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Honoring our Veterans
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Honoring our Veterans

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Honoring our Veterans

October 11, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with three passionate advocates for a powerful conversation about supporting veterans and military families in New Jersey. Panelists Include: Asw. Melinda Kane (D) – NJ, 6th Legislative District and Gold Star Mother of Lance Corporal Jeremy Kane Michael Mimms, Ed.D., Former Marine Corps First Lieutenant and Lead Veteran Mental Healthcare Navigator and Mental Health First Aid Instructor, New Jersey Hospital Association Jack Fanous, Co-Founder & Executive Director, GI Go Fund and CEO and Co-Founder, JobPaths, and 2013 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree

Thomas Viglietta2025-10-12T11:45:55-04:00

Making a Difference: Environmental Justice and Sustainability
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Making a Difference: Environmental Justice and Sustainability

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Making a Difference: Environmental Justice and Sustainability

October 4, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by three Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award honorees to discuss their innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Panelists Include: Jose German-Gomez, Founder, Northeast Earth Coalition and 2023 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree Kim Gaddy, Founder and Director, The South Ward Environmental Alliance and 2021 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree Ron Hine, Founding Member and Executive Director, Fund For A Better Waterfront and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree

Thomas Viglietta2025-10-06T10:25:37-04:00

Examining independent media and the key priorities for NJ’s next governor
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Examining independent media and the key priorities for NJ’s next governor

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Examining independent media and the key priorities for NJ’s next governor

September 27, 2025. Brandon McKoy, President of The Fund for New Jersey, joins Steve Adubato to examine some of the key priorities for New Jersey’s next governor, the importance of the State Census, and the role of local independent media.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-25T08:43:28-04:00

Interventional Cardiologist talks about advances in heart disease prevention
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Interventional Cardiologist talks about advances in heart disease prevention

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Interventional Cardiologist talks about advances in heart disease prevention

September 27, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by Ramin Hastings, MD, Medical Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program and Interventional Cardiologist at Englewood Health, to discuss advances in heart disease prevention and the impact of Medicaid cuts on cardiology patients.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-25T08:44:37-04:00

Examining the impact of tariffs, AI, and energy costs in New Jersey
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Examining the impact of tariffs, AI, and energy costs in New Jersey

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Examining the impact of tariffs, AI, and energy costs in New Jersey

September 27, 2025. Pete Connolly, CEO of NJ Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the impact of tariffs, energy costs, and artificial intelligence on manufacturing in New Jersey.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-26T10:02:21-04:00

Sen. Vince Polistina discusses the unique needs of Atlantic County
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Sen. Vince Polistina discusses the unique needs of Atlantic County

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Sen. Vince Polistina discusses the unique needs of Atlantic County

September 20, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by Sen. Vince Polistina (R) – NJ of the 2nd Legislative District to discuss the unique needs of Atlantic County, his passion for improving education, and the importance of bipartisanship.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-21T21:50:22-04:00

Asw. Ellen Park discusses New Jersey’s fiscal future
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Asw. Ellen Park discusses New Jersey’s fiscal future

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Asw. Ellen Park discusses New Jersey’s fiscal future

September 20, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ, Parliamentarian of the New Jersey Assembly, to discuss New Jersey's fiscal future, affordability, and the challenges facing New Jersey's next governor in 2026.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-21T21:52:37-04:00

Correspondent for The New York Times examines the current state of higher education
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Correspondent for The New York Times examines the current state of higher education

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Correspondent for The New York Times examines the current state of higher education

September 6, 2025. Alan Blinder, National Correspondent for The New York Times, joins Steve Adubato to examine the current state of higher education in our country.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-07T08:15:41-04:00

U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez addresses the impact of federal funding cuts
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U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez addresses the impact of federal funding cuts

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U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez addresses the impact of federal funding cuts

September 6, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) - NJ, of the 8th Congressional District, to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, immigration policy, and the importance of accessible, affordable childcare.

Thomas Viglietta2025-09-07T08:13:29-04:00

Christine Guhl-Sadovy examines rising utility costs and challenges
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Christine Guhl-Sadovy examines rising utility costs and challenges

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Christine Guhl-Sadovy examines rising utility costs and challenges

August 20, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, to discuss rising utility costs, growing energy demands, and other pressing energy issues.

Thomas Viglietta2025-08-30T22:04:50-04:00