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New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech, the future of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and a chat with ¡VOS! playwright Christina Pumariega

In this image provided by Senate Television, Sen, Cory Booker, D-N.J. speaks on the Senate floor, Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025. (Senate Television via AP)
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In this image provided by Senate Television, Sen, Cory Booker, D-N.J. speaks on the Senate floor, Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025. (Senate Television via AP)

On the April 5 edition of the WBGO Journal...

We'll hear a segment of NJ U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s recording break speech on the Senate Floor, expressing his outrage and concern over President Donald Trump’s policies...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he’s running for re-election as an independent…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NYC Mayor's office
New York City Mayor Eric Adams

And host Doug Doyle chat swith actor, screenwriter and playwright Christina Pumariega about the world premiere of her play “VOS” at Two River Theater.

¡VOS! runs at Two River Theater in Red Bank from April 5-27
Two River Theater
¡VOS! runs at Two River Theater in Red Bank from April 5-27

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.