December 16, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico look back on over 45 years of WBGO, the global leader in jazz radio, and honor former President and CEO, Cephas Bowles, for his lasting impact on the station. Joined by: Eric Deggans, Knight Professor, Journalism and Media Ethics, Washington and Lee University | Critic-At-Large, NPR Kate Shepherd, Daughter of Suzanne Shepherd and Artist
December 2, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico honor the remarkable career and legacy of two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, Dick Button, the voice of modern figure skating. Joined by: Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist
November 18, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico pay respect to First Lady Pat Nixon, highlighting how her leadership, service, and quiet feminism helped shape opportunities for women today. Joined by: Heath Hardage Lee, Author, "The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon: The Life and Times of Washington’s Most Private First Lady"
November 4, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico honor real-life "Rosie the Riveters", who represent thousands of women whose participation in the workforce helped end World War II. Then, they remember unsung hero Betsey Stockton, a victim of childhood slavery who became a respected educator in New Jersey and beyond. Joined by: Gregory S. Cooke, Director, Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II Gregory Nobles, Author, The Education of Betsey Stockton
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember actor and New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, John Amos, and his powerful impact on Black representation in film and television. Then, they celebrate 'TV's Mom' Suzanne Shepherd, recognizing what made her acting and teaching unforgettable. Joined by: Eric Deggans, Knight Professor, Journalism and Media Ethics, Washington and Lee University, Critic-At-Large, NPR Kate Shepherd, Daughter of Suzanne Shepherd and Artist #steveadubato #newjersey #johnamos #suzanneshepherd #rememberthem #Blackreprensentation
October 7, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico celebrate the generosity of Steve Kalafer, business owner, philanthropist, dedicated family man, founder of the Somerset Patriots, and NJ Hall of Fame inductee. Then, they remember Doris Duke, a twentieth century philanthropist who supported causes such as conservation, healthcare, and education. Joined by: Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President & CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Joshua Kalafer, Son of Steve Kalafer and Co-Owner and Co-Chairman, Somerset Patriots Margaret Waldock, Executive Director, Duke Farms
September, 16, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico honor the careers of several politicians who dedicated their lives to help shape New Jersey, including Assembly Speaker Chuck Haytaian, Essex County Executive Peter Shapiro, and NJ State Senator Lee Laskin. Joined by: David Wildstein, Editor, New Jersey Globe
September 2, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember the life and career of Willie Mays, former center fielder and two-time MVP, whose talent and character made a profound impact on Major League Baseball. Joined by: James S. Hirsch, Author, Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend
August 12, 2025. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico celebrate the career of Charles Osgood, the former anchor of CBS Sunday Morning. Then, Jacqui and Steve remember two African-American physicians who overcame racial prejudice to serve the most vulnerable populations in Red Bank, NJ, Dr. James Parker, Sr., and Dr. James Parker, Jr. Joined by: Rand Morrison, Executive Producer, CBS Sunday Morning Eugene Cheslock, MD, Founder and Board Member, Parker Family Health Center | Retired Hematologist and Oncologist
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico celebrate Marc Berson, a Newark-born real estate developer, entrepreneur, attorney, and philanthropist who played a key role in the city's revitalization. Then, they remember the selflessness and compassion of Kathleen DiChiara, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s founder and former executive director. Joined by: Francis J. Giantomasi, Esq., Member, Co-Chair Executive Committee, Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi PC Kerri Berson Levine, Principal of The Fidelco Group Josh Weinreich, Board Member, Community FoodBank of New Jersey #rememberthem #steveadubato #marcberson #newjersey #communityfoodbankofnj #kerribersonlevine
