"Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember the life and career of singer-songwriter and Tenafly native, Lesley Gore, known for her hit songs "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me." Joined by: Michael M. Gore, Brother of Lesley Gore and Academy Award-Winning Composer and Producer"
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember three women leaders whose legacies continue to have a significant impact, including Ruth Mandel, former Director of the Eagleton Institute at Rutgers University, Geraldine Morgan Thompson, a public health and environmental activist in the early 1900s, and Beatrice Alice Hicks, the co-founder and first president of the Society of Women Engineers. Joined by: John Farmer, University Professor, Rutgers University Jane Scimeca, Professor of History, Brookdale Community College, author, Mrs. Thompson Saves the Day Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO, Society of Women Engineers
Steve Adubato and his co-host Jacqui Tricarico examine the personal life, career, and values of American football icon Vince Lombardi, considered the greatest coach in American football history.
Remembering Vince Lombardi Steve Adubato and his co-host Jacqui Tricarico examine the personal life, career, and values of American football icon Vince Lombardi, considered the greatest coach in American football history.
Steve Adubato co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember the life and career of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, Author of The Great Gatsby, who is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Then, they explore Author Philip Roth’s life, legacy, and the impact growing up in Newark had on his writing. Joined by: David S. Brown, Author, “Paradise Lost: A Life of F. Scott Fitzgerald” Rosemary Steinbaum, Trustee, Newark Public Library
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico celebrate the long life of American Jazz Singer Tony Bennett, his profound impact on American music and culture, and his connection to New Jersey. Joined by: Scott Simon, Co-Author of “Tony Bennett: Just Getting Started” Bill Charlap, Grammy Award Winning Pianist, Director of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University
Steve Adubato and his co-host Jacqui Tricarico examine some of New Jersey’s most infamous politicians, including Thomas Whelan, John V. Kenny, and Frank Hague, the notorious “party bosses” who served as mayors of Jersey City. Joined by: Margo Hammond, Playwright & Producer, "Horseshoe Empire” Frank Hankey, Actor playing Frank Hague in “Horseshoe Empire” David Wildstein, Editor, New Jersey Globe
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember the lives of Christopher and Dana Reeve, founders of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, who selflessly dedicated their lives to supporting individuals, families, and caregivers impacted by paralysis. Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember Flip Wilson, “TV’s First Black Superstar,” an American comedian and actor best known for his television appearances during the 1960s and 1970s. Joined by: Maggie Goldberg, President and CEO of The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Kevin Cook, Author of “Flip: Inside the Story of TV’s First Black Superstar” [...]
"Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico pay tribute to Mike and Elaine Adler, founders of Adler Aphasia Center, and the important work they provided to individuals living with aphasia. Then, Steve and Jacqui sit down to remember the extraordinary life of Russ Berrie, founder of the Russ Berrie Foundation, and his unique entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy. Joined by: Scott Berrie, Trustee, The Russell Berrie Foundation Cathy Davey, President, Holy Name Foundation Warren Struhl, Co-Founder, G.O.A.T Foods Naomi Gewirtz, President & CEO, Adler Aphasia Center Crystal Batson, Board Member, Adler Aphasia Center
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico recognize the life and career of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison and her power to uplift humanity and marginalized voices. Joined by: Farah Jasmine Griffin, William B. Ransford Professor of English & African American Studies, Columbia University Mame Diarra Speis, Co-Creator, The Toni Morrison Project and Co-Artistic Director, Urban Bush Women
