Principal of Park Elementary talks about empowering teachers to be leaders
Amy Panitch, Principal of Park Elementary, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the importance of standardized test scores and empowering teachers as leaders.
Advice for young adults pursuing a career in law
Steve Adubato talks with Scott Kobler, Partner at McCarter & English, LLP, and Chair of NJ PBS, about the lessons he has learned in the legal field and his advice for young adults pursuing a career in law.
The importance of self-expression and LGBTQ+ stories in film
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico speaks with Stella Lopresti-Busick, LGBTQ+ Activist and Subject of the Film, "Ben in Bloom," about the importance of LGBTQ+ stories in film, the stigma surrounding youth identity and expression, and building safe spaces in unlikely places.
Remembering Olympia Dukakis and Bob McGrath
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember the actress and humanitarian most known for her roles in Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias, Olympia Dukakis. Then, Jacqui and Steve celebrate one of Sesame Street’s most veteran actors and musicians, Bob McGrath. Joined by: Christina Zorich, Daughter of Olympia Dukakis, Actress, and Filmmaker Benjamin Lehmann, Former Executive Producer, Sesame Street | Emmy-winning Producer and Director
Making a Difference: Supporting the Immigrant Community
Steve Adubato is joined by three dedicated advocates working on the front lines to support immigration reform. Panelists Include: Katherine Sastre, Executive Director, First Friends of NJ & NY Gabily Gonzalez, Founder, Cerrando La Brecha Lori Nessel, Professor of Law and Director at Immigrants’ Rights and International Human Rights Law Clinic, Seton Hall University School of Law
Creating mentorship opportunities for young men in Newark, NJ
Steve Adubato speaks with Quadeer Porter, Founder and Executive Director of Brothers Building A Better Nation and 2022 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honoree, to discuss the importance of providing young men in Newark a safe space for mental health support, tutoring, and mentorship.
Excellence in Education: NJ County Teachers of the Year
Steve Adubato sits down with three award-winning New Jersey educators to explore the evolving landscape of education. Panelists Include: Gary Whitehead, English Language Arts Teacher, Tenafly High School, 2023 – 2024 Bergen County Teacher of the Year Carly Broomhead, Visual Arts Teacher, Emma C. Attales Middle School, 2024 – 2025 Atlantic County Teacher of the Year Nicole Hamlet, Biology Teacher, Trenton Central High School, 2024 – 2025 Mercer County Teacher of the Year"
Diversifying and rebuilding community trust in the NJ police force
Steve Adubato is joined by Wayne Blanchard, President of the NJ State Troopers Fraternal Association, to examine the organization’s efforts to support state troopers, promote diversity in the force, and rebuild community trust.
Misconceptions about vaccines for preventable illnesses
Steve Adubato is joined by Lucy Pereira-Argenziano, MD, Senior VP & Chief Quality Officer for the Northern Region and Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services at Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss the misconceptions of vaccines for preventable illnesses.
Improving urban education and learning outcomes in New Jersey
Steve Adubato is joined by Paula White, Executive Director of JerseyCAN, to examine urban education in New Jersey and how local and state policies can improve learning outcomes for all students.