Start Strong NJ examines how they’re strengthening NJ’s child care system

July 25, 2026. Start Strong NJ Campaign Director Sharon Levine joins Steve Adubato to examine strategies for strengthening New Jersey's child care system through collaboration among families, providers, businesses, and government.

2026-07-26T08:53:52-04:00

Sen. Joseph Cryan discusses education, AI, and political civitlity

July 25, 2026. Sen. Joseph Cryan (D) – NJ, Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the value of higher education, the growth of AI data centers, and the importance of civility in politics.

2026-07-24T22:43:48-04:00

Keith Strudler talks about the future of NJ PBS at Montclair University

July 11, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Keith Strudler, PhD, Dean of the College of Communication and Media at Montclair State University, to talk about the future of NJ PBS and how it will shape opportunities for students, the university, and audiences statewide.

2026-07-12T01:14:55-04:00

Al Barlas discusses child care and state funding for schools and nonprofits

July 11, 2026. Asm. Al Barlas (R) - NJ of the 40th Legislative District speaks with Steve Adubato about affordable child care, the school funding formula, and state budget support for nonprofits.

2026-07-12T01:13:57-04:00

America at a Crossroads: Steve Adubato in Conversation with U.S. Senator Andy Kim

June 20, 2026. U.S. Senator Andy Kim joins Steve Adubato to discuss the state of immigration, the situation at Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility, caregiving pressures on the “sandwich generation”, and the need for affordable, accessible child care.

2026-06-18T20:33:15-04:00

Phil Alagia talks about the challenges of building a government

June 13, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Philip B. Alagia, Chief of Staff for Essex County, NJ and Democratic Strategist, to talk about the challenges and opportunities leaders face when building a government from the ground up.

2026-06-11T21:17:18-04:00

Rutgers Law School professor breaks down the immigration crisis

June 13, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Ronald Chen, Distinguished Professor of Law and University Professor at Rutgers Law School, to break down who oversees federal immigration enforcement and the distinction between civil and criminal violations for undocumented residents.

2026-06-11T21:21:25-04:00

The impact of the criminal justice system on trauma & mental health

June 13, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Jim McGreevey, Former Governor of New Jersey (D) and Executive Director of New Jersey Reentry Corporation, and Dr. Elie Aoun, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University, to discuss the impact of the criminal justice system on trauma and mental health.

2026-06-11T21:13:49-04:00

How do charter school lottery systems work in New Jersey?

June 6, 2026. TJ Best, Senior Advisor for New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association, joins Steve Adubato to discuss new legislation for charter school oversight and clarify how charter lottery systems operate.

2026-06-05T22:27:59-04:00
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