Steve Adubato is joined by Lynn Hawkins, Director of Pinwheel Place, to discuss how crisis nurseries offer free emergency child care to families facing challenging times.

Colorectal Cancer Survivor Kaitlin Van Saders joins Steve Adubato to share her cancer journey, the power of self-advocacy, and how she supports others facing the same diagnosis.

Steve Adubato sits down with Bill Elliott, Chairman & Founder of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, to talk about his son’s legacy and the mission to prevent impaired driving through education, awareness, and advocacy.

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Steve Adubato sits down with Alyssa Maurice, Assistant Director of the Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, to analyze pressing public policy issues such as secure elections, social media use for minors, and data centers in NJ communities. President and CEO of CARE, Michelle Nunn, talks with Steve Adubato about the organization’s efforts to provide humanitarian aid, critical advocacy, and hope to people impacted by conflict in Gaza, Sudan, and throughout the world.

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August 22, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., PhD, Author of America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, to explore the enduring impact of race on American history and identity, and how it shapes patriotism and the lived experiences of minority communities.

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September 12, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with John Feal, 9/11 First Responder and Advocate and Author of I Will Follow You Anywhere, to discuss his decades-long commitment, together with Jon Stewart, fighting for those impacted by September 11th-related injuries and illnesses.

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Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) – NJ, of the 8th Congressional District to examine critical issues facing New Jersey, including election integrity and security, immigration detention centers, and the need for affordable child care.

Steve Adubato speaks with Sen. Holly Schepisi (R) – NJ about election security, voter eligibility, and the steps needed to strengthen public confidence in New Jersey’s electoral process.

Executive Director of Table to Table, Heather Thompson, joins Steve Adubato to discuss how food rescue efforts with farms, grocery stores, and distributors help combat food insecurity in NJ communities. Steve Adubato is joined by Kris Kolluri, President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT and Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, to examine the transportation efforts that helped move hundreds of thousands of fans during New Jersey’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Steven K. Libutti, MD, Sr. VP of Oncology Services at RWJBarnabas Health and William N. Hait Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute, joins Steve Adubato to talk about the new Melchiorre Cancer Center, which aims to expand access and provide critical, comprehensive cancer care for patients throughout NJ.

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August 15, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Rev. James Martin, SJ, Editor at Large at America Media and Author of Work in Progress, to reflect on how his hardworking upbringing shaped his calling to serve others and the Catholic Church’s place in an increasingly polarized political landscape.

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July 25, 2026. Steve Adubato engages three passionate voices about the skilled trades shortage, highlighting these rewarding professions as in-demand career opportunities for all.

Guests:
Scott Shaw, President & CEO, Lincoln Technical Institute
Judaline Cassidy, Founder of Tools & Tiaras, Plumber with Local Union No. 1 in NYC
Sen. Joseph Cryan (D) – NJ, Chair, Senate Higher Education Committee

May 30, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, MS, MPH, Dean of Rutgers School of Public Health and Author of “Humanizing Public Health: How Disease-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us,” to explore how trust, compassion, and a more human-centered approach to care can help restore confidence in public health.

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Carole Johnson, President & CEO of University Hospital, joins Steve Adubato to examine the impact of federal Medicaid cuts to vulnerable urban communities and the importance of encouraging young people to pursue careers in medicine.

Sam Oliker-Friedland, CEO of Responsive Gov, sits down with Steve Adubato to examine election integrity, poll worker safety, and how trust in elections supports a strong democracy.

Steve Adubato sits down with Helen Archontou, CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey, to explore how the organization empowers women affected by trauma through support services, advocacy, and workforce development.

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Ronald Weich, Dean of Seton Hall University School of Law, joins Steve Adubato to examine federal checks and balances, political polarization, and how Artificial Intelligence impacts the legal field. Nedia Morsy,

Director of Make the Road NJ, speaks with Steve Adubato about the importance of advocating for New Jersey’s vulnerable immigrant population in challenging times.

Steve Adubato speaks with Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico about the personal and professional fulfillment she’s experienced in her journalism career while navigating an evolving media landscape.

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