The Adubato Center for Media Leadership strengthens independent media by producing Media Matters programming that highlights credible media leaders and innovative, fiscally responsible journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. It also invests in the future of media through educational partnerships and forums that elevate thoughtful public discourse and develop the next generation of media leaders.

At a time when independent media is challenged on many fronts, and media leadership often falls short, the Adubato Center for Media Leadership is dedicated to strengthening and supporting media leadership and innovation on several fronts.

 Founded by long-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Steve Adubato, PhD, the Adubato Center for Media Leadership produces programming under the banner of the Steve Adubato’s Media Matters podcast featuring media leaders and innovators who are making a difference and figuring out how to produce meaningful and credible content in a fiscally responsible fashion.

Media Matters

The Adubato Center for Media Leadership works in cooperation with the Caucus Educational Corporation (CEC) in producing Media Matters programming, in addition to collaborating with well-established media organizations in public broadcasting, digital, and streaming services.

Max Pizarro, Editor-in-Chief of InsiderNJ.com, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the major takeaways from the gubernatorial election and how President Trump’s priorities shaped voter decisions in New Jersey.

Steve Adubato with Elie Honig, author, "When You Come at the King," CNN Senior Legal Analyst, talking about the history of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and the future of American democracy.

Asm. Louis D. Greenwald (D), Assembly Majority Leader, joins Steve Adubato to examine some of New Jersey’s top issues and his efforts to support independent media in the state.

Steve Adubato welcomes legendary journalist, Connie Chung, Author of "Connie: A Memoir," for a lively conversation about her journey to broadcasting, navigating a male dominated industry, and her continued legacy.

Check out the full library of CEC Media Matters programming HERE.

Produced by the Adubato Center for Media Leadership, in cooperation with a consortium of media organizations and leaders who are committed to promoting independent and impactful journalism in an effort to protect and preserve our representative democracy, the Steve Adubato’s Media Matters podcast will include compelling conversations focused on why having strong and independent media is critical to informing and engaging our citizens, which is essential to a functioning American society.

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning anchor Steve Adubato, PhD, Steve Adubato’s Media Matters podcast will be available on numerous digital, streaming and traditional/legacy media outlets including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Substack, Facebook, X, and Instagram. READ MORE.

Steve Adubato’s Media Matters Podcast

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