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This Past Week's Guests
Republican candidate for Sussex County NJ Freeholder Chris Kelly talks about his campaign
Democratic candidate for Sussex County NJ Freeholder Jim Tighe talks about his campaign
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses state revenue, gay marriage affordable housing and healthcare
Julia Seymour explains what the news media doesn't report about jobless numbers
Peter Schweizer tells why the Justice Dept. hasn't gone after Wall Street like they promised
The Audio Archive
Saint Clare's President Leslie Hersch talks about ending in-patient services at their Sussex NJ hospital
Chris McDermott from Fidelity Investments shares some retirement planning ideas
Angelo Guglielmo talks about a woman who lied about being in the World Trade Center on 9-11
Claudia Lombana introduces a new way to pay in stores with PayPal
Katie Pavlich reveals the inside story of the Obama Administration's Fast And Furious program which allowed Mexican criminals to be armed with American guns
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses tax cuts, education funding and NJ fishing
Margaret Kranz talks about the 2012 Vernon Earthfest
Cecilia Zalkind shares details of the NJ Kids Count 2012 report
Ted Shoebat explains the history of and threats created by The Muslim Brotherhood
Dr. Sami Yasin discusses concerns over Saint Clare's Hospital in Sussex NJ ending all inpatient services
Kathy Cafasso details the education programs at the NJ State Fair's Agricultural Learning Center
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses utility taxes, self defense legislation and the minimum wage for tipped workers
Annabelle Gurwitch offers some ideas to protect the environment for Earth Day
Charlie Drevna counter Obama claims versus the facts about domestic energy production
Julia Quinlan discusses the work of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about pay-to-play, millionaire's tax and preschool
Dr. Suzanne Buchanan details the work of Autism NJ
Melissa Halas-Liang shares tips on how to get kids to eat healthy
John Lott explains how Obama's policies have created higher unemployment and slower economic growth
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the separation of Church and State
Rev. Stephen Vogt shares the story of Easter and Bible study ideas
Brigitte Gabriel reveals how Islam is presented in commonly used school text books
Author Robert K. Wilcox discusses the Shroud Of Turin
Christine Florio details a survey to assist the Sussex County NJ Dept. Of Human Services
Andy Ball previews the 2012 Main Street 5-K & 10-K Festival
Dr. Robert Tolan shares tips and ideas about avoiding and treating Lyme Disease
Attorney Anna Rittgers reviews the Obamacare U.S. Supreme Court hearings
Jessica Minnick details a new outlet for victims of domestic violence in Sussex County NJ
Jim Sciascia previews the 2012 NJ Trout Fishing Season
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about state budget, unemployment and an upcoming healthcare reform protest
Zahaan Bharmal details the YouTube Space Lab Competition
Robert Zubrin presents the origins and growth of the antihumanist movement and its relation to the global warming movement
Dr. Howard Burrell discusses the 2012 Heroes For The American Red Cross for Sussex County
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about the latest fiscal and policy debates and Amazon.Com's promise to create jobs in NJ
Bravo's Brad Goreski shares stories from his life about overcoming bullying and addictions
The author of Forrest Gump Winston Groom talks about his bio about Ronald Reagan
Dr. Rosealie LaMonte discusses cuts in state aid to Sussex County schools
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about the state budget and school funding formula
Adam Berkson explains the property assessment appeal process
Kevin Maurer shares the story about a U.S. Special Forces team in Afghanistan
Diamond Dallas Page tells how yoga helped him survive years in the pro-wrestling ring
Becky Carlson and Patrice Reilly discuss teen bullying
GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate Bader Qarmout talks about his decision to run
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about the latest regarding the NJ state budget and school funding
Gary Sohmers from Antiques Roadshow explains what to watch out for with memorabilia
Larry Pratt from Gun Owners Of America talks about Mitt Romney's stand on gun owner rights
Mary Emilius from United Way Of Northern NJ discusses the impact of state funding cuts
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about Gov. Christie's FY2013 state budget
Steve Lonegan analyzes Barack Obama's proposed federal budget
Rory Vaden talks about achieving personal success
The Washington Times' Kerry Picket talks about David Brock and Media Matters
Diane Sebastian previews the Sussex County NJ Library bullying awareness programs
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses GOP legislative priorities, the gay marriage vote and school construction
Cecilia Zalkind shares details about NJ schools and their breakfast programs
MDA's Kimberly Schleyer previews the 2012 MDA MuscleWalk
Scott Rasmussen talks about voter outrage over the national debt
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses recent Trenton Statehouse events
Caroline Moore from Sussex Bards explains what their group offers local writers
NJ State Senator Joseph Kyrillos talks about his decision to run for the U.S. Senate
Larry Shatsoff talks about Relentless Against Cancer and their upcoming fundraiser
Journalist Gregg Jackson discusses reasons why Ann Coulter and other Conservatives are backing away from stated beliefs
Leslie Huhn discusses the goals of the Sparta Municipal Democratic Committee
Lorraine Hentz explains the importance of the Sussex County Senior Services Assessment Survey
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about Gov. Christie's recent State Of The State Address and the Democrats' reaction
Bob Frick from Kiplinger Personal Finance offers some money saving tips
International journalist John R. Bradley offers insight into how Islamists took over The Arab Spring
John Harrigan discusses plans for a Sussex County Veterans Cemetery
Assemblywoman Alison talks about the UMDNJ and gay marriage legislation
Eric Elmore previews the Give Kids A Smile Day dental health program
E. Jean Carroll shares some wisdom about finding relationships
Leslie Huhn talks about the Sparta Municipal Democratic Committee
Lorraine Hentz explains a Sussex County senior needs assessment survey
Assemblywoman Alison McHose reacts to Gov. Christie's State Of The State
Dan Kish talks about the blocking of the Keystone Pipeline
History Professor Brion McClanahan discusses the U.S. Constitution
Sussex County Freeholder Rich Vohden talks about his appointment to The Highlands Council
Comedian Sherry Davey discusses women in comedy
Jillian Michaels shares diet and fitness tips for the new year
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have A Dream Speech
Marc Edenzon previews the 2012 Special Olympics NJ Winter Games
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses Gov. Christie's State Of The State and some of the pending legislation
Dr. Kenneth Bock explains the treatment services offered by The Bock Center For Children Health And Research
Attorney Anna Rittgers discusses gun and right to carry laws
The Washington Times' Kerry Picket takes a look at the GOP Presidential primaries
Jeni Stepanek talks about her son Mattie's hopes and dreams for world peace
Jason Dowd offers photography tips for holiday and everyday photos
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the elite voter
Tammie Horsfield talks about the value of shopping locally
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the past week's votes, Attorney General Paula Dow and the current political battles
Jeffrey Buonforte from Lakeland Bank talks about the importance of financial planners for businesses
The Washington Times' Kerry Picket offers insight into current GOP infighting
David Pietrusza looks back at people and events of the 1948 Presidential election
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the NJ Bear Hunt
Sussex County Administrator John Eskilson discusses a financial study of The Homestead Nursing Home
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the bear hunt, property tax legislation and new state spending
Bob Ingle looks back at Jon Corzine's testimony at a Congressional Committee
Kim Orlando offers some time saving tips and tools for busy moms
Peter Schweizer reveals the ways members of Congress get rich in ways others can't and who's doing it
Susan Vernicek talks about motivation and inspiration for women
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses revenue shortfalls, school reform and disability claims
Karen Harned offers legal insight into the U.S. Supreme Court hearing the case against Obamacare
Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence introduces some time saving ideas for holiday and every day cooking
Phil Kerpen looks at the federal spending and Congressional Supercommittee
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the Penn State scandal
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the past week's election and State House leadership changes
Tracey Bailey explains the facts about NJEA school program ideas
Michelle Fields talks about her experiences with Occupy DC
Brenda Elliott explains how long sought for goals of Socialists are making inroads in America
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on NJ's 24th District Elections
Democrats Ed Selby, Leslie Huhn and Jim Nye talk about their campaigns for NJ State Assembly and Senate
Republican Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblywoman Alison McHose and Assemblyman Gary Chiusano discuss their campaigns for re-election
Chris Markowski talks about the G-20 meeting and the failure of Jon Corzine's investment company
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on prayers being answered
NJ State Senator Steve Oroho talks about his campaign for re-election
RoseAnn Salanitri discusses her independent campaign for NJ State Assembly
Steve Lonegan discusses Americans For Prosperity's program to spotlight tax and spend NJ politicians
HotAir.Com's Tina Korbe shares whether the youth vote will once again be for Obama in 2012
Professor Seth Forman offers insight into what the driving force of Occupy Wall Street is
The Audio Archive
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on the rush to political primaries
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about her campaign for re-election
Jed Rosen previews his workshop on forgiveness
NJ State Senator Mike Doherty explains the problems created by the current school funding system
Georgia Durante shares her story about escaping from The Mob and an abusive husband
Former DOJ attorney J. Christian Adams talks about the departments growing radical agenda
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on domestic violence
Susan Zellman discusses the Waterloo Village restoration work and fundraisers
Annamay Walsh and Jessica Minnick from DASI discuss domestic violence and their volunteer programs
Collin Raye talks about the work of The Terri Schiavo Life And Hope Network
A Special Commentary by Chris DeBello on Chris Christie
Sussex County Fire Marshall Joseph Inga talks about a free smoke detector program
Assemblyman Gary Chiusano discusses his campaign for re-election
Carolyn Lake from the Interfaith Food Pantry previews the 20th annual Action Against Hunger Food Drive
Sherri Shepherd from The View talks about a way to better dental health
Scott Rasmussen takes a look at voter anger, The Tea Party and the 2012 election.
Kelsey Burgess from the NJ Division Of Fish & Wildlife with tips to prevent backyard bear visits
Laurie Walsh from CLAWS talks about cat adoption
Leslie Huhn, Democratic candidate for the Assembly for NJ's 24th District, discusses her campaign
My9 News co-anchor Brenda Blackmon talks about her daughter's battle with Lupis and her new inspirational book
WWJ-TV Detroit news anchor Syma Chowdhry details the ways that Detroit is working at an economic comeback
A special commentary by Chris DeBello about job creation
FEMA's Linda Downing explains the process for receiving storm damage funds
MaryJo Mathias previews the New Harmonies exhibit running through October 30
Bill Schwaninger previews the September 23 and 24 World Congress On Disabilities
CEO Josh Linkner shares what's needed for job creation
Tim Graham reviews the media performance in the GOP Presidential debates
A special commentary by Chris DeBello about 9-11
Former WNBC-TV cameraman Jeff Scarborough talks about covering 9-11
Gregg Riddle discusses the need for improvements in first responder communications
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen shares his thoughts about 9-11
Lt. Gen. Robert Gard talks about post-9-11 military programs and spending
Dr. Judy Kuriansky tells how to deal with the emotions created by the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.
A special commentary by Chris DeBello about the Muscular Dystrophy Association
American Idol's Ace Young talks about co-hosting the NYC portions of the 2011 MDA Labor Day Telethon
A special segment on MDA research and stories from MDA's families
Dr. John Bach explains the role of MDA Clinics in the care of children with muscular Dystrophy
A special segment featuring Abbey Umali, Nancy O'Dell and others on the importance of donations to MDA
Alison Sweeney talks about co-hosting the 2011 MDA Labor Day Telethon and what she's learned through her MDA experiences
A special commentary by Chris DeBello about politicians looking to listen
Linda Hunter Conklin discusses concerns about the announced plan to sell Sussex County NJ-owned Homestead nursing facility
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about the Highlands Act, NJ's bond rating, tax revenue and Jersey Fresh
Sandy Huber previews this year's International Coastal Cleanup Day
Radio host and syndicated columnist Mark Steyn discusses his new book about the near future of America
A special commentary by Chris DeBello about wealth distribution and fair share
Hardyston Twp. NJ Construction Officer Keith Utter talks about the drop in Sussex County construction starts
Sussex County NJ Freeholder Susan Zellman discusses the latest call for passenger rail service in Northwest NJ
Dan Cassino from Fairleigh Dickinson University Public Mind Poll shares the results of their poll on NJ teen drivers
Dr. Donald Berwick from the Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services explains a new online tool for comparing health care options and services
Financial expert Jennifer Openshaw offers tips for investors and families on how to survive the current economic times
A special commentary by Chris DeBello regarding the end of the 60 year association between The Muscular Dystrophy Association and Jerry Lewis
Sen. Steve Oroho discusses the state of affairs regarding NJ's state computer systems
Danny Brooks previews a skateboard fundraiser he's doing with a friend that will take them from north to south in NJ
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about a recent bear attack, the continued call to restore budget cuts and the Highlands Act
MDA's Kim Bruna explains the WWE Community Champions competition and how kids can get involved
Michelle Bernard discusses the concerns and problems created by a government plan to restrict advertsing certain foods to children
David Foord from the Sussex County 4-H previews the organization's activities at the 2011 NJ State Fair-Sussex County Farm And Horse Show
Sheryl Thole from The Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad talks about pet adoption
Assemblywoman Alison McHose offers insight into some of the events and debates from the past week in Trenton
The Founder of National Night Out Matt Peskin discusses this year's August 2 nationwide event
Former CEO of Allied Capital Bill Walton shares his thoughts on the debt ceiling debate and the many plans that have been floated
Amy Steele discusses her Sussex County NJ based organization The Informal Small Business Ownership Group
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the state medical marijuana program, aid increases some cities will receive and how funds will still be spent on green energy programs
Dr. Richard Bozza from the NJ Association Of School Administrators explains the start of a new NJ teacher evaluation program
Brian Benstock from from Paragon Honda Acura shares some of the ways his dealership business grew during challenging times
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) talks about the need for a balanced budget amendment and what it should feature.
Becky Carlson talks about the dangers parents create when they allow teens to drink at parties in their home
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the state aid increases schools will receive, Democrat attempts to override budget vetoes and a call for Caylee's Law
Donna Gaffney from 4 Action Initiative shares a 9-11 school curriculum for NJ schools
Fox 5 NYC's tech expert Shelly Palmer explains a new premium price website domain program and the potential for success
Art Harman from The Coalition To Save Manned Space Exploration talks about the end of the Space Shuttle program and advances China's making in space exploration
15 year old Ashley Craig talks about her organization Students Against Being Bullied
Mary Coogan from Advocates For Children Of NJ details a report on how children's voices are not being listened to in foster care cases and how to change that
Defense Attorney Elizabeth Kelley, who's also a regular analyst on news channels and host of Celebrity Court on 1400 WHK in Cleveland, looks back at the Casey Anthony trial and verdict
Pete Sepp from National Taxpayers Union looks at the debt ceiling negociations and explains the Cut-Cap-Balance Pledge
Assemblywoman Alison McHose review the past week's state budget debate and vote and discusses her proposed legislation for an E-Verify program
Dan Kish, from the Institute For Energy Research, talks about how green industries have failed to create jobs and how NJ Gov. Christie's support for offshore wind farms is a costly idea
University Of Dayton History Professor Larry Schweikart teaches the facts about the Founding Fathers and how they dealt with many challenges that exist today
A special look at a workforce creation program by Project Self Sufficiency with NJ Labor Secretary Hal Wirths, Sussex County Freeholders Parker Space and Richard Vohden and Deborah Berry-Toon with Beverly Gordon from Project Self Sufficiency
Mary Lou Schnurr from the Sussex County Division Of Senior Services talks about their farmstand vouchers for seniors program
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the debate and votes on public worker benefit reform, the state budget and her legislation which calls for the nullification of federal health care reform in NJ.
Attorney Robert Kornitzer shares how to protect business assets before a divorce
Vanderbuilt law professor Dr. Carol Swain analyzes new details about a shift in American demographics
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about the public worker benefit agreement, the latest unemployment stats and a move to keep NJ in a regional Cap & Trade program
Julia Rubin from Save Our Schools NJ discusses Charter Schools
Filmmaker Zack Arnold previews his film about former MDA Goodwill Ambassador Christopher Rush
Ann Coulter explains the history and root of the mob mentality as presented in her new book Demonic
Assemblywoman Alison McHose with the latest on the state budget and public worker benefit reform
Sandy Huber from NJ Clean Communities explains the Adopt-A-Beach program
Financial expert Jennifer Openshaw details the Dare2Dream Challenge and how it helps youths develop their dreams
Baja Fresh CEO David Kim explains how government actions and policies are preventing job creation
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about the latest state budget news, the approval of a State Supreme Court nominee and the economic wisdom of some recent decisions
Syndicated columnist Bob Ingle takes a look at NJ politicians who earn more than one paycheck and Gov. Christie's personal use of a state helicopter
Defense attorney David Seltzer offers his insight into the Casey Anthony trial and Rep. Anthony Weiner Twitter story
Kendrya Close from The Foodshed Alliance talks about the Farm To Family Buying Club
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses the State Supreme Court school funding decision and Gov. Christie's decision to pull NJ out of the regional Cap&Trade program
Roy Beck from Numbers USA explains the U.S. Supreme Court e-Verify ruling
Ed Morrissey from HotAir.Com review the past week in the GOP Presidential nomination race
Journalist Rita Cosby shares the story of her father's service as part of the Polish Resistance against the Nazis and the importance of honoring our troops
Anthony Mauro, Chairman of the NJ Outdoor Alliance, discusses the 2011 NJ Bear Hunt
Assemblywoman Alison McHose talks about tax revenue projections and what they may mean for the state budget
New President of the League Of Women Voters New Jersey Toni Zimmer shares her goals and ideas for the organization
Former Assistant Secretary Of Defense Dr. Lawrence Korb talks about the latest Middle East events
Sussex County Freeholder Parker Space discusses a call to have NJ pull out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Vanessa Malfitano previews the 2011 MDA Summer Camp and explains their need for volunteers
Former CNN Headline News Anchor Lynne Russell talks about the Canadian health care system
Best selling author Lisa Scottoline discusses her new novel Save Me
Assemblywoman Alison McHose discusses NJ state finances, legislation and Xanadu
Michael Totten talks about what next acts are likely by terrorists and where
Erick Stakelbeck reveals how radical Islam is reaching out and recruiting in America
Assemblywoman Alison McHose (R-24) talks about the latest legislature and State House activities.
Dr. Richard Bozza reviews the recent NJ school budget votes
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter offers his views on a stronger America with more personal freedom