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Think Tank with Steve AdubatoJasmine Cordero-West; Barbara Martinez; Vesta Godwin Clark
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 policy.
Later, Steve Adubato sits down with Vesta Godwin Clark, Executive Director at St. James Social Service Corporation, to examine how their food pantry and soup kitc...2025-04-2700 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoAnita Ramsetty, MD; Suzanne Kunis; Tai Cooper
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 Community Development Officer, NJEDA, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the growing cannabis industry in New Jersey and how art installations and...2025-03-1600 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoMaria Spina and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D.; Harry Lee; Jess Rauchberg
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. Department of Education, and a variety of other educational issues. Later, Jess Rauchberg, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Seton Ha...2025-02-1000 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoMichele Adubato and Jonathan Seifried; Steven Bier, M.D.
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.
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2025-01-0500 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoBarrett Young; Jennifer Da Silva; Lisa Dressner, LCSW
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 Lisa Dressner, LCSW, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, to discuss specialized healthcare approaches for...2024-12-1500 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoNadine Wright-Arbubakrr; Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty and Emily Haines; Douglas Eagles
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, Douglas Eagles, Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, speaks with Steve Adubato about th...2024-11-1700 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoDivakaran Manimaran; Teik C. Lim, Ph.D.; Evan Weiss
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 Newark’s efforts in addressing homelessness and how the organization supports small businesses in the city.
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2024-10-2730 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoEdmund 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 ongoing need for food assistance, affordable child care, and mental health treatment.
Robert C. Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health joins Steve Adubato to discuss Project HEAL, a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program.
Air Date: 6/17/23
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2023-12-2430 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoSean Spiller; Andrew Kirtzman; Julie Roginsky
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 Adubato is joined by Democratic Strategist, Julie Roginsky, to provide a personal perspective about the ongoing conf...2023-12-1730 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoKareem 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 costs, and the need for menstrual equity legislation.
Tim McLoone, Owner of McLoone’s Restaurants, joins Steve Adubato for a discussion about the impact of COVID on the restaurant business, liquor license reform, and giving back to his community.
Ai...2023-09-1030 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoBrian 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 talk about the impact dental hygiene has on our overall well-being and their mission of providing dental care to underserved communities.
Vincent Solomeno, Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and...2023-08-2730 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoAsw. 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, and the polarization of politics.
Steve Adubato welcomes Yuriy Boyechko, President & CEO of Hope for Ukraine, for a compelling conversation about the ongoing war in Ukraine, the recourses he’s providing to his home country, and his family who are being directly impact...2023-07-3030 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoSen. 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 and the unsung heroes who are positively impacting their communities.
Steve Adubato is joined by Linda Schwimmer, JD, President & CEO of NJ Health Care Quality Institute, for a conversation about racial disparities in healthcare and the current mental health crisis.
Ai...2023-06-2530 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoJubril 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 the ways COVID has impacted the well-being of the children they serve.
Vasantha Kondamudi, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Holy Name Medical Center, joins Steve Adubato to talk about her personal experience working in healthcare during COVID...2023-06-0430 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoMayor 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 in NJ.
SanDonna Jones, Executive Director of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, joins Steve Adubato for a conversation about early childhood education, morale in the child care profession, and the services her organization provides to those in need.
Air Date...2023-06-0430 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoChristopher 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 are hurting middle-class families.
Mike Rothschild, Author, The Storm is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the prevalence of conspiracy theories and why this rhetoric is dangerous to s...2023-02-0730 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoWilliam 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 pandemic has exacerbated the child care crisis and the vitalness of keeping the child care profession alive.
James Horne, President & CEO, Junior Achievement of New Jersey, is welcomed by Steve Adubato to shed light on his organization, which provides yo...2023-01-1630 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoMayor 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 Trenton community, including generational poverty, mental health, and higher education.
Steve Adubato sits down with Rick Santoro, CCP, Special Improvement Division Director, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, to explain their plan to allocate tax money derived from casinos to resolve the...2022-12-2630 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoAngelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D; W. Steve Barnett, Ph.D; Melissa FlynnAngelica 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"2022-12-1830 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoSteven 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, Executive Director, Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University – Newark, to talk about the importance of Clement’s Place, which is a multi-purpose Jazz Club in Newark.
Steve Adubato sits down with Angelica Berrie, President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Truste...2022-11-2730 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoAli 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 how the network is offering care for those who need it the most.
Steve Adubato is joined by Peter Rosario, President & Executive Officer of La Casa de Don Pero to talk about the child care crisis and how their orga...2022-11-2030 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoWilliam Sproule; Dr. Ami Vaidya; Adam Philipson
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 Adubato is joined by Ami P. Vaidya, MD, Co-Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hackensack Meridian Health. They discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine for youth, and the common misconceptions about the HPV vaccine. Dr...2022-10-0230 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoMichele 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 education and the challenges he has faced in his first year as President.
Kelly Browning, Ph.D., Executive Director, Impact Teen Drivers, sits down with Steve Adubato to bring awareness to her organization, which is dedicated to stopping unintentional car accidents...2022-09-1930 minThink Tank with Steve AdubatoCamelia 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 of New Jersey’s most pressing topics, including wealth disparities among minorities and investing our money in affordable, quality child care programs.
Nancy E. Holecek, MAS, BSN, RN, Senior VP for Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, sits down with Ste...2022-08-2826 min
Steve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Lynette FragaSteve Adubato speaks with Lynette M. Fraga, PhD, CEO, Child Care Aware of America, about the ways the COVID crisis impacted the child care industry, the challenges families face in accessing affordable, quality child care, and the importance of the Biden administration’s plans for child care and early care education.
Recorded on 7/20/212021-09-2909 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Adam PhilipsonSteve Adubato sits down with Adam Philipson, President & CEO, Count Basie Center for the Arts, to talk about the challenges the arts community faced throughout the public health crisis and how people reconnected to the arts during the pandemic. They also discuss William J. “Count” Basie’s impact on the music industry and his legacy in New Jersey.
Recorded on 7/20/212021-09-2208 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Stuart GeffnerSteve Adubato goes on-location to The 2020 Transplant Games of America at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to speak with Stuart Geffner, MD, MS-HCM, FACS, Chairman and Surgeon-in Chief, Department of Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center. They discuss the importance of spreading awarness about organ and tissue donation, the success of Saint Barnabas Medical Center's kidney transplant program, and the ways his team was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recorded on 7/16/212021-09-1504 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Elisse Glennon & Joe RothSteve Adubato goes on-location to The 2020 Transplant Games of America at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to speak with Elisse Glennon, Executive Director, NJ Sharing Network Foundation, and Joe Roth, President & CEO, NJ Sharing Network. They talk about the importance of the Transplant Games, the long lasting impact of becoming an organ donor and the need to continue to spread awareness about organ and tissue donation.
Recorded on 7/16/212021-09-0807 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Team Liberty: Elizabeth Stamler, Matt Felix, Rosemarie HamppSteve Adubato goes on-location to The 2020 Transplant Games of America at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to speak with Elizabeth Stamler, Donor Family Member & Team Liberty Member, Matt Felix, Liver Transplant Recipient & Team Liberty Member, Rosemarie Hampp, Living Kidney Donor & Team Liberty Member.
Recorded on 7/16/20212021-09-0704 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Michael GoldsteinSteve Adubato sits down with Michael J. Goldstein, MD, FACS, Director, Division of Organ Transplantation, and Director, Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, to discuss the importance of the 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games for the transplant community and the organ preservation and transplantation work being done at HUMC.
Recorded on 7/20/212021-09-0105 min
Steve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Bill RyanSteve Adubato goes on-location to The 2020 Transplant Games of America at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to speak with leaders in the transplant community and to listen to profound stories about organ and tissue donation and the impact it has had on these individuals and their families. As part of a half-hour special, Steve Adubato speaks with Bill Ryan, President & CEO, Transplant Life Foundation.
Recorded on 7/16/212021-08-2603 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Aqeela SherrillsSteve Adubato is joined by Aqeela Sherrills, Executive Director, Community Based Public Safety Association, and Director, Newark Community Street Team, to discuss the spike of violence in urban neighborhoods, police-minority relations, and the role and increased importance of police officers in urban communities.
Recorded on 7/12/212021-08-1810 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Leon Smith, Jr.Leon Smith, Jr., MD, Director of Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, joins Steve Adubato to address patient concern about COVID vaccines and pregnancy and fertility, and the safety of these vaccines.
Recorded on 7/12/212021-08-1110 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Debbie SchlossbergSteve Adubato speaks with Debbie Schlossberg, Patient Services Coordinator, Northern Central New Jersey, The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter, about the challenges people diagnosed with ALS face, the ways the association was impacted by the pandemic, and the role of the FDA to approve experimental treatments that could extend the life of patients with ALS.
Recorded on 7/12/212021-08-0407 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Gil MedinaSteve Adubato is joined by Gil Medina, Real Estate Executive and Former Secretary of Commerce of New Jersey, to talk about the impact of the COVID pandemic on commercial real estate, the current state of New Jersey and the region’s commercial real estate market, and the challenges in bringing employees back to in-person work environments.
Recorded on 7/122021-07-2808 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with James A. Carey, Jr.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 upcoming Festival of Ballooning, and the issues with problem gambling throughout the state.
Recorded on 7/12/212021-07-2107 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Elisse Glennon & Paul JovaSteve Adubato is joined by Elisse Glennon, Executive Director, NJ Sharing Network Foundation, and Paul Jova, Board Member, NJ Sharing Network Foundation, and father of Organ Donor Andrew. Eliise and Paul discuss the decision to donate Paul’s son's organs after his passing, the importance of becoming an organ donor, and upcoming events including the postponed 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games and the NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life.
Recorded on 6/22/212021-07-1409 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Bob MannSteve Adubato sits down with Bob Mann, Chair, Communications and Media Studies, Caldwell University, to discuss Caldwell’s new certificate in podcasting, the ways podcasting has changed over the years and the difference between podcasting and radio broadcasting.
Recorded on 5/10/212021-07-0707 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Carlos RodriguezSteve Adubato sits down with Carlos Rodriguez, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey, explains how the existing issues of hunger and food insecurity in New Jersey were brought to light and exacerbated by the pandemic, and the importance of fundraising during the public health crisis.
Recorded on 5/10/212021-06-3006 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Patricia MorganSteve Adubato sits down with Patricia Morgan, Executive Director, JerseyCAN, to discuss learning loss during the pandemic, the importance of student navigators to support students’ social and emotional needs, and the role of the state and federal government in assisting school districts in New Jersey during the COVID pandemic.
Recorded on 5/10/212021-06-2308 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Christian FuscarinoSteve Adubato speaks with Christian Fuscarino, Executive Director, Garden State Equality, about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in government.
Recorded on 5/10/212021-06-1608 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Angelica Berrie & Scott BerrieSteve Adubato sits down with Angelica Berrie, President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Trustees, and Scott Berrie, Vice President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Trustees, to talk about the life and legacy of the late Russell Berrie, his mission to celebrate unsung heroes, and the long-lasting impact of the Making a Difference Award as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the award.
Recorded on 4/13/212021-06-0903 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr.Steve Adubato is joined by Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. (D) - NJ, 10th Congressional District, to discuss the life and legacy of the late Congressman Donald Payne, Sr. and his impact on New Jersey and the nation.
Recorded 4/6/212021-06-0206 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Kevin O'TooleSteve Adubato is joined by Kevin O’Toole, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, to talk about the ways the pandemic increased discrimination against Asian Americans and the importance of educating the public about confronting racism in today’s society.
Recorded 5/10/212021-05-2609 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Senator Paul A. SarloSteve Adubato is joined by Senator Paul A. Sarlo (D) - NJ, Deputy Majority Leader, and Chair of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, to discuss potential state budget solutions to avoid creating a “fiscal cliff”; the long-term impact of COVID on small businesses in New Jersey; and the next steps in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the state.
Recorded 5/10/212021-05-2609 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Tom BergeronSteve Adubato is joined by Tom Bergeron, Owner & Editor, ROI-NJ, to examine the panel discussion, “New Jersey’s Economic Future in Uncertain Times,” which focused on the economic impact of the pandemic on businesses across the state.
To watch the full ROI-NJ Panel discussion click here: https://youtu.be/pufnvo3vGkU2021-05-2412 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Sara CullinaneSteve Adubato sits down with Sara Cullinane, Esq., Director, Make the Road New Jersey, to discuss the nation’s broken immigration system, the long-term impact of the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, and President Biden’s approach to keeping families together.
Recorded on 4/6/212021-05-1908 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Rick DiazSteve Adubato speaks with Rick Diaz, Bus Driver, Toms River Regional School District, and President, Toms River Schools Transportation Association, about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools and students and the changes bus drivers need to make to ensure they safely transport students to and from school.
Recorded on 4/6/212021-05-1207 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Joel FinkelsteinSteve Adubato speaks with Joel Finkelstein, PhD, Co-Founder & Director, Network Contagion Research Institute, and Senior Research Fellow at Miller Center for Community Protection & Resilience, Rutgers University, about social media’s role in the January 6th Capitol riots and the ways the institute identifies viral outbreaks of online extremism.
Recorded on 4/6/212021-05-0509 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Marylou & Jerome BongiornoSteve Adubato is joined by Marylou & Jerome Bongiorno, Filmmakers, Bongiorno Productions, to discuss the RUST documentary, which examines the racial tension and polarization in the city of Newark. They also talk about the importance of improving the education system to help reduce poverty in Newark and the history of racism in America.
Recorded on 4/6/212021-04-2809 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.Steve Adubato speaks with U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D) – NJ, 6th Congressional District, to discuss President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, the role of the media in climate change and the political divide across the nation. U.S. Rep Pallone also talks about the CLEAN Future Act and the importance of following safety protocols during the pandemic.
Recorded on 3/23/212021-04-2309 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.Steve Adubato is joined by Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D) - NJ, 10th Congressional District, to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan on New Jersey and the importance of the Gateway Tunnel Project to improve the state’s infrastructure. Rep. Payne Jr. also shares his thoughts on the January 6th Capitol Riots and how former President Trump’s presidency will have a lasting impact on the nation.
Recorded on 4/6/212021-04-1409 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Michael SmithSteve Adubato sits down with Michael J. Smith, President, Berkeley College, to talk about the ways their students and staff are helping with COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the impact of the pandemic on the nursing profession, and the importance of Berkeley’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force to remain responsive to local and national challenges of racial equality and systemic racism.
Recorded on 3/9/212021-04-0708 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Curtis SliwaSteve Adubato is joined by Curtis Sliwa, Host, The Curtis Sliwa Show, 77WABC, and Founder of The Guardian Angels, to discuss his run for NYC Mayor in 2021, Governor Cuomo’s leadership, and the long-term implications of the Trump presidency.
Recorded on 3/9/212021-03-3110 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Justin JohnsonSteve Adubato is joined by Justin Johnson, RN, BSN, CPTC, Director of Clinical Services, NJ Sharing Network, to discuss his experience as a healthcare worker on the frontlines of COVID-19, the impact of COVID-19 on organ and tissue donation, and the ways to further support families and encourage people to become organ donors during the pandemic.
Recorded on 3/9/212021-03-2408 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Jose LozanoSteve Adubato speaks with Jose Lozano, President & CEO, Choose New Jersey, about the impact of COVID-19 on attracting business to New Jersey, the #MaskUpNJ campaign to encourage Millennials and Gen Z to comply to COVID safety protocols, and the connection between vaccines and the state’s economy.
Recorded on 3/9/212021-03-1707 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Julie Roginsky and Mike DuHaimeSteve Adubato sits down with Julie Roginsky, Democratic Strategist & President of Optimus Communications, and Mike DuHaime, Republican Strategist and Partner of Mercury LLC, to talk about how divided we are as a nation and the significance of people believing misinformation about COVID-19 and climate change science.
Recorded on 11/17/212021-03-1010 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Luisa CharbonneauSteve Adubato speaks with Luisa Charbonneau, CEO, Braven Health, about the impact of COVID-19 on the elder population and the importance of collaboration between healthcare systems during the crisis.
Recorded on 2/2/212021-03-0808 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with TJ NelliganSteve Adubato speaks with TJ Nelligan, Author, Live Like Sean: Important Lessons From My Special Needs Son, to talk about how lessons can come from the most unlikely places and the ways his life was changed all because of his late son, Sean.
Recorded 2/2/212021-03-0309 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Andrea McChristianSteve Adubato sits down with Andrea McChristian, Law & Policy Director, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, to talk about the importance of the institute’s 2021-22 Action Agenda, which outlines the racial disparities in New Jersey, the ways COVID-19 disproportionately impacts communities of color, and the reasons why minorities are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Recorded 2/23/212021-02-2408 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Lilo StaintonSteve Adubato speaks with Lilo Stainton, Health Care Writer, NJ Spotlight News, about the challenges with the state’s vaccination system, the concerns about the amount of healthcare workers needed to get people vaccinated and the need to overcome distrust and increase accessibility to the vaccine in minority communities.
Recorded 2/2/212021-02-2208 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Kahane CoopermanSteve Adubato sits down with Kahane Cooperman, Documentary Filmmaker & Producer, to discuss the documentary, "The Antidote," which focuses on the role of kindness in today's society and the short film, "Joe's Violin." Kahane also shares the connection between film, democracy and today's society.
Recorded 12/10/202021-02-1810 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Thomas CavalieriSteve Adubato is joined by Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, MACOI, FACP, Dean, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, to discuss how the COVID-19 vaccination center on campus helps to meet the daily vaccine distribution needs in the community, and the ways the medical students on campus are helping with the vaccination process.
Recorded on 2/2/212021-02-1708 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Maya Lordo & Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzoSteve 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 between Essex County, the state & federal government and New Jersey hospital systems.
Recorded on 2/2/212021-02-1309 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Ali HoushmandSteve Adubato is joined by Ali A. Houshmand, PhD, President, Rowan University, to discuss the logistics of the vaccination process and the need to use pharmacies and universities to help with getting communities vaccinated.
Recorded on 2/2/212021-02-1307 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Danielle GletowAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Danielle Gletow, Founder and Executive Director of One Simple Wish, to discuss the mission of the organization, her personal connection to the foster care system and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization, community partners and children they serve. Danielle also shares the impact of being a 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded on 12/8/202021-02-1108 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dr. Indu LewSteve Adubato is joined by Indu Lew PharmD, Senior Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, to discuss the state of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., how the vaccine works to prevent COVID-19 and common questions surrounding the safety of the vaccine.
Recorded on 2/2/212021-02-1007 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Jodi O'Donnell-AmesSteve Adubato sits down with Jodi O'Donnell-Ames, Founder of Hope Loves Company, to talk about how her organization educational and emotional support to children and teens who have a loved one battling ALS. Jodi also shares the impact of being a 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded 11/24/202021-02-0808 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Reverend Stephen RozzelleSteve Adubato speaks with Reverend Stephen Rozzelle, Founder, Curbing Hunger, about the mission of Curbing Hunger, the ways his ministry has been impacted by these uncertain times, and the importance of being a 1997 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded 11/24/202021-02-0309 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Angelica BerrieSteve Adubato sits down with Angelica Berrie, President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Trustees, to talk about the purpose of the Making A Difference Awards (MADA), the qualities that makes a MADA hero, and reflects on four specific honorees who made a life-changing impact in their communities.
Recorded 12/10/202021-02-0123 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Chief Vincent MannAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Vincent Mann, Turtle Clan Chief of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation, who reside atop the Ford Superfund site and the surrounding areas, and his tireless advocacy for a cleaner and safer environment. Vincent also shares the impact of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded 11/24/202021-01-2709 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Sandra RamosAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Sandra Ramos, Founder & Executive Director of Strengthen Our Sisters, that shelters and provides supportive services for homeless, battered women and their dependent children. Sandra also talks about the impact of being a 2001 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded 11/24/202021-01-2506 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Dominique LeeAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Dominique Lee, Founder and CEO of the BRICK Education Network, that leads and operates 4 BRICK schools and provides support for children from cradle to career. Dominque also shares the importance of being a 2015 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award winner.
Recorded on 11/24/202021-01-2008 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Maria VizcarrondoSteve Adubato speaks with Maria Vizcarrondo, President & CEO, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, about the impact of COVID-19 on the philanthropic community and the importance of creating the Racial Equity Task Force to help confront institutional racism in New Jersey.
Recorded on 12/4/202021-01-1108 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Kurt & Tricia BakerAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Tricia and Kurt Baker, Co-Founders of Attitudes in Reverse, who are striving to end the stigma of mental illness in youth. Tricia and Kurt also share the impact of being 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honorees.
Recorded on 11/9/202021-01-0609 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Scott KoblerSteve Adubato is joined by Scott A. Kobler, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP, and Chair of NJTV, to discuss the role of public broadcasting in our democracy, how the public media works to improve our quality of life, and the importance of NJTV’s Learning Live initiative.
Recorded on 12/9/202020-12-2208 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Jennifer BradyAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Jennifer Brady, Executive Director of OASIS - A Haven For Youth, about how her organization is helping impoverished families in Paterson achieve economic independence. Jennifer also shares the impact of being a 2015 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded on 11/9/202020-12-2108 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Lisa GladwellAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Lisa E. Gladwell, Esq., Chair of the Board at New Jersey Recovery Advocates, about the challenges faced by individuals living with addiction and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization. Lisa also shares the importance of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded on 11/9/202020-12-1607 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Adam LowyAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger, to discuss ways that moving companies throughout the nation are working to end hunger. Adam also shares the impact of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded 11/9/202020-12-1408 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Melissa GertzAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Melissa A. Gertz, Esq., Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Community Justice Center in Trenton, about the needs of veterans with disabilities and their families. Melissa also talks about the impact of being a 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded on 11/9/202020-12-0907 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Toba & Rabbi Zalman GrossbaumAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Toba Grossbaum and Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, Founders of Friendship Circle and LifeTown, to discuss the ways they have adapted during COVID to meet the needs of children and teens with special needs. Toba and Rabbi Zalman also share the impact of being 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honorees.
Recorded on 11/9/202020-12-0208 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Bridget CutlerAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Bridget Cutler, Founder & Executive Director of Moms Helping Moms, who is working to supply diapers to those in need and fight childhood poverty in New Jersey. Bridget also talks about the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award-winner.
Recorded on 11/9/202020-11-2308 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Eric LeGrandSteve Adubato sits down with Eric LeGrand, Motivational Speaker, Sports Analyst, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur to discuss Eric's 10-year anniversary since his injury, his latest projects including a handicapped accessible coffee shop in NJ, and Eric's keys to leadership.
Recorded on 11/9/202020-11-1824 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Fraidy ReissAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Fraidy Reiss, Executive Director and Founder, Unchained At Last, which is dedicated to ending forced, arranged and child marriage in the United States. Fraidy also talks about the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award winner.
Recorded on 10/1/202020-11-1608 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Brenda AntinoreAs part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato sits down with Brenda Antinore, Director of the Camden-based organization, She Has A Name, which is dedicated to women finding a life beyond prostitution and drug addiction. Steve and Brenda talk about her personal battle with addiction, the impact of COVID-19 on the organization and the importance of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Making a Difference Award-winner.
Recorded on 10/1/202020-11-1108 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Captain Bill SheehanAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato and Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper, discuss the ways the organization is protecting, preserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitats in the Hackensack watershed. Captain Bill also shares the long-lasting impact of being a 2006 winner of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award.
Recorded on 10/1/202020-11-0407 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Karen MonroyAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Karen Monroy, PhD, Founder & CEO, Ability2Work and Grateful Bites, about the ways that differently-abled individuals have met the challenges posed by COVID-19, as well as the impact of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.
Recorded on 9/15/20202020-10-2908 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Melina GarciaAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato and Melina Garcia, Executive Director and Founder of UCMP, talk about the joy and stability children experience from coming together virtually to play orchestral music in these isolating times, as well as the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. R
ecorded on 9/15/20202020-10-2108 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Pino RodriguezAs part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Pino Rodriguez, Founder and Director of The Block Supporter Initiative in Camden, to examine the ways he and his neighbors have transformed their formerly tough and violent neighborhood into a beautiful and safe place. Pino also shares the impact of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Making A Difference award-winner.
Recorded on 10/1/20202020-10-1908 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Paula FranzeseSteve 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 Bader Ginsburg, the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in today’s society, and President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ginsburg’s seat.
Recorded on 10/1/20202020-10-1513 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Zamir HassanAs part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato speaks with Zamir Hassan, Founder of Muslims Against Hunger and Hunger Van, about his mission to feed those in need in the United States and around the globe. Zamir also talks about the impact of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Award honoree.
Recorded on 9/15/202020-10-0707 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with A'Dorian Murray ThomasAs part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato sits down with A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder & CEO, She Wins, to discuss how the concept of creating safe spaces empowers us to have meaningful conversations about systemic racism and the importance of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Award winner.
Recorded on 9/15/202020-09-3008 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Jenn ShermanSteve Adubato speaks with Jenn Sherman, Peloton Instructor, about her authentic, original Peloton rides and the need for exercise during these challenging times to help improve both physical and mental health.
Recorded 9/2/202020-09-2212 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Phil Alagia & Maya LordoSteve Adubato sits down with Phil Alagia, Chief of Staff, Essex County, New Jersey and Maya Lordo, Health Officer, Essex County, New Jersey, to talk about how Essex County responded to the public health crisis and the ways they support families and children to ensure they continue to stay safe as they go back to school.
Recorded on 9/2/202020-09-2111 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Keith BanksSteve Adubato sits down with Keith Banks, Vice Chairman & Head of Investment Solutions Group, Bank of America, to discuss the role of banking during COVID-19 and his thoughts on leadership, innovation and communication during a crisis.
Recorded on 9/2/202020-09-1610 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Frank MoranoSteve Adubato speaks with Radio Host Frank Morano to talk about the role of talk radio in today’s society, his thoughts on President Trump’s tone and demeanor throughout his presidency and the 2020 Election.
Recorded on 8/26/202020-09-1409 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Michele AdubatoSteve Adubato sits down with Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center, to talk about her personal experience with COVID-19 and the challenges of leading remotely during the pandemic.
Recorded on 8/13/202020-09-0915 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with CEC ProducersSteve Adubato sits down with three Caucus Educational Corporation producers, Nicole Swenarton, Mikaela Batts and Erika Szumel, to discuss the need to be flexible and adapt in an ever-changing workplace, the importance of receiving hard to hear feedback and the keys to improving as a leader.
Recorded on 7/13/202020-09-0216 minSteve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Gary VaynerchukSteve 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 communications.
Recorded on 8/4/202020-08-2521 min
Steve Adubato UNCUTSteve Adubato UNCUT with Assemblyman Jon BramnickSteve Adubato talks to Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R) - NJ, Republican Leader, to talk about Gov. Murphy's plans to reopen the state's economy, President Trump's leadership throughout the pandemic and the impact of the President's decision to not attend the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis.
Recorded on 8/4/202020-08-1411 min