Steve Adubato sits down with high-profile thought leaders, innovators and experts.
Jubril Oyeyemi, MD, FHELA, Founder & CEO of Cherry Hill Free Clinic, joins Steve Adubato to highlight the importance of providing healthcare to uninsured patients within this South Jersey community. Steve Adubato is joined by Kelly Hart, Executive Director at the Center for Family Resources, to highlight their school readiness program for low-income families and …
Continue reading “Jubril Oyeyemi, MD, FHELA; Kelly Hart; Vasantha Kondamudi, MD”
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of inspiring entrepreneurs who are working to combat food insecurity across the state. Panelists include: Amanda A. Ebokosia, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Gem Project, sits down with Steve Adubato to bring awareness to the social justice issues plaguing their local communities and the leadership …
Continue reading “Making a Difference: Addressing Food Insecurity; Amanda Ebokosia”
Gary Mendell, Founder and CEO of Shatterproof, joins Steve Adubato to bring awareness to substance abuse and ending the stigma associated with addiction. Senior Correspondent, Jacqui Tricarico, goes on location to the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City where she is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to discuss The 1619 Project, which examines the beginning …
Continue reading “Gary Mendell; Nikole Hannah-Jones; Yanzhong Huang, Ph.D.“
Mark Dinglasan, Director of the first-in-the-nation Office of the Food Security Advocate, sits down with Steve Adubato to define food security and discuss legislation that could reduce hunger across New Jersey. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference winners to discuss sustainable solutions for food insecurity. Panelists include:Randall Solomon, …
Continue reading “Mark Dinglasan; Making a Difference: Sustainability and Food Security”
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of non-profit leaders and healthcare professionals to discuss the importance of providing quality and equitable healthcare to people with Autism. Panelists include: Michele Adubato, CEO of The North Ward Center and Founder, The Center for Autism Suzanne Buchanan, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director of Autism NJ Oana deVinck-Baroody, DO, …
Continue reading “Navigating Healthcare for People with Autism; LaShanda Gilliam“
Steve Adubato sits down with Charles Graeber, Journalist & Author of The Good Nurse, to discuss one of the most prolific serial killers in American history, registered nurse Charlie Cullen. Otis Rolley, Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Wells Fargo, joins Steve Adubato to discuss economic improvement and their outreach efforts in the philanthropic …
Continue reading “Charles Graeber; Otis Rolley; Saladin Ambar, Ph.D.“
Steve Adubato sits down with New Jersey’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy, to discuss systemic racial inequalities, the legislation needed to tackle them, and her mission to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place to raise a child. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of New Jersey non-profit leaders to discuss women’s and …
Continue reading “First Lady Tammy Murphy; Making a Difference: Women’s and Maternal Health“
Steve Adubato is joined by Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst and Author of Untouchable, his latest book exploring how the rich and powerful escape criminal consequences. Senator Teresa Ruiz (D) – NJ sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the current teacher shortage and its critical impact upon our children’s education. Air Date: 3/18/23 …
David Hogg, Parkland shooting survivor and activist to end gun violence, joins Steve Adubato at the NJEA Convention to discuss his personal experience with gun violence and his lifelong commitment to end gun violence in our country. Air Date: 3/11/23 Show #428
Steve Adubato welcomes Christopher Kelly, Vice President of Content at NJ Advance Media, to highlight his popular podcast, Father Wants us Dead, and to discuss integrity in local media. Steve Adubato is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, Author and Deputy Opinion Editor at NEWSWEEK, to discuss the classist divide in politics and the policies that …
Continue reading “Christopher Kelly; Batya Ungar-Sargon; Mike Rothschild“
Senator Teresa Ruiz (D) sits down with Steve Adubato to enforce the importance of accessible childcare and its impact on our workforce; Daniel Gill, Middle School Teacher and Author of “No More Chairs,” discusses his commitment to desegregating schools and the personal story that inspired his well-received book; Scott Richman, Anti-Defamation League’s Regional Director in …
Continue reading “Sen. Teresa Ruiz; Daniel Gill; Scott Richman”
William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, sits down with Steve Adubato to highlight how the council has contributed to the workforce, and the problems the construction industry faces compared to other professions. Steve Adubato welcomes Taryn Morrisey, Ph.D., Professor, School of Public Affairs, American University, to discuss how the …
Continue reading “William Sproule; Dr. Taryn Morrisey; Jim Horne“
Carlos Lejnieks, President & CEO, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union Counties, sits down with Steve Adubato to bring attention to his organization, which focuses on providing mentors to children and overcoming academic and mental health challenges. One-on-One Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes on location to the NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of …
Continue reading “Carlos Lejnieks; Catherine Goss and Colleen Bol; U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman”
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 …
Continue reading “Mayor Marty Small; Cynthia Oberkofler; Rick Santoro”
Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D., Acting Commissioner, NJ Dept. of Education, joins Steve Adubato to address public education in New Jersey and the challenges facing teachers, parents, and students in these difficult times.; 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 …
Continue reading “Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D; W. Steve Barnett, Ph.D; Melissa Flynn”
“Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of business innovators to discuss what it means to be a social entrepreneur, the need for more people to work, live, and pay taxes in the city of Trenton, and how implementing hub zones can drastically improve small, local business. Panelists include:Eleanor Kubacki, Co-Founder & CEO, EFK GroupElijah …
Continue reading “Business Innovation in the State Capital; Tom Szaky”
Steve Adubato sits down with Sen. Holly Schepisi (R) – NJ, to provide her opinion on Governor Murphy’s FY 2023 State Budget as well as mandated sex ed in public schools and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Senate President Nicholas Scutari (D) – NJ joins Steve Adubato to break down the FY 2023 State …
Continue reading “Sen. Holly Schepisi; Senate President Nicholas Scutari”
Steve Adubato sits down with Steve Edwards, President, The Foundation for the New Jersey Hall of Fame Board of Trustees, to talk about the 14th annual New Jersey Hall of Fame ceremony, and the importance of honoring New Jersians who’ve made an impact here in the Garden State. Steve Adubato sits down with Wayne Winborne, …
Continue reading “Steven Edwards; Wayne Winborne; Angelica Berrie”
Steve Adubato is joined by Ali A. Houshmand, PhD President, Rowan University to celebrate his 10 years as the University’s President and to talk about the importance of encouraging students to pursue trade jobs. Dr. Sidney Whitman, President of Dental Lifeline Network’s New Jersey Board joins Steve Adubato to bring awareness to oral health and …
Continue reading “Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D.; Sidney Whitman, DDS; Peter Rosario”
“Steve Adubato welcomes a distinguished panel of leaders to examine higher education’s post-pandemic recovery and the challenges and opportunities created by COVID-19. Guests Include:Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President & CEO, New Jersey Business and Industry AssociationMarjorie Perry, President & CEO, MZM Construction Co. Inc.Brian Bridges, PhD, NJ Secretary of Higher Education Rodney Priestley, PhD, Dean …
Continue reading “Future of Higher Education; Rodney D. Priestley, Ph.D.”
U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski (D)- NJ, 7th Congressional District, joins Steve Adubato to discuss his run for re-election, and covers pressing topics including the criminalization of abortion, national supply chain issues, and legislation that could mend our economy. Steve Adubato sits down with Julie Roginsky, President, Optimus Communications and Democratic Strategist and Mike DuHaime, CEO, …
Continue reading “U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski; Julie Roginsky and Mike DuHaime”
Siomara Wedderburn, MSW, Director of Wellness, UrbanPromise joins Steve Adubato to bring attention to the ways this non-profit is helping young people succeed in the city of Camden; Beth Gottung, Executive Director and Co-Head, Montclair Film explains why Montclair film matters now more than ever and the impactful educational programs being offered to students and …
Continue reading “Siomara Wedderburn, MSW; Beth Gottung; Colette Michelle Barrow, MPA, Ph.D.”
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 to 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. Steve …
Continue reading “William Sproule; Dr. Ami Vaidya; Adam Philipson”
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 …
Continue reading “Michele Siekerka; Jonathan G.S. Koppell; Kelly Browning”
Camelia M. Valdes, Passaic County Prosecutor, sits down with Steve Adubato to provide her legal perspective on accountability in law enforcement, concealed weapons in New Jersey, and the effects of generational poverty on inner city communities. Steve Adubato welcomes Asw. Shavonda Sumter (D) – NJ, President & CEO, Children’s Aid and Family, to discuss some …
Continue reading “Camelia Valdes; Asw. Shavonda Sumter (D) – NJ; Nancy Holecek”
Steve Adubato welcomes Kaitlyn Wojtowicz, Vice President of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey, to examine Governor Murphy’s decision to expand access to reproductive healthcare and keeping New Jersey a safe haven for people across the country. Caitlin Conners, Southern Regional Director, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, explains her pro-life stance and …
Continue reading “Kaitlyn Wojtowicz; Caitlin Conners; Col. Patrick Callahan”
Steve Adubato moderates a panel discussion with three exceptional New Jersey teachers who are making a difference in and out of their classrooms, finding ways to promote social justice, and creating a better world for our children; Frank A. Ghinassi, PhD, ABPP, Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health and Addictions Service Line at RWJBarnabas Health …
Continue reading “Excellence in Education; Frank A. Ghinassi, Ph.D.”
Steve Adubato sits down with Maria Laurino, Journalist & Author, The Italian Americans: A History, to discuss the importance of talking about the history of Italian Americans, the history and changes in immigration laws, and her thoughts on the tensions about Columbus Day. Steve Adubaro speaks with Peter Ubertaccio, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, Caldwell University, about the …
Continue reading “Maria Laurino; Peter Ubertaccio, Ph.D.; Howard L. Haughton”
Steve Adubato is joined by Jonathan Karl, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent, and Author, Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show, to talk about former President Trump’s involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots and the impact his final year of presidency has had on the nation.
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of community leaders from the education and healthcare sectors to address the complex issues surrounding the post-pandemic world and offer strategies on navigating the ever-changing COVID landscape. Guests Include: Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, Chief Strategic Integration & Health Equity Officer, …
Continue reading “Navigating the COVID Landscape; Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D.”
In this half-hour special with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D) – NJ, Steve Adubato and the Senator tackle some of today’s biggest issues including: the War in Ukraine, the childcare crisis, urban issues, and our democracy at a crossroads.
Steve Adubato is joined by Brian Gragnolati, President & CEO, Atlantic Health System to discuss the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the hospital industry and ways we should be addressing the nursing crisis; Moya Bansile, Co-Chair, Berkeley College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce and the changes …
Continue reading “Brian Gragnolati; Moya Bansile; Tom Bergeron”
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of County Teachers of the Year to discuss the impact of the pandemic on students and teachers’ mental health, the main differences between remote learning and in-person learning, and the unique challenges students and teachers face in remote environments. Panelists Include: Darrin Wolsko, Somerset County Teacher of the …
Continue reading “NJEA County Teachers of the Year; Dr. Brett Sealove”
Steve Adubato sits down with Dale G. Caldwell, EdD, Executive Director, Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Fairleigh Dickinson University, to discuss the connection between innovation and leadership, the creation of Entrepreneur Zones and the importance of the Veterans Launching Ventures initiative. Steve Adubato speaks with Jeff Alter, CEO of Summit Health, about the importance …
Continue reading “Dale Caldwell, EdD; Jeff Alter; Steve Swetsky”
Steve Adubato is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor, NEWSWEEK, and Author, “Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy,” to discuss how American journalism underwent a status revolution over the twentieth century, from a blue-collar trade to an elite profession, and the implications of that change on our country today. Steve Adubato is …
Steve Adubato sits down with Carlos Medina, Esq., President, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, to discuss the importance of hosting the show “Que Pasa NJ” on NJ PBS, the growth of the Hispanic small business community, and COVID vaccine resistance in Black and Hispanic communities. Steve Adubato is joined by Joseph L. …
Continue reading “Carlos Medina; Joseph Fiordaliso; Fmr. Sen. Christopher Bateman”
Steve Adubato speaks with Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, about the importance of infrastructure for the nation’s economy, Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan to help fight climate change, and the importance of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help fund major projects and support unions and jobs. Steve Adubato …
Continue reading “Greg Lalevee; Jonathan Lee, MD; Syleevia Thompson”
Steve Adubato speaks with Maureen A. Coyle, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor, Seton Hall University, about the long-term impact of social media on our children’s’ mental health and the challenges of being mindful about the amount of time spent on our cellphones. Steve Adubato sits down with Dale Florio, Republican Strategist, and Managing Partner, Princeton Public …
Continue reading “Maureen A. Coyle, Ph.D.; Dale Florio; Joetta”
Steve Adubato sits down with Ralph Izzo, PhD, Chairman, President and CEO, PSEG, to talk about the biggest takeaways from the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, his thoughts on Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan, and the impact of the climate crisis on the world. Steve Adubato is joined by Bob Feinberg, Founder & Chairman, …
Continue reading “Ralph Izzo, Ph.D.; Bob Feinberg and Evelyn McGee Colbert; Atam P. Dhawan, Ph.D.”
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award winners to talk about the ways the Russ Berrie Foundation brings people and communities together, the importance of the arts and STEM in education, and the impact of COVID-19 on students and teachers throughout New Jersey. Panelists Include: Paul Winslow, PhD, …
Continue reading “Making A Difference: Addressing Educational Inequities; Kim Gaddy”
Steve Adubato sits down with Ira Robbins, President & CEO, Valley Bank, to discuss the ways customer-business relationships have changed throughout the pandemic and the future of technology and banking. Steve Adubato is joined by Rick Thigpen, Senior Vice President for Corporate Citizenship, PSEG, to talk about the key areas of military leadership and the …
Continue reading “Ira Robbins; Rick Thigpen; Asw. Nancy Muñoz”
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.
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 …
Steve Adubato is joined by Carol Leonnig, Co-Author, “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year,” and National Investigative Reporter, Washington Post, and Philip Rucker, Co-Author, “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year,” and Senior Washington Correspondent, Washington Post. They discuss former President Trump’s leadership style and the …
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 …
Steve Adubato sits down with Christine Masterson, MD, Chief of Women, Children and Dermatology Service Lines, Summit Health, to discuss how women in the “sandwich generation” face increased stress providing care for their parents and children simultaneously and the importance of women taking care of their health throughout the pandemic. Dr. Masterson also stresses the …
Continue reading “Dr. Christine Masterson; Thomas Shea & Juan Rios; Dr. Steven Sheris”
In part 2 of this 2-part special, Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of of educators and advocates to discuss the child care crisis happening in our state and country and what needs to be done in Trenton to help make sure our youngest children and their families are receiving quality, affordable and reliable …
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of of educators and advocates to discuss the child care crisis happening in our state and country and what needs to be done in Trenton to help make sure our youngest children and their families are receiving quality, affordable and reliable childcare. Panelists Include: Cecilia Zalkind, President & …
Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of women business leaders to discuss the main challenges women face in the workforce, specifically minority women, and how child care has been a barrier for women during the pandemic. They also talk about the difference between equality versus equity for women in the workforce, gender and racial biases in hiring practices, and …
Continue reading “Motherhood & Employment in a Pandemic; Christy Biedron “
Steve Adubato is joined by Michellene Davis, Esq., President & CEO, National Medical Fellowship, to talk about the impact of the COVID pandemic on health care disparities, vaccine resistance and hesitancy in minority and underserved communities, and the long-term impact of racial disparities in Black maternal and infant health. Steve Adubato speaks with Lynette M. …
Continue reading “Michellene Davis; Dr. Lynette Fraga; Dr. Eugene Cornacchia”
Steve Adubato speaks with James A. Carey, Jr., Executive Director, New Jersey Lottery, about New Jersey Lottery’s record sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, the issues with problem gambling throughout the state and the annual Festival of Ballooning. Leon Smith, Jr., MD, Director of Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, joins …
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, …
Continue reading “Natalie Renew; Alejandro Giménez-Santana; Vaughn Crowe”
Steve Adubato is joined by Michellene Davis, Esq., President & CEO, National Medical Fellowship, to talk about the impact of the COVID pandemic on health care disparities, vaccine resistance and hesitancy in minority and underserved communities, and the long-term impact of racial disparities in Black maternal and infant health. Steve Adubato speaks with Lynette M. …
Continue reading “Healthcare, Childcare and Higher Education”
Steve Adubato is joined by U.S. Congressman Andy Kim (D) – NJ, 3rd Congressional District, to reflect on his personal experience during the January 6th U.S. Capitol riots, the future of our democracy, and the long-term impact of disinformation on the nation. They also talk about how the pandemic exacerbated discrimination and racism towards the …
Continue reading “NJ Congressman and State Senator Talk Capitol Riots and COVID Leadership”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with Elie Honig, Senior Legal Analyst, CNN, Former Federal and State Prosecutor, and Author, Hatchet Man, to discuss his book and the meaning behind the “prosecutor’s code,” the role of …
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato speaks with Vicky Hernandez, Executive Director, Ironbound Community Corporation, about the impact of the pandemic on Ironbound’s mission and work, the issues surrounding childcare in Newark, and the importance of encouraging the …
Continue reading “Vicky Hernandez; Dr. Jessica Israel; Meghan Tavormina; Dr. Marie Mullaney”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with Stefon Harris, Assistant Professor, Music, Rutgers University-Newark & Grammy Nominated Musician, to discuss teaching empathy through music and the importance of increasing access to music and the arts. Steve …
Continue reading “Music & Empathy; Combatting Hunger & Life Saving Transplants”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of leaders to discuss the impact of the COVID pandemic on the organ and tissue transplant community and the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy among transplant recipients. The …
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. With the onset of COVID-19, there were numerous challenges facing a variety of communities. One particular community that was impacted was those living with autism and their family members. Steve Adubato is joined by …
Continue reading “COVID-19 & The Autism Community; U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr.”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of business leaders to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the small business community in New Jersey, especially women and minority-owned businesses. The panelists reflect on …
Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined once again by Greg Lalevee, Business Manager & General Vice President, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, who talks about motivating others and investing in your team. Then, Steve talks with DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and Founder, Corporate Community …
Continue reading “Lessons in Leadership: Greg Lalevee and DeForest Soaries”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with CT Mobley, Division Vice President, Small Business Services, Diverse Business Channels at ADP, and Scott Millard, CEO, Paterson Habitat for Humanity, to talk about the 20-year relationship between Paterson …
Continue reading “Habitat for Humanity, Cyberpsychology & Vaccine Hesitancy”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Executive Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Don Lemon, Anchor, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, and Author, This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism, to discuss the long-term impact of the …
Continue reading “Talking Racial + Social Justice with Don Lemon”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of educators from across the state to discuss the challenges teachers have faced throughout the COVID-19 crisis, including keeping students engaged during remote instruction and managing the …
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive, and Maya Lordo, Health Officer, Essex County, New Jersey, to discuss Essex County’s success in creating vaccination opportunities, and the coordination efforts …
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato speaks with Peter Webster, Resident Managing Director, Commercial Risk Solutions, Aon, about the connection between quality, affordable child care and the economy, the importance of child care to the business industry, and …
Continue reading “Peter Webster; Julie Roginsky & Mike DuHaime; Dr. Joe Duffy”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Marie Nevin, MD, FACE, Department Chair of Endocrinology, Summit Medical Group, to discuss the importance of properly treating patients with diabetes, the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with diabetes, …
Continue reading “Healthcare, Childcare and Film Production”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Shereef M. Elnahal, MD, MBA, President & CEO of University Hospital, and Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM, Chief Strategic Integration & Health Equity Officer, University Hospital, to discuss …
Continue reading “Racism in Healthcare and the COVID-19 Vaccine”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with Laurie G. Jacobs, MD, Chair & Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Hackensack University Medical Center, to discuss “long-haulers,” who are those dealing with …
Continue reading “Analyzing COVID-19, Gateway Tunnel & Climate Change Anxiety”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Kevin O’Toole, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, to discuss his column on NJ Globe, “The O’Toole Chronicles,” the need for civility in …
Continue reading “Kevin O’Toole; Dr. Nicole McGrath-Barnes; Jens Audenaert”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) to talk about his thoughts on the United States Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, President Trump’s involvement in inciting the riots, …
Continue reading “Future of GOP with NJ Gov. Christie + COVID in NJ with Steve Politi”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Barry H. Ostrowsky, President & CEO, RWJBarnabas Health, to talk about the book he co-authored, Changing Missions, Changing Lives…How a Change Agent Can Turn the Ship and Create Impact, …
Continue reading “Clean Energy & Confronting Racism in Healthcare”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Brian Stelter, Anchor, Reliable Sources, CNN Chief Media Correspondent, and Author of Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, to discuss the relationship between President …
Continue reading “Brian Stelter; Angel Santiago; Laura Greenwald”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. As part of our “Democracy at a Crossroads” series of programs, Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the divided discourse in the country following the 2020 election, the role …
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. As part of our “Democracy at a Crossroads” series of programs, Steve Adubato speaks with Tom Bergeron, Owner & Editor, ROI-NJ, about the response to the results of the 2020 election, the lack of …
Continue reading “Tom Bergeron; Asw. Eliana Pintor Marin; Michellene Davis”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. As part of our “Democracy at a Crossroads” series of programs, Steve Adubato is joined by David Paterson, Former Governor of New York & Author, Black, Blind, and In Charge, to discuss his journey …
Continue reading “Democracy at a Crossroads with Rep. Mikie Sherrill & Fmr. NY Gov. David Paterson”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato speaks with Timothy Naftali, PhD, Presidential Historian, NYU & Former Director, Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, about President Trump’s tenure and leadership throughout his presidency and the pandemic, as well as …
Continue reading “Tim Naftali & John Catsimatidis on Trump Tenure; Bob Feinberg on Arts in NJ”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with Paula Franzese, Peter W. Rodino Professor of Law & Director of Leadership Fellows Program, Seton Hall University School of Law, to talk about the life and legacy of Ruth …
Continue reading “Paula Franzese on Supreme Court in Society & Jenn Sherman on Peloton”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato sits down with Author & Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia, and Chairman of VaynerX, to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on entrepreneurship & innovation and the new normal of remote …
Continue reading “Entrepreneurship in the Age of COVID-19 with Gary Vee”
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 Joy Reid, Host, MSNBC’s THE REIDOUT, to talk about her reaction to Joe Biden’s selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, the importance of …
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 U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R) – NJ, 2nd Congressional District, to discuss his decision to switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party, President Trump’s …
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 U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D) – NJ, Democratic Incumbent for U.S. Senate, to discuss presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris; President …
Continue reading “U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D) – NJ; Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) – NJ”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer of Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank. First, Steve is joined by Carole Johnson, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis on child care centers across the …
Continue reading “COVID-19 Impact on Child Care with Carole Johnson, Dr. Junlei Li & Beverly Lynn”
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer of Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Ira Robbins, President & CEO, Valley Bank, to talk about the larger role banks play in helping small businesses, non-profits and the larger community survive …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer of Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is speaks with Kay Hendon, Senior Program Officer, The Nicholson Foundation, about the growth of home-based child care in the age of COVID-19, the importance of affordable, high-quality …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer of Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by Neal Shapiro, President & CEO, The WNET Group, to talk about the role of public media during a pandemic, the innovative, educational programming WNET is …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer of Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ, 5th Congressional District, to talk about the long-term economic impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey; the need for …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer of Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the segments on this episode of Think Tank. Steve Adubato is joined by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D) – NJ, to talk about how New Jersey has been impacted by the public health crisis in comparison to the …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Dr. John Johnson, Assistant Professor, Saint Peter’s University, to Steve and Dr. Johnson’s recent in-studio interview and to go further in-depth about race relations in Newark, New Jersey and across the country, as well as white supremacy. Later, Steve sits down with A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder, SHE Wins!, to discuss how …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Pete Oneglia, General Manager, InsiderNJ, and Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the impact of millennials on the political process. Then, Steve sits down with Lauren Duca, Journalist and Author, “How to Start a Revolution,” to discuss millennials’ political awakening. Later, Steve Adubato is joined …
Steve Adubato sits down with Selwyn Raab, Investigative Journalist & author, “Five Families: The Rise, Decline and Resurgence of America’s Most Powerful Mafia Empires,” to discuss the role of the American Mafia today and how its portrayed in the media. Later, Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Mary Gamba, Executive Producer, Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership, and Laura Van Bloem, VP, Marketing & Sponsor Relations, Caucus Educational Corporation, to discuss female diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Then, Steve sits down with Jens Audenaert, Division Vice President & General Manager for WorkMarket at ADP and Executive Sponsor …
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Steve Adubato is joined by Jeanette Hoffman, Republican Strategist and President, Marathon Public Affairs and Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato to discuss female representation in politics. Then, Steve sits down with Debbie Walsh, Director, Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University, to examine the role of women in legislature and …
Steve Adubato and Jim McGreevey, Former Governor of New Jersey & Chairman, New Jersey Reentry Corporation discuss how the opioid crisis affects citizens returning from incarceration. Later, Steve Adubato goes on-location to the New Jersey Reentry Conference at Saint Peter’s University to speak with Michael K. Williams, Actor and Founder, Making Kids Win and Dominic …
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Steve Adubato goes on-location to the 2019 NJEA Convention to sit down with Cornel West, Professor, Philosopher, Author & Activist, for a special half-hour conversation. They discuss social justice in education, the importance of civil political discourse, the leadership styles of President Obama and President Trump and the election outlook for 2020.
Steve Adubato looks at the life and legacy of the late James Lipton, long-time host of Bravo’s Inside the Actors Studio and reflects on his insightful 2016 interview with Lipton where they discussed his students, his love for teaching and those famous 10 Questions Lipton asked his guests at the end of each show.
Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss the challenges of being a journalist today and where emotion has a place in reporting. Later, Steve Adubato speaks with Chris Cuomo, Anchor of CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time, to discuss challenges the media faces today and covering the Trump …
Steve Adubato is joined by Benjamin Dworkin, Ph.D., Director of Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship, Rowan University to discuss the relationship between Governor Phil Murphy (D) – NJ and Senate President Steve Sweeney (D) – NJ and the state of the Democratic Party. Later, Steve Adubato speaks with Senate President Steve Sweeney to …