WBGO Journal Podcast

This episode features interviews about musician Zev Feldman's memoir on his Bronx upbringing and klezmer music heritage, and explores New Jersey's booming film industry driven by tax incentives.

This episode celebrates Michael B.

This episode features Senator Cory Booker criticizing President Trump's withholding of funds for the Gateway Tunnel project, discussing its bipartisan support and economic importance for New Jersey and New York.

This episode previews an upcoming Carnegie Hall concert featuring Yankees legend Bernie Williams and violinist Katia Lindor, blending jazz, opera, and sports themes.

This episode previews the 16th annual Montclair Jazz Festival, featuring interviews with festival founder Melissa Walker and singer-actor Keith David, while also touching on a wellness story about Parkinson's disease.

This episode discusses the rise of Lyme disease cases in New Jersey, featuring a personal story of misdiagnosis and its severe health consequences.

This episode of the WBGO Journal features stories about the Weinberg family's multi-generational medical legacy in Newark and a documentary on Sister Nancy, while highlighting a partnership with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative.

This episode of the WBGO Journal pays tribute to Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin and features interviews with blues guitarist John Primer and other musical segments.

This episode of the WBGO Journal previews Chris Durrance's documentary 'Caregiving' and the 48th Saratoga Jazz Festival while covering New Jersey's gubernatorial primary results.

This episode discusses a new book about Lee Berk's legacy at Berklee College of Music and includes an interview with U.S.

This episode of the WBGO Journal features a tribute to late jazz drummer Al Foster, an update on South Jersey's role in the gubernatorial race, and interviews with commentators and musicians.

This episode previews the State of the People Power Tour's Newark stop focusing on black community empowerment and justice system support, while also discussing the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

This episode of the WBGO Journal features discussions about the posthumous release of George Brown's 'Jazz in Paris' album with his widow and a collaborator, and previews an NJPAC benefit concert celebrating former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean's 90th birthday.

Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signs the Farmland and Woodland Tax Assessment Integrity and Investment Act during a public radio show to prevent fake farmers from exploiting property tax breaks.

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This episode recaps Jazz Congress 2026 and features an interview with legendary music producer Jimmy Jam about his upcoming legacy event.

This episode previews the Hudson Jazz Festival with musician Julius Rodriguez and discusses a documentary on education in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools, while also covering New Jersey gubernatorial candidates' energy policies.

This episode covers New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill's proposed $60.7 billion state budget aimed at making the state more affordable for the middle class through pension funding, no tax increases, and closing corporate loopholes.

This episode features an interview with Mercedes Ellington about directing a tribute to her grandfather Duke Ellington's music and includes a tribute to the late David Lerner, co-founder of TechServe.

This episode discusses youth mental health issues linked to excessive smartphone use, featuring legislative efforts in New Jersey to restrict phones in schools, interviews with jazz musicians April Mae Webb and Randall Haywood, and a tribute to tap dancer Savion Glover.

This episode previews upcoming jazz festivals, including the Montclair and West Orange events, and recaps the 50th Toronto International Film Festival.

This episode features an interview with Christian McBride about his new big band album, Without Further Ado Volume 1, and includes a segment on Brad Kay's story.

This episode covers the deployment of the CareCube isolation unit in hospitals and features an interview about a new Dorothy Dandridge musical.

This episode previews the 46th annual Marian Thompson Wright Lecture Series on Ancient Africa and the Black Imagination, featuring interviews with organizers and discussions on DEI and a Japanese film recommendation.

This episode features interviews with jazz musicians Calvin Johnson and Aaron Parks, discussing Calvin's upcoming Kids Jazz concert and Aaron's new album, while exploring their inspirations and approaches to jazz music.

This episode pays tribute to the late NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri and features an interview with singer-songwriter Lizz Wright, discussing jazz influences and the Nomad Jazz Festival.

This episode of the WBGO Journal covers New York City's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration and policy promises, along with a chat with Grammy-nominated singer Nicole Zuraitis about her live album and the opioid crisis in New Jersey.

This episode features interviews with saxophonist Dave McMurray about his new album, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon about an upcoming festival performance, and the creators of the single 'WE SING' supporting a global hunger initiative.

This episode of the WBGO Journal features interviews with guitarist Thom Rotella about his new album, a discussion on Yiddish Dixieland music, and film critic Harlan Jacobson's top 10 movies of 2025.

This episode features an interview with NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson discussing his football career with the New York Giants, including their Super Bowl XXI victory, and his personal health advocacy regarding prostate cancer and post-concussion syndrome.

This episode recaps the 2025 November election results in New Jersey and New York, featuring an interview with Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist about his heart condition and a segment on the jazz-influenced cartoon Hey Arnold.

This episode pays tribute to pioneering jazz vocalist Sheila Jordan, who died at 96, explores an archivist's rare 1940s recording discovery, and previews the new season at Crossroads Theatre Company.

This episode discusses the impact of proposed health care cuts in New Jersey during a government shutdown, while also previewing theater and film content.

This episode features an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart about his new memoir 'Yet Here I Am' and includes segments on blues musician Samantha Fish and a film review of 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'.

This episode celebrates Jazz Forum Arts' 40th anniversary with co-founder Mark Morganelli discussing the nonprofit's mission to promote jazz education and performances.

This episode of the WBGO Journal features an interview with acclaimed blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa, discussing his career, new orchestra project, and upcoming segments on music education and sailing.

This episode previews the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's NJPAC performances, explores a Brooklyn synagogue's role in cantorial music, and covers the investigation and arrest related to the Jones Road wildfire.

This episode previews New Jersey's budget challenges and upcoming events including a women's health symposium and a benefit concert by harpist Brandee Younger.

This episode discusses the potential devastating impacts of Medicaid cuts on people with disabilities in New Jersey and previews the upcoming Women in Media Newark International Film Festival.

This episode of the WBGO Journal covers the impact of the federal government shutdown on New Jersey residents, including programs like SNAP and WIC, with insights from Governor Phil Murphy, plus discussions on health care, property taxes in Newark, and an interview with musician Chief Adjoa.

This episode previews a West Side Story Reimagined concert at McCarter featuring Bobby Sanabria's Multiverse Big Band, with interviews from Leonard Bernstein's daughter Jamie and Broadway veteran Ronald Smokey Stevens.

This episode discusses a high school's contemporary reimagining of Godspell set at a No King's protest rally and a $1 million donation to Jersey City non-profits by Newport Associates Development Company.

This episode features interviews with jazz trumpeter Dominic Farinacci, retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spain, and U.S.

This episode covers the expensive New Jersey governor race between Mikey Sherrill and Jack Cittarelli, along with previews of a murder mystery play and a series on writer Robert Kaplow.

This episode features an interview with retiring New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman discussing her reasons for leaving Congress and includes a story about a psychiatrist who questioned Nazi war criminals.

This episode covers preparations for a major snowstorm in New Jersey and New York, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's inauguration, and an interview with performer Melba Moore about her new memoir.

This episode of WBGO Journal covers efforts to prevent violence at the Jersey Shore, including a bipartisan bill with potential jail time for disturbances, while also highlighting vocational school expansions and celebrating jazz legends Sarah Vaughn and Hazel Scott.

This episode features Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking 25-hour Senate speech criticizing Trump's policies, Mayor Eric Adams' re-election announcement, and an interview with playwright Christina Pumariaga about her new play.

Doug Doyle interviews Jeff Goldblum about his new jazz album Still Blooming, featuring collaborations with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and discusses his career and Pittsburgh roots.

This episode features interviews with Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson about his 50-year career and pianist Sullivan Fortner receiving the Larry J.