Weekend TV

By Matt Friedman | July 2nd, 2009 - 4:52pm
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“Reporters Roundtable with Michael Aron”

Aron hosts Mary Fuchs of The Star-Ledger, The Record’s Al Doblin, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jonathan Tamari and yours truly, Matt Friedman.  We’ll discuss the budget, the race for governor and the gubernatorial candidates’ newfound time to pick a running mate.  

Airs: Friday at 7pm, Sunday at 10am on NJN

“On the Record”

Michael Aron hosts a show consisting of excerpts from Chris Christie testifying before a U.S. House Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law in Washington, DC.

Airs: Sunday at 9am and 11am, Monday at 6:30am

“New Jersey Now”

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-Hoboken) talks about reopening the crown of the Statue of Liberty and Hispanic contributions to the United States; Cuban-American Assembly members Caridad Rodriguez (D-West New York) and Vincent Prieto (D-Jersey City) talk about coming from Cuba to the U.S.; Iraq vet and former congressional/freeholder candidate Tom Roughneen discusses veterans’ contributions.  

Airs: Sunday at 12pm

"Power and Politics"

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Republican lobbyist Roger Bodman talk about the gubernatorial race; Eagleton Institute New Jersey Project Director Ingrid Reed gives her take; and Dr. Bart Rossi, psychologist and self proclaimed political junkie , analyzes candidates’ body language.  Hosted by Jim McQueeney and Laura Jones.

Airs: Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 3pm on New 12 New Jersey

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Roginsky is awful.

Doe she memorize her talking points on the way to the studio?

She is the worst of all these sub par talking heads. Do we really need to hear the opinions of overpaid consultants who drive up the cost of democracy every June and November?

Does she even live in NJ?

Bodman is just a relic of the Kean Administration that's been out of office twenty years?

How about a Republican from this era who is a boring country club monotone?

Vote Column "A" - All the way!

Wake-Up Call

Morning News Digest: September 2, 2010

Follow PolitickerNJ on Twitter and FacebookSchundler releases chronology of his firingIn yet another entry in the sordid ledger of his firing, ousted education chief Bret Schundler Wednesday released what he says will be his final word on his termination. In his cover letter to reporters, Schundler said Gov. Chris Christie's accusation that...

The Back Room

Christie v. Sweeney

Beaten up by for being too diplomatic around Gov. Chris Christie, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) gave the governor both barrels over the guv's attempt to twist his inner cabinet collapse into anti-Obama Fox News code speak - and the governor didn't appreciate that, according to GOP sources.

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Op-Ed

Help Wanted: New Education Commission Should Recognize Real Reform

As the dust settles on the tenure of Bret Schundler, Chris Christie should be looking for a replacement with a proven track record in education, rather than a political resume. New Jersey needs leadership that respects the integrity of the public... Read More >

Contributors

 September 3, 2010: “Today is a day that is stupendous, for all of Ohio–––and all its descendents,” announced Gov. Ted Strickland in proclaiming today, September 3, officially... more »
The federal government will finish this fiscal year, ending September 30th, with a $1.4 trillion deficit.  Instead of reining in federal spending to get its fiscal house in order,... more »
Obviously, losing $400 million of federal funding in the education “Race to the Top” grant process was a major screw up that New Jersey just can’t afford.  Former Education... more »
The Competitive New Jersey U.S. House of Representatives Races  As the likelihood of a Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives increases every day, the question is whether... more »
Bullying Leader or Leading Bully? - Do polls asking if Chris Christie is a leader or a bully tell us whether voters think he is either?... more »
I never remember being so startled. A  college professor reminded our class that almost every freedom guaranteed to the American people in the Bill of Rights  was also guaranteed to... more »

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