Steve Adubato welcomes Divakaran Manimaran, President and Founder of Piscataway High School’s Donate Life Club and NJ Sharing Network Youth Volunteer, to discuss how he educates his classmates and community about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Dr. Teik Lim, President of NJIT, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the future of higher education, artificial intelligence, and diversity on campus. Steve Adubato connects with Evan Weiss, President and CEO of the Newark Alliance, to discuss New...
Oct 27, 2024•30 min
Steve Adubato speaks with Amy Torres, Executive Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, to understand our current U.S. immigration policy and the reform measures needed. Then, Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes on-location to the NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life event to speak with Nancy Nusbaum, Double Eye Cornea Recipient, about her connection to her donors who gave her the gift of sight. Amy B. Mansue, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspira Health...
Oct 20, 2024•30 min
Steve Adubato welcomes Martha Minow, Professor at Harvard University and Author of Saving the News, for a compelling half-hour conversation about the role of media and journalism in our representative democracy. Show 615
Oct 13, 2024•30 min
Steve Adubato welcomes Perry N. Halkitis PhD, Dean at Rutgers School of Public Health, for a special half-hour conversation about how politics and misinformation have impacted public trust in science and medicine in our country. Show #619
Aug 18, 2024•30 min
Brandon McKoy, President, The Fund for New Jersey, joins Steve to discuss the foundation’s commitment to supporting New Jersey news and public affairs programming and informing citizens about important policy issues. Steve Adubato and “Think Tank” Correspondent Mary Gamba sit down with Carolyn M. Welsh, President & CEO of NJ Sharing Network, about the important work of the NJ Sharing Network and the link between leadership, resilience, and grit. Later, Joe Bertolino, Ed.D., President of Stoc...
Jul 28, 2024•30 min
Steve Adubato speaks with Chris Daggett, Board Chair and Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, to discuss the importance of supporting local news in marginalized communities and news deserts. Then, Steve Adubato sits down with Michellene Davis, Esq., President and CEO of National Medical Fellowships, to discuss diversifying organ and tissue donation and the history behind medical mistrust in the black community. 61524 #608
Jul 21, 2024•30 min
Three impactful business leaders join Steve Adubato to examine the barriers that minority-owned businesses face in New Jersey, as highlighted in the NJ Statewide Disparity Study of Contracting Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses. Panelists include: Marjorie Perry, President & CEO, MZM Construction and Management Company, Inc. Carlos Medina, President, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ Denise Anderson, Ph.D., CEO, Denise Anderson & Associates 60824 #607...
Jul 14, 2024•30 min
“Steve Adubato welcomes Batya Ungar-Sargon, Opinion Editor at Newsweek and Author of “Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women,” to examine the modern American Dream and the priorities of working-class voters ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. Show #610
Jul 07, 2024•30 min
As part of our Special Series “Addressing Youth Mental Health,” Kate Endries, LMSW, National Director of Trauma-Informed Practice at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Susan Haspel, State Director of Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey, sit down with Steve Adubato to have a meaningful conversation about their trauma-informed practices and how they’re utilizing these practices to combat childhood adversity. Then, Jason C. Hernandez, Esq., Director of the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistanc...
Jun 30, 2024•30 min
As part of our “Urban Matters” Special Series, Nicky Sheats, Ph.D, Esq., Director of the Center for the Urban Environment at the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss combating environmental injustice in urban communities. Then, Max Pizarro, Editor-in-Chief at InsiderNJ.com, joins Steve Adubato to explore the end of New Jersey’s party line and its impact on upcoming elections in the state. TT 604 05/18/24...
May 19, 2024•30 min
As part of our “Making A Difference” series, Steve Adubato is joined by three passionate women to examine creating sustainable change for those affected by period poverty. Panelists include: Emma Joy, Co-Founder, Girls Helping Girls. Period. Bridget Cutler, Founder and Co-Executive Director, Moms Helping Moms Foundation Asw. Shanique Speight (D) – NJ, Assembly Deputy Speaker, 29th Legislative District 51124 #2726
May 12, 2024•30 min
Sahar Aziz, Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School and Director of the Center for Security, Race and Rights at Rutgers University, joins Steve Adubato as part of a special series, “Confronting Racism & Prejudice,” to respond to the historic rise in Islamophobia across the nation, the vandalization of the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, and the ongoing college campus protests happening throughout the country. 50424 #611
May 05, 2024•30 min
Patrice Lenowitz, who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose and is now an advocate for substance abuse education and prevention, shares an important conversation with me about the extreme dangers of synthetic fentanyl and the loss of her son Max; Amy Tuininga, Ph.D., Director of PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies at Montclair State University addresses sustainability challenges in the Garden State, community gardens, and applying sustainability principles to various industries; Edwin Reyes,...
Apr 28, 2024•30 min
Matt Rawitzer, Executive Director of First Tee – Metropolitan New York, joins Steve Adubato to talk about using golf as a vehicle for growth, particularly for children and teens in underrepresented areas. President and CEO of Fulfill Triada Stampas talks about the heightened issue of food insecurity and the pathways to success that her organization provides to those entering the restaurant industry. Steve Adubato and his Lessons in Leadership Co-host Mary Gamba are joined by Wesley Mathews, Pres...
Apr 21, 2024•30 min
As part of our “Race Matters” mini-series, Steve Adubato welcomes Cornel West, Ph.D., an Independent Presidential Candidate and Professor of Philosophy & Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary, for a special half-hour conversation to discuss race relations in our country, affirmative action, and his reasoning for not associating with the two-party system. 41324 #602
Apr 14, 2024•30 min
Steve Adubato and Think Tank Correspondent Mary Gamba are joined by Bryan Crable, Ph.D., Founding Dean, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at Seton Hall University, who discusses innovation in higher education and what leadership skills are essential for this next generation. Then, Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes on-location to the NJEA Convention where she speaks with Kevin Kelleher, Executive Director of NJEA and Denise Graff Policastro, Deputy Executive Director of NJ...
Apr 08, 2024•30 min
Steve Adubato welcomes Julienne Cherry, President & CEO of United Way Greater Union County, to discuss strengthening the family unit, rental assistance programs, and combatting food insecurity; Then, Mary Ellen Roberts, Director of Nursing Practice and Acute Care Practitioner Program at Seton Hall University, talks about the ongoing nursing shortage and improving nurse to patient ratios; New Jersey’s First Chief Innovation Officer Beth Simone Noveck, Ph.D. sits down with Steve Adubato for a ...
Mar 31, 2024•30 min
Franklin Foer, Author of “The Last Politician,” joins Steve Adubato to analyze President Joe Biden’s leadership as both President and Vice President, his cognitive abilities, and the influence of those in his inner circle. 12724 #524
Mar 17, 2024•30 min
Atlantic City Mayor, Marty Small, joins Steve for a conversation about combatting food insecurity in Atlantic City and the debate on banning smoking in Atlantic City casinos; CEO of Visions and Pathways, David Walker, highlights the homelessness crisis for youth who have aged out of the foster care system, and the housing services this organization provides to young adults; Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the Board of Public Utilities, addresses the future of clean energy, offshore wind, and...
Mar 03, 2024•30 min
Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ, 37th Legislative District, sits down with Steve Adubato to talk about being the first Korean American in the NJ Legislature and her top priorities while in office, including gun control, education, and childcare; Then, Peter J. Woolley, Ph.D., Founding Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University, talks about the role of higher education in political and social discussions and the current state of our democracy; Later, Sen. Josep...
Jan 21, 2024•30 min
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) – NJ, joins Steve Adubato to forecast the 2024 Presidential Election and the future of our democracy; President & CEO of The WNET Group Neal Shapiro discusses creating programming that highlights New Jersey’s rich culture and the role of public media in our democracy. 12/30/23 #523
Jan 15, 2024•30 min
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 Activist at Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Air Date: 9/16/23 Show #513...
Jan 07, 2024•30 min
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 ongoing need for food assistance, affordable child care, and mental health treatment. Robert C. Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian He...
Dec 24, 2023•30 min
Steve Adubato goes on-location to the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City, to talk with NJEA President, Sean Spiller, about some of the issues facing educators today and why this annual convention is important to teachers and support staff from all over the state. Steve Adubato sits down with Andrew Kirtzman, Author of Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor, to examine Guiliani’s responsibility in the January 6th resurrection and his inflammatory history with minorities. Steve Adubat...
Dec 17, 2023•30 min
R. Joseph Huddleston, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University, sits down with Steve Adubato to provide his perspective on the complex, ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and Hamas, and its important historical context. Steve Adubato sits down with Andrew Kirtzman, author of Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor, to discuss the evolution of Rudy Guiliani’s legal and political career and the role he plays in the ...
Dec 03, 2023•30 min
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) – NJ joins Steve Aduabto for an important discussion about bi-partisan childcare legislation, reproductive rights in the military, and the possible downfall of our democracy. Steve Adubato welcomes Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Johnson & Johnson about leadership, branding, sustainability and future frontiers in health innovation. Air Date: 10/14/23 Show #520
Nov 26, 2023•30 min
Steve Adubato is joined by a group of mental health leaders and advocates to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis. Panelists include: Dianne Grossman, Co-Founder, Mallory’s Army Steve Margeotes, Ph.D., Executive Director, Main St. Counseling Center Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner, NJ Department of Children and Families 93023 #515
Nov 19, 2023•30 min
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 Johnson, Assistant Commissioner of NJ, Division of Family Development Meghan Tavormina, M.A., President of New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children Ai...
Nov 12, 2023•30 min
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 the StayNJ program, and changes in tourism at the Jersey Shore. Senior Correspondent, Jacqui Tricarico, goes on-location to the New J...
Oct 29, 2023•30 min
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 race relations in America. Air Date: 7/15/23 Show #510
Oct 22, 2023•30 min
