Think Tank with Steve Adubato: The Podcast

Think Tank with Steve Adubato: The Podcast

Think Tank with Steve Adubato: The Podcast features the best conversations from Think Tank, One-on-One, and State of Affairs. Steve Adubato sits down with high-profile thought leaders, innovators and experts. The podcast explores the critical issues, trends and challenges facing our nation today.

  • Author and legal analyst Elie Honig examines the abuse of executive power

    December 6, 2025. Steve Adubato welcomes Elie Honig, author of “When You Come at the King,” CNN Senior Legal Analyst, and Former Federal and State Prosecutor, to explore the history of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, the abuse of executive power, and its implications for the future of American democracy.

    Show 723

    7 December 2025, 4:30 pm
  • A Conversation with Jonathan Koppell, PhD, Pt. 2

    November 29, 2025. In the second half of this two-part series, Steve Adubato goes on-location to Montclair State University for an in-depth conversation with Montclair President, Dr. Jonathan Koppell. In cooperation with Montclair’s College of Communication and Media, Steve and Dr. Koppell explore academic freedom, campus safety, the value of higher education, and the future of democracy.

    Show 722

    30 November 2025, 4:30 pm
  • A Conversation with Jonathan Koppell, PhD, Pt. 1

    November 22, 2025. In this special two-part series, Steve Adubato goes on-location to Montclair State University for an in-depth conversation with Montclair President, Dr. Jonathan Koppell. In cooperation with Montclair’s College of Communication and Media, Steve and Dr. Koppell explore academic freedom, campus safety, the value of higher education, and the future of democracy.

    23 November 2025, 4:30 pm
  • Tomorrow’s Physicians

    October 25, 2025. ​As a tribute to the late Dr. George F. Heinrich, a lifelong mentor and coach to future physicians, Steve Adubato sits down with Dr. Heinrich and two other esteemed doctors to discuss their passion for medicine and how they’re giving back by training the next generation of physicians.

    In addition, we honor Dr. Heinrich’s legacy in a conversation with Patricia Costante, Founding Member of the EJI Excellence in Medicine Fund, and Board Member of the NJ Health Foundation, who worked closely with Dr. Heinrich in creating the Tomorrow’s Physicians series.

    Panelists Include:
    Ronak Mistry, DO, Hematologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
    Leila J. Mady, MD, PhD, MPH, Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgeon, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    The late George F. Heinrich, MD, Former Associate Dean for Admissions and Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    16 November 2025, 4:30 pm
  • Honoring our Veterans

    “October 11, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with three passionate advocates for a powerful conversation about supporting veterans and military families in New Jersey.

    Panelists Include:
    Asw. Melinda Kane (D) – NJ, 6th Legislative District and Gold Star Mother of Lance Corporal Jeremy Kane
    Michael Mimms, Ed.D., Former Marine Corps First Lieutenant and Lead Veteran Mental Healthcare Navigator and Mental Health First Aid Instructor, New Jersey Hospital Association
    Jack Fanous, Co-Founder & Executive Director, GI Go Fund and CEO and Co-Founder, JobPaths, and 2013 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree”

    Show 718

    2 November 2025, 4:30 pm
  • Corey Feist, JD, MBA; Michaela White, AND Saul Grullon; James A. Carey, Jr.

    Steve Adubato speaks with Corey Feist, JD, MBA, Co-Founder and CEO of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, about how this non-profit protects the mental health of our healthcare workers.

    Steve Adubato is joined by Michaela White, the National Grand Catholic Forensic League Speech Champion, and Saul Grullon, National Speech and Debate Association District Coach of the Year, to celebrate their achievements and discuss the importance of mentorship for student success.

    Steve Adubato speaks with James A. Carey, Jr., Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery, about adapting the lottery to the digital age, supporting the state’s pension system, and offering help to those with a gambling addiction.

    19 October 2025, 3:30 pm
  • Making a Difference: Environmental Justice and Sustainability

    October 4, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by three Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award honorees to discuss their innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

    Panelists Include:
    Jose German-Gomez, Founder, Northeast Earth Coalition and 2023 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree
    Kim Gaddy, Founder and Director, The South Ward Environmental Alliance and 2021 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree
    Ron Hine, Founding Member and Executive Director, Fund For A Better Waterfront and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree

    Show 716

    5 October 2025, 3:30 pm
  • Pete Connolly; Ramin Hastings, MD; Brandon McKoy

    Pete Connolly, CEO of NJ Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the impact of tariffs, energy costs, and Artificial Intelligence on manufacturing in New Jersey.

    Steve Adubato is joined by Ramin Hastings, MD, Medical Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program and Interventional Cardiologist at Englewood Health, to discuss advances in heart disease prevention and the impact of Medicaid cuts on cardiology patients.

    Brandon McKoy, President of The Fund for New Jersey, joins Steve Adubato to examine some of the key priorities for New Jersey’s next governor, the importance of the State Census, and the role of local independent media.

    Show 719

    28 September 2025, 3:30 pm
  • Asw. Ellen Park (D); Sen. Vince Polistina (R)

    Steve Adubato sits down with Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ, Parliamentarian of the New Jersey Assembly, to discuss New Jersey’s fiscal future, affordability, and the challenges facing New Jersey’s next governor in 2026.

    Steve Adubato is joined by Sen. Vince Polistina (R) – NJ of the 2nd Legislative District to discuss the unique needs of Atlantic County, his passion for improving education, and the importance of bipartisanship.

    21 September 2025, 3:30 pm
  • Batya Ungar-Sargon analyzes the priorities of working-class Americans

    August 9, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Columnist for Free Press and Author of “Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women,” to analyze the priorities of the working class, including affordability, access to healthcare, job security, and obtaining the American Dream.

    Show 712

    14 September 2025, 3:30 pm
  • U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) – NJ; Alan Blinder

    Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) – NJ, of the 8th Congressional District, to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, immigration policy, and the importance of accessible, affordable childcare.

    Alan Blinder, National Correspondent for The New York Times, joins Steve Adubato to examine the current state of higher education in our country.

    Show 714

    7 September 2025, 3:30 pm
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