The Lee and Ian Show

We dive into the Maplewood Township Committee showdown where Martin Ceperley came up short against Mayor Vic De Luca and John Sullivan. We unpack how De Luca and Sullivan’s upbeat, community-first messaging steamrolled a Ceperley campaign that leaned too heavily on the negative. Check us out!

Barry Farber is a dynamic author, inventor, and entrepreneur who notably produced The Jackie Mason Show. Known as a relentless motivational speaker who never takes "no" for an answer, he discusses the secret to his success. There’s also a softer side to Barry too! His children’s book, The Adventures of Little Billy: In Search of the Magic Tree has generated a huge buzz, ahead of an exciting upcoming event at Livingston High School where students there will bring his book to life!

He's back! The Chatham councilman who earned a Bronze Star serving in Iraq never quits when it comes to a challenge. He sees a broken Washington D.C. and a recently elected congressional incumbent who he says won't deliver on the needs of the 11th district. He's asking for your vote!

To know A'Dorian is to love her! She's the Essex County Commissioner - District 2 and she is running for re-election. The Newark native's path to success wasn't easy. She shares the struggles her family endured, losing her father to violence, which is why safer communities, especially for young people remain so important to her. A Lee & Ian Show not to be missed! We guarantee it!

Meet Democrat Joseph Lewis, who’s running to represent NJ’s 11th District in Congress. A private sector professional and devoted family man, he says real kitchen-table issues and Donald Trump’s alarming leadership pushed him to enter the race. We talk about his background, what’s at stake this election, and how he plans to deliver for NJ families.

This week we are joined by Medinah Muhammad — outgoing, community-driven, and running for Essex County Commissioner- District 3. An East Orange native, she became the youngest person in the state to serve as a chief of staff to Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake before working as a senior aide to Gov. Phil Murphy. She breaks down her vision for Essex County with real clarity, talking about what’s at stake locally and how she plans to always be accessible to the people.

The legendary radio announcer and voice of the NYC Subway returns to the program with some exciting news! She has been named a grand marshal for the NYC Pride Parade! We also discuss Bernie's transition. the joy of "coming out" and Bernie's work as the official PA announcer at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration!

Phyllis Burrell, a beloved 64 year old East Orange municipal worker, died shortly after receiving a "secret" liver biopsy. Her family's attorney, James Davis has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the hospital alleging fatal negligence. Her family also believes race may have played a part in what they say is a widespread coverup. Also, Mr. Davis discusses other cases including the latest with the SOMA school system.

Not only is he the first African American to make fire captain in West Orange but he's also a local Democratic political chair and a labor leader too! Meet Abdur Yasin, a top candidate to become An Essex County Commissioner-at-Large. He has big plans for New Jersey!

Martin Ceperley, a first time candidate for the Maplewood Township Committee has kicked off his campaign with a rather negative video that targets not only the Maplewood Democratic Committee, its members, his opponents and even this podcast and its hosts. Lee & Ian respond to Ceperley's laundry list of complaints.