Best Stampa Podcasts (2024)

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Matt Rawitzer; Triada Stampas; Wesley Mathews 30:00

4h ago30:00

30:00

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…

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Ep. 45: Dr. Alan Pascuzzi, Bronze Casting and "Becoming Michelangelo." 48:27

3d ago48:27

48:27

I am joined by the Florence based artist and art historian Dr. Alan Pascuzzi for a thrilling interview about his career as an artist following the techniques of the Renaissance masters. We first discuss the process of becoming a sculptor and painter in the Renaissance techniques. He walks us through his technical process, looking closely at his rec…

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Presidential Candidate Cornel West: Race & the Two-Party System 30:00

4d ago30:00

30:00

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 …

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Bryan Crable, Ph.D.; Kevin Kelleher and Denise Graff Policastro; Rev. Edwin D. Leahy, O.S.B. 30:00

11d ago30:00

30:00

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-locatio…

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Ep. 44: Frank Nero Part 2: San Martino del Vescovo 46:07

21d ago46:07

46:07

Join me in conversation with Frank Nero, who takes us on a journey to a hidden gem in Florence, San Martino del Vescovo. This oratory serves as a fascinating case study of the intersections between Medici power and art patronage, as well as offering a glimpse into the everyday of Florentine life in the Quattrocento. The oratory frescoes depict scen…

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Julienne Cherry; Mary Ellen Roberts; Beth Simone Noveck, Ph.D. 30:00

18d ago30:00

30:00

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 shortag…

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Patrice Lenowitz; Amy Tuininga, Ph.D.; Edwin Reyes 30:00

25d ago30:00

30:00

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 …

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Ep.43: Frank Nero Part 1: Teaching Renaissance Art in Florence, Italy 46:31

1M ago46:31

46:31

It is with great pleasure that I welcome Frank Nero to the podcast. Nero is an art historian, award-winning educator, and former director of Florida State University Florence. He specializes in on-site lectures, having taught and inspired thousands of students during his career, myself included. The first part of this interview departs from our typ…

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Author Franklin Foer Discusses President Biden’s Leadership In His Political Career 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

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 #524By Think Tank with Steve Adubato

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Ep. 42: The Followers of Raphael Part 2: Giovanni da Udine, feat. Esme Garlake 32:47

2M ago32:47

32:47

Join me in the continuation of my conversation with ecocritical art historian and climate activist Esme Garlake. In the second part of our interview, we discuss the works of Raphael's pupil, Giovanni da Udine. Giovanni not only had an intense fascination with accurately depicting the natural world, which we discuss via his drawings, but had a subst…

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Mayor Marty Small, Sr.; David Walker; Christine Guhl-Sadovy 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

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…

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Ep. 41: The Followers of Raphael Part 1: Ecocritical Art History and Giulio Romano, feat. Esme Garlake 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

Join me in conversation in two parts with Esme Garlake, an ecocritical art historian and climate activist who centers her research on the interaction between the artist and the natural world. We are talking about two artists who were trained under Raphael, Giulio Romano and Giovanni da Udine. How do animals manifest in their works, and what does it…

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Ep. 40: Romeo and Juliet: The Italian Renaissance Novella that Inspired Shakespeare, feat. Michael Curtotti 47:24

2M ago47:24

47:24

Welcome to the Italian Renaissance Podcast Interview Series! Passionate translator Michael Curtotti joins us on the podcast to discuss the Renaissance novelliere Matteo Bandello and his Romeo and Juliet, which serves as the inspiration to the famous play by William Shakespeare. Curtotti has recently published a new translation of Bandello's novella…

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Asw. Ellen Park (D) – NJ; Peter J. Woolley, Ph.D.; Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R) – NJ 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

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 Fairleigh Dickin…

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Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) – NJ; Neal Shapiro 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

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…

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Making a Difference: Service to Others; Lorie Rodimer 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

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 …

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Edmund Adjapong, Ph.D.; Sarah Adelman; Robert C. Garrett 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

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,…

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Sean Spiller; Andrew Kirtzman; Julie Roginsky 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

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 and Tragic Fa…

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R. Joseph Huddleston, Ph.D.; Andrew Kirtzman 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

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 Giuli…

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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) – NJ; Joaquin Duato 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

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 front…

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Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper 24:10

5M ago24:10

24:10

Leonardo da Vinci arrived in Milan around the year 1482. Under the patronage of Duke Ludovico Gonzaga, Leonardo painted his famous Last Supper on the wall of the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Still, his technical application of paint was a failure, causing almost immediate damage to the famous work. Between his inadequate innovation, the w…

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Addressing the Mental Health of our Youth 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

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 Army Steve Margeotes, Ph.D., Executive Director, Main St. Counseling Center Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner, NJ Department of Children and Families 93023 #5…

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Early Childhood Care and Education 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

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 Johnson, Assistant…

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William Connell, Ph.D.; Michele N. Sierkerka, Esq.; Anika Bhatnagar 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

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 imp…

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Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D. 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

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 race relati…

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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) – NJ; Meryl Frank 30:00

7M ago30:00

30:00

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 for Life in…

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Ep.38: Veronese and the Inquisition 22:59

7M ago22:59

22:59

Season 2 Finale! For the conclusion of this treatment of Renaissance Venice, we discuss Paolo Veronese and his famous painting that enraged the Holy Inquisition: The Supper in the House of Levi. Indeed, upon completion of this painting, the forces of the Counter-Reformation descended upon Veronese, bringing him under interrogation to explain what t…

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Kareem McKenzie; Jeannie Fournier; Tim McLoone 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

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, infl…

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Ep. 37: Renovatio Urbis - Jacopo Sansovino and Pietro Aretino 24:58

8M ago24:58

24:58

Touted as the 'triumvirate' of sixteenth century Venice, Titian, Jacopo Sansovino, and Pietro Aretino were cultural megaliths that bolstered the ambitious city development plan under Doge Andrea Gritti. This episode explores the presence of both Aretino and Sansovino in Venice. Aretino was a famed writer, open homosexual, and merciless critic of th…

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Brian Bridges, Ph.D.; 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

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 do…

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Ep. 36: Gaspara Stampa - Venetian Renaissance Poet 27:54

8M ago27:54

27:54

Gaspara Stampa is among the most important poets of the Renaissance. Living in Venice, she was a central figure in the music and literary scene thriving during the sixteenth century. Her Rime, published the year of her death, give us insight to the brilliant mind of an upper class socialite with a complicated love life, far flung from the rigid con…

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Alex Wilkes and Daniel Bryan; 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

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 Edu…

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Ep. 35: Michelangelo in Venice 27:18

9M ago27:18

27:18

In 1494 upon the expulsion of the Medici from Florence, Michelangelo Buonarotti left his native city for the Republic of Venice. His stay there was brief and mostly undocumented. Yet, close comparison of source material and stylistic analysis reveals that perhaps Michelangelo was more influenced by his time in Venice than previously considered. The…

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Asw. Shanique Speight (D) – NJ; Asw. Aura Dunn (R) – NJ; Yuriy Boyechko 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

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 cred…

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Ep. 34: The Titian List, feat. Gee Cooper 53:53

9M ago53:53

53:53

With great pleasure, I welcome Gee Cooper back to the show to discuss the afterlife of Titian. Given his proliferation and international appeal, the works of Titian and his role as court painter had a ripple effect in courts throughout Europe. Among the most important figures is Charles I of England who looked to expand the Royal Collection after a…

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Excellence in Education; Elisabeth Ginsburg 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

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 Coalit…

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Ep. 33: Titian: A Life in Three Paintings 26:18

9M ago26:18

26:18

Known as the greatest master of the Venetian Renaissance, Titian's painting career spanned most of the sixteenth century. This episode aims to give an overview of his life and works, focusing on three paintings from three different genres: an altarpiece, a portrait, and a mythological scene. Just as they represent different genres, the paintings di…

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Daniel Semenza, Ph.D.; Making a Difference: Addressing Gun Violence 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

“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 highl…

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Ep. 32: Mehmed II and Italian Art in the Ottoman Courts 26:44

10M ago26:44

26:44

The conquest of Constantinople placed the Ottoman Empire at the center of the Mediterranean world. Sultan Mehmed II thrived under the cultural pluralism of his new court, procuring artists from both sides of his world: Italy and Persia. However, the Italianization of the Ottoman Empire is locked within Mehmed's reign, as the greater Ottoman court d…

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Sen. Steven Oroho (R) – NJ; Idana Goldberg, Ph.D.; Linda Schwimmer, JD 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

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 an…

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Ep. 31: Venice and the Islamic Lands, feat. Julia Bender 36:37

10M ago36:37

36:37

I sat down with Julia Bender, a student and researcher of Islamic and medieval art, to discuss the relationship between the Venetian Republic and the Islamic powers that competed for mercantile control of the Mediterranean. Looking at the Mamluks and Ottomans, two major dynasties that coincide with the Renaissance period, we discuss what exchanges …

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Jeff Kanige; South Jersey Small Businesses: What’s Next 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

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 & CEO, Cham…

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Jubril Oyeyemi, MD, FHELA; Kelly Hart; Vasantha Kondamudi, MD 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

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-incom…

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Mayor Ras J. Baraka; Sen. Michael Testa (R) – NJ; SanDonna Jones 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

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…

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Ep. 30: Giorgione and Titian: Sleeping Venus and the Venus of Urbino 31:43

11M ago31:43

31:43

In our third and final discussion on Giorgione, this episode covers his final work, the Sleeping Venus, which was finished by Titian upon his death. A close look at the history of this painting helps understand the development of Titian's style in light of Giorgione, which ultimately arrives at his most famous work, the Venus of Urbino. This conver…

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Ep. 29: Giorgione's Tempest, feat. Professor Monika Schmitter 32:31

11M ago32:31

32:31

I sat down with Venetian Renaissance expert Monika Schmitter to discuss the enigmatic Tempest by Giorgione. Why is this image so difficult to define? What is the current state of scholarly interpretation of its form and function? This interview covers the complicated history of the painting, in part responding to Prof. Schmitter's recent publicatio…

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Making a Difference: Addressing Food Insecurity; Amanda Ebokosia 30:00

12M ago30:00

30:00

Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of inspiring entrepreneurs who are working to combat food insecurity across the state. Panelists include: Stephanie Glover-Wilson, Founder & Executive Director, Hunger Free – Unity in the Community Tanya Veltz, Founder & President, Tree House Cares Shenee Omuso, MAT, MA, CCC-SLP, Director of Education & Career Pat…

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Ep. 28: Giorgione 28:42

12M ago28:42

28:42

This episode explores Giorgione -Giorgio da Castelfranco - a founding artist of the Venetian High Renaissance. Although he lived a short life, the impact of his art echoes throughout the history of Venetian art. With influences like Giovanni Bellini, Leonardo da Vinci and Francesco Petrarch, his pictorial style is elaborated into a poetic mode of p…

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Gary Mendell; Nikole Hannah-Jones; Yanzhong Huang, Ph.D. 30:00

12M ago30:00

30:00

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 Pr…

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Mark Dinglasan; Making a Difference: Sustainability and Food Security 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

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. Panelis…

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