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2019 Audio Archive
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This Past Week's Guests
Alfredo Ortiz tells how a $15 minimum wage can actually cost jobs and impact family incomes
Dr. Indra Cidambi explains how and why addictions happen
Emily Shah previews the film Jungle Cry which tells the story of youths from the slums of India who became a chamption rugby team
Rob Orlando shares the story of what brought Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II together to fight Communism
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on why a recent tweet by President Trump about The Squad wasn't racist
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Ed Potosnak explains how and why the water at Lake Hopatcong NJ became unhealthy for humans
Rod Pyle shares behind-the-scene stories about Apollo 11 and the moon landing
Michael Friedson give his analysis of Iran's recent aggressive actions
Mollie Hemingway discusses some of the political acts that took place during the Bret Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Peter Chen reacts to the Supreme Court ruling blocking a citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census
Debora Bresch details legislation which would end pet leasing in NJ
Bishop-Elect Paul Egensteiner explains how he plans to have the Lutheran Church further connect with the NYC region LGBT community
Dan Joseph talks about the final years of the life of Lou Gehrig
Dr. Alvaro Toledo discusses Lyme Disease stats and facts in NJ
Annice Parker talks about how things have changed for LGBT people who run for public office
Heather Reams explains how the GOP can win over environmentalists
Larry Taunton tells how the overuse of the term Nazi for political purposes comes with consequences
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the unhealthy conditions at NJ's Lake Hopatcong and how state government allowed them to develop
Steven Benvenisti explains a new NJ law regarding drunk driving
J. Randy Taraborrelli shares stories from his latest best selling book on the Kennedy family
Tom Schatz discusses wasteful government spending and sites examples
Raynard Jackson gives an analysis of President Trump's campaign kickoff speech and a Congressional hearing on reparations
Ken Wolski details the latest regarding medical marijuana laws in NJ
Marie Tasy talks about a NJ program which can prevent newborns from being abandoned
NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin presents some of the student winners of the Exploravision Science Competition
Boxing legend Gerry Cooney shares some stories from his career and life
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the 25th anniversary of what's long been called the OJ Simpson Story
Adele LaTourette details the Summer Meals Program for youths in NJ
Courtenay Mercer shares the list of the Top Ten Endangered Historic Locations in NJ
Mandy Leverett explains how human trafficking is perpetrated in America and previews a June 15 seminar
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, one of the surviving Tuskegee Airmen, tells stories from his life and military career
Sussex County NJ Sheriff Mike Strada reacts to a directive limiting how local law enforcement deals with illegal immigrants
David Horowitz explains why there's been an increase in antisemitic attacks against Jews on college campuses and elsewhere
Former CNN anchor Lynne Russell talks about the CNN of today and the reasons for their drop in viewers
Robert Hoatson tells what new statute of limitation laws in NJ means for victims of sexual assault by priests
Julie Mower shares ideas on how to make the summer a positive time with new experiences for children with autism
Matthew Bunson discusses new state abortion laws and how they'll lead to a retrial of Roe v. Wade
John Gans talks about the history of the National Security Council
YMCA's Lindsay Mondick offers safe swimming tips and how the Y teaches them
Dr. Bradley Knight talks about the signs of the AFib heart condition and how the heart disease is treated
Amy Jean Davis explains how using animals for entertainment purposes is abusive
Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi previews upcoming episodes of her Investigation Discovery show True Conviction
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the passing of comedy legend Tim Conway
NJ Assemblyman Parker Space reviews the events regarding NJ Gov. Phil Murphy's attempt to stop state funding of a needy firefighters' fund
Stuart Green tells how a simple change in a NJ policy would result in more data regarding school bullying.
Jason Day and Dr. Nicholas Rohs discuss dealing with family diagnosed with lung cancer
Jordan Klepper gives a tour of his new Comedy Central show Klepper
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the NY Times obtaining President Trump's tax return information
Gregory Gianforcaro discusses his efforts to have the Boy Scouts release information on Scout Masters who sexually abused boys
John Koufos explains why it's important to prepare soon to be released prisoners for life back on the outside
Spencer Brown shares the latest regarding how Conservative voices are attacked on college campuses
Lewis Black talks about his comedy career and his The Joke's On Us tour this fall
Caroline Fredrickson gives a counter argument to the call for a citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census
Samantha DeAlmeida shares details about federal legislation designed to reduce youth smoking
Colin Sharkey reviews the results of a study on the popularity of teachers unions with teachers
Dr. Merrill Matthews explains the importance of the Electoral College
Mary Coogan shares the results of a report on how states are performing regarding foster care
Frank Holloman explains the need for organ donors and how easy it is to become an organ donor
Ed Grocholski reviews the results of a study on teens, personal finance and financial planning
Ed Condon discusses the latest state to pass an abortion heartbeat law
Dr. Jerome Corsi talks about how he was brought in to testify as part of the Mueller investigation and reveals what steps Congressional Democrats are already taking to continue investigations about collusion
The 2019 Audio Archive
Michael Mautone talks about the sexual abuse perpetrated on him by a NJ Catholic priest and the importance of other victims telling their experiences
Jon Riches updates the court case involving Jersey City teachers who are being paid not to teach
Dr. Jaqueline Worth discusses a new FDA approved drug for postpartum depression and offers advice for pregnant women
Steven Brill explain how assets of America have been taken over by the few
Stephanie Flamini discusses the importance of Autism Awareness Day on April 2 along with the programs of Autism NJ
Natalie Muth shares the policy ideas issued in a report by the American Academy Of Pediatrics on reducing youths' consumption of sugary drinks
Allison Flicker explains a program from Amazon which equips schools to teach computer science skills
Geoff Dickens looks back at the news media reactions to the end of the Mueller investigation of President Trump
Vinnie Politan talks about the return of Court TV in May and gives his analysis of the Jussie Smollett story
Paul Aronsohn responds to concerns about NJ programs for the developmentally disabled
Michelle Minton discusses why limiting commercial availability of e-cigarettes impacts people looking to end tobacco use
Brian Kolfage explains how sections of the U.S. southern border wall are being built privately
David Rubin reacts to how antisemitism is being excused and how American Jews have a growing disconnect with their heritage
Mark Crawford discusses the latest actions regarding the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal in NJ including the advance of a new law expanding the statute of limitations to report abuse
Patrice Onwuka tells why the number of people in the SNAP Nutrition program is dropping
Prof. Steven J. Ross discusses how Nazis tried to infiltrate America, how they were spied on and stopped
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the rise in popularity of Socialism in America
Naomy De Pena shares her concerns over the possible elimination of opting out of mandated vaccine treatments for religious reasons in NJ
Elisse Glennon discusses the latest organ donation statistics in NJ
Nicole Neily explains how First Amendment rights are being violated on college campuses
Former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson reveals the facts about Planned Parenthood regarding abortions and talks about the day that made her a pro-life advocate
Dave Workman reacts to NJ banning distribution of 3-D gun printing instructions
Raheel Raza details a program which prevents youths from being recruited by radical Islamic terrorist organizations
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello about the lack of funding for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
James S. Robbins tells how PC politics is making America's history and heritage disappear
Olympic champion Mark Spitz shares the goals of the Holocaust Education Film Foundation
Dena Mottola Jaborska talks about new family leave laws in NJ
Helen Drobnis details the programs of Easter Seals NJ
Jason Johnson discusses whether making marijuana legal reduces crime rates
Prof. Wilfred Reilly discusses the elements of fake hate crimes like Jussie Smollet's and what provokes people to create them
Christy Tighe explains the programs that Junior Achievement NJ offers youths
Andrew Zimmern discusses his new children's book and how it will raise money to feed children in need
Luke Rosiak presents the story of foreigners hacking government computers which endangered national security yet has gone unreported
Gregory Wrightstone gives his analysis of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal
Howard Wexler explains what NJ businesses need to review and prepare for with the new $15 minimum wage and how it'll be phased in
Evan Feinburg tells how community organizations can be supported and how his organization will match donations
Noah Rothman discusses how social justice in fact creates victims and other negative situations
Jamie Glazov talks about the activities by groups which justify concerns that terrorists are part of the migrant caravans
Phillip Howard explains the importance of the Gateway Rail Tunnel Project for the NJ/NY infrastructure and the costs created by delaying the project
Dr. Elizabeth Nichols shares details about a new breast cancer treatment that reduces radiation treatments
Father Frank Pavone reviews recent abortion laws presented and passed in New York, Rhode Island and Virginia
James Hirsen discusses the attacks on Gladys Knight for her decision to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
Dustin Racioppi shares the latest regarding the story of Katie Brennan who has accused a member of the Phil Murphy For NJ Governor campaign and later of the Murphy Administration of sexual assault.
Mark Crawford talks about the latest events regarding the Catholic Church sex scandal in NJ
Rod Griffin offers tips on how to increase a credit score
Evelyn Sommer explains the importance of remembering and teaching in school about the Holocaust
NJ State Senator Steve Oroho gives his analysis of NJ Gov. Murphy's State Of The State address
Deborah Visconi shares details about a new process her medical facility is dealing with the opioid epidemic
Diane Dimond previews the Investigation Discovery two night special Robert Durst: An ID Murder Mystery which premieres Monday January 21 at 9 p.m. ET
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have A Dream speech
Jessica Vaughn discusses the proposal to allow illegal immigrants in NJ to be able to have a drivers license.
James Schulz explains the impact on dental health in NJ due to the state's low rate of fluoride in water
Laura Carno talks about the role that armed teachers are playing in school security
Gretchen Carlson shares details about her January 14 Lifetime special Gretchen Carlson: Breaking The Silence which features women who had to deal with workplace sexual harassment
Stephan Lally discusses his efforts to launch an on-campus food pantry and legislation in NJ which would help food insecure students
Eily Cummings shares the results of a report on which states have more people moving out and the ones with more moving in
Anne Burrell previews the new season of the Food Network's Worst Cooks In America
Kelly Hyman gives an analysis of the lawsuits being filed against Johnson & Johnson for having asbestos in baby powder
Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson talks about the need for border security and how it's being dealt with in Washington