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.

2026-01-21T20:07:00-05:00

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.

2026-01-14T21:02:17-05:00

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.

2026-01-13T09:12:13-05:00

Seton Hall University professor examines diplomacy and international aid

December 27, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Dr. R. Joseph Huddleston, Associate Professor at Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, to examine how U.S. international aid strengthens America’s global reputation, supports diplomacy, and drives meaningful global impact.

2025-12-26T08:59:59-05:00

Rep. Herb Conaway addresses cuts to Medicaid and affordable childcare

December 27, 2025. U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway Jr., MD (D) – NJ, of the 3rd Legislative District, joins Steve Adubato to discuss critical issues impacting NJ citizens such as cuts to Medicaid, trust in public health, and the need for affordable child care.

2025-12-26T09:05:04-05:00

Making a Difference: Gen Z

December 20, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honorees who are using their voices to make waves in their community — proving that the next generation isn’t waiting for change, they’re leading it. Panelists Include: Trinity Jagdeo, Founder, From You Can’t to You Can and 2024 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree Emma Joy, Founder, Girls Helping Girls Period and 2021 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree Mark Leschinksky, Founder, Student World Impact Film Festival and 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree [...]

2025-12-19T10:50:09-05:00

A Conversation with Jonathan Koppell, PhD, Pt. 2

November 29, 2025. In the second half of this two-part series, Steve Adubato goes on-location to Montclair State University for an in-depth conversation with Montclair President, Dr. Jonathan Koppell. In cooperation with Montclair’s College of Communication and Media, Steve and Dr. Koppell explore academic freedom, campus safety, the value of higher education, and the future of democracy.

2025-11-30T09:51:50-05:00
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