Jared Maples, director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, talks about what families can do to prepare for the possibility of coronavirus cases in their communities. He also discussed the terrorism threat level increase. Patrick Murray, of Monmouth University Polling Institute, talks about the results of Super Tuesday and what’s next in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Assembly Budget Committee members Nancy Munoz and Carol Murphy discuss Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposals and the process ahead.

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Power & Politics: Coronavirus preparations, Super Tuesday fallout

On this week's Power & Politics podcast, a discussion about the governor's budget address between Brandon McCoy of the progressive NJ Policy Perspective and Alan Steinberg, former regional director of the EPA under Republican President George W. Bush. Plus, political analyst Steve Adubato talks to host Alex Zdan about Gov. Phil Murphy's proposals to lower property taxes.   And Krista Jenkins, of Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, reviews the latest poll numbers for Gov. Phil Murphy and President Donald Trump.

Power & Politics: A discussion on Murphy's budget address

Gov. Murphy announced a proposed overhaul of the state's anti-harassment laws. We talk to Patricia Teffenhart, of New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, who worked alongside the attorney general and others to craft the legislation. The first GOP candidate to sign up to take on Murphy, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, returns to the show for the first time since his announcement to talk about the proposed millionaire's tax, climate change and President Trump. Rep. Tom Malinowski discusses issues between President Trump and the intelligence community. He also discusses the Democratic primary race and the fight against white supremacists.

Power & Politics: Anti-harassment legislation, Ciattarelli vs. Murphy

Former Attorney General Chris Porrino, who served during Republican Gov. Chris Christie's administration, talks about the status of bail reform in New Jersey, which was launched under his watch. He also talks about the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the state of New Jersey and the handling of the Roger Stone sentencing. Monsy Alvarado, immigration reporter for The Record, talks about the nuts and bolts of the DOJ lawsuit against the state. Janna Chernetz, deputy director of Tri-State Transportation Campaign, provides a status report on NJ Transit’s progress, problems and her appointment to NJ Transit’s Board of Directors.

Power & Politics: Bail reform in New Jersey

In late December 2019, an investigation by Kelly Heyboer and Susan Livio of NJ Advance Media exposed a toxic culture and rampant sexual harassment in New Jersey politics. Their report resulted in the creation of a working group led by the state's top female legislator, Sen. Loretta Weinberg, who will be holding public and private listening sessions across the state. Alex Zdan interview Kelly Heyboer on New Jersey Power & Politics about the investigation.   

Power & Politics: Kelly Heyboer details NJ politics #MeToo investigation

Alex Zdan reviews the Iowa caucus chaos and previews the New Hampshire primary with Patrick Murray of Monmouth University Polling Institute. Professor Eugene Mazo discusses the impeachment trial and the potential impact of President Donald Trump's acquittal. Plus, Kelly Heyboer of NJ Advance Media discusses her #MeToo investigation into New Jersey politics and the ripple effect it is having.

Power & Politics: Iowa caucus, impeachment acquittal, #MeToo & NJ politics

This week we take a look at President Trump's rally in Wildwood this week in support of Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who recently switched parties from Democrat to Republican. Host Alex Zdan talks to state Sen. Mike Testa. He is the co-chair of the president's re-election campaign in New Jersey. And this week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced his plan to bring about what he calls "a complete transformation" of the state's energy policy: more clean energy to fight climate change. Jeff Tittel from the New Jersey chapter of the Sierra Club, and Ray Cantor, vice president of government affairs at the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, discuss what they like and dislike about the governor's energy master plan.

Power & Politics: President Trump comes to Wildwood

The impeachment trial of President Trump began, and New Jersey’s junior senator, Democrat Cory Booker, gives us his perspective on the proceedings so far. And constitutional law scholar Eugene Mazo, visiting associate professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark, provides some history and information about the impeachment process.  

Power & Politics: Sen. Cory Booker on the Trump impeachment trial

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