Newark Today:
with Mayor Booker hosted by David Cruz

May 8, 2008: Celebrating Mothers Everywhere

Our special guests are Carolyn Booker and Isabel Cruz -- better known as “mom” to Newark Mayor Cory Booker and host David Cruz. We'll hear about what it takes to bring up a cantankerous radio host and a mayor of a large urban city with, hopefully, some embarrassing childhood stories. Plus, your calls and e-mails, live on a special Mother's Day edition of Newark Today!

Newark Today airs on the second Tuesday of the month, although it can be rescheduled when the mayor is out of the city, as it was this week. The show has also become one of the most listened to On Demand programs on-line.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the Coalition’s mentoring programs, call 973.854.2213 or visit: newarkmentors.org.

On the next Newark Today, we'll be taking your calls live, toll-free at 800-499-9246 and your e-mails at newarktoday@wbgo.org, on Jazz 88 and wbgo.org

Ask the Mayor

Mayor Booker and members of his administration address the hottest issues of the day. You can download a podast of past shows by clicking just above. On last month's show, the Mayor discussed the state of economic development plans in the city and looked at some of the benefits Newarkers can expect from the opening of the arena and what impact the arena will have on Downtown development. "One of the best things about the show is that we take calls from listeners who finally have access to one-on-one conversations with the Newark mayor," says Cruz. David Cruz's five-part series leading up to the Newark mayoral election was recently recognized by the New York Association of Black Journalists. Cruz anchors the noon news on WBGO and is a co-host of the WBGO Journal.

Ask the Governor

The WBGO News Department also produces the quarterly New Jersey Matters live call-in program with Governor Jon Corzine and hosted by WBGO Statehouse Reporter Eugene Sonn. CLICK HERE to listen to the most recent editions of New Jersey Matters!

Great Local Coverage on a Jazz Station!

WBGO News Director Doug Doyle has made a strong commitment to local news programming. "WBGO continues to give people a chance to learn more about what matters most to them," says Doyle. "Newark Today will be another great outlet for our community-minded listeners."