Jeannie Fournier, Chief Impact Officer of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, joins Steve Adubato to examine food insecurity in the state, the impact of SNAP cuts, and how the FoodBank works to meet growing demand.
Steve Adubato speaks with Brandon McKoy, President of The Fund for New Jersey, and Erik Cruz Morales, Director of Democracy at the League of Women Voters of New Jersey, about the impact of an accurate census count, regardless of citizenship.
Raynard E. Washington, PhD, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, speaks with Steve Adubato about the important role public health and vaccines play in keeping our communities healthy.
Steve Adubato sits down with Frank Vélez III, Mayor of the Township of Belleville, to discuss what inspired him to pursue elected office at a young age and how social media helps him stay connected with residents.
Sen. Latham Tiver (R) of New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District talks with Steve Adubato about public transportation in South Jersey, the prospects of nuclear energy, and the school funding formula.
Kimberly Boller, PhD, Executive Director of Grandparents for Vaccines, sits down with Steve Adubato to explore the organization’s mission to share the power of vaccines through stories of grandparents who lived through infectious disease epidemics.
Steve Adubato sits down with Steve Beatty, President of the New Jersey Education Association, to examine the state’s new school cell phone ban, school employee health benefits, and the growing financial challenges facing our public schools.
Steve is joined by Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (D) – NJ, Senate Majority Leader, to discuss the economic impact of affordable child care and efforts to reform New Jersey’s school funding formula, as well as the new regulations around SNAP eligibility.
Lily Laux, PhD, Commissioner of New Jersey Department of Education, sits down with Steve Adubato to explore evidence-based approaches to improve literacy, the impact of new restrictions on personal cell phones in schools, and what drives her passion for education.
Steve Adubato sits down with Stefanie Murray, Director of the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University’s College of Communication and Media, to explore the current state of New Jersey’s media ecosystem and how a new AI tool can help journalists cover local government more efficiently.
