March 24, 2026. Steve Adubato joins Sandra Marques, Assistant Superintendent of the East and Central School Districts for Newark Public Schools, to discuss the importance of supporting students with diverse needs and the lasting emotional impact of the pandemic on young people.
March 21, 2026. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico speaks with Catherine MacManiman, Chair of the NJEA Convention Committee and Teacher at Holly Hills Elementary School, about the value of teacher collaboration and her advice for fellow educators.
March 21, 2026. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Gillian Ober, 2025-2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year and ESL Teacher at Freehold Borough School District, to discuss advocating for students who often go unheard, emphasizing the importance of fostering relationships and trust in the classroom.
March 21, 2026. On location at the NJEA Convention, Larry Abrams, Founder and Executive Director of BookSmiles and 2021 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Honorree, joins Steve Adubato to discuss his innovative approach for reducing book waste while expanding access to literature for children in need.
March 18, 2026. Chip Paillex, President and Founder of America’s Grow-a-Row and 2010 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee, joins Steve Adubato to discuss how the organization addresses food insecurity by planting, harvesting, and distributing free fresh produce across New Jersey and the United States.
March 10, 2026. Steve Adubato talks with Michele Adubato, CEO of The North Ward Center and Founder of The Center for Autism, about the services The Center for Autism provides to help adults with autism live independently, build careers, and improve emotional well-being.
February 28, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, Chancellor of Rutgers University – Newark, to explore the impact of innovation, research, and artificial intelligence in higher education.
February, 28, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Thomas Jason Anderson, Co-Author of Gold Bar Bob, to discuss former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez’s abuse of political power and emphasize the importance of addressing government corruption.
February 25, 2026. On location at the NJEA Convention, Senior One-on-One Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico is joined by Dr. Meera Wells, Statewide Medical Director of NJ Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative and Assistant Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, to emphasize the significance of youth mental health for educational, emotional, and social success.
February 14, 2026. Steve Adubato and a panel of experts sit down to discuss New Jersey’s fight against food insecurity and its impact on community health and well-being. Panelists Include: Jennifer Apostol, Director, REPLENISH Begum Malali, Director, Food Security Initiatives, Jewish Family Services of Atlantic & Cape May Counties Cara Gabris, Chief of Staff, Community FoodBank of NJ
