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Watch Steve Adubato's collection of audio and video clips from various broadcast outlets featuring Steve's commentary on a variety of topics, including the 2008 Presidential Campaign.

CBS 2 New York
NEW! - CBS 2 blogger and Political Analyst Steve Adubato, New York Daily News Political Commentator Errol Louis, and CBS Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid take a look back at the historical year in politics. (12/28/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2’s Sunday Morning, CBS 2 blogger and political analyst Steve Adubato talks politics, and with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich allegedly trying to sell a senate seat, and speculation about New York's soon-to-be senate vacancy, there's much to discuss. (12/4/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2’s Sunday Morning, author Steve Adubato talks about his latest release, “What Were They Thinking?  Crisis Communication: The Good, the Bad, and the Totally Clueless.” (11/30/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Join Steve Adubato and The New York Daily News' Errol Lewis as they analyze the results of the 2008 Presidential Election. (11/9/2008) Click here to view the clip.
It's the home stretch of the 2008 Presidential election.  Join Steve Adubato and The New York Daily News' Errol Lewis as they look back at the defining moments of the campaigns. (11/2/2008) Click here to view the clip.
With nine days left, what can we expect on the campaign trail?  Steve Adubato and The New York Daily News' Errol Lewis weigh in. (10/26/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes Sarah Palin's appearance on Saturday Night Live, and what the Presidential candidates need to do in the last days leading up to Election Day. (10/19/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato gives his predictions on the final Presidential debate (10/12/2008). Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato gives his Vice Presidential debate analysis and talks about the Bailout Bill. (10/5/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato talks about the fallout first Presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. (9/28/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato talks about the fallout on Wall Street and analyzes the Presidential candidates' reactions. (9/21/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato talks about 9/11 and Sarah Palin.  (9/14/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. (9/7/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes nominations of Barack Obama and Sarah Palin. (8/31/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes the Barack Obama-Joe Biden ticket for the 2008 Presidential election. (8/24/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes John Edwards' affair admission. (8/10/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes the newest controversies plaguing the Presidential candidates. (7/20/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes who is gaining an early edge for the race to the White House. (6/29/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On CBS 2's Sunday Morning, Steve Adubato analyzes Hillary Clinton's farewell speech and predicts what's next for the Democratic Presidential candidate, Barack Obama. (6/8/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Watch political analyst Steve Adubato on CBS 2's Sunday Morning examining the 2008 Presidential race. (5/25/2008) Click here to view the clip.

Steve Adubato offers expert political analysis on the results from the Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania on the CBS/2 Morning Show. (4/23/08) Click here to view the clip.

After seven weeks of oftentimes nasty campaigning, Democrats are going to the polls today in Pennsylvania.  Steve Adubato appeared on the CBS/2 Morning Show to offer his expert commentary on the the issue. (4/22/08) Click here to view the clip.
Steve Adubato appeared on the CBS/2 Morning Show to discuss the 2008 presidential campaign. Click here to view the clip.

NBC 4 New York
Steve Adubato offers political analysis on NBC/4 Today in New York on the implications in Albany of Eliot Spitzer's resignation. Click here to view the clip.
Steve Adubato appeared on NBC/4 Today in New York offering political analysis on the Eliot Spitzer controversy. Click here to view the clip.
The TODAY Show
Steve Adubato appeared on the TODAY Show examining "reality" television programs on the topic of plastic surgery and their influence on public attitudes towards going under the knife. Click here to view the clip.
Steve Adubato appeared on the TODAY Show discussing the responsibility of "reality show" producers when dealing with program participants who exhibit out of control and dangerous behavior. Click here to view the clip.
Watch Steve Adubato on the TODAY Show as he discusses whether Catholics are being treated unfair and if there is a double standard for anti-Catholic jokes. Click here to view the clip.
Fox 5 New York
On Fox 5 "Good Day New York" political analyst Steve Adubato looks at different angles of Barack Obama's victory including what effect it has on Senator Hillary Clinton's future political ambitions. (11/5/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On FOX 5 News Good Day New York, Steve Adubato looks at the Democratic National Convention. (8/25/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Political Analyst Steve Adubato discussing the future of Barack Obama's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns on Fox 5's "Good Day New York." (6/4/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Senator Hillary Clinton got a boost from her win in West Virginia, but is it enough to keep her in the presidential race?  Political Analyst Steve Adubato weighs in on Fox 5's "Good Day New York." (5/14/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama is only a few hundred votes away from securing the nomination, but you wouldn't know it from Hillary Clinton's reaction to her loss (and one win) in Tuesday's primaries. Click here to watch Political Analyst Steve Adubato's take on Clinton's future on Fox 5's "Good Day New York." (5/7/08) Click here to view the clip.
My9 News
Click here to watch Steve Adubato analyze the tone of this year’s presidential campaign locally on My9 News and broadcast on MyNews and Fox outlets across the country. (9/17/08) Click here to view the clip.
Watch Steve Adubato on My9 News for in-depth analysis of Governor Corzine's Budget Address. (2/28/08) Click here to view the clip.
CN8- The Comcast Network
NEW! - Steve Adubato recently appeared on CN8's "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" to analyze the Plaxico Burress / NY Giants situation.  This is especially timely given the release of Steve's new book titled "What Were They Thinking? Crisis Communication: The good, the bad and the totally clueless," which examines highly-publicized (as well as the not so well known) and often controversial and complex public relations and media mishaps. Part 1 | Part 2
Election Night November 4, 2008. "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" on CN8- The Comcast Network. Part 1 | Part 2
Watch a clip from One-on-One with Steve Adubato's special "Democracy Works" series, as Steve Adubato interviews Mark Green, President of Air America Radio and author of Losing Our Democracy, on CN8- The Comcast Network. Click here to view the clip.
Watch a clip from One-on-One with Steve Adubato's special "Democracy Works" series, as Steve Adubato interviews Kellyanne Conway, President and CEO of the Polling Company, on CN8- The Comcast Network. Click here to view the clip.
Steve Adubato offers expert political and media analysis while the results from the Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania were being tallied on "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" on CN8- The Comcast Network. Click here to view the clip.
Is Bill Clinton hurting Hillary Clinton's campaign? Political and media analyst Steve Adubato recently answered this question on CN8- The Comcast Network. Click here to view the clip.
News 12 New Jersey
Political analyst Steve Adubato appeared on "Power and Politics" on News 12 New Jersey and talked with host Laura Jones about how the 2008 Presidential election changed the political landscape forever.  (12/23/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On News 12, political analyst Steve Adubato talks about the 2009 New Jersey Gubernatorial race. (12/12/2008) Click here to view the clip.
On News 12’s "Power and Politics", author Steve Adubato talks about his latest release, “What Were They Thinking?  Crisis Communication: The Good, the Bad, and the Totally Clueless.” (12/5/2008) Click here to view the clip.

News 12 coverage of the Democratic National Convention
Thursday, August 28

  • Watch as Steve talks about unifying the Democratic Party.
  • Watch as Steve's talks about what Barack Obama needs to do with his nomination speech.
  • Watch as Steve talks about voters and race issues.
  • Watch as Steve reacts to Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
  • Watch as Steve answers some viewer feedback.

News 12 coverage of the Republican National Convention
Thursday, September 4

  • Watch as Steve talks about what John McCain needs to do in his nomination speech.
  • Watch as Steve talks about Sarah Palin and the McCain campaign.
  • Watch as Steve reacts to the John McCain acceptance speech.
  • Watch as Steve answers some viewer feedback.
  • Watch as Steve talks about family issues in the Presidential campaign.
Political Analyst Steve Adubato recently appeared on News 12's "Power and Politics" to discuss media coverage of the 2008 Presidential election. (9/20/08) Click here to view the clip.
Political Analyst Steve Adubato recently appeared on News 12's "Power and Politics" to discuss the 2008 Presidential election, including the "unity" between Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. (6/28/08) Click here to view the clip.
Political Analyst Steve Adubato recently appeared on News 12's "Power and Politics" to discuss the McGreevey Divorce trial, the NJ Senate race, and why Hillary Clinton should call it quits. (5/10/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Talk to 12

Watch Steve on News 12 New Jersey's "Talk to 12 with Steve Adubato" segment, which will be airing every Tuesday night at 7:30pm leading up to the 2008 Presidential Election. Click here to view the clip.

Join the conversation and submit your comments and questions at www.Talkto12.com

 
Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS)
Inside Trenton co-anchors Steve Adubato and Rafael Pi Roman recently interviewed U.S. former U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Christopher Christie, about his unparalleled record of convictions of corrupt public officials, the growing problem of gangs in New Jersey and whether he will or will not run for Governor next year. (12/20/08) Click here to view the clip.
Inside Trenton co-anchors Steve Adubato and Rafael Pi Roman recently interviewed Governor Jon Corzine about the state of the New Jersey economy and how he plans to deal with the projected budget gap. What help he thinks will be available from the Obama administration. Will he stand for re-election next year? (12/13/2008) Click here to view the clip.
Steve Adubato and Rafael Pi Roman talked with United States Senetor Robert Menendez on about the gas price crisis on "Inside Trenton" on Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS) (6/28/08). Click here to view the clip.
Steve Adubato and Rafael Pi Roman talked with Rep. Robert Andrews on whether age factored into running against Frank Lautenberg for the U.S. Senate on "Inside Trenton" on Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS). Click here to view the clip.
Reforming State Government: Women and Minorities in Public Office - Click here to view a clip of "Caucus: New Jersey with Steve Adubato," shown on Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS) as Steve Adubato discusses the challenges and successes of recruiting women and minorities to serve as elected officials with a panel of accomplished female leaders and legislators.
Business Roundtable - Join Steve Adubato and a group of distinguished business leaders from various New Jersey business sectors to discuss the most important issues impacting the business community on "Caucus: New Jersey with Steve Adubato," on Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS). Click here to view the clip.
Ethics Roundtable - Click here to view a clip "Caucus: New Jersey with Steve Adubato," shown on Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS), as Steve Adubato and a group of experts as they discuss concrete measures to effectively restore the public image of New Jersey. The panel addresses pay to play and campaign finance reform, promoting transparency in the contracting process, abolishing dual office holding, and more.
Steve Adubato speaks with a "focus group" of New Jersey citizens about a variety of topics including New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine's plans for addressing the state's massive $36 billion dollar debt and current budget deficit. Click here to view the clip.
Check out an excerpt of the most recent edition of Corzine on the Line. In this live one-hour call-in show Steve Adubato speaks with New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and the citizens of New Jersey. Click here to view the clip. Look for the next edition of Corzine on the Line on May 22 at 8:00 p.m. on Thirteen/WNET New York (PBS).
WOR 710am

Steve sits in for John Gambling at the WOR News Talk 710am studios!


Steve pals around with WOR news anchor Kerin McCue.
 On December 26, Steve Adubato guest hosted "The John Gambling Show" on WOR New Talk 710am.  From 5:30am to 9am, Steve talked about a variety of topics with prominent guests, and took calls from listeners all around the tri-state area.  Below are some highlights from the show.

  • Steve with Mike Figliola, Executive Producer of "The John Gambling Show" and Lisa Marie Latino, Steve's producer on public televsion.
    Listen to Steve's interview with Karen Boroff, Dean of Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business, about the latest from Wall St and a look forward to 2009.
  • Listen to Steve's interview with Former US Attorney General (NJ) Christopher Christie, about the latest on embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
  • Listen to Steve's interview with CBS 2 News NY Reporter Marcia Kramer, about the latest on the MTA Budget.
NEW! - Listen to Steve Adubato's political commentary on the Vice Presidential debate and the 2008 Race to the White House on WOR 710am (10/4/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on the appeal of Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin and the latest on the 2008 Presidential campaign on WOR 710am (9/8/08)

Steve Adubato at the WOR studios in
New York City!


Steve Adubato engages guests in a lively conversation.

On August 12, Steve Adubato was a guest host on Steve Malzberg's nationally syndicated radio program, heard locally on WOR 710am.  From 3pm to 6pm, Steve had an interesting mix of listener calls as well as provocative and high- level guests who talked about the latest in national and local politics.  Below are some highlights from the show.

  • Listen to Steve's interview with Steve Kornacki, political correspondent for the New York Observer. Part 1 | Part 2
  • Listen to Steve's interview with Michael Oren, Senior Fellow at The Shalem Center in Jerusalem.
  • Listen to Steve's interview with Julie Riginski, Democratic Strategist.
  • Listen to Steve's interview with Christopher Christie, United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Part 1 | Part 2
  • Listen to Steve's interview with Eric Berlin, Producer for CBS2 News Saturday and Sunday Morning.
  • Listen to Steve's interview with Tom Wilson, New Jersey Republican State Committee Chairman and Joe Cryan, New Jersey Democratic State Party Chair.
 

On July 19, Steve Adubato participated in the "Reporter's Roundtable" show on WOR 710am with WOR News Director Joe Bartlett, Newday's Ellis Henican, and WNBC Channel 4's Jay DeDapper.  During the one hour discussion, the panel discussed the latest in national, New York, and New Jersey politics, as well as the 2008 Presidential campaign.  Below are some highlights from their discussion.

  • Listen to Steve's analysis on how President George Bush and the government is handling high fuel costs and the economy.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis on the media coverage Barack Obama has received for his trip to Iraq.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis on Bill and Hillary Clinton's role in Barack Obama's campaign.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis Jesse Jackson's recent comments on Barack Obama.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis on New York Governor David Peterson vs. Andrew Cuomo.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis Hillary Clinton's campaign debt.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis on Belmar, NJ Mayor Ken Pringle's "Guido" controversy.
 

On June 7, Steve Adubato participated in the "Reporter's Roundtable" show on WOR 710am with WOR News Director Joe Bartlett and New York Observer's Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki.  During the one hour discussion, the trio discussed the latest in national, New York, and New Jersey politics.  Below are some highlights from their discussion.

  • Listen to Steve's analysis of Hillary Clinton's reluctance from pulling out of the Presidential race.
  • Listen to Steve's prediction of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political future, and how his political career compares to New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine.
  • Listen to Steve's analysis of John McCain vs. Barack Obama for the Presidency.
  • Listen to Steve's take on the latest happenings in the New Jersey US Senate race.
News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM
NEW! - Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on Caroline Kennedy's communication issues on "The Curtis Sliwa Show" on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (12/30/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's comments on the New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress with Curtis Sliwa on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (12/1/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's post- election analysis and what's next in local and national politics on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (11/5/08)
  Listen to Part 1 | Part 2 of Steve Adubato's Election Night analysis on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (11/4/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's political analysis on what we can expect on Election Day on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (11/3/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's political analysis with Curtis Sliwa on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (10/31/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's analysis about the last Presidential debate analysis on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (10/15/08)
 

Listen to Steve Adubato's pre- Vice Presidential debate analysis on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (10/2/08)

Listen to Steve Adubato's Vice Presidential debate analysis on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (10/2/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's pre- Presidential debate analysis and his take on the Wall Street crisis on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (9/26/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on the latest in the 2008 Presidential campaign on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (8/26/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on John McCain vs. Barack Obama for the Presidency on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (8/14/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on the media coverage on Barack Obama's recent trip to Europe and Middle East on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (7/28/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on New Jersey's affordable housing issues on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (7/02/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on New Jersey and national politics on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (6/03/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on the eve of the New Jersey Senate race debates on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (6/02/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on the heated New Jersey Senate race on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (5/28/08)
  Listen to Steve Adubato's commentary on New Jersey's newest tax increase proposals on News Talk Radio 770 WABC-AM (5/1/08)
WWRL 1600 AM

Listen to Steve Adubato's pre- Vice Presidential debate analysis between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden on the WWRL 1600 AM Morning Show with Errol Lewis (10/2/08)