WBGO Journal Podcast

On the September 12 WBGO Journal, we get the latest on Alzheimer's research in New Jersey and historian Guy Sterling talks about the significance of the equestrian statue of George Washington in Newark

On the September 5 WBGO Journal, we preview of the 2026 OSPAC West Orange and Pittsburgh International Jazz Festivals and we remember the life and music of Cassandra Wilson

On the WBGO Journal, we hear about the impact of the Meta settlement on New Jersey and an update on Congresswoman LaMonica McIver's federal case

On the August 22 WBGO Journal, we chat with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo' and meet guitarist Jon Madof

On the August 15 WBGO Journal, Congressman Josh Gottheimer addresses recent attacks on NJ's municipal water systems and a chat with Stax Records iconic writer David Porter

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