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Autism: The Power of Inclusion
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Autism: The Power of Inclusion

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Autism: The Power of Inclusion

April 25, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by three powerful autism advocates to discuss the barriers to inclusion and reveal how community integration can profoundly impact the lives and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Guests: Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center | Founder, The Center for Autism Pam Donovan, CEO, President, and Founder, Ethan and The Bean Suzanne Buchanan, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director, Autism New Jersey

Thomas Viglietta2026-04-24T21:41:58-04:00

How Hackensack Meridian Health is becoming the Official Hometown Hospital for FIFA World Cup
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How Hackensack Meridian Health is becoming the Official Hometown Hospital for FIFA World Cup

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How Hackensack Meridian Health is becoming the Official Hometown Hospital for FIFA World Cup

March 28, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Jose Lozano, Executive VP, Chief Growth Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, to talk about the significant of the FIFA World Cup coming to the Tri-State area and how Hackensack Meridian Health became the Official Hometown Hospital for one of the world's most popular sporting events.

Thomas Viglietta2026-03-28T10:54:48-04:00

Professor and author Noel Maurer examines the history behind The Panama Canal
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Professor and author Noel Maurer examines the history behind The Panama Canal

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Professor and author Noel Maurer examines the history behind The Panama Canal

March 28, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Noel Maurer, Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University and Author of "The Big Ditch: How America Took, Built, Ran, and Ultimately Gave Away the Panama Canal," to examine the canal’s role during World War I, its impact on global relations, and whether it still holds strategic value today.

Thomas Viglietta2026-03-28T10:42:33-04:00

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