December 17, 2025. Helen Genova, PhD, Associate Director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation, joins Steve Adubato to challenge misconceptions about autism and discuss the role of employment in supporting autistic individuals’ independence and well-being.
July 17, 2025. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico joins Ashley Jiles, Principal at Speedway Avenue Elementary School, to discuss her background as an educator and the power of teamwork in ensuring student success.
June 21, 2025. Teik C. Lim, PhD, President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, joins Steve Adubato to discuss artificial intelligence advancements in higher education and expanding access to STEM degrees for students from marginalized communities.
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.
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
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Gholdy Muhammad, PhD, author of "Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy," and Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago, to examine her unique approach to education, which focuses on cultivating “Genius, Justice, and Joy” in all children.
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with artist and activist Robert Shetterly, creator of the "Americans Who Tell the Truth" portrait series. They discuss his inspiration for painting over 200 portraits of influential American figures who have championed peace and racial equality.
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with Vanessa Lillie, author of Blood Sisters, about the critical issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, environmental justice in her Oklahoma community, and the importance of sharing authentic Indigenous stories.
Mark and Katie Cartier, Co-Founders of No Limits Cafe, join One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico to discuss their inclusive lunch cafe and food truck, which provide employment and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
As part of our Special Series "Making A Difference," Steve Adubato is joined by three change-makers to discuss the barriers Black-led organizations face in reaching the communities they serve. Panelists Include: Kareemah Harris-Baker, Nominator and Donor, SparkNJ A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder of SHE Wins and 2018 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & President of Nassan’s Place and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee
