Steve Adubato sits down with Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ, Parliamentarian of the New Jersey Assembly, to discuss New Jersey’s fiscal future, affordability, and the challenges facing New Jersey’s next governor in 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by Sen. Vince Polistina (R) – NJ of the 2nd Legislative District to discuss the unique needs of Atlantic County, his passion for improving education, and the importance of bipartisanship.
August 9, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Columnist for Free Press and Author of “Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women,” to analyze the priorities of the working class, including affordability, access to healthcare, job security, and obtaining the American Dream. Show 712
Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) – NJ, of the 8th Congressional District, to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, immigration policy, and the importance of accessible, affordable childcare. Alan Blinder, National Correspondent for The New York Times, joins Steve Adubato to examine the current state of higher education in our country. Show 714
Steve Adubato is joined by Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, to discuss rising utility costs, growing energy demands, and other pressing energy issues. Steve Adubato sits down with Jon Gooda, Vice President of Airport Operations for United Airlines at Newark Airport, to address delays, safety, and effectiveness concerns for travelers. Jenny-Brooke Condon, Professor of Law at Seton Hall University, joins Steve Adubato to examine recent Supreme Court rul...
August 23, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Michael Wolff, author of “All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America,” to examine President Trump’s second term and his return to power with one of the most unpredictable Presidential campaigns in U.S. history. Show 720
August 2, 2025. In this in-depth interview, Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D)—NJ to explore critical issues impacting our state and nation, including vaccine misinformation, immigration policy, federal cuts to Medicaid, and the importance of public broadcasting. Show 711
Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President and CEO of New Jersey Business & Industry Association, joins Steve Adubato to tackle the impact of proposed tax hikes and tariffs on New Jersey businesses and pro-commerce priorities for New Jersey’s next governor. Steve Adubato talks with Tim Sullivan, CEO of New Jersey Economic Development Authority, about tariff uncertainty, the role of AI in boosting manufacturing, and investing in New Jersey’s childcare system. Steve Adubato speaks with Ashley Sbarra...
Steve Adubato is joined by Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey LCV, to discuss energy and the environment, the fight to protect clean waterways, and key conservation priorities for New Jersey’s next governor. Steve Adubato sits down with Kate O’Connor, MPH, CHES, Director of Public Health & Safety at Brain Injury Alliance, to explore how student-led campaigns are creating advocacy and education to prevent brain injuries from distracted driving. Steve Adubato sits down with Stephani...
Tim Naftali, CNN Presidential Historian and Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University joins Steve Adubato to investigate President Donald Trump’s relationship with the media, the courts, and higher education and how his leadership compares to past U.S. presidents. Show 705
Steve Adubato welcomes Steven Kirshblum, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Kessler Foundation, to examine breakthrough research that could improve the quality of life for those living with paralysis and Christopher Reeve’s lasting impact on spinal cord research. Teik C. Lim, PhD, President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, joins Steve Adubato to discuss artificial intelligence advancements in higher education and expanding access to STEM degrees for students from marginalized communities. Mi...
Steve Adubato sits down with Shawna Hudson, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Population Health Research at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Vice Chancellor for Dissemination and Implementation Science at Rutgers Health, to examine the role of sociology in medical education and her research in long-term care of cancer survivors. Yasmeen Sampson, Head of School at Philip’s Academy Charter School, joins Steve Adubato to highlight their rooftop garden and how academic rigor and joy can f...
Steve Adubato welcomes Dale R. Anglin, Director of Press Forward, for a compelling conversation on the future of journalism, exploring how philanthropy is stepping in to fund local news and support media independence. Steve Adubato also sits down with Karimah A. Hagans, Esq., Executive Director of Turning Point Community Services, to discuss their innovative overnight childcare program aimed at supporting working mothers with non-traditional hours. Show 707...
Steve Adubato is joined by three dedicated advocates and community leaders to discuss the state of immigration and immigration reform. Panelists Include: Katherine Sastre, Executive Director, First Friends of NJ & NY Gabily Gonzalez, Founder, Cerrando La Brecha Lori Nessel, Professor of Law and Director at Immigrants’ Rights and International Human Rights Law Clinic, Seton Hall University School of Law Show 703
Steve Adubato sits down with Jasmine Cordero-West, Associate Director of Rutgers Advanced Institute for the Study of Entrepreneurship and Development and Co-Founder & Co-Director of Urban Solutions Lab at Rutgers University – Newark, to discuss supporting young entrepreneurs in urban areas. Then, Barbara Martinez, CEO of The New Jersey Children’s Foundation, joins Steve Adubato to analyze urban education, the importance of literacy initiatives, and the challenges of misinformation in public ...
Steve Adubato welcomes legendary journalist Connie Chung, author of “Connie: A Memoir,” for a lively conversation about her journey to broadcasting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and her continued legacy. Show 626
Steve Adubato talks with Steven K. Libutti, MD, Sr. Vice President of Oncology Services at RWJBarnabas Health and William N. Hait, Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute, about the partnership between RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute and the connection between innovation and leadership. Then, Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico is joined by John Hunter, Founder of The World Peace Foundation and NJEA Keynote Speaker, to discuss how The World Peace Game teaches students critical thi...
Steve Adubato sits down with Tamika D. Mallory, author of “I Lived to Tell the Story,” to discuss the complexities of race relations in 2025 and the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s second term on communities of color. Then, Steve Adubato welcomes Alexandra Hudson, author of “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves,” to explore the difference between politeness and civility, and how embracing human dignity can bridge the divide in times of political te...
Steve Adubato welcomes Robbie Parker, Author of “A Father’s Fight: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming the Truth About Sandy Hook,” for a powerful conversation about the impact of hate speech on Robbie and his family after the loss of their daughter, Emilie Parker, in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Show 627
Anita Ramsetty, MD, Director of Health Equity at Englewood Health, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss how social determinants of health contribute to health disparities. Steve Adubato is joined by Suzanne Kunis, President and Chief Executive Officer of NovaWell and Vice President of Behavioral Health Solutions at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, to explore how integrated physical and behavioral health improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs. Tai Cooper, Chief Com...
As part of our special series “Tomorrow’s Physicians,” Steve Adubato hosts a panel discussion with professionals in healthcare education about the efforts to make medical school more accessible and affordable for aspiring physicians. Panelists Include: Maria L. Soto-Greene, MD, Executive Vice Dean, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Director, Hispanic Center of Excellence, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Petros Levounis, MD, MA, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Rutgers New Jersey...
Steve Adubato is joined by Maria Spina, Manager of PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D., Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, to discuss Little Neighbors, an initiative aimed at fostering children’s understanding of community values. Then, Steve Adubato speaks with Harry Lee, President & CEO of New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association, to discuss the state of charter schools in New Jersey, the future of the U.S....
As part of our Special Series “Making A Difference,” Steve Adubato is joined by three change-makers to discuss the barriers Black-led organizations face in reaching the communities they serve. Panelists Include: Kareemah Harris-Baker, Nominator and Donor, SparkNJ A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder of SHE Wins and 2018 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & President of Nassan’s Place and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee Show 625...
Steve Adubato is joined by Sen. Vin Gopal (D), Democratic Conference Chair and Chair of the Education Committee, to discuss charter schools, the consolidation of school districts, and the dangers of political influence on school boards. Then, Steve Adubato welcomes Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact and author of “Beyond the Big Lie,” for a conversation about the impact of political lies in both parties and the effects of false narratives on our democracy. Show 624
Steve Adubato is joined by Michele Adubato, CEO of The North Ward Center and Founder of The Center for Autism, and Jonathan Seifried, Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities, to discuss navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood for individuals with developmental disabilities. Show 612
Barrett Young, CEO of the Rescue Mission of Trenton, joins Steve Adubato to examine the increasing homelessness in our state’s capital, the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to criminalize homelessness, and the life-changing opportunities his organization provides. Then, 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. Later, Steve Adubato is joined by Li...
David Greenberg, author of Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency, and Professor of History at Rutgers University, joins Steve Adubato for a special half-hour conversation to investigate how different American presidents have used public relations tactics to engage their audience and sway public opinion. Show # 621
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 about “long COVID.” Mussab Ali, Senior Advisor at Vote16 USA, talks about the national campaign to lower the voting age to sixteen for local elections and how Newark, NJ is leading the way. Cathy Chase, President of the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, joins Steve Adubato to explore how New Jerse...
Steve Adubato is joined by Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & Executive Director of Nassan’s Place, to examine the needs of children with autism and the future goals of her organization. Then, Steve Adubato is joined by Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, President and CEO, and Emily Haines, Chief Nursing Officer, from the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey to delve into the goals of the “Family Connects NJ” program and how they’re supporting new mothers and babies. Later,...
Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D., Author of “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For” and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, joins Steve Adubato to discuss how we as American citizens have the power to save our democracy, promote civil discourse, and lead change. Show 614
In this special edition of Think Tank, “New Jersey’s Next U.S. Senator,” Steve Adubato sits down individually with Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03), Democratic candidate, and Entrepreneur Curtis Bashaw, Republican candidate, to discuss their views on the issues that matter most to voters, including affordability, immigration reform, and abortion policy. Show #620
