Think Tank with Steve Adubato

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. Show #818

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. Show 817

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. Show 816

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. Show 815