, personal finance and many more. Click here for a list of some of the topics that have been discussed.

Will I be supplied with all necessary information for my public file?
Yes. At the end of each quarter you'll receive guest and issue details that can be included in your public file as well as for coding in your on-air studio computer system. Chris DeBello will also be available to consult with you on public file matters to make sure you're always compliant and will avoid FCC fines.

Does the content of Issues And Ideas focus on any specific agenda or position?
No. The only goal each week is to inform and inspire your listeners with guests and experts who are asked questions that your listeners would ask themselves.