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Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello is a weekly newsmagazine program which brings newsmakers, politicial leaders and heads of organizations to radio listeners across the United States. These timely discussions offer insight into the issues and events that Americans want to gain a better understanding of.

Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello is heard on the radio throughout New Jersey and everywhere by streaming. Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello is also available on all podcast platforms with regular listeners in 37 different countries.

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Coming Up On October 18




This edition of Issues & Ideas With Chris DeBello will continue the examination of important issues leading up to the midterm election.

Howard University and Morgan State University professor Dr. Stacey Patton will share the history which reveals the roots of racism in America and how it became normalized for people today.

Executive Director of the NJ Reentry Corporation and Former NJ Governor James McGreevey will present the details of a new program which helps NJ veterans experiencing mental health issues.

Attorney David Broderick with NJ Appleseed will give an update on the latest actions by ICE regarding their planned detention center in Roxbury NJ.

Singer and actor Justin Guarini, Co-founder of Powerful Professionals, will discuss the importance of confidence and how to build it as he explains in his new book Center Stage Confidence.

Chris DeBello will examine what the Bible teaches about being a follower

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