Episode Details

This edition features examinations, commentary and analysis of important issues as the midterm election approaches including race, the roots of racism, history, veterans, healthcare for veterans, ICE, immigration, confidence, having a direction in life and how the Bible addresses being a follower.

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(00:00) Howard University and Morgan State University professor Dr. Stacey Patton shares the history which reveals the roots of racism in America and how it became normalized and transferred between generations for people today.

(12:15) Executive Director of the NJ Reentry Corporation and Former NJ Governor James McGreevey presents the details of a new program which helps NJ veterans experiencing mental health issues get the care and treatment that they need.

(24:24) Attorney David Broderick with NJ Appleseed gives an update on the latest actions by ICE regarding their planned detention center in Roxbury NJ and how ICE has violated a court order regarding that location.

(34:27) Singer and actor Justin Guarini, Co-founder of Powerful Professionals, discusses the importance of confidence and how to build it as he explains in his new book Center Stage Confidence.

(46:52) Chris DeBello examines what the Bible teaches about being a follower.