Hughes Center Conversations
The Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University presents Hughes Center Conversations, a forum to discuss important policy issues that impact New Jerseyans. Join us as we sit down with experts to dive into the center’s research releases, the latest policy developments making news, original Hughes Center poll results, and more. New episodes are released monthly.
Episodes
As a follow-up to a Fall 2024 episode, Stockton Professor of Economics Ramya Vijaya, Ph.D., joins us to talk about what the latest labor force data for New Jersey shows about immigrants' contributions to the state economy. She also addresses some common misconceptions about immigrants in the workforce.
Anthony Dissen, EdD, MPH, RDN, CPH, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at Stockton University, joins the podcast to dissect the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. We address everything from food dyes, ultra-processed foods, pesticides, and vaccines, to the role of federal health agencies and how best to communicate vital public health information.
The latest Stockton poll on the MAHA policy agenda cited in this episode can ...
In this episode, Jane Bokunewicz, Ph.D., Stockton professor and director of the Levenson Institute for Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism, joins us to discuss the state of the online gambling industry in New Jersey. She provides an overview of the latest market trends, the implications of the potential tax increases on internet gaming and sports betting proposed in the 2026 state budget, and more.
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On the heels of a presidential election and at a time when one-third of New Jersey voters doubt the legitimacy of the electoral process, we dive into election administration. How are votes cast and counted in New Jersey? What safeguards are in place to ensure accuracy? Why does it sometimes take so long to get results? Atlantic County Clerk Joe Giralo (R) and Atlantic County Board of Elections Commissioner Creed Pogue (D) join us t...
Stockton Professor of Economics Ramya Vijaya, Ph.D., joins the Hughes Center for Public Policy to talk about what the latest labor market data for New Jersey tells us about immigrants’ contributions to the state economy, the implications for immigration policy, and what is at stake in the 2024 election. At a time when immigration is on the ballot, we discuss the local and national economies’ reliance on immigrants’ labor.
In this episode, Peter Baker takes us inside the White House, sharing the incredible stories and insights he's gained during his decades-long career covering the past five presidents and their administrations. Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, an award-winning journalist, a political analyst, and a New York Times best-selling author. He is uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges reporters fac...
Patrick Hossay, Ph.D., sits down with the Hughes Center's Director of Research Alyssa Maurice to explain the fundamentals of offshore wind energy from how it works to the size of the turbines. We also dive into the New Jersey public’s response to offshore wind projects, the potential impact of the offshore wind industry on the local economy and jobs, as well as the regulatory challenges that lie ahead. Hossay is a Professor of Sust...
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