SanDonna Jones, Executive Director of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, joins Steve for a conversation about early childhood education, morale in the childcare profession, and the services her organization provides to those in need.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka joins Steve Adubato to address public safety, the relationship between residents and police officers, and the ongoing gentrification of Newark
Steve Adubato is joined by two Russ Berrie Making A Difference winners to highlight their commitment to addressing gun violence and the critical services they’re providing to their communities. Panelists include: A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder & CEO, SHE Wins Inc. Al-Tariq Best, CEO & Founder, The HUBB Arts & Trauma Center
Daniel Semenza, Ph.D., Director of the Interpersonal Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University joins Steve for a compelling conversation about the prevalence of gun violence, concealed carry laws and the communities that are disproportionately impacted
Steve Adubato welcomes Yuriy Boyechko, President & CEO of Hope for Ukraine, for a compelling conversation about the ongoing war in Ukraine, the resourses he’s providing to his home country, and his family being directly impacted by the war.
Asw. Aura Dunn (D) joins Steve Adubato to provide her perspective on affordable, accessible child care, the child tax credit, and the polarization of politics.
Asw. Shanique Speight (D) - NJ, joins Steve Adubato for an important discussion about period poverty, the marginalized groups that are impacted, and her personal experience that influenced her passion for this legislation.
Betsy Ginsburg, Executive Director of Garden State Coalition of Schools, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the mental health crisis our children are facing and the complexity of school funding.
Steve Adubato sits down with a panel of New Jersey educators to discuss ways they are promoting social justice and equity and addressing book banning. Panelists include: Ariel Babcock, Social Studies & Media Teacher Martha Hickson, High School Librarian Ian Evans, 7th Grade Literacy Teacher
Gary Mendell, Founder and CEO of Shatterproof, joins Steve Adubato to bring awareness to substance abuse and ending the stigma associated with addiction.
