Think Tank with Steve Adubato

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.; Mussa...

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 Wrig...

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...

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 T...

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 … Contin...

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 rea...

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 Chambe...

“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...

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 readi...

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...

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 T...

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 S...

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 r...

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 … Conti...

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.;...

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. Wool...