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On the August 23 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Christian McBride about his latest big band album and we get part two of the Brad Kay storyWBGO Studios
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On the August 16 episode of The Art of the Story, a tribute to Sheila Jordan and get ready for the new season at Crossroads Theatre CompanyWBGO Studios
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A tribute to the late great NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri and an in-depth chat with Lizz Wright
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On the August 9 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the late great Eddie Palmieri and host Doug Doyle chats with singer Lizz WrightWBGO Studios
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The 16th annual Women In Media-Newark Women's International Film Festival gets underway this week
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On the July 26 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with two filmmakers participating in the Women In Media Newark's International Film FestivalWBGO Studios
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WBGO teams with StoryCorps' Miitary Voices Initiative and a look at 'Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story'
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On the July 19 WBGO Journal, WBGO teams with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative and a look at the doc "Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story"WBGO Studios
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An in-depth chat with April May Webb and Randall Haywood and a 'Voices of Wellness' report on youth mental health
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On the July 12 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with singer April May Webb and trumpeter Randall Haywood and Scott Pringle reports on the youth mental health impacts of smartphone usageWBGO Studios
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A chat with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and TV host Jonathan Capehart and a review of 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'
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On the July 5 WBGO Journal, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and TV host Jonathan Capehart and Harlan Jacobson reviews of "Jurassic World: Rebirth"WBGO Studios
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A tribute to Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin and a chat with Blues Hall of Famer John Primer
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On the June 28 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the great composer Lalo Schifrin and gets a blues lesson from Hall of Famer John PrimerWBGO Studios
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On the June 21 WBGO Journal, trumpeter, composer, producer and educator Mark Morganelli talks about the 40th anniversary of his nonprofit Jazz Forum ArtsWBGO Studios
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"Caregiving' Director Chris Durrance talks about his upcoming PBS doc and we preview the 48th Saratoga Jazz Festival
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1:00:05On June 14 WBGO Journal, "Caregiving' Director Chris Durrance talks about his upcoming PBS doc and we preview of the 48th Saratoga Jazz FestivalWBGO Studios
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A new book about the legacy of Lee Berk and a chat with U.S. Women's Wrestling Coach Terry Steiner
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1:00:06On the June 8 WBGO Journal, a deep dive into the new book about the legacy of Lee Berk and a chat with U.S. Women's Wrestling Coach Terry SteinerWBGO Studios
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A tribute to the late great drummer Al Foster, South Jersey's role in the NJ Gubernatiorial race and a chat with Marcia Ball
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On the May 31 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the late jazz drummer Al Foster and WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Marcia BallWBGO Studios
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The 21st anniversary of Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative and a look at the short-lived NJ Transit Strike
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On the May 17 WBGO Journal, we took a look at NJ Transit's first strike in more than 40 years and WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist and educator Eli YaminWBGO Studios
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The State of the People Power Tour comes to Newark and a preview of the 78th Cannes Film Festival
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On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film FestivalWBGO Studios
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A preview of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performances and a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue
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On the April 26 edition of the WBGO Journal, an update of the wildfire in Southern Ocean County, a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue a preview of of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performancesWBGO Studios
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A dive into the late George Brown's 'Jazz in Paris' album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean
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On the May 19 WBGO Journal, we take an in-depth look at the late George Brown's Jazz in Paris album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom KeanWBGO Studios
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A chat with actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum and a look at the new Leadership Center for Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey
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On the April 12 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum and Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey CEO Natasha HemmingsWBGO Studios
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New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech, the future of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and a chat with ¡VOS! playwright Christina
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On the April 5 WBGO Journal, Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech, the future of Eric Adams and a chat with ¡VOS! playwright Christina PumariegaWBGO Studios
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On the March 29 WBGO Journal, we honor legendary jazz artists Sarah Vaughan and Hazel ScottWBGO Studios
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On the March 22 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of "King James" at GSP and a review of the new baseball movie "Eephus"WBGO Studios
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Governor Murphy reacts to Trump Administration cuts to education and a preview of the Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness symposium
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On the March 15 WBGO Journal, NJ Governor Phil Murphy reacts to Trump Administration cuts to education and we get a preview of the Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness symposiumWBGO Studios
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Katie Singer's new book Alien Soil, a preview of the Prudential North to Shore Festival and a chat with Togethxr's Jessica Robertson
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1:00:01On the March 8 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with author and historian Katie Singer and Togethxr's co-founder Jessica RobertsonWBGO Studios
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A celebration of Lenny White and his music at JALC, a recap of a Blues Alive event in Brooklyn Park and a tribute to the late environmental
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On the March 1 WBGO Journal, A celebration of Lenny White and his music at JALC, a recap of a Blues Alive event in Brooklyn Park and a tribute to the late environmental hero Carol YannaconeWBGO Studios
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Guitarists and long-time friends Gil Parris and Bernie Williams are making magic together and an update on trumpeter and Klezmatics founder
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On the February 22 WBGO Journal, guitar duo Gil Parris and Bernie Williams talk about their friendship and upcoming gig at Luna Luna and an update on Klezmatics founder and trumpeter Frank LondonWBGO Studios
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HSA's Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy and an in-depth chat with Grammy winning bassist, composer and vocalist esperanza spalding
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On the February 15 WBGO Journal, we get the latest on HSA's new Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy and WBGO's Emily Springer chats with esperanza spalding about her Blue Note residencyWBGO Studios
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The release of the late Coleman Mellett's 'Sing You a Brand New Song' and the unclear future of the Sundance Dance Film Festival
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On the February 8 WBGO Journal, we get a recap of the NJ Gubernatorial debates, a preview of the late Coleman Mellett's Sing You a Brand New Song and the latest from the Sundance Film FestivalWBGO Studios
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A preview of the 45th Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series and a look at a thriving Mandolin orchestra
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On the February 1 WBGO Journal, a preview of the 45th Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series and a look at a thriving Mandolin orchestraWBGO Studios
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Reax to the ICE raid in Newark, a preview of Robert Montano's SMALL and a trip to a unique market in Brooklyn
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On the January 18 WBGO Journal, an in-depth conversation with poet, author and journalist Kevin Powell about his presentation at Two River Theater titled "What Would Dr. King Say Now? How to Heal America"WBGO Studios
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On the January 11 WBGO Journal, a chat with legendary saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis and we take you to Jazz Congress 2025WBGO Studios
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Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson reflects on the Giants glory days, a visit to a Bronx college that houses religious relics and a holiday m
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On the December 28 WBGO Journal, a chat with Giants Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson, a report on religious relics and a holiday movie reWBGO Studios
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Blues People music, remembering Olympian Peter Westbrook and reviews of 'The Brutalist' and 'A Complete Unknown'
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On the December 21 WBGO Journal, Blues People music, remembering Olympian Peter Westbrook and reviews of The Brutalist and A Complete UnknownWBGO Studios
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Drones, Music and Golf highlight this one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal
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1:00:22On the special one-hour December 14 WBGO Journal, we hear about drones, music and golfWBGO Studios
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Cary Gitter's 'Gene & Gilda' and a review of the new movie 'Wicked'
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1:00:03On the December 7 special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal, we hear about the play Gene & Gilda and new movie WickedWBGO Studios
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MEND is helping fight hunger in Essex County and we go to Helsinki, Finland to learn about a housing program built for musicians
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On the November 30 WBGO Journal, we chats with members of MEND, a a hunger relief network in Essex CountyWBGO Studios
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Tributes to iconic performers Roy Haynes and Judith Jamison and a chat with singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux
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On the November 16 WBGO Journal, Tributes to Roy Haynes and Judith Jamison and a chat with singer-songwriter Madeleine PeyrouxWBGO Studios
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Meet the five finalists of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition and we'll recap the November Election in NJ and NY
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On the November 9 WBGO Journal, we'll recap the November Election and host Doug Doyle chats with the finalists of the "Sassy Awards"WBGO Studios
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A chat with legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Warren Haynes and a new twist on the play 'Nat Turner's Last Struggle'
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On the November 2 WBGO Journal, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Warren Haynes and we'll here about a new version of the emotional play Nat Turner's Last StruggleWBGO Studios
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Actor and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz talks about playing legendary coach Bill Belichick and we'll hear about the latest version of a Hal
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On the October 26 WBGO Journal, Actor and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz talks about playing legendary coach Bill Belichick and we'll get the latest version of a Halloween traditionWBGO Studios
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In-depth personal chats with jazz pianist Orrin Evans and jazz singer and actress Linda Purl
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On the October 19 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with jazz pianist Orrin Evans and jazz singer and actress Linda PurlWBGO Studios
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A chat with BRIC JazzFest headliner Reggie Workman and a tribute to the late Newark great Cissy Houston
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On the October 12 WBGO Journal, a chat with BRIC JazzFest headliner Reggie Workman, a tribute to Newark legend Cissy Houston and a review of 'Anora'WBGO Studios
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Guitarist and composer Stephane Wrembel talks about his new projects and we'll go to a unique synagogue in Finland
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On the October 5 edition of the WBGO Journal, guitarist Stephane Wrembel talks about his new projects and WBGO's Jon Kaish takes us to a unique synagogue in FinlandWBGO Studios
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On the September 28 special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal, we have interviews with Herbie Hancock, Dan Pugach and MaysaWBGO Studios
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Previews of the Hudson Jazz Festival, Two River Theater's American Mariachi and a look at the Institute of New Dimensions
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1:00:00On the September 21 WBGO Journal, previews of the Hudson Jazz Festival, Two River Theater's American Mariachi and a look at the Institute of New DimensionsWBGO Studios
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An in-depth chat with singer Ms. Lisa Fischer and Film critic Harlan Jacobson checks in from the Toronto Film Festival
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On the September 14 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle has in-depth chat with singer Ms. Lisa Fischer and WBGO's film critic Harlan Jacobson checks in the from Toronto International Film FestivalWBGO Studios
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A chat with WWI Intrigue Series author James Hockenberry and a look at a new book about the early 1900's on the Lower East Side
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On the September 7 WBGO Journal, A chat with WWI Intrigue Series author James Hockenberry and a look at a new book from Dan Slater about the early 1900's on the Lower East SideWBGO Studios
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A review of The Spook Who Sat by the Door and we'll meet the executive producers of STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.
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On the August 31 WBGO Journal, film critic Harlan Jacobson reviews The Spook Who Sat by the Door and we'll meet the executive producers of STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.WBGO Studios
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BELA program in Montclair is making a difference and trumpeter Jumaane Smith's story of survival
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On the August 17 WBGO Journal, we find out about the BELA program in Montclair and an interview with trumpeter Jumaane SmithWBGO Studios
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A chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón and feature on the Twersky family rabbinical dynasty
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On the August 10 WBGO Journal, A chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón and feature on the Twersky family rabbinical dynastyWBGO Studios
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