Asm. Brian Bergen (R) – NJ, Minority Whip and U.S Military Veteran, joins Steve Adubato to discuss legislative efforts to support disabled veterans and the future of the U.S. Military under the incoming Trump administration.

#brianberger #newjersey #steveadubato #usmilitary #Militaryveteran #disabledveterans #trumpadministration

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Former U.S. Senator George Helmy (D) – NJ, joins Steve Adubato to reflect on the lessons learned during his time in the Senate, youth mental health, and his ongoing commitment to humanitarian aid in the Middle East.

#georgehelmy #steveadubato #senate #youthmentalhealth #middleeast

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Cathy Chase, President of the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, joins Steve Adubato to explore how New Jersey's public policy initiatives are working to ensure the safety of young drivers.

#cathychase #advocatesforhighwayandautosafety #njpublicpolicy #youngdivers #defensivedriving

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Steve Adubato sits down with Mussab Ali, Senior Advisor at Vote16 USA, for a conversation about the national campaign to lower the voting age to sixteen for local elections and how Newark, NJ is leading the way.

#mussabali #vote16usa #votingage #newarknj #localelections

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Steve Adubato sits down with William Hu, MD Ph.D., Director of the Center for Healthy Aging Research and Chief of Cognitive Neurology at Rutgers Health, to discuss the truth and the misconceptions of "long COVID."

#williamhu #agingresearch #cognitiveneurology #rutgershealth #rutgersuniversity #longcovid #covid19

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Steve Adubato sits down with Jennifer Da Silva, Director of Operations at North Star Academy, to explore how they strategically prepare high school students for success after graduation.

#steveadubato #jenniferdasilva #northstaracademy #postgraduation #newarknj

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Steve Adubato is joined by Lisa Dressner, LCSW, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, to discuss specialized healthcare approaches for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

#steveadubato #lisadressner #behavioralhealth #psychiatry #trinitasregionalmedicalcenter #autismawareness #autisminhealthcare

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Barrett Young, CEO of the Rescue Mission of Trenton, joins Steve Adubato to examine rising homelessness and the programs the organization is offering to underserved people in our state's capital.

#steveadubato #barrettyoung #rescuemissionoftrenton #homelessness #trentonnj #underservedcommunities

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Douglas Eagles, Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, speaks with Steve Adubato about the unique challenges of serving marginalized communities in Monmouth County.

#douglaseagles #boysandgirlsclubs #monmouthcounty #steveadubato #marginalizedcommunities

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Steve Adubato is joined by Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & Executive Director of Nassan’s Place and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honoree, to examine the needs of children with autism and the future goals of her organization.

#steveadubato #nadinewrightarbubakkr #nassansplace #russberriemakingadifferenceawards #autism #autismawareness

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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.

#steveadubato #andrewkirtzman #giuliani #rudygiuliani #americasmayor #january6th #minorities #inflammatory

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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.

#steveadubato #njea #njeaconvention #atlanticcity #seanspiller #educators #teachers #njeducators

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Senate Republican Conference Leader Holly Schepisi (R) joins Steve Adubato to address what went wrong for NJ Republicans in the recent legislative election, “culture wars” in politics, and the ongoing fentanyl crisis.

Benjamin Dworkin, Ph.D., Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship, discusses the recent legislative election, the voter issues that led to a string of victories for Democrats, and the reality of clean energy in New Jersey.

Sen. Bob Smith (D), Chair of the Environment & Energy Committee, addresses New Jersey’s future in clean energy and the misinformation regarding offshore wind.

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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.

#mikiesherrill #steveadubato #bipartisan #childcare #reproductiverights #Military #democracy

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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) joins Steve Adubato for an important discussion about bi-partisan childcare legislation, reproductive rights in the military, and the possible downfall of our democracy.
Then, Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, talks about leadership, branding, sustainability, and the future frontiers in health innovation.

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Steve Adubato welcomes Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, to talk about leadership, branding, sustainability, and the future frontiers in health innovation.

#steveadubato #joaquinduato #johnsonandjohnson #branding #leadership #sustainability #healthinnovation

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Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President & CEO, New Jersey Business and Industry Association, sits down with Steve Adubato to examine the lack of small-business tax relief in New Jersey and the need for money to be invested in the childcare sector.

Steve Adubato welcomes Jonathan Koppell, President, Montclair State University, to highlight affordability in higher education and the challenges he has faced in his first year as President.

Kelly Browning, Ph.D., Executive Director, Impact Teen Drivers, sits down with Steve Adubato to bring awareness to her organization, which is dedicated to stopping unintentional car accidents related to distracted driving and the importance of setting a positive example to our teens.

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Steve Adubato welcomes Marty Small, Sr., Mayor, Atlantic City, to discuss combatting food insecurity, how casinos can better support this mission, and the implications of living in a food desert.

91022 #415

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Steve Adubato welcomes Marty Small, Sr., Mayor, Atlantic City, to bring attention to their efforts to combat food insecurity, how the casinos can better support this mission, and the implications of living in a food desert.
Cynthia Oberkofler, Executive Director, Millhill Child and Family Development, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss issues plaguing the Trenton community, including generational poverty, mental health, and higher education.
Steve Adubato sits down with Rick Santoro, CCP, Special Improvement Division Director, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, to explain their plan to allocate tax money derived from casinos to resolve the long-standing issue of food insecurity in Atlantic City.

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Cynthia Oberkofler, Executive Director, Millhill Child and Family Development, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss generational poverty, mental health, and higher education.

91022 #415

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Steve Adubato sits down with Rick Santoro, CCP, Special Improvement Division Director, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, to explain their plan to allocate tax money derived from casinos to resolve food insecurity in Atlantic City.

91022 #415

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Steve Adubato welcomes W. Steven Barnett, Ph.D., Co-Director, National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University, to provide his perspective on universal preschool and investing in our children's livelihood.

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Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D., Acting Commissioner, NJ Dept. of Education, joins Steve Adubato to address rumors surrounding critical race theory and gender stereotypes in education and to provide insight on the national teacher shortage.

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Melissa Flynn, Executive Director, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, sits down with Steve Adubato to examine unrealistic housing costs in New Jersey and combatting the rising cost of living for the people they serve.

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Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D., Acting Commissioner, NJ Dept. of Education, joins Steve Adubato to address rumors surrounding critical race theory and gender stereotypes in education.

W. Steven Barnett, Ph.D., Co-Director, National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University, provides his perspective on universal preschool and investing in our children's livelihood.

Melissa Flynn, Executive Director, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, examines unrealistic housing costs in New Jersey and combatting the rising cost of living.

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Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, BSN, RN, Senior VP for Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, sits down with Steve Adubato to examine human trafficking in New Jersey and training healthcare providers to identify victims.

82722 #412

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Steve Adubato sits down with The WNET Group’s President & CEO, Neal Shapiro, to discuss American Cities Rebuilding Conversation Series, which includes a diverse group of thought leaders addressing the country's biggest issues in the midst of the pandemic.

12/18/21 #324

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Steve Adubato is joined by Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street for 44 years, and shares her journey on the iconic PBS show, as well as her new show on PBS Kids, Alma’s Way, which is inspired by Sonia’s own childhood as a Puerto Rican girl growing up in the Bronx.

12/18/21 #324

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The WNET Group’s President & CEO, Neal Shapiro, discusses American Cities Rebuilding Conversation Series, which includes a diverse group of thought leaders addressing the country's biggest issues in the midst of the pandemic.

Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on Sesame Street for 44 years, talks about her journey on the iconic PBS show as well as her new show on PBS Kids, Alma’s Way, which is inspired by Sonia’s own childhood as a Puerto Rican girl growing up in the Bronx.

12/19/21

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Steve Adubato speaks with William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, about the importance of the Gateway Tunnel Project for the New Jersey and New York region, the goals for clean energy in New Jersey, and the issues around misclassification of workers and its impact on the state’s economy.

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Steve Adubato speaks with Natalie Renew, Director, Home Grown, about the ways the COVID health crisis impacted home-based child care, the need for public support and investment in child care, and the increased importance of high quality, accessible child care for families.


Steve Adubato sits down with Alejandro Giménez-Santana, PhD, Director, Newark Public Safety Collaborative, and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Rutgers School of Criminal Justice. They discuss the rise in crime in cities across the nation, the importance of empowering communities to work together with the police, and why Newark is being recognized as a national model for public safety. 


Steve Adubato is joined by Vaughn Crowe, Managing Partner, Newark Venture Partners, to talk about the impact of the pandemic on Newark’s economic development and technology ecosystem, the long-term impact of the crisis on small and early-stage businesses, and the importance of increasing diversity within companies to help confront racism in the Newark community.

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Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of educators and advocates to discuss the child care crisis in our state and country and what Trenton needs to do to make sure our youngest children and their families are receiving quality, affordable and reliable childcare.

Panelists Include:

Cecilia Zalkind, President & CEO of Advocates for Children of New Jersey

Dr. Junlei Li, Saul Zaentz Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Chair, Human Development and Education Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Asw. Yvonne Lopez (D) – NJ,19th Legislative District

Winifred Smith-Jenkins, Senior Director, Zadie’s Nurturing Den

9/25/21 #321

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Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of driving safety community leaders to discuss the importance of teen driving safety initiatives in the region, ways to teach young adults safe driving habits and how the COVID pandemic has impacted driving trends. The panel also explores how students are utilizing social media to share messaging about safety with their peers and the impact of communities creating a culture of safe driving.

Panelists Include:

Violet Marrero, Consumer Safety Director, NJM Insurance Group

Wendy Berk, LCSW, Vice President, Development and Communications, Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

John Donaldson, Director of Media and Communications, Lenape Regional High School District

Darren West, Former Student, Shawnee High School

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Steve Adubato sits down with Adam Philipson, President & CEO, Count Basie Center for the Arts, to talk about the challenges the arts community faced throughout the public health crisis and how people reconnected to the arts during the pandemic. They also discuss William J. “Count” Basie’s impact on the music industry and his legacy in New Jersey.

9/4/21 #317

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Steve Adubato speaks with William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, about the importance of the Gateway Tunnel Project for the New Jersey and New York region, the goals for clean energy in New Jersey, and the issues around misclassification of workers and its impact on the state’s economy.

9/4/21 #317

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Steve Adubato is joined by Ami P. Vaidya, MD, Co-Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hackensack Meridian Health. They discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine for youth and the common misconceptions about the HPV vaccine. Dr. Vaidya also describes the safety of the COVID vaccine.

9/4/21 #317

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As part of our “Democracy at a Crossroads” series of programs, Steve Adubato is joined by U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) - NJ, to discuss the state of our democracy, the lack of trust in the electoral process, President Trump’s tone & demeanor during the 2020 election, and her thoughts on President-elect Joe Biden.

12/19/20 #240

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Steve Adubato sits down with Joe Roth, President & CEO, NJ Sharing Network, and Elisse Glennon, Executive Director, NJ Sharing Network Foundation, to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on organ and tissue donation, how NJ Sharing Network supported the transplant community during these challenging times and the upcoming 2021 Transplant Games. Steve continues the conversation about transplant with healthcare leaders from across the state including:

Robert Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health
Michele Donato, MD, Chief, Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Division, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
Daniel Varga, MD, Chief Physician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health

Stuart Geffner, MD, MS, Chairman, Surgeon in Chief & Director, Renal & Pancreas Surgery Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Margarita Camacho, MD, Surgical Director, Heart Transplant Program, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Deepa Iyer, MD, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist & Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

10/24/20 #234

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Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank.

Steve Adubato sits down with Joe Roth, President & CEO, NJ Sharing Network, and Elisse Glennon, Executive Director, NJ Sharing Network Foundation, to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on organ and tissue donation, how NJ Sharing Network supported the transplant community during these challenging times and the upcoming 2021 Transplant Games. Steve continues the conversation about transplant with healthcare leaders from across the state including:

Robert Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health

Michele Donato, MD, Chief, Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Division, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

Daniel Varga, MD, Chief Physician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health



Stuart Geffner, MD, MS, Chairman, Surgeon in Chief & Director, Renal & Pancreas Surgery Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Margarita Camacho, MD, Surgical Director, Heart Transplant Program, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Deepa Iyer, MD, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist & Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

10/25/20

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Dave Ellis, Executive Director, Office of Resilience, NJ Department of Children & Families, explains the need for quality child care during COVID-19 and how we need to overcome the impossible to achieve it.

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Steve Adubato is joined by Patrick Colligan, State President, New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, to discuss the murder of George Floyd and the need to confront racism in the law enforcement community.

10/10/20 #230

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Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank.

Steve Adubato is joined by Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center, Marsha Atkind, Executive Director and CEO, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey and Anibal Ramos Jr., North Ward Councilman, City of Newark, to discuss the role of non-profits, foundations and elected officials in supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steve Adubato is joined by Patrick Colligan, State President, New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, to discuss the murder of George Floyd and the need to talk about confronting racism in the law enforcement community.

10/11/20

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Steve Adubato speaks with Rebecca Love, RN, BS, MSN, President, SONSIEL, and Vice President, OptimizeRx, about the challenges nurses face during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the future of the nursing profession and the Nurse Hack for Health: COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon event.

9/26/20 #232

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Steve Adubato speaks with Kerry LeBenger, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, Chief Medical Officer, Summit CityMD, about the importance of ensuring the safety of both patients and healthcare workers during COVID-19 and the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the field of healthcare.

9/26/20 #232

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Steve Adubato is joined by Maz Ganat, MD, Program Director, Urologic Oncology, Englewood Health, to discuss the importance of returning to your regular health care during COVID-19, how COVID-19 will change the future of healthcare and the increased need for telemedicine.

9/26/20 #232

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Steve Adubato is joined by Marjorie Perry, President & CEO of MZM Construction & Management, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, the digital divide in education and what we need to do to confront racism in our communities. 9/19/20 #231

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This episode of Think Tank with Steve Adubato: The Podcast takes a look at sports and leadership.

First, Steve Adubato speaks with Greg Herenda, Head Coach, Fairleigh Dickinson University Men’s Basketball, who discusses sports and leadership and describes how he overcame a recent health scare to lead his Knights to their first NCAA Tournament game win.

Later, Steve Adubato is joined by Captain and Goalkeeper of the NY Red Bulls, Luis Robles, to discuss inspiring kids both on and off the soccer field and his role in raising awareness for pediatric cancer research.

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Steve Adubato is joined by Anthony Russo, President, Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey and CEO & Publisher, COMMERCE Magazine, to discuss the impact of environmental regulations on industry and business, as well as and transportation issues in New Jersey.



12/14/2019

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Steve Adubato is joined by David A. Robinson, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University and New Jersey State Climatologist, to discuss the science behind climate change, examples of how climate change is affecting New Jersey and the world, and steps everyone can take to help preserve our planet.



12/14/2019

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Steve Adubato is joined by David A. Robinson, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University and New Jersey State Climatologist, to discuss the science behind climate change, examples of how climate change is affecting New Jersey and the world, and steps everyone can take to help preserve our planet.



Steve Adubato is joined by Anthony Russo, President, Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey and CEO & Publisher, COMMERCE Magazine, to discuss the impact of environmental regulations on industry and business, as well as and transportation issues in New Jersey.



Steve Adubato is joined by Waseem Bhatti, MD, MS, Medical Director, Interventional Radiology, Summit Medical Group, to discuss innovative radiology procedures and the importance of supporting quality of life for cancer patients.



12/14/2019

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Steve Adubato speaks with Ginger Gold Schnitzer, Executive Director of the Guarini Institute for Government and Leadership, Saint Peter’s University, to talk about her role as the new Executive Director, the mission of the Guarini Institute and the importance of teaching students about current public policy issues.

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Steve Adubato is joined by Rebecca Gallanter, Executive Director, Opportunity Project, and Warren Moore, President & CEO, Children’s Specialized Hospital & Senior Vice President of Pediatric Services, RWJBarnabas Health, to talk about their new partnership, which will allow them to work with children with brain injuries who have completed rehabilitation at the hospital and are transitioning back into their previous lives.



12/7/2019

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Steve Adubato sits down with Ryan Haygood, Esq., President & CEO, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, to discuss the impact of slavery still seen in New Jersey today, the rise of white supremacy across the country and the argument for reparations.



12/7/2019

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Steve Adubato speaks with Michelle Pullaro, Chief Administrative Officer, Per Scholas, about the expansion of Per Scholas Newark and the importance of bridging the gap between businesses and students from overlooked communities who are interested in careers in technology.



12/7/2019

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Steve Adubato speaks with Michelle Pullaro, Chief Administrative Officer, Per Scholas, about the expansion of Per Scholas Newark and the importance of bridging the gap between businesses and students from overlooked communities who are interested in careers in technology.



Steve Adubato sits down with Ryan Haygood, Esq., President & CEO, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, to discuss the impact of slavery still seen in New Jersey today, the rise of white supremacy across the country and the argument for reparations.



Steve Adubato is joined by Rebecca Gallanter, Executive Director, Opportunity Project, and Warren Moore, President & CEO, Children’s Specialized Hospital & Senior Vice President of Pediatric Services, RWJBarnabas Health, to talk about their new partnership, which will allow them to work with children with brain injuries who have completed rehabilitation at the hospital and are transitioning back into their previous lives.



12/7/2019
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This episode of Think Tank with Steve Adubato: The Podcast takes a look at media and journalism today.

First, Steve Adubato speaks with Neal Shapiro, President & CEO of WNET, to discuss the NJTV News partnership with NJ Spotlight, the importance of local journalism and the future of media in our society today.

Later, Steve Adubato is joined by Joe Strupp, Journalist and Author of “Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness, (and Donald Trump) Are Destroying News and How We Can Save It,” to discuss the challenges the news media is facing today, what the future of journalism looks like, and President Trump’s impact on the perception of the media.

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