Jen Eckert
@jeneckertnj.bsky.social
Journalist /Senior Producer, NJPBS/NJSpotlightNews & Host, Soundcheck, Fmr. CNN Producer Opinions, reposts=mine
#ChatBoxNJPBS is back! Hear from Ken Burns about his new doc “The American Revolution” & supporting public media.
@davidcruznj.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @pbs.org
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@davidcruznj.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @pbs.org
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Filmmaker Ken Burns talks new documentary series, ‘The American Revolution’ | Chat Box
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#ChatBoxNJPBS is back! Hear from Ken Burns about his new doc “The American Revolution” & supporting public media.
@davidcruznj.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @pbs.org
youtu.be/vY_d05hl90w
@davidcruznj.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org @pbs.org
youtu.be/vY_d05hl90w
Tonight 8p - find NJ PBS on your TVs & watch Soundcheck w/ @melissaetheridge.bsky.social from NJPAC - Or stream from our NJ PBS YouTube channel from anywhere!
September 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Tonight 8p - find NJ PBS on your TVs & watch Soundcheck w/ @melissaetheridge.bsky.social from NJPAC - Or stream from our NJ PBS YouTube channel from anywhere!
WATCH: #ChatBoxNJPBS
@jeremyschneider.bsky.social on @jerseysbestpodcast.bsky.social on best #NJ beaches, best eats & more
Roxanne Shante on #RocktheBells @prucenter.bsky.social at #North2Shore
& latest on Lowe’s Theatre restoration @njspotlightnews.org
@jeremyschneider.bsky.social on @jerseysbestpodcast.bsky.social on best #NJ beaches, best eats & more
Roxanne Shante on #RocktheBells @prucenter.bsky.social at #North2Shore
& latest on Lowe’s Theatre restoration @njspotlightnews.org
What to do in NJ this summer; “Rock the Bells” festival; Loew’s Theater renovations | Chat Box
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
WATCH: #ChatBoxNJPBS
@jeremyschneider.bsky.social on @jerseysbestpodcast.bsky.social on best #NJ beaches, best eats & more
Roxanne Shante on #RocktheBells @prucenter.bsky.social at #North2Shore
& latest on Lowe’s Theatre restoration @njspotlightnews.org
@jeremyschneider.bsky.social on @jerseysbestpodcast.bsky.social on best #NJ beaches, best eats & more
Roxanne Shante on #RocktheBells @prucenter.bsky.social at #North2Shore
& latest on Lowe’s Theatre restoration @njspotlightnews.org
Sen. Andy Kim on federal budget, Delaney Hall | Chat Box
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
June 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Reposted by Jen Eckert
PBS is in danger of going away. How can you help us and your local station?
Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and urge Congress to protect PBS funding.
And thanks to everyone who followed before our first skeet. We see you!
Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and urge Congress to protect PBS funding.
And thanks to everyone who followed before our first skeet. We see you!
June 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
PBS is in danger of going away. How can you help us and your local station?
Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and urge Congress to protect PBS funding.
And thanks to everyone who followed before our first skeet. We see you!
Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and urge Congress to protect PBS funding.
And thanks to everyone who followed before our first skeet. We see you!
Reposted by Jen Eckert
Op-Ed: We all lose without local news
(Also, NJ PBS faces federal budget cuts that would claw back funding already approved by Congress) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/form...
(Also, NJ PBS faces federal budget cuts that would claw back funding already approved by Congress) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/form...
Op-Ed: Gov. Kean urges state funding to help local news | NJ Spotlight News
Former NJ Gov. Tom Kean urges restoration of budget funding for the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, which has been funded since 2021.
www.njspotlightnews.org
June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Op-Ed: We all lose without local news
(Also, NJ PBS faces federal budget cuts that would claw back funding already approved by Congress) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/form...
(Also, NJ PBS faces federal budget cuts that would claw back funding already approved by Congress) www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/form...
#ReportersRoundtableNJPBS
GUESTS:
- @ptrchn1.bsky.social front @njpolicy.bsky.social on how fed budget impacts NJ budget
- Reporters Joanna Gagis, @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social & Brent Johnson break down all the latest on the Gov. race & more @njspotlightnews.org
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GUESTS:
- @ptrchn1.bsky.social front @njpolicy.bsky.social on how fed budget impacts NJ budget
- Reporters Joanna Gagis, @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social & Brent Johnson break down all the latest on the Gov. race & more @njspotlightnews.org
youtu.be/MyOZNlxRzdA
Impact of federal aid cuts on NJ; NJ’s top headlines | Reporters Roundtable
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
May 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#ReportersRoundtableNJPBS
GUESTS:
- @ptrchn1.bsky.social front @njpolicy.bsky.social on how fed budget impacts NJ budget
- Reporters Joanna Gagis, @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social & Brent Johnson break down all the latest on the Gov. race & more @njspotlightnews.org
youtu.be/MyOZNlxRzdA
GUESTS:
- @ptrchn1.bsky.social front @njpolicy.bsky.social on how fed budget impacts NJ budget
- Reporters Joanna Gagis, @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social & Brent Johnson break down all the latest on the Gov. race & more @njspotlightnews.org
youtu.be/MyOZNlxRzdA
WATCH #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
GUESTS:
- @replamonica.bsky.social on fight against assault charges after the Delaney Hall incident
-Asm. Paul Kanitra on violence in Seaside Heights over the weekend
Stream #ChatBoxNJPBS on @njspotlightnews.org YT channel youtu.be/24nfVZfKjJM
GUESTS:
- @replamonica.bsky.social on fight against assault charges after the Delaney Hall incident
-Asm. Paul Kanitra on violence in Seaside Heights over the weekend
Stream #ChatBoxNJPBS on @njspotlightnews.org YT channel youtu.be/24nfVZfKjJM
Rep. LaMonica McIver on federal assault charges, taking on the Trump administration | Chat Box
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
WATCH #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
GUESTS:
- @replamonica.bsky.social on fight against assault charges after the Delaney Hall incident
-Asm. Paul Kanitra on violence in Seaside Heights over the weekend
Stream #ChatBoxNJPBS on @njspotlightnews.org YT channel youtu.be/24nfVZfKjJM
GUESTS:
- @replamonica.bsky.social on fight against assault charges after the Delaney Hall incident
-Asm. Paul Kanitra on violence in Seaside Heights over the weekend
Stream #ChatBoxNJPBS on @njspotlightnews.org YT channel youtu.be/24nfVZfKjJM
Reposted by Jen Eckert
Sherrill will join four other Democratic candidates in NJ Spotlight News’ “Conversations with the Gubernatorial Candidates” on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. on NJ PBS and the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel.
NJ primary election 2025: The Democrats running for NJ governor | NJ Spotlight News
NJ Spotlight News to host live conversation with five Democratic gubernatorial candidates
www.njspotlightnews.org
May 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Sherrill will join four other Democratic candidates in NJ Spotlight News’ “Conversations with the Gubernatorial Candidates” on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. on NJ PBS and the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel.
Reposted by Jen Eckert
Tonight: Tune in at 7 p.m. to hear a live conversation with New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary candidates, co-hosted by WNYC's Michael Hill and @njspotlightnews.org's David Cruz.
Listen on WNYC or on the WNYC app or watch on PBS in New Jersey.
Listen on WNYC or on the WNYC app or watch on PBS in New Jersey.
Live Wednesday: A conversation with NJ's Republican candidates for governor
Polling suggests most voters don't know much about the three Republicans hoping to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy.
gothamist.com
May 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Tonight: Tune in at 7 p.m. to hear a live conversation with New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary candidates, co-hosted by WNYC's Michael Hill and @njspotlightnews.org's David Cruz.
Listen on WNYC or on the WNYC app or watch on PBS in New Jersey.
Listen on WNYC or on the WNYC app or watch on PBS in New Jersey.
Tomorrow WATCH/LISTEN/STREAM: 7p on @njspotlightnews.org
YT channel, on TV on #NJPBS & on @wnyc.org - the Republican Gov. candidates Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea & Sen. Jon Bramnick w/ hosts Michael Hill & @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2vmOGPN...
YT channel, on TV on #NJPBS & on @wnyc.org - the Republican Gov. candidates Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea & Sen. Jon Bramnick w/ hosts Michael Hill & @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2vmOGPN...
May 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Tomorrow WATCH/LISTEN/STREAM: 7p on @njspotlightnews.org
YT channel, on TV on #NJPBS & on @wnyc.org - the Republican Gov. candidates Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea & Sen. Jon Bramnick w/ hosts Michael Hill & @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2vmOGPN...
YT channel, on TV on #NJPBS & on @wnyc.org - the Republican Gov. candidates Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea & Sen. Jon Bramnick w/ hosts Michael Hill & @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/2vmOGPN...
Coming up 6p: #ChatBoxNJPBS w/ @davidcruznj.bsky.social
Gubernatorial Challengers series - one-on-one conversations with @rasjbaraka.bsky.social & Mario Kranjac.
WATCH: youtu.be/1Pd6lV8-kbM
NJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
Gubernatorial Challengers series - one-on-one conversations with @rasjbaraka.bsky.social & Mario Kranjac.
WATCH: youtu.be/1Pd6lV8-kbM
NJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Coming up 6p: #ChatBoxNJPBS w/ @davidcruznj.bsky.social
Gubernatorial Challengers series - one-on-one conversations with @rasjbaraka.bsky.social & Mario Kranjac.
WATCH: youtu.be/1Pd6lV8-kbM
NJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
Gubernatorial Challengers series - one-on-one conversations with @rasjbaraka.bsky.social & Mario Kranjac.
WATCH: youtu.be/1Pd6lV8-kbM
NJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
Reporters Roundtable Rundown:
Guests:
-Sheena Collum on being @stevenfulop.bsky.social Lt. Gov. pick
-Reporters: Lilo Stainton (NJSN)
@mattfriedmannj.bsky.social Charles Stile (The Record)
WATCH ⬇️
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #NJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DH...
Guests:
-Sheena Collum on being @stevenfulop.bsky.social Lt. Gov. pick
-Reporters: Lilo Stainton (NJSN)
@mattfriedmannj.bsky.social Charles Stile (The Record)
WATCH ⬇️
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #NJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DH...
Fulop’s pick for lieutenant governor on her goals; NJ’s top headlines | Reporters Roundtable
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Reporters Roundtable Rundown:
Guests:
-Sheena Collum on being @stevenfulop.bsky.social Lt. Gov. pick
-Reporters: Lilo Stainton (NJSN)
@mattfriedmannj.bsky.social Charles Stile (The Record)
WATCH ⬇️
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #NJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DH...
Guests:
-Sheena Collum on being @stevenfulop.bsky.social Lt. Gov. pick
-Reporters: Lilo Stainton (NJSN)
@mattfriedmannj.bsky.social Charles Stile (The Record)
WATCH ⬇️
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #NJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5DH...
STREAMING: Bill Spadea on his #NJ gov. run, Trump, our energy costs and DEI and much more. Plus the latest production at the @papermillplayhouse.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
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@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
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Bill Spadea on his campaign, Trump and GOP; ‘Take the Lead’ stars on importance of arts | Chat Box
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
STREAMING: Bill Spadea on his #NJ gov. run, Trump, our energy costs and DEI and much more. Plus the latest production at the @papermillplayhouse.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
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@njspotlightnews.bsky.social #ChatBoxNJPBS @davidcruznj.bsky.social
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Watch: Reporters Roundtable
Guests: Kristoffer Shields from RU- Eagleton
Reporters: Dustin Racioppi ( Politico), Brent Johnson (NJ.com) & Kenneth Burns (WHYY)
@ecag-ru.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
@pkbnews.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be/cZdKdS3NHtQ
Guests: Kristoffer Shields from RU- Eagleton
Reporters: Dustin Racioppi ( Politico), Brent Johnson (NJ.com) & Kenneth Burns (WHYY)
@ecag-ru.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
@pkbnews.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social
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How money and big donors are influencing state elections; NJ’s top headlines | Reporters Roundtable
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
March 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Watch: Reporters Roundtable
Guests: Kristoffer Shields from RU- Eagleton
Reporters: Dustin Racioppi ( Politico), Brent Johnson (NJ.com) & Kenneth Burns (WHYY)
@ecag-ru.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
@pkbnews.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be/cZdKdS3NHtQ
Guests: Kristoffer Shields from RU- Eagleton
Reporters: Dustin Racioppi ( Politico), Brent Johnson (NJ.com) & Kenneth Burns (WHYY)
@ecag-ru.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
@pkbnews.bsky.social
@njspotlightnews.bsky.social
youtu.be/cZdKdS3NHtQ
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Middletown parents pleaded for time to find solutions for a $10M budget gap--without closing beloved local schools, laying off teachers or raising taxes through the roof. Lawmakers are looking to the Murphy Adm for help. @MTPSpride @BayshoreMiddle www.njspotlightnews.org/video/middle...
Middletown parents demand input to avoid closing three schools | Video | NJ Spotlight News
The school district has a projected $10 million funding gap
www.njspotlightnews.org
March 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Middletown parents pleaded for time to find solutions for a $10M budget gap--without closing beloved local schools, laying off teachers or raising taxes through the roof. Lawmakers are looking to the Murphy Adm for help. @MTPSpride @BayshoreMiddle www.njspotlightnews.org/video/middle...
WATCH: NJ Dem Gov. candidates @stevenfulop.bsky.social & Sean Spiller on #ChatBoxNJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
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@davidcruznj.bsky.social
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Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, NJEA President Sean Spiller talk campaigns for NJ governor | Chat Box
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
WATCH: NJ Dem Gov. candidates @stevenfulop.bsky.social & Sean Spiller on #ChatBoxNJPBS @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
@davidcruznj.bsky.social
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@davidcruznj.bsky.social
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“All I’m trying to say is don’t take my school away” - student @ #MiddletownBOE meeting. Outcry& outrage from parents & students as community informed of possible school closures/consolidations due to budget hours before meeting & calls for more options from board.
MTPS Board of Education Workshop/Voting Meeting (3.18.25)
YouTube video by Middletown Township Public Schools
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
“All I’m trying to say is don’t take my school away” - student @ #MiddletownBOE meeting. Outcry& outrage from parents & students as community informed of possible school closures/consolidations due to budget hours before meeting & calls for more options from board.