WRSU News: Recent Episodes
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Joey Bloch talks to NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC Anchor Lester Holt about Rutgers Virtual Commencement and covering the Coronavirus. Caleb Kuberiet speaks with Rutgers/Eagleton Poll Director Ashley Koning about a new poll revealing NJ residents' thoughts on reopening the state and comes on the show to react. Hannah Varkey catches up with Rutgers COVID-19 Center Director Dr. Jay Tischfield to discuss the new Rutgers At-Home Saliva Test. Chris Tsakonas discusses the future of Major League Baseball with Tampa Bay Rays Pre- and Postgame radio host and WRSU alum Neil Solondz. The WRSU Staff pays tribute Joey as he hosts his final show.
Joey Bloch talks to NJ Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride about the expansion of Student Loan Payment Relief to supplement those not covered under the CARES Act. Caleb Kuberiet speaks with Dean of Rutgers School of Public Health Dr. Perry Halkitis comparing Coronavirus pandemic to the AIDS epidemic and joins Joey to react. Hannah Varkey discusses the use of the Rutgers computer labs to combat the global pandemic with Director of Rutgers OIT Brian Luper.
Joey Bloch talks to New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill about how the city is responding to COVID-19 as well as the current status of the Lincoln Annex School sale. He also speaks with Rutgers School of Nursing Professor Suzanne Willard about the health guidelines for Coronavirus. He discusses the mental health effects of the recently enacted Stay At Home Orders with Rutgers School of Public Health Professor and Clinical Pyschologist Elissa Kozlov. Chris Tsakonas reacts to the latest Coronavirius headlines.
Caleb Kuberiet hosts a special edition of Knightbeat where Joey Bloch talks to Governor Phil Murphy about the reopening of New Jersey and how it affects Rutgers. Afterwards, Caleb and Joey breakdown the interview. They talk about what the Governor's responses mean for the New Brunswick community and the state at large going forward.
Caleb Kuberiet steps into the host's chair for the first time as WRSU News Director. He talks to Fox News State Department Correspondent and WRSU Alum Rich Edson about how the broadcast news industry is adapting the circumstances around COVID-19 along with what the situation is in Washington DC. They also discussed the news about the allegations against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and China's role in the Coronavirus pandemic. Hannah Varkey gives insight into her reporting on medical staff living in the dorms and the possibility of living on-campus in the fall. Chris Tsakonas speaks to NJ.com Reporter Matthew Arco about the reopening of New Jersey after Coronavirus measures. Joey Bloch catches up with Former WRSU General Manager Justin Sontupe about commencement and his plans post-graduation.
Joey Bloch talks to Rutgers/Eagleton Poll Director Ashley Koning about Governor Murphy's spike in approval rating. Caleb Kuberiet provides reaction. Joey also speaks with Rutgers Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Salvador Mena about how his department has been affected by COVID-19 and what efforts he's making to connect with students virtually. Caleb Kuberiet discusses a new death toll model with Rutgers engineering professor Dr. Hoang Pham. Chris Tsakonas catches up with WRSU Sportscaster and Ernest Mario School of Pharamacy student Raj Shah about possible Coronavirus treatments.
Joey Bloch talks to KISS-FM Seattle morning show host and WRSU alum Carla Marie about how the initial epicenter of Coronavirus is looking to rebound and what she's had to do to adapt in the midst of the pandemic. Caleb Kuberiet weighs in on New Jersey reopening golf courses, Carla Marie's latest activities, Dr. Fauci's prediction about a second wave among other topics. Joey discusses reopening the state as well as mitigation efforts with NJ Dept. of Health Medical Director of Communicable Disease Services Dr. Edward Lifshitz. Chris Tsakonas speaks with Rutgers AAUP-AFT President Todd Wolfson about professors are being affected by the recent University budget cuts and what it means for their jobs in the future. WRSU Broadcast Administrator Mike Pavlichko pays tribute to a WRSU Alum who passed from COVID-19.
Hannah Varkey talks to RUCDR Director Dr. Jay Tischfield about the recent FDA Approval of the Rutgers COVID-19 Saliva test. Tommy Watters got reaction about the passing of Former Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics Director Ruth B. Mandel's death from current director John F. Farmer and Center of American Women and Politics Director Debbie Walsh. Chris Tsakonas discussed the current job market with Rutgers Director of Career Communities and Transitions David Bills.
Joey Bloch talks to Rutgers Political Science Professor Jo-Leo Carney-Waterton about Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race and what it means going forward. Caleb Kuberiet speaks to Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Assistant Professor Joseph Hanna about how he's creating Face Shields with a 3D Printer. Chris Tsakonas discusses what Christians should expect this Easter in the midst of a pandemic with Rutgers Religious Expert Louis Benjamin Rolksy. Hannah Varkey catches up with RU Alumna and children's singer Laurie Berkner to see what she's been up to during quarantine.
Chris Tsakonas talks to Rutgers Director of Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships and Director of the Rutgers Food Pantry Kerrie Wilson about how she is adapting to social distancing guidelines. She goes on to say how the pantry is dealing with changes to their operations. Caleb Kuberiet speaks with Rutgers English Professor Richard Miller regarding the implementation of online learning. He also discussed life in the New Brunswick area with Rutgers junior off-campus student Jasmine Davis who decided to stick around despite warnings to leave. She also touched upon how online classes are going.
This was a special edition of Knightbeat where we covered the latest happening with Coronavirus at Rutgers and around the world. Joey Bloch talked to Dr. Mark Merlin about what people should know regarding the virus and spoke with MyCentralJersey.com Reporter Bob Makin to discuss the reimbursement process for housing costs amid Rutgers classes being online. Chris Tsakonas interviewed the voice of the L.A. Clippers Noah Eagle about the impact on sports, followed by him reacting to the conversation. Joey also interviewed RUtgers Cinema Studies Professor Albert Nigrin about the impact on the film industry. Caleb Kuberiet joined in to give reaction to the interview as well as the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Joey Bloch Hosts! Caleb Kuberiet talks to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Physican Dr. Sheraz U. Siddiqui. WRSU News Reporter Hannah Varkey discusses what it's like on campus amid the Global Pandemic with RA Jesse Osafo and RBHS Senior Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bishir Omary about the new Rutgers COVID-19 Center. WRSU News Reporter Chris Tsakonas catches up with Rutgers School of Public Health Professor Mitchell Rosen about the future of sports.