Think Tank with Steve Adubato

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"

Steve Adubato is joined by NJBIZ Chief Editor Jeff Kanige to discuss the most pressing issues facing small businesses in South Jersey. Steve Adubato sits down with a panel of business professionals to examine the challenges small business face in South Jersey.   Panelists include:   Max Gomez, Owner, Amp’d Fitness  Christina Renna, President & … Continue reading "Jeff Kanige; South Jersey Small Businesses: What’s Next"

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 … Continue reading "Mayor Ras J. Baraka; Sen. Michael Testa (R) – NJ; SanDonna Jones"

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 … Continue reading "Jubril Oyeyemi, MD, FHELA; Kelly Hart; Vasantha Kondamudi, MD"

Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of inspiring entrepreneurs who are working to combat food insecurity across the state.   Panelists include:   Amanda A. Ebokosia, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Gem Project, sits down with Steve Adubato to bring awareness to the social justice issues plaguing their local communities and the leadership … Continue reading "Making a Difference: Addressing Food Insecurity; Amanda Ebokosia"

Gary Mendell, Founder and CEO of Shatterproof, joins Steve Adubato to bring awareness to substance abuse and ending the stigma associated with addiction.  Senior Correspondent, Jacqui Tricarico, goes on location to the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City where she is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to discuss The 1619 Project, which examines the beginning … Continue reading "Gary Mendell; Nikole Hannah-Jones; Yanzhong Huang, Ph.D."

Mark Dinglasan, Director of the first-in-the-nation Office of the Food Security Advocate, sits down with Steve Adubato to define food security and discuss legislation that could reduce hunger across New Jersey. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference winners to discuss sustainable solutions for food insecurity. Panelists include:Randall Solomon, … Continue reading "Mark Dinglasan; Making a Difference: Sustainability and Food Security"

Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of non-profit leaders and healthcare professionals to discuss the importance of providing quality and equitable healthcare to people with Autism.  Panelists include: Michele Adubato, CEO of The North Ward Center and Founder, The Center for Autism  Suzanne Buchanan, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director of Autism NJ Oana deVinck-Baroody, DO, … Continue reading "Navigating Healthcare for People with Autism; LaShanda Gilliam"

Steve Adubato sits down with Charles Graeber, Journalist & Author of The Good Nurse, to discuss one of the most prolific serial killers in American history, registered nurse Charlie Cullen. Otis Rolley, Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Wells Fargo, joins Steve Adubato to discuss economic improvement and their outreach efforts in the philanthropic … Continue reading "Charles Graeber; Otis Rolley; Saladin Ambar, Ph.D."

Steve Adubato sits down with New Jersey’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy, to discuss systemic racial inequalities, the legislation needed to tackle them, and her mission to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place to raise a child. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of New Jersey non-profit leaders to discuss women’s and … Continue reading "First Lady Tammy Murphy; Making a Difference: Women’s and Maternal Health"

Steve Adubato is joined by Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst and Author of Untouchable, his latest book exploring how the rich and powerful escape criminal consequences. Senator Teresa Ruiz (D) – NJ sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the current teacher shortage and its critical impact upon our children’s education. Air Date: 3/18/23 … Continue reading "Elie Honig; Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D)"

David Hogg, Parkland shooting survivor and activist to end gun violence, joins Steve Adubato at the NJEA Convention to discuss his personal experience with gun violence and his lifelong commitment to end gun violence in our country. Air Date: 3/11/23  Show #428

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 … Continue reading "Christopher Kelly; Batya Ungar-Sargon; Mike Rothschild"