Think Tank with Steve Adubato

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 … Continue reading "Anita Ramsetty, MD; Suzanne Kunis; Tai Cooper"

As part of our special series “Tomorrow’s Physicians,” Steve Adubato hosts a panel discussion with professionals in healthcare education about the efforts to make medical school more accessible and affordable for aspiring physicians. Panelists Include:Maria L. Soto-Greene, MD, Executive Vice Dean, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Director, Hispanic Center of Excellence, Rutgers New Jersey Medical … Continue reading "Making medical school accessible & affordable for tomorrow’s physicians"

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 … Continue reading "Maria Spina and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D.; Harry Lee; Jess Rauchberg"

As part of our Special Series “Making A Difference,” Steve Adubato is joined by three change-makers to discuss the barriers Black-led organizations face in reaching the communities they serve. Panelists Include: Kareemah Harris-Baker, Nominator and Donor, SparkNJA’Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder of SHE Wins and 2018 Russ Berrie Making A Difference AwardeeNadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & President of Nassan’s … Continue reading "“Making a Difference” - Supporting Black-led Organizations"

Steve Adubato is joined by Sen. Vin Gopal (D), Democratic Conference Chair and Chair of the Education Committee, to discuss charter schools, the consolidation of school districts, and the dangers of political influence on school boards. Then, Steve Adubato welcomes Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact and author of “Beyond the Big Lie,” for a conversation … Continue reading "Sen. Vin Gopal (D); Bill Adair"

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. Show 612

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 … Continue reading "Barrett Young; Jennifer Da Silva; Lisa Dressner, LCSW"

David Greenberg, author of Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency, and Professor of History at Rutgers University, joins Steve Adubato for a special half-hour conversation to investigate how different American presidents have used public relations tactics to engage their audience and sway public opinion. Show # 621

Steve Adubato sits down with William Hu, MD Ph.D., Director of the Center for Healthy Aging Research and Chief of Cognitive Neurology at Rutgers Health, to discuss the truth and the misconceptions about “long COVID.” Mussab Ali, Senior Advisor at Vote16 USA, talks about the national campaign to lower the voting age to sixteen for … Continue reading "William Hu, MD, Ph.D.; Mussab Ali; Cathy Chase"

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 … Continue reading "Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr; Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty and Emily Haines; Douglas Eagles"

Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D., Author of “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For” and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, joins Steve Adubato to discuss how we as American citizens have the power to save our democracy, promote civil discourse, and lead change. Show 614

In this special edition of Think Tank, “New Jersey’s Next U.S. Senator,” Steve Adubato sits down individually with Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03), Democratic candidate, and Entrepreneur Curtis Bashaw, Republican candidate, to discuss their views on the issues that matter most to voters, including affordability, immigration reform, and abortion policy. Show #620

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 … Continue reading "Divakaran Manimaran; Teik C. Lim, Ph.D.; Evan Weiss"

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 … Continue reading "Amy Torres; Nancy Nusbaum; Amy B. Mansue"

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

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

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 … Continue reading "Brandon McKoy; Carolyn M. Welsh; Joe Bertolino, Ed.D"

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 … Continue reading "Chris Daggett; Michellene Davis, Esq."

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 NJDenise … Continue reading "Challenges Facing Minority-Owned Businesses"

“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

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 … Continue reading "Kate Endries, LMSW, and Susan Haspel; Jason C. Hernandez, Esq.; Sarah Adelman"

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 … Continue reading "Nicky Sheats, Ph.D, Esq.; Max Pizarro"

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 FoundationAsw. Shanique Speight (D) – NJ, Assembly Deputy Speaker, 29th Legislative District … Continue reading "Making a Difference: Addressing Period Poverty"

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 … Continue reading "Sahar Aziz"

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 … Continue reading "Patrice Lenowitz; Amy Tuininga, Ph.D.; Edwin Reyes"

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 … Continue reading "Matt Rawitzer; Triada Stampas; Wesley Mathews"

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

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 … Continue reading "Bryan Crable, Ph.D.; Kevin Kelleher and Denise Graff Policastro; Rev. Edwin D. Leahy, O.S.B."

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 … Continue reading "Julienne Cherry; Mary Ellen Roberts; Beth Simone Noveck, Ph.D."

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

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 … Continue reading "Mayor Marty Small, Sr.; David Walker; Christine Guhl-Sadovy"

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 … Continue reading "Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ; Peter J. Woolley, Ph.D.; Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R) – NJ"

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

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 … Continue reading "Making a Difference: Service to Others; Lorie Rodimer"

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 … Continue reading "Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D.; Sarah Adelman; Robert C. Garrett"

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 … Continue reading "Sean Spiller; Andrew Kirtzman; Julie Roginsky"

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 … Continue reading "R. Joseph Huddleston, Ph.D.; Andrew Kirtzman"

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. … Continue reading "U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) – NJ; Joaquin Duato "

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 ArmySteve Margeotes, Ph.D., Executive Director, Main St. Counseling CenterChristine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner, NJ Department of Children and Families 93023 #515

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 … Continue reading "Early Childhood Care and Education"

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 … Continue reading "William Connell, Ph.D.; Michele N. Sierkerka, Esq.; Anika Bhatnagar"

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 … Continue reading "Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D."

Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ of the 5th Congressional District who provides his perspective on the 2024 Presidential Election and the need for a bipartisan approach to important issues facing our nation. Ambassador Meryl Frank (ret.), Author of “Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search … Continue reading "U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ; Meryl Frank"

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 … Continue reading "Kareem McKenzie; Jeannie Fournier; Tim McLoone"

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 … Continue reading "Brian Bridges, Ph.D.;"

Lynnette Mawhinney, Ph.D. NJ Globe Columnists Daniel Bryan, Democratic Strategist and Alex Wilkes, Republican Strategist join Steve Adubato to discuss the need for civil conversations around politics and the leadership of both President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Lynnette Mawhinney, Ph.D., Professor & Chair of the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University-Newark,joins Steve … Continue reading "Alex Wilkes and Daniel Bryan;"

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, … Continue reading "Asw. Shanique Speight (D) – NJ; Asw. Aura Dunn (R) – NJ; Yuriy Boyechko"

Steve Adubato sits down with a panel of New Jersey educators to discuss the ever-changing landscape in public education and the impact of book banning. Panelists include: Ariel Babcock, Social Studies & Media Teacher Martha Hickson, High School Librarian Ian Evans, 7th Grade Literacy Teacher Betsy Ginsburg, Executive Director of Garden State Coalition of Schools, … Continue reading "Excellence in Education; Elisabeth Ginsburg"

“Daniel Semenza, Ph.D., Director of the Interpersonal Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University, joins Steve for a compelling conversation about the prevalence of gun violence, concealed carry laws and the communities that are disproportionately impacted. Then, Steve Adubato is joined by two Russ Berrie Making A Difference winners to highlight their personal commitment to … Continue reading "Daniel Semenza, Ph.D.; Making a Difference: Addressing Gun Violence"

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 … Continue reading "Sen. Steven Oroho (R) – NJ; Idana Goldberg, Ph.D.; Linda Schwimmer, JD"