September 2, 2026. Superintendent of Newark Public Schools Roger León joins Steve Adubato to evaluate how the district equips students with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue the workforce, higher education, and careers in the trades.
August 24, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Rebecca Pauline Jampol, Co-Director of Project for Empty Space, to discuss how her nonprofit empowers artists to be catalysts for positive social and economic change in Newark and beyond.
August 8, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Distinguished Professor of Law, David D. Troutt, Founder of the Rutgers Center on Law, Inequality and Metropolitan Equity at Rutgers Law School-Newark and Author of "Reckoning the Racial Reckoning: From Backlash to Accountability after George Floyd," to examine the factors that drive racial inequality in the United States.
July 29, 2026. Carol Losos, Executive Director of GlassRoots, joins Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico to discuss how the organization uses glassblowing to teach young people collaboration, creativity, and confidence.
May 23, 2026. Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, sits down with Steve Adubato for a special half-hour conversation about his passion for the city, how he advocates for his residents, and the importance of investing in urban communities.
Steve Adubato speaks with Quadeer Porter, Founder and Executive Director of Brothers Building A Better Nation and 2022 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honoree, to discuss the importance of providing young men in Newark a safe space for mental health support, tutoring, and mentorship.
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico commemorate the remarkable resilience and scientific mind of Newark native, Robert Peace. Joined by: Jeff Hobbs, Author, "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League" Rev. Edwin D. Leahy, Headmaster, St. Benedict’s Preparatory School
Steve Adubato and co-host Jacqui Tricarico commemorate the life of Joe Fiordaliso, former President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Then, they remember Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. and his dedication to making Newark a better place to live. Joined by: Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President, NJ Board of Public Utilities Rick Thigpen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, PSEG
Donna Walker-Kuhne, Senior Advisor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the important role of creating programming representing Newark's diversity and facilitating tough conversations within minority communities.
As part of our Special Series, "NJ's Next Governor: Decision 2025," Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of Newark and Democratic candidate for NJ Governor, joins Steve to discuss affordable housing initiatives, education, growing business in the state, and his agenda if he were elected governor.
