The Lee and Ian Show

Born in Texas but with a love of all things New Jersey, meet a candidate for the congressional 11th district who never quits. He grew up with little but achieved the American dream and now he wants to give back to a country he knows can do better.

SOMA royalty is in the house! If you don't believe me, ask him! The co-founder of  Rent Party, a local organization that feeds the needy while providing some legendary parties, Chris Dickson's commitment to community is second to none! A fun listen!

He may not have the political pedigree that some of his opponents do, but his service as a U.S. Army paratrooper, and his lifelong desire to serve his nation, makes this 34 year old candidate for the 11th district, a rather imposing figure. Meet the Princeton grad who went on to help free the city of Mosul from ISIS.

Step into the whimsical realms of memory and imagination with artists Rob and Jake curated by SOMA legend, Jeremy Moss! An exhibit not to be missed. Meet the artists, learn their story, their passion and their secrets to a life searching for that unique dimension. 

The son of hard working Greek immigrants who owned a Philly diner,  Dean Dafis understands challenges, and with Mikie Sherrill's Congressional seat up for grabs, the former Maplewood Mayor plans on making New Jersey state history. SOMA pride could very soon be in the House of Representatives! Check us out! 

He's the Essex County Commissioner and a leading candidate to become Mikie Sherrill's replacement in the U.S. Congress. The Montclair native joins the podcast to talk about all things New Jersey from his spearheading Gov. Phil Murphy's successful first campaign to being the leading proponent of the Essex Hudson Greenway, the single largest conservation project in the state's history. Check us out!

The former and perhaps future N.J. Congressman joins the podcast! The Obama era diplomat shares his journey from being a child behind the "Iron Curtain" to his years in D.C. His views on Mikie Sherrill, Donald Trump and so much more. No stone is left unturned! Check us out!

A 40 year vet with the Essex County Clerk's office, few understand NJ politics better than Nick. Raised in Maplewood and the First Gentleman to Millburn Mayor, Annette Romano, Nick remembers a very deep red SOMA, something his family led the charge to change. From Mikie Sherrill  to Zohran Mamdani to Fred Profeta, so much is covered, even Seton Hall basketball!

Meet the Artistic Director at Luna Stage where Broadway meets West Orange! A gem of a theater with so many wonderful performances, it's also a place where you or your children can develop your acting chops under the professional guidance of some award winning talent!  

Another SOMA Board of Education Election Coverage Special!  Meet the candidates! From turf, to Triple I, to the busing crisis and so much more!  3 candidates, one slate and they are asking for your vote!