WBGO Journal Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On the August 8 WBGO Journal, public outcry over conditions at Delaney Hall and a chat with Force MD's about their Sony Hall event
On the July 25 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the Montclair Jazz Festival with Jazz House Kids President and founder Melissa Walker and Governor Sherrill signs the Fair Price Protection Act
WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with filmmakers Nance Ackerman and Kavery Kaul as their powerful films will be screened at WIM-Newark's Women's International Film Festival
On the July 11 WBGO Journal, Pat Prescott chats with Herbie Hancock and Doug Doyle takes you to the Count Basie Center for the Arts as NJ natives Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson of The B-52s are now on its Walk of Fame
On the July 6 WBGO Journal, a recap of the 49th Saratoga Jazz Festival and a chat with acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth
On the June 27 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of William Paterson University's Summer Jazz Room Series and the latest on the efforts to close Delaney Hall
On the June 20 WBGO Journal, producer Danny Melnick previews the 49th Saratoga Jazz Festival and we take you to the parade for NBA Champion Knicks
On the June 13 WBGO Journal, the FIFA World Cup's impact on youth soccer, a look back at the Bernie Goetz trial and a chat with champion wrestler James Green
On the June 6 WBGO Journal, we have interviews with poet Kevin Powell, members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the host of the Ganja Granny podcast
On the May 30 WBGO Journal, Protests escalate at Delaney Hall, the battle of AI data centers in NJ and a look a Skyview Acres
On the May 23 WBGO Journal, we hear about Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride 250, a chat with U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Harlan Jacobson's review of the 79th Cannes Film Festival
On the WBGO Journal, we meet actors Atandwa Kani and Kelcey Watson, the stars of Crossroads Theatre Company's production of the powerful play "Sizwe Banzi is Dead"
On the May 9 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with the brilliant cast of GSP's production of "My Lord, What a Night"
On the May 2 WBGO Journal, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack joins us and WBGO's Jon Kalish has the story of businessman Ben Masters
On the April 25 WBGO Journal, a chat with author Eileen Bellew about her powerful new memoir "After John Jumped" and we meet the architects of Jersey Devil
On the April 18 WBGO Journal, Governor Mikie Sherrill's plan to deal with the traffic nightmare at the upcoming World Cup matches in NJ and we continue to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month
On the April 11 WBGO Journal, we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with archived interviews with Lady Gaga, Maria Schnieider and Mercedes Ellington
On the April 4 WBGO Journal, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with bassist, singer and composer Antonio McLendon about his career, family's musical legacy and the huge success of his daughter Samara Joy
On the March 28 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Jamie LeFrak about the future of Jersey City and with students involved in a new version of "Godspell" in East Orange
On the March 21 WBGO Journal, we celebrate actor Michael B. jordan's Oscar win and Doug Doyle chats with music power couple Iqua and Adegoke Steve Colson
On the March 14 WBGO Journal, a look at Governor Sherrill's proposed state budget and the story behind a special piano now housed in Westport, CT
On the March 7 WBGO Journal, a preview of Dominick Farinacci's 'Beyond The Lines: A 9/11 Story' and a chat with jazz pianist Charu Suri
On the February 28 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness Symposium and host Doug Doyle chats Brandee Younger about MAM's fundraising concert
On the February 21 WBGO Journal, Senator Booker's battle with President Trump and a preview of Nanny Assis: AfroJobim with Ron Carter at Dizzy's Club
On the February 14 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the new Dorothy Dandridge musical and we hear about the implementation of the Care Cube.
On the February 7 WBGO Journal, we get the rundown on the 46th annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series in Newark and Harlan Jacobson looks at some great 2025 films you may have missed
On the January 24 WBGO Journal, we take you to NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill's inauguration in Newark and host Doug Doyle has an in-depth chat with Melba Moore
On the January 17 WBGO Journal, NJ Governor Phil Murphy signs a bill during his last AGM and we learn about the YouTube series "The Diner Anthologies"
On the January 10 WBGO Journal, WBGO's Dave Popkin recaps Jazz Congress 2026 and host Doug Doyle chats with iconic music producer Jimmy Jam
On this episode of the WBGO Journal, we get the latest on New York City's new mayor and we'll chats with singer Nicole Zuraitis
On the December 27 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Bernie Williams and Katia Lindor about their upcoming Carnegie Hall event
On the December 20 WBGO Journal, we hear from guitarist Thom Rotella, hear about an important klezmer collection and get Harlan Jacobson's best movies of 2025
On the December 13 one-hour special edition of the WBGO Journal, we hear from Dave McMurray, Wycliffe Gordon and the creators of 'We Sing'
On the December 6 WBGO Journal, an in-depth conversation with Mercedes Ellington and a look back at the life of David Lerner
On the November 29 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle has an in-depth chat with Giants legendary linebacker and captain Harry Carson about his amazing career and health battles
On the November 22 episode of the WBGO Journal, NJ Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman on why she's retiring and Jon Kalish has the story of two doctors who grew up in Newark and served in World War II
On the November 15 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with jazz musicians Aaron Parks and Calvin Johnson
On the November 8 WBGO Journal, Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist talks about his battle with RP and we recap Tuesday's election in NYC and NJ
On the November 1 WBGO Journal, a chat with co-stars of "An Old-Fashioned Family Murder" and Jon Kalish profiles Metuchen writer Robert Kaplow
On the October 25 WBGO Journal, a chat with 'The Monsters' playwright and director Ngozi Anyanwu and a review of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'
On the October 18 WBGO Journal, Chief Adjuah talks about his innovative approach to music and we get Governor Murphy's take on the federal government shutdown
On the October 11 WBGO Journal, an in-depth chat with Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson and a recap of the 63rd NYFF
On the October 4 WBGO Journal, Steve Adubato Jr. analyzes the NJ Gubernatorial Race and we'll take you to The Corona Collection
On the September 27 WBGO Journal, a preview of Bobby Sanabria's Multiverse Big Band's McCarter performance of West Side Story Reimagined and much more
On the September 20 WBGO Journal we get a preview of the Hudson Jazz Festival and a new controversial doc about education in New York’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools
On September 13 WBGO Journal, we talk about the many jazz festivals happening this month and get a recap of the 50th TIFF
On the September 6 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the 2025 Montclair jazz Festival and an in-depth chat with singer and actor Keith David
On the August 30 WBGO Journal, we continue our "Voices of Wellness" series and learn more about Urban League of Essex County's programs
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 story
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 Company
On the August 9 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the late great Eddie Palmieri and host Doug Doyle chats with singer Lizz Wright
On the July 26 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with two filmmakers participating in the Women In Media Newark's International Film Festival
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"
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 usage
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"
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 Primer
On the June 21 WBGO Journal, trumpeter, composer, producer and educator Mark Morganelli talks about the 40th anniversary of his nonprofit Jazz Forum Arts
On June 14 WBGO Journal, "Caregiving' Director Chris Durrance talks about his upcoming PBS doc and we preview of the 48th Saratoga Jazz Festival
On 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 Steiner
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 Ball
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 Yamin
On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film Festival
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 performances
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 Kean
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 Hemmings
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 Pumariega
On the March 29 WBGO Journal, we honor legendary jazz artists Sarah Vaughan and Hazel Scott
On the March 22 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of "King James" at GSP and a review of the new baseball movie "Eephus"
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 symposium
On the March 8 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with author and historian Katie Singer and Togethxr's co-founder Jessica Robertson
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 Yannacone
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 London
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 residency
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 Festival
On the February 1 WBGO Journal, a preview of the 45th Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series and a look at a thriving Mandolin orchestra
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"
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 re
On the December 21 WBGO Journal, Blues People music, remembering Olympian Peter Westbrook and reviews of The Brutalist and A Complete Unknown
On the December 7 special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal, we hear about the play Gene & Gilda and new movie Wicked
On the November 30 WBGO Journal, we chat with members of MEND, a a hunger relief network in Essex County
On the November 16 WBGO Journal, Tributes to Roy Haynes and Judith Jamison and a chat with singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux
On the November 9 WBGO Journal, we'll recap the November Election and host Doug Doyle chats with the finalists of the "Sassy Awards"
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 Struggle
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 tradition
On the October 19 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with jazz pianist Orrin Evans and jazz singer and actress Linda Purl
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'
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 Finland
On the September 28 special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal, we have interviews with Herbie Hancock, Dan Pugach and Maysa
On 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 Dimensions
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 Festival
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 Side
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.
On the August 17 WBGO Journal, we find out about the BELA program in Montclair and an interview with trumpeter Jumaane Smith
On the August 10 WBGO Journal, A chat with singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón and feature on the Twersky family rabbinical dynasty
On the August 3 WBGO Journal, chats with the Jamila Wignot, Director of the Emmy-nominated STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A and Blues superstar Keb' Mo'
On the July 27 WBGO Journal, interviews about the 15th Women in Media-Newark Film Festival and a feature on Fredericka Mandelbaum
On the July 20 WBGO Journal, singer and talk show host Volora returns to her roots in Newark and a chat with NYO Jazz ensemble members heading to South Africa
On July 13 edition of the WBGO Journal, Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz heads to South Africa and new honors for the Louis Armstrong House Museum
On the July 8 edition of the WBGO Journal, interviews with Jerry Izenberg and Toronzo Cannon and a peek into Operation Gig
On the June 29 WBGO Journal, the Brooklyn Porch Music Program, Will Calhoun's music and art and a review of 'Horizon: An American Saga'
On the June 1 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival and a peak into the HBO doc STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.
The JazzMen from Larry Tye, a chat with award-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. and Harlan Jacobson's best at Cannes 2024
On the May 18 WBGO Journal, we chat with CEO of Canada Ocean Racing Scott Shawyer and blues master guitarist Joe Bonamassa
On the May 11 WBGO Journal, a preview of NJPAC's Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass summer camp and Governor Murphy reacts to protests at Rutgers-New Brunswick
On the May 4 edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark First Lady Linda Baraka talks about her Women Moving Forward initiative and a chat with "Choice" playwright Winnie Holzman
On the April 27 edition of the WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the work of New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. and poet Jerome Rothenberg
On the April 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming performance at NJPAC with Interim Artist Director Matthew Rushing and choreographer Amy Hall Garner
On this episode of the WBGO Journal, we learn about the Re-engagement Center in Newark and the Theory of Brick City Music
On the March 30 edition of the WBGO Journal, we take a look at the New Jersey U.S. Senate race and the new NJ PBS podcast "Off Exit"
On this episode of the WBGO Journal, we hear about the legacy of the Alpha Phi Alpha and WBGO celebrates 45 years
On the March 16 WBGO Journal, American Women Saints doc series debuts on PBS and Governor Phil Murphy reacts to independent review of the state's pandemic response
On the March 9 edition of the WBGO Journal, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Kristin Chenoweth and pays tribute to WBGO's Rob Crocker
Special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal features in-depth interviews with jazz greats Rufus Reid and Terence Blanchard
On the February 17 edition of the WBGO Journal, Governor Phil Murphy talks about the World Cup and we'll hear about the latest efforts in homeownership in Newark
On the February 24 episode of the WBGO Journal, we hear about the push to improve the judicial system when it comes to wrongful convictions
On the February 10 WBGO Journal, a preview of the 44th MTW and Kate Hamill's The Scarlet Letter
On the February 3 WBGO Journal, a preview of the NJPAC tribute concert to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra and the best of Sundance 2024
On the January 27 edition of the WBGO Journal, we learn more about The Nearness of You benefit concert and the new play The Sweet Spot
On the January 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with best-selling author Daisy Goodwin and the director of Light of Day Foundation
On the January 13 edition of the WBGO Journal, two Max Roach Centennial events in Newark and the historic vote by the Newark City Council
On the January 6 edition of the WBGO Journal, we have tributes for several jazz legends and we visit the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City
On the December 30 WBGO Journal, Big Chief Donald Harrison talks about his career and we get a review of the best 2023 movies
On the December 16 WBGO Journal, NJ Governor Phil Murphy reignites his fury over the MTA's congestion pricing plan for Manhattan and WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Charlie Musselwhite
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, the latest on the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan and Vanguard Theater Company's production of Lady Day
On the December 2 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with actors Bill Irwin and Michael Shannon about their admiration of Samuel Beckett
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, a documentary tribute to the late music producer Tony Camillo and a new film about the Ukrainian Robin Hood
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, Tammy Murphy runs for U.S. Senate and Jon Kalish reports on a trauma specialist helping Israelis and Palestinians
On the November 11 edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark Council President LaMonica McIver's "Inside Newark" and a chat with legendary guitarist Lee Ritenour
On the November 4 edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark holds a street naming ceremony to honor slain teenager Sakia Gunn and we get the latest on plans for new Lenape cultural center in South Jersey
On the October 28 edition of the WBGO Journal, meet the five finalists of the 12th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
On the October 21 edition of the WBGO Journal, trumpeter and educator Terell Stafford pays tribute to his teacher William "Prof" Fielder
On the October 14 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with HAIR star Olivia Puckett and we get a review of Maestro at NYFF
On the October 7 edition of the WBGO Journal, a new adaptation of The Pianist at GSP and singer Curtis Stigers celebrates three decades of music
On the September 30 edition of the WBGO Journal, singer Allan Harris talks about his musical Cross That River and Gotham FC President Mary Wittenberg has global plans for her team
On the September 23 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with pianist Matthew Whitaker, musical director of "Billy Strayhorn" and Pittsburgh Jazz Festival headliner Gerald Albright
On the September 9 edition of the WBGO Journal, violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman talks about his upcoming NJPAC concert and NJ has a new Lieutenant Governor
On the September 2 edition of the WBGO Journal, legendary singer Gloria Gaynor donates substantial art collection to University Hospital's pediatric ward and a preview of Montclair Jazz Fest's Downtown Jamboree
On the August 26 edition of the WBGO Journal, we hear about plans to improve child literacy in Newark and football analyst Mike Golic Jr. talks about his family's Notre Dame tradition
On the August 19 WBGO Journal, we look back at the amazing impact Clarence Avant and Jerry Moss had on the music and entertainment worlds
On the August 12 edition of the WBGO Journal, we'll take a look back at the devastation of the atomic attacks on Japan and WBGO's Lee Mergner chats with innovative guitarist Julian Lage
On the August 5 edition of the WBGO Journal, a tribute to the late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver and music documentarian Robert Mugge discusses his new memoir
On the July 29 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Grammy award-winner and singer-songwriter Ledisi
On the July 22 edition of the WBGO Journal, we celebrate the life of Tony Bennett and preview the Women In Media-Newark International Film Festival
On the July 15 edition of the WBGO Journal, a 50-year reunion for I.S. 320 in Brooklyn and New Jersey's increased child tax credit is helping parents in Newark and Trenton
Slamball is making a comeback on ESPN and another successful Montreal Jazz International Festival
Acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard on his new Negro Leagues doc The League and former Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is helping youngsters learn lifesaving skills
Natalie Merchant wraps up the North to Shore Festival and New Jersey poet Rashad Wright finds his calling in the classroom
On the June 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller talks about her powerful new memoir and a tribute to the late jazz singer Willie Dwight West
On the June 10 WBGO Journal, Pulitzer Prize-winning director Nilo Cruz brings Two Sisters and Piano to Two River Theater and Roselle Park Mayor Joe Signorello wants to be New Jersey's next U.S. Senator
On the June 3 edition of the WBGO Journal, George Benson talks about the start of his amazing career, a preview of the Jazz in June festival at McCarter Theatre and we hear from klezmer musicians in Brooklyn
On the May 27 WBGO Journal, we celebrate the life of music of Tina Turner and Harlan Jacobson reviews the Cannes Film Festival
On the May 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, legendary sports writer and author Jerry Izenberg talks about growing up in Newark in the 1930s
A preview of the Black Health Matters Summit in Newark and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's performances at NJPAC
New Jersey reacts to recent teen suicides and we'll get a preview of McCarter Theatre's production of Blues for an Alabama Sky
On the April 22 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with sports legends George Foreman and Mia Hamm
On the April 15 edition of the WBGO Journal, the search for housing in NYC for Ukrainian refugees and a preview of the upcoming WBGO Studios podcast Conversations with Sydney
On the April 8 edition, we hear about the Vanguard Theater Company's Michael Jordan community grant, a review of AIR and Terence Blanchard tells us why he wrote his new opera "Champion"
On the April 1 edition of the WBGO Journal, Daybreak host Gary Walker chats with singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones, Jon Kalish profiles percussionist Warren Smith and we'll hear about the growing popularity of ESports on NJ campuses
On the March 18 edition of the WBGO Journal, we look at the legacy of former New Jersey State Senator Ron Rice, Jon Kalish reports on the battle against child marriage, and host Doug Doyle chats with Prudential Emerging Visionary Mark Leschinsky
On the March 11 edition of the WBGO Journal, State Assemblywomen Shavonda Sumter discusses her WBGO Studios podcast There's Sumter About It, Broadway actor and TV star Colin Hanlon directs GSP's new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and film critic Harlan Jacobson previews the 95th Academy Awards
On the March 5 edition of the WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to Newark's own Wayne Shorter, we get a preview of the Philip Roth Unbound Festival at NJPAC and a feature on Yiddish song in NYC this month
Doug Doyle hosts a special one-hour edition of the WBGO Journal dedicated to Black History Month
On the February 18 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on the Harriet Tubman monument in Newark, a new perspective on family docs and Rebecca Martínez talks about directing Living & Breathing at Two River Theater
On the February 11 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with the organizers of the 43rd MTW Lecture Series, a feature on the revival of a klezmer album and Kevin Eubanks and Bobby Watson are ready for the Super Bowl
On the February 4 edition of the WBGO Journal, Governor Murphy comments on the shooting death of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, the latest on Alzheimer's research and a preview of the Hudson Jazz Festival
Host Doug Doyle chats with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field about 80 For Brady and Harlan Jacobson has the latest from Sundance
Host Doug Doyle chats with jazz pianist and radio host Judy Carmichael about her new book and Jon Kalish takes us to a sled dog camp
On the January 14 edition of the WBGO Journal, we'll recap the State of the State speeches from Governors Murphy and Hochul, and host Doug Doyle chats with respected music historian and journalist Marc Myers about his new book Anatomy of 55 More Songs
"Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with trombonist and shellist Steve Turre. Turre's new album is titled "Generations" while Leo Sidran previews the 2023 Winter Jazzfest
On this December 31 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Dave Wooley, director of the new doc "Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over", Jon Kalish reports on a new memoir highlighting the ties of a Bronx family to Jewish mobsters and film critic Harlan Jacobson gives us his best of 2022
On this December 17 edition of the WBGO Journal, Tony Award winner and trailblazing actress and singer Melba Moore talks about growing up in a music family, her days at Arts High School in Newark, the upcoming star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and her new album "Imagine"
We'll chat with Trilogy founder and opera star Kevin Maynor about the world premiere of Fannie Lou, I'm Sick and Tired, Jon Kalish reports on the impact of blues and gospel singer Reverend Gary Davis is still going strong and WBGO's Ang Santos speaks with the creator of Sun-Man
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we'll find out what's being done to battle hate crimes. host Doug Doyle chats with sports memorabilia guru Brandon Steiner and Harlan Jacobson reviews Tár
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with the Two River Theater's new Artistic Director Justin Waldman and soccer legend Juan Pablo Ángel
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we'll examine the NJ and NY midterm elections, Jon Kalish introduces us to a Korean War veteran and we'll meet former Knicks athletic trainer Mike Saunders
This April 2021 episode of the WBGO Journal recently won the Best Public Affairs category at the NJSPJ Awards in Princeton
The Midterm Elections are here, and we'll meet singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler and Javelin National Champion Kara Winger
On the October 29 edition of the WBGO Journal, Bob Hennelly previews the midterm elections and you'll meet the Black Fairy Godmother Simone Gordon
A preview of the Trenton mayoral race and New York Choral Society's upcoming performance of Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts, a look at the 60th NYFF and the fight to take down controversial historical murals
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, a look into special education in Newark, a preview of Two River Theater's production of Wine in the Wilderness and trombonist Conrad Herwig talks about the Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble
A legislative crackdown on NJ nursing homes, Steve Adubato, Jr. on Governor Murphy's role in upcoming elections and commentator Mildred Antenor is angry about the controversy over the live version of "The Little Mermaid"
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy comments on the passing of former Governor Jim Florio, a chat with "The Budgetnista", and Leo Sidran profiles bassist Michael Thurber
We'll hear about the Bobby Sanabria and David Amram's tribute to Jack Kerouac and then Grammy Award-winning producer Carl Griffin remembers Ramsey Lewis
On the September 10th edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on some changes for the new school year in New York City and New Jersey, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the resurgence of community bands and host Doug Doyle chats with two-time AUDL MVP Ben Jagt of the champion New York Empire
On the September 2nd edition of the WBGO Journal, we find out what has been done in New Jersey and New York a year after Hurricane Ida devastated the area, we'll hear about the 12th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival and we'll find out why actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is launching a new singing career
On the August 27 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle has an in-depth conversation with Jazz pianist Monty Alexander pay tribute to the late WBGO announcer and Journal theater critic Michael Bourne and WBGO's Jon Kalish has the latest about musician Andy Statman
On this August 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls for a citywide Peace Walk to support efforts to create a safer city, WBGO's Kenneth Burns reports on how inflation is impacting Jersey Shore tourism and host Doug Doyle chats with Dr. Augusta Palmer, director of the upcoming doc The Blues Society
On the August 13 edition of WBGO Journal, we'll find out New Jersey and New York's response to the monkeypox virus, there's a campaign to make rooftop solar a solution to energy costs and climate change and the play Port Chicago 50 tells a powerful story
On this August 6 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on the Portal North Bridge project, a discovery in South Jersey that reveals new information about the Revolutionary War and an award-winning chat with documentarian Ken Burns
On this July 30 edition of the WBGO Journal, we learn about the tradition of cantorial music from WBGO's Jon Kalish, film critic Harlan Jacobson reviews Jordan Peele's NOPE and host Doug Doyle chats with the big names in the American Cornhole League
On this episode of the WBGO Journal, Trumpeter Sean Jones talks to Gary Walker about NYO Jazz and we meet two of the filmmakers involved in the Women in Media Newark International Film Festival
On the July 16 edition of the WBGO Journal, the new class of NEA Jazz Masters is announced, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist Bill Charlap about "Jazz in July" and singer and executive producer Melissa Walker runs down the 2022 Montclair Jazz Festival
On this July 9 edition of the WBGO Journal and update on the rise of coronavirus in NYC, commentator Mildred Antenor's reacts the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and host Doug Doyle chats with International Boxing Hall of Famer and Brooklyn Native Lou DiBella
On this July 2 edition of the WBGO Journal, Leo Sidran takes us to the Montreal Jazz Festival, Nate Chinen chats with Ashley Kahn about the "new" jazz emigres and Jon Kalish reports on the JetLAG Festival in the Catskills
On this episode of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with the three individuals responsible for the upcoming documentary "Blind Divas" while reporter Bob Hennelly tells us about the impact of the Poor People's Campaign
On this edition of the WBGO Journal, Sade Lythcott and Jonathan McCrory of the National Black Theatre in Harlem talk about their new upcoming home and currents projects and the three star of "Three Sisters" at Two Rive Theater discuss their roles in the bold new translation of Chekhov's classic play
On this episode of the WBGO Journal, we'll hear from saxophonist Antonio Hart about an upcoming event at Flushing Town Hall, Sweet Honey in the Rock co-founder Carol Maillard talks about preventing gun violence and a feature on William Electric Black
During this edition of the WBGO Journal, NBA legend Dick Barnett discusses the upcoming documentary about his long, frustrating, but successful journey to get his all-black Tennessee A&I from the late 50's inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
On this edition of the WBGO Journal hosted by News Director Doug Doyle, Governor Phil Murphy reacts to the Texas school shooting, we speak to two clinical psychologists as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, 5-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Victor Wooten previews his Jazz Night Fundraiser for the Institute of Music for Children, and Film Critic Harlan Jacobson reviews "Elvis"
WBGO Journal host Doug Doyle chats with Steven Melendez, the inspiring new Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Ballet, about his career and then with the jazz power couple of Adegoke Steve Colson and Iqua Colson about their upcoming special commission and performance at the Harlem School of the Arts
WBGO News Director Doug Doyle is the host of this extended one hour edition of the WBGO Journal
The award-winning WBGO Journal now airs at 5:30 Saturday mornings and 6:30 Sunday evenings
Godfather of Funk and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton, who grew up in Newark, joins WBGO Journal host to talk about his upcoming 80th birthday concert at NJPAC and his early days at Avon Elementary School
WBGO Journal host Doug Doyle chats with Clement Price Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience's Jack Tchen and Salamishah Tillet, as well with Marion Thompson Wright Reader author and acclaimed historian Graham Russell Gao Hodges
The WBGO Journal, hosted by News Director Doug Doyle airs every Saturday morning at 6:30
The WBGO Journal, hosted by News Director Doug Doyle, airs every Saturday morning at 630.
This edition of the WBGO features an update on mask mandates in both NJ and New York, a tribute to the late Barry Harris and Harlan Jacobson's review of Westside Story
WBGO Journal, the award-winning public affairs program hosted by News Director Doug Doyle, airs every Saturday morning at 6:30.
The WBGO Journal, the award-winning public affairs program, airs every Saturday morning at 6:30
This edition of the WBGO Journal features stories on what Election Day meant for New Jersey, Another attempt to prompt parents to get their children vaccinated in New York state…WBGO’s Jon Kalish reports on A group of media professionals that has developed a technique that enables people from all over the world to serve on the same video production crewand I’ll chat with Arts Advocate and Filmmaker Celeste A. Bateman about her new Documentary Gone Too Soon The Life, Legacy and Loss of Newark’s Cultural Icons
WBGO Journal host Doug Doyle has the latest on elections in New Jersey and New York, Gary Walker's interview with trumpeter Jimmy Owens and a chat with Lillias White about her Sarah Vaughan tribute concert at NJPAC
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciaterelli chooses former State Senator Diane Allen as his running mate
Woman in Media-Newark Celebrates its Annual Film Fest with a Retrospective Look Back at the Best from the past 11 years
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice President and CEO Ryan Haygood chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about Saturday's (June 19) Juneteenth march and rally in Newark
Jon Kalish reports electronics manufacturers are providing options for those with hearing loss
Newark Symphony Hall's company-in-residence, Yendor Theatre Company, presents Richard Wesley's "Black Terror"
RUST is the third documentary in Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno's 3Rs Trilogy on Urban America