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 […]
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Making a Difference: Service to Others; Lorie Rodimer
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 […]
Kareem McKenzie; Jeannie Fournier; Tim McLoone
Retired NY Giants Super Bowl Champ, Kareem McKenzie, joins Steve Adubato to highlight his career off the football field and his passion for helping young people in marginalized communities. Jeannie Fournier, Vice President of Programs & Services at Community FoodBank of NJ joins Steve Adubato to address the heightened issue of food insecurity, inflated food […]
William Connell, Ph.D.; Michele N. Sierkerka, Esq.; Anika Bhatnagar
Steve Adubato welcomes William Connell, Ph.D., La Motta Chair of Italian Studies at Seton Hall University, for an informative discussion about the history and impact of Italian Americans in New Jersey. Michele Siekerka, President & CEO of New Jersey Business and Industry Association joins Steve Adubato to discuss the corporate business tax, the implications of […]
Brian Bridges, Ph.D.;
Jade Duncan, D.D.S., M.ED.; Vincent Solomeno Brian Bridges, Ph.D., New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, joins Steve Adubato to address the mental health issues facing college students, affirmative action in higher education and the impact of institutional racism. Jade Duncan, D.D.S., M.ED., Director of Dental Services at Zufall Health, sits down with Steve Adubato to […]
Alex Wilkes and Daniel Bryan;
Lynnette Mawhinney, Ph.D. NJ Globe Columnists Daniel Bryan, Democratic Strategist and Alex Wilkes, Republican Strategist join Steve Adubato to discuss the need for civil conversations around politics and the leadership of both President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Lynnette Mawhinney, Ph.D., Professor & Chair of the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University-Newark,joins Steve […]
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ;
Meryl Frank Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ of the 5th Congressional District who provides his perspective on the 2024 Presidential Election and the need for a bipartisan approach to important issues facing our nation. Ambassador Meryl Frank (ret.), Author of “Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and […]
Asw. Shanique Speight (D) – NJ; Asw. Aura Dunn (R) – NJ; Yuriy Boyechko
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. Asw. Aura Dunn (R) – NJ joins Steve Adubato to provide her perspective on affordable, accessible child care, the child tax credit, […]
Excellence in Education; Elisabeth Ginsburg
Steve Adubato sits down with a panel of New Jersey educators to discuss the ever-changing landscape in public education and the impact of book banning. Panelists include: Ariel Babcock, Social Studies & Media Teacher Martha Hickson, High School Librarian Ian Evans, 7th Grade Literacy Teacher Betsy Ginsburg, Executive Director of Garden State Coalition of Schools, […]
Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D.
Steve Adubato and Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, have an insightful and important conversation about the acclaimed writer James Baldwin and our failure to confront racism, as well as the issue of […]
Daniel Semenza, Ph.D.; Making a Difference: Addressing Gun Violence
“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. Then, Steve Adubato is joined by two Russ Berrie Making A Difference winners to highlight their personal commitment to […]
Sen. Steven Oroho (R) – NJ; Idana Goldberg, Ph.D.; Linda Schwimmer, JD
Republican Leader Sen. Steven Oroho (R) – NJ sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss his decision to retire, the need for civilized public discourse, and the importance of affordable, accessible child care. Idana Goldberg, PhD., CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, joins Steve Adubato to highlight the 2023 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Awards […]
Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D.; Sarah Adelman; Robert C. Garrett
Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D., Program Director of Secondary Education at Seton Hall University, joins Steve Adubato for a discussion about the educational and cultural significance of hip-hop and how he’s utilizing it as a multimodal approach to learning. Steve Adubato sits down with Sarah Adelman, Commissioner of New Jersey Department of Human Services, to highlight the […]
Jeff Kanige; South Jersey Small Businesses: What’s Next
Steve Adubato is joined by NJBIZ Chief Editor Jeff Kanige to discuss the most pressing issues facing small businesses in South Jersey. Steve Adubato sits down with a panel of business professionals to examine the challenges small business face in South Jersey. Panelists include: Max Gomez, Owner, Amp’d Fitness Christina Renna, President & […]
Mayor Ras J. Baraka; Sen. Michael Testa (R) – NJ; SanDonna Jones
The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, joins Steve Adubato to address public safety, the relationship between residents and police officers, and the ongoing gentrification of Newark. Sen. Michael Testa (R) – NJ joins Steve Adubato to discuss NJ’s budget, school curriculum including book bans and sex education, and the importance of affordable, accessible child care […]
Jubril Oyeyemi, MD, FHELA; Kelly Hart; Vasantha Kondamudi, MD
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 […]
Making a Difference: Addressing Food Insecurity; Amanda Ebokosia
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 […]
Gary Mendell; Nikole Hannah-Jones; Yanzhong Huang, Ph.D.
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 […]
Mark Dinglasan; Making a Difference: Sustainability and Food Security
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, […]
Navigating Healthcare for People with Autism; LaShanda Gilliam
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, […]
Charles Graeber; Otis Rolley; Saladin Ambar, Ph.D.
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 […]
First Lady Tammy Murphy; Making a Difference: Women’s and Maternal Health
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 […]
Elie Honig; Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D)
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
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
Christopher Kelly; Batya Ungar-Sargon; Mike Rothschild
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 […]
Sen. Teresa Ruiz; Daniel Gill; Scott Richman
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 […]
William Sproule; Dr. Taryn Morrisey; Jim Horne
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 […]
Carlos Lejnieks; Catherine Goss and Colleen Bol; U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
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 […]
Mayor Marty Small; Cynthia Oberkofler; Rick Santoro
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 […]
Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D; W. Steve Barnett, Ph.D; Melissa Flynn
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 […]
Business Innovation in the State Capital; Tom Szaky
“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 […]
Sen. Holly Schepisi; Senate President Nicholas Scutari
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 […]
Steven Edwards; Wayne Winborne; Angelica Berrie
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, […]
Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D.; Sidney Whitman, DDS; Peter Rosario
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 […]
Future of Higher Education; Rodney D. Priestley, Ph.D.
“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 […]
U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski; Julie Roginsky and Mike DuHaime
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, […]
Siomara Wedderburn, MSW; Beth Gottung; Colette Michelle Barrow, MPA, Ph.D.
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 […]
Michele Siekerka; Jonathan G.S. Koppell; Kelly Browning
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 […]
Camelia Valdes; Asw. Shavonda Sumter (D) – NJ; Nancy Holecek
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 […]
Kaitlyn Wojtowicz; Caitlin Conners; Col. Patrick Callahan
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 […]
Excellence in Education; Frank A. Ghinassi, Ph.D.
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 […]
Maria Laurino; Peter Ubertaccio, Ph.D.; Howard L. Haughton
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 […]
Jonathan Karl
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.
Navigating the COVID Landscape; Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D.
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, […]
Senator Bob Menendez (D) – NJ
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.
Brian Gragnolati; Moya Bansile; Tom Bergeron
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 […]
NJEA County Teachers of the Year; Dr. Brett Sealove
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 […]
Dale Caldwell, EdD; Jeff Alter; Steve Swetsky
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 […]
Batya Ungar-Sargon; Rick Thigpen
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 […]
Carlos Medina; Joseph Fiordaliso; Fmr. Sen. Christopher Bateman
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. […]
Greg Lalevee; Jonathan Lee, MD; Syleevia Thompson
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 […]
Maureen A. Coyle, Ph.D.; Dale Florio; Joetta
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 […]
Ralph Izzo, Ph.D.; Bob Feinberg and Evelyn McGee Colbert; Atam P. Dhawan, Ph.D.
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, […]
Making A Difference: Addressing Educational Inequities; Kim Gaddy
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, […]
Ira Robbins; Rick Thigpen; Asw. Nancy Muñoz
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 […]
Neal Shapiro; Sonia Manzano
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.
Teen Driver Safety
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 […]
Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker
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 […]
Neal Shapiro; Sonia Manzano
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 […]
Dr. Christine Masterson; Thomas Shea & Juan Rios; Dr. Steven Sheris
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 […]
Reimagine Child Care Town Hall Part 2
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 […]
Reimagine Child Care Town Hall, Part 1
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 & […]
Motherhood & Employment in a Pandemic; Christy Biedron
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 […]
Michellene Davis; Dr. Lynette Fraga; Dr. Eugene Cornacchia
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. […]
Jim Carey; Dr. Leon Smith; Shabnam Salih
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 […]
Natalie Renew; Alejandro Giménez-Santana; Vaughn Crowe
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, […]
Healthcare, Childcare and Higher Education
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. […]
NJ Congressman and State Senator Talk Capitol Riots and COVID Leadership
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 […]
Analyzing Trump + His Presidency
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
COVID-19 & The Transplant Community
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 […]
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. 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 […]
Small Business Makes a Big Difference
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 […]
Lessons in Leadership: Greg Lalevee and DeForest Soaries
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 […]
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 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 […]
Talking Racial + Social Justice with Don Lemon
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 […]
Excellence in Education
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 […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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, […]
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. 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 […]
Panel: Democracy at a Crossroads
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 […]
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 speaks with Tom Bergeron, Owner & Editor, ROI-NJ, about the response to the results of the 2020 election, the lack of […]
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. 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
The COVID-19 Pandemic & Its Impact on Transplant
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 […]
Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr; Dr. Mark Merlin; Mark Dinglasan; Dave Ellis
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 speaks with Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & President, Nassan’s Place, about her son, Nassan, who has non-verbal autism, and the challenges facing families and children with autism during the COVID-19 […]
Newark During COVID-19 Panel & Leadership in Policing with Patrick Colligan
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, […]
Nursing + Healthcare with Rebecca Love, Dr. Ganat, Dr. Neville, Dr. LeBenger
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 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 […]
Dr. Perry Halkitis; Thomas Brostrøm; Marjorie Perry
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 speaks with Perry N. Halkitis, Dean, Rutgers School of Public Health, about the issues with COVID-19 and contact sports, as well as the challenges with testing and contact tracing. […]