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

Celebrating New Jersey’s contributions to America’s independence

June 6, 2026. Steve Adubato talks with Sara Cureton, Executive Director of the New Jersey Historical Commission, about the nation’s 250th anniversary and ways NJ residents can celebrate the state’s contributions to American independence.

2026-06-05T22:18:35-04:00

Improving criminal justice and safeguarding public health in New Jersey

May 23, 2026. Brandon McKoy, President of The Fund for New Jersey, speaks with Steve Adubato about ways to improve criminal justice, safeguard public health, and increase access to affordable housing in the Garden State.

2026-05-19T08:50:05-04:00

The connection between high-quality childcare and early brain development

May 23, 2026. Matthew Melmed, Executive Director, ZERO TO THREE, joins Steve Adubato to talk about brain science and why high-quality care for children under three can play an important role in early brain development.

2026-05-19T08:40:22-04:00

President of NJEA discusses challenges facing the education sector

May 9, 2026. Steve Beatty, President of the New Jersey Education Association, joins Steve Adubato to discuss challenges facing the education sector, including supporting educators through retirement and recruiting great teachers.

2026-05-06T22:39:25-04:00
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