Steve 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 5/10/21

Steve 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/pufnvo3vGkU

Steve 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 4/6/21

Steve 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 4/6/21

Steve 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 4/6/21

Steve 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 4/6/21

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 3/23/21

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 4/6/21

Steve 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 3/9/21

Steve 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 3/9/21