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Child Care and the Economy
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Child Care and the Economy

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Child Care and the Economy

February 21, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with three passionate leaders to examine the economic impact of New Jersey’s child care crisis as well as the advocacy and solutions needed to support families. Panelists Include: Meghan Tavormina, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, NJ Association for the Education of Young Children and Director, The Learning Path Early Education Center Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President & CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association Molly Day, Chief Operating Officer, Moms First

Thomas Viglietta2026-02-17T09:36:24-05:00

Addressing Food Insecurity
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Addressing Food Insecurity

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Addressing Food Insecurity

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

Thomas Viglietta2026-02-17T09:37:09-05:00

Sen. Andrew Zwicker addresses pivotal issues in the Garden State
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Sen. Andrew Zwicker addresses pivotal issues in the Garden State

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Sen. Andrew Zwicker addresses pivotal issues in the Garden State

January 31, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D) - NJ of the 16th Legislative District to discuss pivotal issues in the Garden State such as the future of public media, rising energy costs, affordability, and first-rate higher education.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-29T09:22:30-05:00

Examining the rise of political violence and polarization
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Examining the rise of political violence and polarization

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Examining the rise of political violence and polarization

January 31, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Shannon Hiller, Executive Director of Princeton University’s Bridging Divides Initiative, to examine rising political violence and discuss the role of civil dialogue in easing polarization.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-29T09:24:54-05:00

Sen. John Burzichelli discusses public media in New Jersey
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Sen. John Burzichelli discusses public media in New Jersey

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Sen. John Burzichelli discusses public media in New Jersey

January 24, 2026. Sen. John Burzichelli (D) - NJ of the 3rd Legislative District, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the importance of public media in New Jersey and what steps need to be taken to address the affordability crisis.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-21T19:59:58-05:00

Empowering those on the autism spectrum through social support
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Empowering those on the autism spectrum through social support

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Empowering those on the autism spectrum through social support

January 24, 2026. Karen Millican, Chief Commercial Officer of JoyDew, joins Steve Adubato to explore how housing, employment, and social support empowers young adults on the autism spectrum.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-21T19:57:36-05:00

How the changing media landscape is impacting the next generation
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How the changing media landscape is impacting the next generation

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How the changing media landscape is impacting the next generation

January 24, 2026. Dr. Keith Strudler, Dean of the College of Communication and Media at Montclair State University, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss how the changing media landscape impacts the next generation of storytellers and journalists in the state.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-21T20:07:00-05:00

CEO of Isles talks about lead remediation in the Trenton community
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CEO of Isles talks about lead remediation in the Trenton community

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CEO of Isles talks about lead remediation in the Trenton community

January 17, 2026. Sean Jackson, CEO of Isles, Inc., speaks with Steve Adubato about the ways the organization is addressing lead remediation in schools and homes to create healthier communities in Trenton.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-28T16:31:54-05:00

CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation celebrates 40 years of making a difference
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CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation celebrates 40 years of making a difference

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CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation celebrates 40 years of making a difference

January 17, 2026. Idana Goldberg, PhD, CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation, joins Steve Adubato to mark the organization's 40 years of impactful philanthropy and to reflect on her recent trip to Israel.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-28T16:25:35-05:00

Fostering compassionate care to train future physicians
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Fostering compassionate care to train future physicians

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Fostering compassionate care to train future physicians

January 17, 2026. Steve Adubato speaks with Amy Murtha, MD, Dean of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Founding Dean of the Future Rutgers School of Medicine, about fostering compassionate care to train future physicians and promote health equity.

Thomas Viglietta2026-01-28T16:23:04-05:00