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Derek Jess, School Business Administrator, for Summit Schools in NJ, speaks on balancing finances & student needs, building trust with key stakeholders, and uniting SBOs.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, recent federal immigration raids across New Jersey are raising tensions and concerns in communities across the Garden State. Plus, taking a look at the budget challenges facing Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Also, Father Ed Leahy reflects on lessons learned in his decades of leading St. Benedict's Prep in Newark. And, bracing for a major weekend winter storm.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Jefferson Township residents sound the alarm as school budget woes raise the specter of possible cuts. Plus, state officials move to takeover Lakewood public schools/ Also, a new report highlights "time bombs" in the state budget that Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will have to address. And, outgoing NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette sits down to discuss his tenure as the Garden State's top environmental official.

January 11, 2026: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard. Amen. Now, if you have been here these past few weeks of Christmastide and the Feast of the Epiphany, you would be right thinking that Jesus sure grows up fast, I mean we just celebrated his birth, then last week he's a kid being visited by Magi, and now he's a grown man! I mean, at this rate, a week from now should be Palm Sunday, right? Wrong. Well, sort of – Ash Wednesday is coming up in just a few weeks, so buckle up. Still, you couldn't be blamed for feeling a bit of lectionary whiplash right about now. Kinda the way you feel the day after Christmas when there's stuff in the stores for Valentine's Day, which I do NOT appreciate given that happens to be my birthday, and there is no need to rush it. But, back to the texts we heard today from the Gospel of Matthew and from Isaiah. In the gospel we here the story of Jesus' baptism. Left off of what we heard today, is what Jesus does just afterward. He is led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit where he encounters evil. And in the wake of all that has happened in our nation this past year, and most recently, this past week, it would seem a message we very much need today. I will speak more about that in a minute, but it is important to first underscore what we are hearing in today's texts – about Christ's baptism, yes, but also about our own. Our collect today, the prayer we offered at the beginning of this service, was this: “Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made…” This isn't just a dunk in some water – this is a contract with God – a covenant we make in the name of Christ, and that is sealed by the Holy Spirit. And in our passage this morning from Isaiah, we hear some of what that covenant requires of us. About the prophet, God says “I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.” Now, think about that…and then hear again the vows we all make at baptism either for ourselves, or was made by our parents, and Godparents, and we later confirmed. We promise to “seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves, and striving for justice and peace among all peoples, respecting the dignity of every human being.” See, the thing is…when we are baptized, we are baptized into something…or really baptized into someone. It is an identity that comes with a calling – the calling to free the captives, fight for justice and peace, and to love and serve. We are baptized into a life of Christ – because we are the body of Christ alive in the world today. And as the body of Christ, we don't just leave the waters of baptism, grab a towel, and continue as though nothing happened. We do as he did after his baptism – we live the life we are called to live – a life of ministry in a broken world – a life of wilderness moments when we are challenged, and pushed to the brink. And Lordy, we are in the wilderness now. This past week our government continued its horrific, unconstitutional, racist, and cruel violence against the people of our nation. Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen and young mother of three, was gunned down while in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this past Wednesday. Her wife, Becca Good, is left to care for their 6 year old son. The video of the attack is brutal to watch, and the lies about her and the incident by our government just add to the horror. Renee is not the first to be killed, or tortured, or imprisoned unlawfully. She sadly will not be the last. In fact, on Thursday, the very next night, two more people were shot by ICE agents in their vehicle in Portland. These are very dark days for our nation and for the world. Like many of you, I have been at more than one vigil in response – one of them just down the street from my home on the Newton Green– which is in the middle of a very red part of our Garden State. Like the other vigils, it was a community gathered in love amidst tragedy and hate. Sadly, even as we stood together, someone shouted out from a passing truck “ICE, ICE, Baby!” The cruelty of our President and his followers seems to be the point. Yet we were not deterred, and continued to stand together to be a witness to the horror that has taken yet another life. One of the things I have said at these vigils is that our faith is one that follows a man who preached love and peace, and was executed by the government because of it. Yet his resurrection taught us all that light will always overcome darkness, life is stronger than death, and love will always defeat hate. It is the only thing that can. Renee Good understood that truth. Her wife, Becca Good, said in a statement after her murder, said: “I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way.” Indeed we do. We must. Because love is the only way out of this long national nightmare. We must stand as a testament to the power of love – to heal, to restore, to change the world – because that is what we committed to in our own baptism. So, we will keep on fighting for the suffering Christ in our midst, never forgetting Renee and all the other victims. That is how we will change the world – one step, one vigil, one march, one act of kindness, one moment of courage at a time. But that does not mean the road will be easy for us. It certainly wasn't for Jesus. He had his time in the wilderness, and we are now deep within it too. Today, we are faced with a seemingly never-ending onslaught of cruelty by those who should be servants of the people. We are worn to the bone by the vitriolic hate our President, his team, and his supporters spew nearly hour by hour, all amid a daily avalanche of lies and purposeful misdirection by the ones we are supposed to trust. The purpose is to knock us off center and keep us so disoriented that we feel helpless, hopeless, and filled with rage. Why would they want this? It's simple really – it is so we respond with the same in kind. For evil knows that darkness will feed darkness, hate will fuel hate, violence will breed violence. They fan the flames to incite those who oppose them to be just like them, which will give them fodder to increase the violence in a never-ending cycle. And in moments like this, it is very tempting to give into it. Why not fight fire with fire – violence with violence, hate with hate. We feel so drawn to it, do we not, if we are honest with ourselves? But the thing is, we need to consider who tries to draw us to hate and violence. Remember what happened to Jesus in the wilderness – the evil one spoke to him – catching him when he was worn from his long journey in that place – and showing him a path forward that seemed so simple. If Jesus would only turn aside from God, everything would be great – he would be great – the evil one said. You could understand the temptation. I mean – he was promised he could turn stone into bread – that would solve all the hunger in the world. He could be made king over everyone – imagine today if you could take the power away from all the world's brutal dictators, including our own? Yet Jesus knew that isn't the path toward peace, toward wholeness, toward grace. It wasn't for him, and it most certainly isn't for us. To be clear – righteous anger at injustice is good and will propel us to act like Christ, and overturn tables of oppression. But anger rooted in hate will only lead to violence and a turning away from Christ – that can never be our way forward. No, not for those who are baptized into him. We are meant to choose another way. At that vigil the other night in Newton, the organizer wanted to close with the hymn Amazing Grace, but wasn't sure of the words. So, I stood beside her and helped lead everyone in singing those lyrics of redemption. One of those verses is: Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. Grace is God's gift to us, and it, not hate, will always lead us through the wilderness and to home – where we will be grounded in the knowledge and love of Christ, and renewed to live as we are called to live in our baptismal covenant. And folks – that will change the world. It really will. God's grace is how we will get through this. Love is how we will change it. After I spoke at the vigil in Newton, a young mother of two boys – a teen of about 14 years old or so, and the other about 10 – came up to me. The teen apparently had told his mom after listening to me that he wanted to go to church, and she – a person who had been harmed by her own church experience – wanted to know where I was a priest, feeling that it would be inclusive. Since our parish is so far from where this was, I told them of another one they should try. That conversation filled me with hope – to see young people yearning for a relationship with God. And it is certainly something seen a lot these days as church attendance by all ages is on the rise. I believe that this is a sign of the future of the church, as people seek a way forward, and they witness us living out our lives in Christ. Because so many people today are yearning for an alternative to the madness they are witnessing. In a world filled with conflict, violence, hate, war, poverty, and abuse of the environment – seekers hope to be connected to something they sense is larger than all of that – stronger than all of that – to a God that loves unconditionally, and a faith community that reflects that love openly, consistently, and with intention. They are looking for comfort and peace, yes, but most especially, they want to know that God loves them in a place that welcomes everyone, amid a world that wants to exclude them. That is why what we do here is so important. It feeds us in a time of deep hunger, but it also is food for the world. Here is where we are given the strength for our wilderness journey. Here we offer that food of life to others. Here we are reminded of our baptismal contract with God – a life of prophetic witness, rooted in the love of Christ, that calls us to speak truth, to act for justice, to stand for peace, to offer hope and love to a people in darkness. We have made a commitment to God to be the ones to speak up against those who traffic in hate and violence. To be the ones to stand against those who seek to oppress and marginalize. To be the ones to respond to hate with love and lies with truth. And especially to be the ones to counter the racist, homophobic, and sexist, words and actions by earthly rulers and proclaim in the streets, in the halls of government, in our churches, and everywhere in the world that God loves EVERYONE– NO EXCEPTIONS – and so will we. For like the prophet in Isaiah, and like our savior in whose name we are baptized, we too were given “as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.” There are many in prisons now – dungeons of bigotry and oppression, poverty, hopelessness, loneliness, and addiction. This is not time to throw the covers over our head and attend the church of the Holy Comforter. This is not a time to tune out. This is not a time to not pay attention. This is not a time to forget who we are, and whose we are. This is the time for us to be who we were born and baptized to be – prophets of his light, grace, and love – God's beloved agents of transformation. And there is nothing – no President or other leader, no ICE agent or army, no person or organization, that can stop what we, together, and by God's grace, will bring about – the overturning of evil, and the restoration of the world. They may have killed Renee Good, but by the good in each of us, rooted in the love of Christ – we will prevail. Amen. For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sermon-January-11-2026-1.m4a The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge January 11, 2026 The First Sunday After The Epiphany 1st Reading – Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 2nd Reading – Acts 10:34-43 Gospel – Matthew 3:13-17 The post “The Good In Us” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

BUY OUR MERCH HEREJoin the mail bag by leaving a voicemail at: 908-67-9999-3Our personal Instagrams:SoboChomikJimmyJordanWelcome back to The Garden State, the only NJ podcast that gives you all the news you need to know this week. Thanks for tuning in once again and for supporting the podcast. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to leave us a review! We love reading those!Follow us on all our socials to keep up to date with that and everything else happening. https://linktr.ee/thegardenstate

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the killing of an American citizen in Minnesota by a federal immigration officer sparks outrage in New Jersey and around the nation. Plus, the days are numbered for cell phones in Garden State schools, after Gov. Phil Murphy signs a law directing school districts to crack down on screen time in the classroom. Also, new reporting from NJ Advance Media raises alarms about the soaring salaries for executives of group homes that serve disabled adults. And, Christine Hanlon, the new chair of the New Jersey GOP, sits down to discuss the state of the Republican Party in New Jersey, and her vision for its future.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Sen. Andy Kim sits down to discuss the latest news out of Venezuela, after receiving a classified briefing on the situation from Trump administration officials. Plus, evaluating the impact of New York City's congestion pricing program a year after the tolls took effect. Also, state lawmakers propose new relief for New Jersey's iconic diners, as the cultural touchstones close around the state. And, traffic deaths plummet across the Garden State.

From the beach to the dancefloor... 1. Ane Brun ft Dustin O'Halloran - Lose My WayTaken from the Netflix Series “Bodies” and Chosen by Rob in Nuneaton2. Dead Can Dance - The Host of SeraphimTaken from the 2007 film “The Mist” and chosen by Anthony in New South Wales3. Vincenzo Lamagna - Love Duet ITaken from the Akram Khan ballet Giselle and chosen by George in London4. James Blake - I Want You To KnowTaken from a Lexus Advert and chosen by Gina in Chislehurst5. Thomas Newman - Personal and Most SecretTaken from the 2021 film Operation Mincemeat and chosen by Ben in Suffolk6. Julie Cruise - FallingTaken from the TV series Twin Peaks and chosen by Guy in Sunderland7. Sigur Ros - RafstraumurTaken from the documentary Under An Arctic Sky and chosen by Charlie In Australia8. Vangelis - Rachels SongTaken from The Bladerunner Soundtrack and chosen by Matt in Edinburgh9. Jeremy Soule - SolitudeTaken from the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Soundtrack and chosen by Jay in Germany10. Phosphorescent - Song For ZulaTaken from the TV Series Superstore and chosen by Jaqueline in Sheffield11. Ludovico Einaudi - ExperienceTaken from the TV series The Traitors and chosen by Caroline in West Yorkshire12. Bjork & David Arnold - Play DeadTaken From the film Young Americans and chosen by Lee in Derby13. Hans Zimmer - Cornfield Chase / Flying DroneTaken from the film Intersteller and chosen by Alex in Hertfordshire14. Frou Frou - Let GoTaken from the 2004 film Garden State and chosen by Andrea in Adelaide

Another year in The Garden State has come to an end.In keeping with tradition, Minister Harriet Shing is here to help us review the past 12 months.

Episode 75 Who's in Charge? Navigating Uncertainty in New Jersey's U.S. Attorney's Office The prolonged legal fight over Alina Habba's status as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor has thrown court proceedings throughout the Garden State into turmoil. Even with the recent Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision and Habba's alleged resignation, the future remains uncertain, according to James Pearce, Senior Counsel at the Washington Litigation Group, who was involved in the litigation challenging Habba's appointment. James joins host Matt Adams to delve into the thorny legal issues that began with Habba's spring 2025 appointment and culminated in the ruling earlier this month by the  Middle District of Pennsylvania that she was unlawfully serving in the role. James and Matt explain why her position was challenged, where the case stands now and what is currently happening to cases in the state's federal court. Matt and James also explore the broader implications of this case for the Justice Department and how it's impacting similar pending litigation in other jurisdictions.

Bevor wir bis zur Film-des-Jahres-Folge in die Weihnachtspause gehen, gibt es ein neues Mailbag für die Feiertage ♥ Lucas, Janick und Christian sprechen über diese Fragen: - Haben wir OLED? - Wieso liest Janick so viele Schundschinken? - Haben wir Self-Help-Bücher gelesen und war ein gutes dabei? - Welche Bedeutung hatte Udo Kier für uns? - Welche neuen Formate sind geplant? - Gibt es einen bestimmte Gäste, die wir gerne mal im Podcast hätten? - Welche Funktionen erfüllen für uns intermediale/intertextuelle Verweise? - Was zeichnet das Kino vor 9/11 aus? - Wie schauen wir auf Post-Y2K-Indiefilme wie Garden State zurück? - Was halten wir von Filmritualen wie Japanuary oder Shocktober? - Über welche Darsteller*innen freuen wir uns immer, wenn sie in einem Film sind? Das ist aber nur der Teaser, für die ganze Folge unterstützt uns auf https://steadyhq.com/cuts

BUY OUR MERCH HEREJoin the mail bag by leaving a voicemail at: 908-67-9999-3Our personal Instagrams:SoboChomikJimmyJordanWelcome back to The Garden State, the only NJ podcast that gives you all the news you need to know this week. Thanks for tuning in once again and for supporting the podcast. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to leave us a review! We love reading those!Follow us on all our socials to keep up to date with that and everything else happening. https://linktr.ee/thegardenstate

2:40 Seton Hall wins the Garden State Hardwood Classic3:00 Seton Hall analysis and Shaheen Holloway reaction15:30 Rutgers analysis and Steve Pikiell reaction27:40 St. John's routs Iona and Rick Pitino postgame39:10 UConn ends non-con strong with a win over Texas48:00 Hofstra stuns Pitt and Syracuse in 6 days

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, immigration attorneys face surging demand for their services as the Trump administration continues to make record numbers of detentions. Plus, federal funding for the SNAP program is threatened, leaving New Jerseyans in need with new uncertainty. Also, economists take stock on the state of business in the Garden State, and warn that the clouds of recession may be gathering. And, a federal judge strikes down Trump's ban on offshore wind development, bringing fresh hope to the beleaguered industry.

Depending on who you talk to, the 1981-82 Vancouver Canucks sported either the best, or perhaps the worst, jerseys of all time!  The classic flying V was certainly something and was donned by "King" Richard Brodeur between the pipes and a balanced international attack lead by the likes of Gradin, Fraser, Boldirev, Hlinka, Rota, Snepsts, and newly appointed captain Stan Smyl, plus legendary enforcer Tiger Williams, this team - lead by interim coach Roger "Captain Video" Neilsen went on a post-season heater that carried them to Lord Stanley's precipice, before succumbing the dynasty Islanders in four straight. In period two, the hot stove heats up as the Quinn Hughes trade talk just won't stop - will he head to the Garden State to join his brothers, or will Stevie Y swoop in to bring him back to Michigan!  Plus we get the buzz on Stamkos, Sherwood and wonder if the Oilers will finally go get a goalie!In period 3, we're back to rippin' packs as we wind down our second team selections next week!

This week I'm looking at some UFO sightings in New Jersey, specifically near Vasa Park, Budd Lake, and Mount Olive in Warren and Morris Counties! A few weeks ago, we camped at Gormanudur Viking Fest, held at Vasa Park. It was a beautiful event with good people, good food, and good times. But there have been some interesting UFO sightings right in the area. Stories this week include: two friends see a yellow, teardrop-shaped object near their apartment building; a witness see what he thinks is a satellite, until it grows bright and changes direction; two men have car trouble near a field and spot a large, black, triangular UFO hovering above; some coworkers relaxing in a field see a large disc-shaped craft silently gliding over the treetops; and a bright white light is seen rising over a general store and then zipping off into the sky at incredible speed. What do you think about these UFOs in the Garden State?Chapters:1:29 - Gormanudur Viking Fest - A Viking Harvest Festival5:42 - Vasa Park, dedicated to celebrating Nordic (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish & Icelandic) heritage6:51 - Teardrop UFO near Budd Lake10:13 - Bright light changes directions13:03 - Huge triangular UFO hovering over a field 21:23 - Disc-shaped UFO hovering over the treeline25:08 - White light rises above a store and the treetops#ufosightings #newjersey #uap #gormanudur Links!Follow us on Social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntoldWebsite: https://www.oddanduntold.comEmail me! : jason@oddanduntold.comMerch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.comUFO Encounter in the Mohawk Valley, New York: A Listener's Story: https://youtu.be/oRnASwJbzxk?si=sRxtidMuUpKGJxV8Bigfoot in Northern New Jersey: https://youtu.be/WWKhlkzgHng?si=lN0rMj6ojWL3qo3NThe Sandy Hook Sea Serpent | Hoppie of Lake Hopatcong New Jersey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA2cI9f11N0&list=PLNvcUb_Ry1wmiwr6DOG79cKNrIXZHihFU&index=1Vasa Park, NJ: https://www.vasaparknj.com/Gormanudur Viking Fest: https://www.gormanudur.com/NUFORC Budd Lake NJ: https://nuforc.org/subndx/?lat=40.8712101&lon=-74.7340523Mount Olive Sighting #1: https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=182482Mount Olive Sighting #2: https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=188053Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPwRiversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversendbandRiversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

BUY OUR MERCH HEREJoin the mail bag by leaving a voicemail at: 908-67-9999-3Our personal Instagrams:SoboChomikJimmyJordanWelcome back to The Garden State, the only NJ podcast that gives you all the news you need to know this week. Thanks for tuning in once again and for supporting the podcast. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to leave us a review! We love reading those!Follow us on all our socials to keep up to date with that and everything else happening. https://linktr.ee/thegardenstate

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Myron Kerstein.  In addition to editing Wicked, for which he was nominated for an Oscar and won the Eddie, Myron has edited such fantastic projects as Garden State, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, Girls, Crazy Rich Asians, for which he was nominated for the Eddie Award, In The Heights, and tick, tick, Boom, for which he was co nominated for the Oscar and won the Eddie. Now he's brought his magnificent skills to the phenomenal follow-up film, Wicked For Good.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Months into the first school year since New York banned smartphones in school, students are talking to each other more than they used to. Meanwhile, Gov. Phil Murphy wants New Jersey to pass similar legislation to ban cell phones in schools across the Garden State.

Exploring Homegrown Wines, Culinary Pairings, and Community at New Jersey's Wine Expo LIVEWelcome to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! This week, we're coming to you LIVE from the energetic halls of the New Jersey Wine Expo at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. Hosted by MJ Towler and joined by a dynamic crew including industry guests like Devon Perry, Ed Wengryn, Hank Zona, Sharyn Kervyn, Edward Miller, Vanessa Hoffman, Lisa Granik MW, and Chef Rich Krug, this episode dives deep into the heart of New Jersey's emerging wine scene.We'll take you behind the scenes as state agriculture leaders discuss the crossroads of farming, hospitality, and winemaking. You'll hear the story of local innovation and resilience, from producers embracing homegrown grapes, to chefs weaving New Jersey wines into their menus, and wine journalists chronicling the state's evolving identity on the global map.Together, we explore themes of local pride, collaboration across industries, the movement toward “farm-to-glass,” and—of course—the sheer joy of sharing a glass among friends, all while celebrating the diversity and roots of Jersey viticulture. Whether you're passionate about wine, food, music, or simply living well, join us for an episode that captures the spirit of community, creativity, and connection that make the Garden State's wine revolution worth raising your glass to.For more information about New Jersey Wine Month click the link!Follow New Jersey Wine on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeFollow Totally Biased Wine Reviews on IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor, Myron Kerstein ACE WICKED: FOR GOOD editor, Myron Kerstein ACE finds himself in familiar post-production territory after taking a short break to enjoy the success of the first film in this two-part adaption of the musical megahit.  This brief respit included Myron receiving an Oscar® nomination and an ACE Eddie win for his efforts.  But this time out, Myron faces the challenge of closing out this story with a movie that is darker in tone with a more complex narrative. Adapted from the venerable Broadway smash, WICKED: FOR GOOD follows the journey of a young woman named Elphaba. Misunderstood and often outcast because of her green skin, Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a fellow student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. MYRON KERSTEIN, ACE In addition to his musical experience with Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Myron also had a diverse pool of film and tv projects, including GARDEN STATE (2004), NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST (2008), LITTLE FOCKERS (2010), THE DUKES OF HAZARD (2005), FAME (2009), GIRLS (2015-17) and HOME BEFORE DARK (2020). The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to Myron's interviews for tick, tick...Boom!, In the Heights and Wicked Watch Myron take you on a Timeline Tour of how he edited Defying Gravity in Wicked Leave a message and get your questions answered on the show Check out all the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

In this episode of the Brand X Podcast, John Jamingo, Deuce, and Jimmy dive into a raucous mix of conspiracy theories, New Jersey politics, and the everyday absurdities of modern life. From arguments about whether men actually landed on the moon to complaints about skyrocketing taxes and failing schools, the hosts pull no punches. The crew reminisces about college radio shenanigans, explores the murky world of government secrecy, and even tries to nail down the elusive date for their next recording. Along the way, they share personal stories, gripe about technology, and touch on everything from gun laws to the rise of AI. Whether you're here for laughs, skepticism, or just a good old Jersey rant, this episode promises plenty of all three.In this episode:Conspiracy theories: aliens, moon landings, and government cover-upsNew Jersey's political corruption, taxes, and public school dysfunctionCollege radio memories and wild stories from their university daysThe hassles and oddities of modern technology, customer service, and artificial intelligenceDebates about gun laws, concealed carry, and the future of civil rights in the Garden State

BUY OUR MERCH HEREJoin the mail bag by leaving a voicemail at: 908-67-9999-3Our personal Instagrams:SoboChomikJimmyJordanWelcome back to The Garden State, the only NJ podcast that gives you all the news you need to know this week. Thanks for tuning in once again and for supporting the podcast. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to leave us a review! We love reading those!Follow us on all our socials to keep up to date with that and everything else happening. https://linktr.ee/thegardenstate

Today on Art of the Cut, we speak with multi-Oscar-nominated editor, Myron Kerstein, ACE, about editing Jon Chu's Wicked for Good.Chu and Kerstein last worked together - of course - on Wicked. And before that on tick, tick… BOOM. Before THAT they collaborated on In the Heights. And before THAT on Crazy Rich Asians - and we've talked about ALL of those films here on Art of the Cut.Kerstein's previous work as an editor includes the feature films Going in Style, Garden State and Glee: The 3D Concert Movie. He's also expanded his talents to the director's chair, but that's a topic for another interview.This interview discusses the value of story cards on a wall, the complexities of editing vocals recorded live during filming, and the implications of this film's darker tone and operatic power.If you'd like to read along with this inteview and see exclusive photos, check out the BorisFX blog site:borisfx.com/blog/aotc

Broadcaster and filmmaker Todd Sampson chats with Pete Helliar about his three favourite films; Apocalypse Now; Out Of Africa; and Garden State. For this episode, Todd watched The Shawshank Redemption for the first time and let's Pete know what he thinks of this classic prison movie. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY Recorded and Produced at Castaway Studios, Collingwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special edition of Beats Vines & Life: New Jersey Wine Edition, brought to you by the Garden State Wine Growers Association! On this episode, host MJ Towler gathers wine experts and local trailblazers Hank Zona and Dustin Tarpine for a lively conversation about New Jersey's vibrant wine scene.Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or just wine-curious, get ready to discover the fascinating history, dynamic terroirs, and emerging trends shaping the Garden State's wine industry. From hands-on vineyard stories—like starting Cedar Rose Vineyards with literally a chainsaw and a dream—to inside looks at the upcoming New Jersey Wine Expo, the episode explores how local wineries are redefining East Coast wine culture and building genuine connections with their communities.Tune in to hear about unique grape varietals, the spirit of New Jersey winemaking, how food and wine experiences are leveling up across the state, and why NJ might be your next wine destination. You'll also get tips on pairing local wines, stories about life in the vineyards, and reflections on what it takes to build a growing wine region in an unlikely place.Grab a glass, settle in, and join the journey—because in Jersey, it's all about celebrating mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and all you wine drinkers!For more information about the NJ Wine Expo click the link!For more information about New Jersey Wine Month click the link!Follow New Jersey Wine on IG!Follow Cedar Rose Winery on IG!Follow Hank on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeFollow Totally Biased Wine Reviews on IG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ATLP Rewind - Originally Released September 24, 2024On this episode of Around The Layout, we head to New Jersey and talk to Ralph Heiss, owner of the Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal HO scale layout and frequent operator of quite a few great layouts in the Garden State. Ralph tells us how he got started in the hobby and how he was operating at great layouts by the age of 17. He also shares how he researched the Lehigh Valley, his passion for the history and ghost railroading and how to make good use of free time gifted by a hurricane derived power outage.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/rewindThank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:https://scalesigns.com/

It’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night on Dancing with the Stars and the Daniettes are facing the bitter truth…their beloved Danielle Fishel has been eliminated. BUT…that won’t stop two guys who know nothing about dance, or the show, from recapping the fiercest dance competition on ABC! A Garden State icon leads Alix and Val to the standout performance of the night, while Flavor Flav didn’t help the controversies surrounding the scoring. And how did Will and Rider react to Carrie Ann’s apology to Danielle? Plus, will his place as “the people’s champion” be enough to take Andy Richter to the finals? We’re standing up at the judges table, yelling at the top of our lungs and unbuttoning our dress shirt down to our navels…on an all new, somber Pod Meets Twirl’d! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BUY OUR MERCH HEREJoin the mail bag by leaving a voicemail at: 908-67-9999-3Our personal Instagrams:SoboChomikJimmyJordanWelcome back to The Garden State, the only NJ podcast that gives you all the news you need to know this week. Thanks for tuning in once again and for supporting the podcast. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to leave us a review! We love reading those!Follow us on all our socials to keep up to date with that and everything else happening. https://linktr.ee/thegardenstate

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/05/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday night, Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in their New Jersey gubernatorial race. With 95% of the vote reported, Sherrill leads by 13%—56.2 to 43.2%. Prior to election day, most pollsters—including Trafalgar—published data showing the race would be significantly closer. What happened? Is NJ, simply put, just a blue state? Did President Donald Trump's absence from the ticket depress Republican turnout? 3:30pm-Listeners call into the show and voice their frustrations with last night's results. One caller notes that Democrats managed to get 60% of their voters to the polls—but Republicans managed a mere 54%. Is New Jersey now east coast California, as one listener suggests? 3:40pm- Rich continues to take calls—with a listener explaining that she knew NJ was progressive, but she had no idea the state was THIS deep blue. Others said they are still “stunned” by the results. Plus, people are disappointed that Larry Krasner won another term as district attorney of Philadelphia. What were voters thinking? 4:05pm- Rich keeps the phone lines open. Was candidate quality an issue? Unlikely. Jack Ciattarelli won all 21 counties across the state of New Jersey during the Republican primary. Why did 30% of Republican voters who cast their ballots for Trump in 2024 not show up? 4:10pm- Did the Trump administration's decision to halt federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project between New Jersey and New York help Mikie Sherrill? Should President Trump have held an in-person rally for Ciattarelli in NJ? Rich notes, if we don't fix the problem now—we're in major trouble heading into the 2026 midterm elections. 4:25pm- A listener points out that young female voters overwhelmingly voted for Mikie Sherrill. Can Republicans reverse this trend? 4:30pm- First, the GOP had to deal with the “Never Trumpers”—but now the Republican Party's biggest problem appears to be the “Only Trumpers,” voters who will only show up to vote if President Donald Trump himself is on the ballot. 5:05pm- On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders hilariously hijacked a press conference held by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. One listener says Sanders has been “emboldened” by socialist Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City. 5:30pm- Are all Trump voters also Republican voters? One caller suggests that Trump voters are not emotionally invested in the rest of the party—and we shouldn't ever expect them to show up for an election where President Trump's name isn't on the ballot. 5:45pm- Was yesterday the worst polling disaster since 2016? 5:50pm- Following Zohran Mamdani's election win, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez said the “Democratic Party cannot last much longer by denying the future” of democratic-socialism. 6:05pm- Rich celebrates his 11th year on 1210 WPHT! 6:10pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day. Plus, she attempts to cheer up Rich! 6:15pm- In her victory speech, New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill baselessly accused President Trump of “running a worldwide extortion racket.” 6:30pm- Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com, State Director of the America First Policy Institute of New Jersey, & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Saturday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day in NJ. Will the Garden State ever become a truly “purple” state? Despite the blowout loss, perhaps there is still reason for optimism long-term.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Rich celebrates his 11th year on 1210 WPHT! 6:10pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day. Plus, she attempts to cheer up Rich! 6:15pm- In her victory speech, New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill baselessly accused President Trump of “running a worldwide extortion racket.” 6:30pm- Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com, State Director of the America First Policy Institute of New Jersey, & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Saturday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day in NJ. Will the Garden State ever become a truly “purple” state? Despite the blowout loss, perhaps there is still reason for optimism long-term.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/04/2025): 3:05pm- New Jersey Governor's Race: Did Mikie Sherrill bank enough early votes to hold off Jack Ciattarelli's expected Election Day surge? Rich suspects the Democrat firewall won't hold—but it's going to be close so “do your part and vote!” 3:15pm- According to a report from New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan, prediction markets—like PolyMarket and Kalashi—are routinely flooded with “dark money” which may be manipulating public perception of prominent political races, specifically the NYC mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. Could the race be a lot closer than we are expecting? Or will these betting markets depress turnout? 3:30pm- Marla DeMarcantonio—Attorney & Vice Chair of the Gloucester County GOP—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Election Day in New Jersey and her efforts to guarantee election integrity. The race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill is expected to be very close—when might we see final results? 4:00pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli to discuss polling irregularities in Chester County which prevented voters from casting their ballot. Kerns asks that anyone impacted contact her at lak@lindakernslaw.com. 4:40pm- Sheriff Shaun Golden—Monmouth County Sheriff & Republican Party Chairman for Monmouth County, NJ—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss early election results from Monmouth which appears to show the county is even more red than it was in 2024! 4:50pm- Bomb threats were received at several New Jersey polling locations on Election Day. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani baselessly blamed President Donald Trump for the threats. 5:00pm- On Monday night, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba held a press briefing and vowed to protect election integrity state-wide. 5:15pm- Cliff Maloney—Citizens Alliance CEO & NJ CHASE Founder—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Election Day in New Jersey and he has a big announcement: his team has knocked on 500,000 doors across the state! 5:20pm- Fox News host Lawrence Jones asked Andrew Cuomo if he's willing to apologize for his handling of Covid-19 while serving as Governor of New York. Unsurprisingly, Cuomo refused to answer the question directly. 5:30pm- While appearing on Morning Joe, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani advocated for a $30 minimum wage across the entire city. 6:00pm- Mike Opelka hosts the final hour for Rich!

Well, what a night that was.The 2025 off-year election came and went, and I don't think anybody on the Republican side was quite ready for how hard it hit. I expected Virginia to go blue — I didn't expect it to be a total decimation. Abigail Spanberger didn't just win, she boat-raced it, besting Winsome Earle-Seares by a whopping 14 points. That momentum was even enough to carry Jay Jones, dogged by scandal after scandal, to a smaller (but no less impressive) six-point win. That's despite having an opponent with a compelling ad campaign and a story that, in a different climate, might have turned heads. It didn't matter. The wave swallows all.What stands out to me the most is how broad this Democratic surge really was. In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill handed Jack Ciattarelli a 13-point loss, completely rewriting the expectations I had going in. I thought if Republicans were going to find any traction, it would be in the Garden State. It wasn't. In Latino-heavy areas like Passaic, New Jersey — areas that just barely swung for Trump in 2024 after 2010s results in the D+50 space — saw a reversion back to near-2020 Democratic margins. Republicans had a shot to build a new working-class coalition in those towns, and right now, it looks like they blew it.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The real story of the night, though, was New York City. Zohran Mamdani didn't just win. He crushed. He did it with style, focus, and an eye for narrative. His campaign was slick, and his messaging was clear. He connected with voters who felt left behind — people priced out of housing, worried about jobs, unsure about their future. Mamdani was speaking directly to them. He predicted headlines, embraced viral moments, and even handled scrutiny around some of the more potentially-controversial moments of his name with grace and wit. His vote totals show him cracking 50 percent, a number that Cuomo and Sliwa together couldn't touch. It's an out-and-out victory for a campaign that, initially, seemed like a pipe dream for the left.What we're seeing now is a Democratic Party that knows how to win and a Republican Party still figuring out how to respond. And with the 2026 midterms now less than a year away, it's only going to get crazier.Chapters00:00 - Intro01:30 - Virginia04:50 - New Jersery09:37 - Prop 50 in California11:36 - Mamdani in NYC18:51 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- State Senator Mike Testa—Republican Whip & Representing District 1 (Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties) in the New Jersey State Senate—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview Election Day in NJ. 5:30pm- Kamala Harris's book tour is still unfolding—and it's not going particularly well. She's constantly criticizing Joe Biden, accusing him of making the 2024 election all about himself, and cursing up a storm! Is she attempting to be authentic and likable? It seems to be failing.

Second Amendment Foundation Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros joins Cam to talk about the group's newest lawsuit; this one taking on an egregious gun confiscation in New Jersey.

On this episode, we dive into the wild world of Wife Swap with Melissa and Joe Gorga! From the drama to the laughs, we loved every minute, and it definitely left us feeling nostalgic for the Garden State. Join us as we break down the episode, share our favorite moments, and gush about everything Jersey! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Head to Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to join us and support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AllAboutTRH Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AllAboutTRHpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AllAboutTRH.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for everything Real Housewives and Bravo TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something stinks in The Garden State, and it's not the swamps of Jersey. Two different school districts, Asbury Park and Marlboro, each with its own scandal. The one thing they have in common is that both are fueled by liberal educators who have lost their freaking minds. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers | Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit: https://bioptimizers.com/drphil Promo Code: DrPhil for 15% off and 25% off during black Friday. Stronger, longer, better life.

BUY OUR MERCH HEREJoin the mail bag by leaving a voicemail at: 908-67-9999-3Our personal Instagrams:SoboChomikJimmyJordanWelcome back to The Garden State, the only NJ podcast that gives you all the news you need to know this week. Thanks for tuning in once again and for supporting the podcast. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to leave us a review! We love reading those!Follow us on all our socials to keep up to date with that and everything else happening. https://linktr.ee/thegardenstate

2 - Is JD Vance that much scarier than Trump? Jen Psaki seems to think so, even fearing for his wife and kids! 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Teasing the rest of the hour. 230 - Save Jersey's Founder & Blogger-in-Chief and 1210 WPHT Host, Matt Rooney joins us, as we approach election day in the Garden State. Where do we stand in the governor's race? Why are Northern NJ Democrats propping up Ciattarelli? Why does Passaic County feel the need to tell Republicans that nobody will be monitoring the ballot counting? Will Kelsey Grammer swing the election? 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - What should happen to Trump Supporters? Apparently, James Carville has an idea… 1210 - Side - perfect ending 1215 - Legendary Journalist Bill O'Reilly joins the program today. Was his show last week, that garnered hundreds of thousands of views, the big piece of media he previously teased on our show? What is it like being on big debate stages with figures like John Fetterman? What is Bill's view of the breakdown between Trump and Putin after their meeting was canceled? Is it big news that Zohran Mamdani will likely be the mayor of New York City? Why is Bill warning his daughter not to walk alone in NYC if Mamdani is elected? Bill's playing pickleball? 1220 - The Democrats say the quiet part out loud. Henry and Kirk's answers. 1245 - Heather Torno of Turning Point Action New Jersey, joins us today. Explain the difference between Turning Point Action and Turning Point USA. How is their group providing help for candidates in New Jersey? Where will they be focusing this weekend for their rallies? How does the group feel about their chances in the election? 1 - Dom calls out one of the city's councilmen for pushing forward a tax on paper bags, in addition to the plastic bag ban. Dom goes off on why the thinking behind this is backwards. 120 - Are these indictments against NBA players and coaches caught gambling due to retaliation from Trump? Stephen A. Smith thinks so, but Dom pushes back. 135 - Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future, Daniel Turner, returns to Philadelphia today. His latest piece discusses the unsustainable programs that Democrats have shut down the government over, including holding out on wind and solar power. What is the most immediate issue in the energy sector this week? 140 - Your calls. 155 - Wrapping up. 2 - Is JD Vance that much scarier than Trump? Jen Psaki seems to think so, even fearing for his wife and kids! 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Teasing the rest of the hour. 230 - Save Jersey's Founder & Blogger-in-Chief and 1210 WPHT Host, Matt Rooney joins us as we approach election day in the Garden State. Where do we stand in the governor's race? Why are Northern NJ Democrats propping up Ciattarelli? Why does Passaic County feel the need to tell Republicans that nobody will be monitoring the ballot counting? Will Kelsey Grammer swing the election? 250 - The Lightning Round!

In today's episode, Maggie Mick hosts Bill Maer, senior partner wtih Public Impact Strategies. Bill is a well-respected New Jersey lobbyist and onetime political operative with a career spanning more than 30 years. He was appointed to Governor Phil Murphy's 2018 Transition Committee to advise the incoming Administration on State related policies. Maggie and Bill discuss the Garden State's colorful political dynamics and how historical trends could or could not apply to this year's gubernatorial race betweeen Jack Ciattarelli (R) and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D).

Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jerseyhttps://amzn.to/47eXkGpThe Mafia in the United States might be a shadow of its former self, but in the New York/New Jersey metro area, there are still wiseguys and wannabes working scams, extorting businesses, running gambling, selling drugs, and branching out into white collar crimes. And they are continuing a tradition that's over 100 years old. Some of the most powerful mobsters on a national level were from New Jersey, and they spread their tentacles down to Florida, across the Atlantic, and out to California. And many of the stories have never been told. Deitche weaves his narrative through significant, as well as some lesser-known, mob figures who were vital components in the underworld machine.New Jersey's organized crime history has been one of the most colorful in the country, serving as the home of some of the most powerful, as well as below-the-radar, mobsters in the Country. And though overshadowed by the emphasis on New York City, the mob and New Jersey have, over the years, become synonymous, in both pop culture and in law enforcement. But for all the press that has been dedicated to the mob and New Jersey, for all the law enforcement activity against the mob, and for all the pop culture references, there has never truly been an examination of the rise of the mob in New Jersey from a historical perspective. Until now.In Garden State Gangland, Scott M. Deitche sets the historical record straight by providing the first overall history of the mob in New Jersey, from the early turn of the century Black Hand gangs to the present, and looks at how influential they were was, not only to goings-on the Garden State but across the New York metro region and the country as a whole.https://amzn.to/3W8zAi4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Noelle Lorraine Williams is a New Jersey-based artist, historian and director of the African American History Program and the Black Heritage Trail for the New Jersey State Historical Commission. Williams has dedicated much of her career to preserving New Jersey Black history from the 19th century, reminding residents that Black History in the Garden State began well before the Great Migration. Williams discusses the mission behind her work, as well as an ongoing exhibition she's organized at the Newark Museum of Art, "Stay: The Black Women of 19th‑Century Newark."

A few good yarns about the Garden State and politics. Does the state always vote against the party in the White House? No. Not when a candidate hustles to buck the Trenton Trend. But it does have a contrarian streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NRA-ILA Director of Litigation Joseph Greenlee joins Cam to discuss the latest in the legal challenges to New Jersey's plethora of "gun-free zones" and prohibitions on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines, as well as a recent amicus brief filed by NRA and other 2A groups in support of a non-violent felon's attempt to regain his Second Amendment rights.

Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate for Governor in the state of New Jersey, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to weigh in on the state of the gubenetorial race on the day of the final debate with Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. Ciattarelli is closing in on Sherrill's thin lead in the Garden State, as New Jersey could potentially elect it's first Republican governor since Chris Christie. Listen to the fulll interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the government shutdown, as the White House threatens mass layoffs of federal workers. Steve Kornacki explains how New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli's political strategy differs from President Trump's 2024 campaign in the Garden State. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung reports on the White House's decision to delay new tariffs on pharmaceutical products that were set to take effect today.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.