Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
Tonight: We're joined by the New Jersey Legislature's newest face: Assemblyman Dan Benson who was sworn in this week to represent the 14th Legislative District, filling the seat left vacant by Senator Linda Greenstein's move up earlier this year.
On the heels of democrats quietly increasing their Senate majority to 24-16 with Greenstein's arrival, it was good to see that Assembly seat stay in progressive hands. And, we'll be talking to those hands tonight.
Have some questions for our newest progressive Assemblyman? Drop 'em in the comments.
Or join us LIVE from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, and have your say. We'll be ready for your calls at: (646) 652-2773
And, remember, if you miss the show, you can always go back and listen to the archive, or download them on iTunes.
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. Call-in Number: (646) 652-2773
This Week: Pay no attention to the South Jersey half of the logo, Jay's on an excellent adventure this evening, so we'll be treated to the rock-star treatment, with guest co-host, Adam Lambert.
Like to join us? Please do. Our call-in guests help make this show great, as you'd well know if you listened to last year's Blue Jersey Radio Year in Review.and we love it when callers share their questions and their wisdom with us. That number again is (646) 652-2773 and we want you to call.
We hope you'll catch us live and call in, but we're podcast-able, too. You never have to miss an episode. Listen to them all on Blogtalkradio, or download any show on iTunes.
So join us tonight for a special 8:00 p.m. edition for a little bit o' this, and a little bit o' that. Talk to you later!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams live with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. And each year, we get to take a week off, and just listen back to some of our favorite shows.
So, like we did back in 2007 and 2008, and 2009, we invite you again to sit back, relax, and "click on the pix" to have a listen back to some of this year's Blue Jersey Radio Year in Review:
Congressmen
In such a tumultuous year, we were privileged to hear directly from a number of our representatives in Congress, including first-time guest Rep. Donald Payne, and returning guests, our dear friends, Rep. Frank Pallone and Rep. Rush Holt, all three of whom will be returning to Congress in January. (By contrast, Rep. John Adler didn't manage to squeeze us in this election year, and he won't be going back. Coincidence?)
Rep. Frank Pallone, NJ-6
Rep. Donald M. Payne, NJ-10
Rep. Rush Holt, NJ-12
NJ Legislators and Mayors
We also had the pleasure of being joined by state and local elected officials from around the state.
Sen. Linda Greenstein, LD-14 (well, almost)
Asm. Peter J. Barnes III, LD-18
Asm. John Wisniewski, LD-19
Haledon Mayor Domenick Stampone
Some of New Jersey's Most Inspiring Activists and Leaders
We spoke with leaders of a variety of influential, interesting and inspiring organizations working to make a positive impact around the state.
Courage to Connect NJ's Gina Genovese
Unseat Sean Kean
Women's Health Matters NJ's Michele Jaker
NJ Policy Perspective's Deborah Howlett
Annabel Park, Coffee Party USA Founder
Progressive Challengers
And we heard from the brave souls who stood up to challenge incumbents even in New Jersey's toughest races, earning them an "A" on the political participation scoreboard.
(We dished. The biggest target was Alex DeCroce and his wife, Betty Lou who have turned your tax dollars into a multi-million dollar lifestyle complete with multiple pensions and a Florida mansion. - promoted by Jay Lassiter)
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with NJ's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers + your stimulating calls. Call-in Number: (646) 652-2773
This Week: Jeff and I welcome Assemblyman Peter Barnes, the newly minted Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. BlueJersey was a loud and vocal critic of the choice, obviously preferring one of Barnes's more liberal colleagues. That prompted the Assemblyman to introduce himself (and his progressive bona fides) to the BlueJersey community. That's what's on tap for tonight.
Our call-in guests help make this show great and we love it when callers share their questions and their wisdom with us. That number again is (646) 652-2773 and we want you to call. So join us tonight for 30 minutes of BlogtalkRadio Bliss.
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. Call-in Number: (646) 652-2773
This Week: Ah, this week. This week, this week, this week. We'll look back on this week one day with horror no doubt. But for now, it's time to walk through the rubble looking for valuables, and treasured keepsakes. Can you help?
Our call-in guests help make this show great and we love it when callers share their questions and their wisdom with us. That number again is (646) 652-2773 and we want you to call.
We hope you'll catch us live and call in, but we're podcast-able, too. You won't want to miss an episode - and of course, you never have to. Listen to them all on Blogtalkradio, or download any show on iTunes.
So join us tonight for a special Wednesday edition for a little bit o' this, and a little bit o' that. Talk to you later!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. Call-in Number: (646) 652-2773
Join us tonight for our Election Day Special! This will be our last chance to dish before going to the polls, so let's make the most of it shall we?
Are you running for office or working on a campaign? Join us! Let us know the vibe where you are!
We're live at 8:00 p.m., and we'd love to know what you're thinking. Or, drop your thoughts in the comments, and we'll discuss them on the show.
That's tonight (Wednesday)at 8:00 p.m. for a little bit o' this, and a metric ton o' that.
You won't want to miss an episode - and of course, you never have to. Listen to them all on Blogtalkradio, or download any show on iTunes. Talk to you later!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. Call-in Number: (646) 652-2773
This Week: we're going rogue, featuring our patented roundtable-style format, with Jay Lassiter and Adam Lambert to dish the dirt. And when Jeff's away, leaving us kids to run the show, you never know what will happen.....But to keep the show REAL exciting, Jay and I are looking for another special guest - YOU!
Our call-in guests help make this show great and we love it when callers share their questions and their wisdom with us. That number again is (646) 652-2773 and we want you to call.
We hope you'll catch us live and call in, but we're podcast-able, too. You won't want to miss an episode - and of course, you never have to. Listen to them all on Blogtalkradio, or download any show on iTunes.
So join us tonight for a special Wednesday edition for a little bit o' this, and a little bit o' that. Talk to you later!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. Call-in Number: (646) 652-2773
This Week: we're going rogue, featuring our patented roundtable-style format, with regular hosts Jay Lassiter and Jeff Gardner to dish the dirt - and for added flavor, we're tossing in Adam Lambert. And we welcome another very special guest (hopefully more than one very special guest thought): YOU!
Our call-in guests help make this show great and we love it when callers share their questions and their wisdom with us. That number again is (646) 652-2773 and we want you to call.
We hope you'll catch us live and call in, but we're podcast-able, too. You won't want to miss an episode - and of course, you never have to. Listen to them all on Blogtalkradio, or download any show on iTunes.
So join us tonight for a special Wednesday edition for a little bit o' this, and a little bit o' that. Talk to you later!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls Number: (646) 652-2773.
Tonight it'll be roundtable-style with Adam Lambert and I joining Jeff to dish the dirt. And we welcome a very special guest: YOU! Our call-in guest are the wind beneath our wings and we love it when callers share their questions and their wisdom with us. That number again is (646) 652-2773 and we want you to call.
We hope you'll catch us live and call in, but we're podcas'table, too. You won't want to miss an episode - and of course, you never have to. Listen to them all on Blogtalkradio, or download any show on iTunes.
So, someone sent me a way too long video that they received which was of the "you eeevil soshulist Demmocrats better watch it cuz we are coming to git ya" variety, and I decided that it was way too easy to come up with a powerful rebuttal.
That being said, I put this little video together to remind everyone just how things were back when Republicans ruled Congress (and the White House). And that this is precisely what they will do if they regain power.
Our guest will be Ed Potosnak, who is challenging Congressman Leonard Lance in the 7th District. We'll get the low down on his campaign and his thoughts on the issues of the day. Adam and I will also recap the last week in NJ politics and I'm sure he will have something to say about my next step.
So, join us for New Jersey's fastest half-hour of political talk. We'll see if we can keep up with the change-by-the-minute pace of news coming from just about everywhere these days.
Something special on your mind? Leave your thoughts in the comments, and maybe we can have some fun with them on air. Or, feel free to give us a call tonight, and share what's on your mind. Remember, it's all LIVE, so don't be afraid - join us!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This week: we're LIVE with Gina Genovese, Executive Director of Courage to Connect NJ, talking about the organization, what they're hoping to accomplish, and how it's going so far. Municipal consolidation fans and critics - listen up. This isn't really a partisan issue at all - it's one that we're going to be doing an awful lot of talking about across the political spectrum.
Plus, all the news that slips from print in New Jersey - we'll be talking about it. Drop your comments, predictions or questions down below, then tune in and join the conversation!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This Week: Can you say recall? Well, considering it hasn't even been 100 days yet, maybe that's premature. But, as the Christie administration takes a nosedive in the polls, we'll catch up on the latest bluster coming out of Trenton, and where things are headed.
What's got you upset with the Governor? C'mon - there must be something. Go ahead and drop your gripes in the comments with your thoughts. Or, feel free to give us a call tonight, and share what's on your mind. Remember, it's all LIVE, so don't be afraid - join us!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This week: we're LIVE with Coffee Party USA's Annabel Park letting us in on what that organization is about, what they're hoping to accomplish, and what may await its future.
Plus, while congressional republicans (um, and John Adler?) wail and nash their teeth that the end is near, we get to celebrate the end too: of lifetime insurance caps, of coverage denials for pre-existing conditions, of uninsured status for 30 million Americans, and the list goes on. Health Care Reform - now the law of the land.
Think you know what it will mean for November's elections?
Let's talk about it. Drop your comments, predictions or questions down below, then tune in and join the conversation!
Holy cow! Blue Jersey Radio is alive and kicking almost 3 years since its debut, and guess what?: It's still really fun to do! We get to interview great guests, we can say anything we want, and we even let our callers have their say (sometimes). But every so often, we get to take a week off, and just listen back to some of our favorite shows. And this year had no shortage of fun ones.
Like we did back in 2007 and 2008, we invite you again to have a listen back to this year's Blue Jersey Radio Year in Review:
The Big Fish
This year, we had the opportunity to sit down for an extended interview with Governor Corzine, to talk about the campaign, the issues important to him, and the achievements he hoped to share with New Jersey voters. We also were joined on more than one show by our dear friend, Senator Loretta Weinberg.
Governor Jon Corzine
Our Interview with Jon Corzine, Part Two
Senator Loretta Weinberg
NJ Elected Officials
We were joined by members of our congressional delegation, as well as other notable NJ elected officials from around the state.
Rep. Rush Holt
Rep. Frank Pallone
Newark Councilman Ron Rice Jr.
Dennis McNerney, Bergen Cty Executive
Asm. Jack Conners, LD-7
Some of New Jersey's Most Inspiring Activists and Leaders
We sat down with prominent leaders and activists in the state, who have played an important role in fighting to make New Jersey a more open and inclusive place to call home.
GSE Chair Steven Goldstein
Rutgers CAWP Dir. Debbie Walsh
New Jersey's Veterans for Education
Accountability NOW Director Jeff Hauser
ACLU attorney Catherine Crump
Progressive Challengers
And we heard from the brave souls who stood up to challenge incumbents even in New Jersey's toughest races, earning them an "A" on the political participation scoreboard.
40th District Assembly Candidates Mark Bombace and John Agostinelli
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This Week: We're taking advantage of the brief reprieve on marriage equality to catch up on the rest of the goings-on in New Jersey politics. As the Christie administration takes shape, Trenton is bracing for what's in store. Meanwhile, in Washington, the healthcare debate rages on, along with the President's push for new banking regulations. Whose side are our representatives on? Find out tonight!
What have you been waiting for us to talk about? Go ahead and drop in a comment with your thoughts. Or, feel free to give us a call, and share what's on your mind. Remember, it's all LIVE, so don't be afraid - join us!
Oh, and don't worry - we'll have the latest updates on the marriage bill too. And, to bring things full circle, we may evenwill have big news from DC on that front. Join us, and find out.
You've read the stories, seen the photos, and watched the video. Now, find out just what went down in Trenton yesterday, and what's going down in the days ahead during this crunchtime for marriage.
As always, we'll be LIVE, and happy to take your calls during the show. To join in the commentary with your own opinions - or your experiences in Trenton yesterday - give us a call tonight at: 646-652-2773.
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This Week: we'll look ahead to the final two months of Governor Corzine's term (it's still 4 years y'know!). We're LIVE at 8:00 p.m. tonight with our 3-man roundtable - me, Jason and Adam - figuring out just what's about to happen during the lame duck session.
And, we'll be joined by some surprise guests with insight into what we should expect.
So, go ahead and drop in a comment with your thoughts. Or, feel free to give us a call, and share what's on your mind. Remember, it's all LIVE, so don't be afraid - join us!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This Week: one week since Election Day, we're LIVE at 8:00 p.m. tonight with our 3-man roundtable - me, Jason and Adam - breaking down what happened, what's happening, and what happens next.
So, go ahead and drop in a comment with your thoughts. Or, feel free to give us a call, and share what's on your mind. Remember, it's all LIVE, so don't be afraid - join us!
Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls.
This Week: It was a rough night for Democrats in New Jersey watching the results and tonight, we're LIVE at 8:00 p.m. to break everything down. There has been plenty of discussion in the comments about what happened and why, so join us for a conversation about how we got here and where we go next.
Feel free to give us a call, and share what's on your mind. Remember, it's all LIVE, so don't be afraid - join us!
