U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) – NJ, joins Steve Adubato to forecast the 2024 Presidential Election and the future of our democracy; President & CEO of The WNET Group Neal Shapiro discusses creating programming that highlights New Jersey’s rich culture and the role of public media in our democracy.
Steve Adubato goes on-location to the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City to talk with NJEA President Sean Spiller about some of the issues facing educators today and why this annual convention is important to teachers and support staff all over the state.
Steve Adubato sits down with Andrew Kirtzman, Author of Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor, to examine Giuliani’s responsibility in the January 6th resurrection and his inflammatory history with minorities.
Democratic Strategist Julie Roginsky provides her perspective, growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union, on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the rise in antisemitism, and why a two-state solution is needed.
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) – NJ joins Steve Adubato for an important discussion about bi-partisan childcare legislation, reproductive rights in the military, and the possible downfall of our democracy.
Steve Adubato is joined by a group of mental health leaders and advocates to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis. Panelists include: Dianne Grossman, Co-Founder, Mallory’s Army Steve Margeotes, Ph.D., Executive Director, Main St. Counseling Center Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner, NJ Department of Children and Families
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of early childhood professionals to address the progress made in the child care sector and the work that still needs to be done on a local and national level. Panelists include: Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy at Advocates for Children of New Jersey Natasha Johnson, Assistant Commissioner of NJ, Division of Family Development Meghan Tavormina, M.A., President of New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes on-location to the NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life event to speak with Lorie Rodimer about her son Tyler, who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.
Steve Adubato is joined by two Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Winners to highlight their activism in public service and the difference they’re making in their local communities. Panelists include: Norma Bowe, Ph.D., RN, Director of Be The Change NJ and Professor of Public Health at Kean University Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber, Founder & Chief Activist at Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
Tim McLoone, Owner of McLoone’s Restaurants, joins Steve Adubato for a discussion about the impact of COVID on the restaurant business, liquor license reform, and giving back to his community.
