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Filmmaker Ken Burns talks new documentary series, ‘The American Revolution’ | Chat Box

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · 20d

#ChatBoxNJPBS is back! Hear from Ken Burns about his new doc “The American Revolution” & supporting public media.
@davidcruznj.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @pbs.org
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Melissa Etheridge Rocks New Jersey | Soundcheck

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · 21d

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YouTube video by NJ PBS

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · 21d

Tonight 8p - find NJ PBS on your TVs & watch Soundcheck w/ @melissaetheridge.bsky.social from NJPAC - Or stream from our NJ PBS YouTube channel from anywhere!

What to do in NJ this summer; “Rock the Bells” festival; Loew’s Theater renovations | Chat Box

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Jun 26

WATCH: #ChatBoxNJPBS
@jeremyschneider.bsky.social on @jerseysbestpodcast.bsky.social on best #NJ beaches, best eats & more
Roxanne Shante on #RocktheBells @prucenter.bsky.social at #North2Shore
& latest on Lowe’s Theatre restoration @njspotlightnews.org

Sen. Andy Kim on federal budget, Delaney Hall | Chat Box

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Jun 19

Watch #ChatBoxNJPBS
@kim.senate.gov @davidcruznj.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and NJ Sen. Jon Bramnick on what’s ahead for their parties | Chat Box

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PBS @pbs.org · Jun 4

PBS is in danger of going away. How can you help us and your local station?

Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and urge Congress to protect PBS funding.

And thanks to everyone who followed before our first skeet. We see you!

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Jun 12

WATCH #ChatBoxNJPBS
Guests: @rasjbaraka.bsky.social &
Sen. Jon Bramnick w/
@davidcruznj.bsky.social

Op-Ed: Gov. Kean urges state funding to help local news | NJ Spotlight News

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Brenda Flanagan @bflanagannj.bsky.social · Jun 4

Op-Ed: We all lose without local news
(Also, NJ PBS faces federal budget cuts that would claw back funding already approved by Congress) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/form...

Former NJ Gov. Tom Kean urges restoration of budget funding for the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, which has been funded since 2021.

www.njspotlightnews.org

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · May 30

#ReportersRoundtableNJPBS
GUESTS:
- @ptrchn1.bsky.social front @njpolicy.bsky.social on how fed budget impacts NJ budget
- Reporters Joanna Gagis, @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social & Brent Johnson break down all the latest on the Gov. race & more @njspotlightnews.org

youtu.be/MyOZNlxRzdA

Impact of federal aid cuts on NJ; NJ’s top headlines | Reporters Roundtable

Rep. LaMonica McIver on federal assault charges, taking on the Trump administration | Chat Box

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · May 30

NEW LINK: youtu.be/x5ObAOBuiOE

Rep. LaMonica McIver on federal assault charges, taking on the Trump administration | Chat Box

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · May 29

WATCH #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
GUESTS:
- @replamonica.bsky.social on fight against assault charges after the Delaney Hall incident
-Asm. Paul Kanitra on violence in Seaside Heights over the weekend

Stream #ChatBoxNJPBS on @njspotlightnews.org YT channel youtu.be/24nfVZfKjJM

NJ primary election 2025: The Democrats running for NJ governor | NJ Spotlight News

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NJ Spotlight News @njspotlightnews.org · May 9

Sherrill will join four other Democratic candidates in NJ Spotlight News’ “Conversations with the Gubernatorial Candidates” on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. on NJ PBS and the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel.

NJ Spotlight News to host live conversation with five Democratic gubernatorial candidates

www.njspotlightnews.org

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · May 7

Tonight: Tune in at 7 p.m. to hear a live conversation with New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary candidates, co-hosted by WNYC's Michael Hill and @njspotlightnews.org's David Cruz.

Listen on WNYC or on the WNYC app or watch on PBS in New Jersey.

Live Wednesday: A conversation with NJ's Republican candidates for governor

Polling suggests most voters don't know much about the three Republicans hoping to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy.

gothamist.com

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · May 6

Tomorrow WATCH/LISTEN/STREAM: 7p on @njspotlightnews.org
YT channel, on TV on #NJPBS & on @wnyc.org - the Republican Gov. candidates Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea & Sen. Jon Bramnick w/ hosts Michael Hill & @davidcruznj.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/live/2vmOGPN...

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Apr 10

Coming up 6p: #ChatBoxNJPBS w/ @davidcruznj.bsky.social

Gubernatorial Challengers series - one-on-one conversations with @rasjbaraka.bsky.social & Mario Kranjac.
WATCH: youtu.be/1Pd6lV8-kbM

NJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social

Fulop’s pick for lieutenant governor on her goals; NJ’s top headlines | Reporters Roundtable

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Apr 4

Reporters Roundtable Rundown:
Guests:
-Sheena Collum on being @stevenfulop.bsky.social Lt. Gov. pick
-Reporters: Lilo Stainton (NJSN)
@mattfriedmannj.bsky.social Charles Stile (The Record)
WATCH ⬇️
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #NJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DH...

Bill Spadea on his campaign, Trump and GOP; ‘Take the Lead’ stars on importance of arts | Chat Box

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Apr 3

STREAMING: Bill Spadea on his #NJ gov. run, Trump, our energy costs and DEI and much more. Plus the latest production at the @papermillplayhouse.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social

youtu.be/S-idTeFveWs?...

How money and big donors are influencing state elections; NJ’s top headlines | Reporters Roundtable

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Mar 28

Watch: Reporters Roundtable
Guests: Kristoffer Shields from RU- Eagleton
Reporters: Dustin Racioppi ( Politico), Brent Johnson (NJ.com) & Kenneth Burns (WHYY)
@ecag-ru.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
@pkbnews.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be/cZdKdS3NHtQ

Middletown parents demand input to avoid closing three schools | Video | NJ Spotlight News

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Brenda Flanagan @bflanagannj.bsky.social · Mar 27

Middletown parents pleaded for time to find solutions for a $10M budget gap--without closing beloved local schools, laying off teachers or raising taxes through the roof. Lawmakers are looking to the Murphy Adm for help. @MTPSpride @BayshoreMiddle www.njspotlightnews.org/video/middle...

The school district has a projected $10 million funding gap

www.njspotlightnews.org

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Mar 27

WATCH: NJ Dem Gov. candidates @stevenfulop.bsky.social & Sean Spiller on #ChatBoxNJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social

youtu.be/nGlPWG3PcU4

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, NJEA President Sean Spiller talk campaigns for NJ governor | Chat Box

Sen. Jon Bramnick, Steve Sweeney’s plans to fix NJ if elected governor | Chat Box

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Mar 20

Watch ⬇️ @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be/ZJx-trR7vaw

MTPS Board of Education Workshop/Voting Meeting (3.18.25)

Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Mar 19

“All I’m trying to say is don’t take my school away” - student @ #MiddletownBOE meeting. Outcry& outrage from parents & students as community informed of possible school closures/consolidations due to budget hours before meeting & calls for more options from board.

YouTube video by Middletown Township Public Schools

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David Cruz @davidcruznj.bsky.social · Mar 13

"I don't wanna see a shutdown." #SenatorAndyKim doesn't sound too optimistic that a government shutdown will be avoided. Also, Sen. Vin Gopal on what shuttering the federal Department of Education would mean for students, teachers and parents in New Jersey. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmeC...

Sen. Andy Kim on federal budget fight; what funding cuts could mean for NJ schools | Chat Box

Sen. Andy Kim on federal budget fight; what funding cuts could mean for NJ schools | Chat Box

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Jen Eckert @jeneckertnj.bsky.social · Mar 13

Watch #ChatBoxNJPBS w/ @davidcruznj.bsky.social

Guests: @andykimnj.bsky.social @kim.senate.gov
@vingopal.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be/ZmeC_hxbRzY