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Core of the Matter Netcast

42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago -

Public affairs programming from your friends at 90.3 the Core, RLC-WVPH FM Piscataway.

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Episodes

Recovery from Substance Abuse and Issues with the Keystone Pipeline

March 26, 2013 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.1 MB

Mark Szeltner has a discussion about substance abuse and the recovery process. Mary Heyns talks to Tina Wieshous about the Keystone Pipeline.

Michelle Alexander and New Jim Crow

March 19, 2013 23:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

Michelle Alexander discusses her new book and the idea of mass incarceration as the New Jim Crow

President Barchi Town Hall Meeting

March 12, 2013 23:00 - 48 minutes - 21.6 MB

Information concerning the Strategic Plan

Environmental Issues and Rutgers Against Hunger

March 06, 2013 00:00 - 52 minutes - 23.3 MB

Issues with the Kinbuc landfill and the snowfall from last year and the services of Rutgers against Hunger

Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance

February 27, 2013 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

Issues concerning sexual and domestic violence

Housing and Lottery Application

February 20, 2013 00:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MB

Difficulties with housing and residence life

Mark Conference

February 13, 2013 00:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

Day long event where students learned how to make their mark at Rutgers and after college

RU Changemakers Week

February 06, 2013 00:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

Week long events of people of who have made a difference in the world

Tuition Hikes at Rutgers University

July 19, 2011 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MB

Interviews with Nancy Winterbauer at Rutgers University, RUSA pres. Matt Cordeiro, on tuition raise at University

The Fracture in Fracking, Part 2

July 12, 2011 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

Follow-up on the ban of hydraulic fracturing, w/ Jim Walsh, Food & Water Watch; Kate Millsaps, Sierra Club.

Marriage Equality on the Banks

July 05, 2011 23:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MB

Interview with Charlie Mott & John Cimmino of RU-Queer Student Alliance on marriage equality in NJ.

Piscataway and New Brunswick in the Revolutionary War

June 28, 2011 23:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

4th of July special featuring the Middlesex County Historical and Cultural Commission

Breath of Fresh Air: College Age Politicians in Edison

June 21, 2011 23:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Interviews with Shariq Ahmad, Rutgers c/o '11, and Sam Joshi, Rutgers student, about them entering politics in Edison.

The Fracture in Fracking

June 14, 2011 23:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

Is the practice of hydraulic fracturing harmful to the environment? Many activists say yes. Interviews with Food & Water Watch, Sierra Club, Highland Park govt

Terry Stewart's Odd Collections

June 07, 2011 23:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Interview with Terry Stewart, Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame CEO and recent inductee into Rutgers University Alumni Hall Of Fame

Tornadoes and Floods and Wind, Oh My!

May 31, 2011 23:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

Could disastrous floods and tornadoes ever happen in New Jersey? Profs. Alan Robock, Tony Broccoli from RU tell us why not. Plus, we speak with the Red Cross-NNJ chp. to learn more about relief efforts.

The Fair Labor Association at Rutgers University

May 24, 2011 23:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Interview with Zack Lerner, president of Rutgers United Students Against Sweatshops, and Uni. Of RI prof Richard McIntyre about sweatshop monitoring group Fair Labor Assocation

Police Appreciation Week and the Illicit Drug Trade

May 17, 2011 23:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MB

Interview with Neill Franklin, the executive director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Covers roots, failed implementation of drug war; benefits of legalization.

The Future of Social Security

May 10, 2011 23:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MB

Interview with Manny Goldstein, an independent, non-partisan engineer who did intense research on Social Security.

Aftermath of the Recent RUSA Elections and Student Government Going Forward

May 03, 2011 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MB

Interviews with newly-elected RUSA President Matt Cordeiro and newly-elected Treasurer Scott Siegel.

The Importance of the Piscataway School Budget Elections

April 26, 2011 23:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MB

Interview with Teresa Rafferty, Director of Communication, Planning and Community Education for Piscataway school district

Tent State with the Rutgers Student Union

April 19, 2011 23:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MB

Interview with the Rutgers Student Union about the Walk into Action, Tent State, and the upcoming RUSA elections.

Piscataway and NJ Education Budget Issues

April 12, 2011 23:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MB

Interviews with Piscataway Superintendent Robert Copeland and NJ State Senator Bob Smith

Budget Deficits at the State and Federal Levels

April 05, 2011 23:00 - 1 hour - 28 MB

Interview with Professor Henry Coleman of the Bloustein School about the NJ and federal budget deficits and debt.

Public Sector Unionization Part 2

March 29, 2011 23:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

Interview with Rutgers professor and researcher for the Economic Policy Institute, Jeffrey Keefe on compensation in the public sector.

Public Sector Unionization

March 15, 2011 23:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Interviews with center-right political scientist and contributor to the National Affairs political journal, Daniel DiSalvo, and Jack Yoon and Joel Salvino of the Rutgers Student Union.

Middle East Revolutions Part 2

March 09, 2011 00:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MB

Interviews with Hafsa Ahmed, a college student who was in Egypt during the revolution, and Sami Jitan of BAKA, a middle eastern advocacy group on campus.

Middle East Revolutions Part 1

March 02, 2011 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

Interview with Rutgers Professor Tarek Kahlaoui who spoke at an event at Busch Campus Center about revolutions in the Middle East.

The War on Drugs

February 16, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MB

Interview with Jack Cole, founder of LEAP and former NJ State Police Narcotics Detective about why all drugs should be legalized.

Recent Anti-Abortion Bills In Congress

February 09, 2011 00:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MB

Interviews with Jean Bucaria of NOW-NYC, and representatives from Radigals and RU Choice about recent slew of anti-abortion bills in Congress.

The Rising Cost of Higher Education - Part 2

February 02, 2011 00:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MB

Part 2 of RU Student Assembly teach-in about the rising costs of higher education. Live interview with Jack Yoon, one of the speakers at the RUSA event.

The Rising Cost of Higher Education - Part 1

January 26, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB

RU Student Assembly teach-in about the rising costs of higher education held in the Livingston Student Center.

Hospice Care

November 24, 2010 00:00 - 59 minutes - 27 MB

Jill Levine, President of Grace Health Care Services, and Else Fuentes, Community Representative, explain what hospice care is and discuss how it works, its history, how it's paid for, and other issues related to hospice care.

A Week Later: Voting and the Election

November 10, 2010 00:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Rutgers students Derek Horton, Zhanna Gitina and Caitlin Balch and Piscataway resident Mary Heyns discuss what they think of voting and last week's election.

Election Night Special

November 02, 2010 23:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MB

Discussion of local races, significant national races, early returns, and voting at the Livingston Student Center. Interviews with Rick Malwitz of the Home News Tribune, and campaign worker Caroline Osterman.

Why You Need to be Voting, How to Get the Best Information

October 27, 2010 23:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MB

Eagleton Inst. of Politics at RU- Elizabeth Matto of RU Voting and Assoc. Dir. John Weingart on how students vote, the candidates: how to be well-informed and what to look for, how Congress affects us all, why your voice is necessary, central NJ issues.

Project Vote Smart, and Awesome Voting Information

October 26, 2010 23:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

Carly Griffin, Media Specialist at Project Vote Smart, which tries to provide non-partisan information about candidates across the country - and find out everything you need to know to vote like a pro, even if you run into problems at the polls.

Congressional Candidate Anna Little

October 19, 2010 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB

Anna Little, Mayor of the Borough of Highlands and Republican Tea Party Congressional candidate in the 6th District, which includes Piscataway and New Brunswick. Rep. Pallone declined, and we couldn't find contact information for the other 2 candidates.

Cyber-bullying and the RU LGBT Communty Reacts to Tyler Clementi's Suicide

October 05, 2010 23:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

Caitlin Balch speaks with Jose Santiago and Andy Stubbs of Rutgers LGBT group BiGLARU about cyber-bullying, issues for LGBT students on campus and the events leading to Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi's suicide.

Discussion of the Rutgers President's Annual Address

September 28, 2010 23:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MB

Rutgers students Afriyie Amankwaa and Zhanna Gitina discuss some points raised in Rutgers President Richard McCormick's Annual Address.

Rutgers President's Annual Address to the Rutgers Community

September 24, 2010 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

President Richard McCormick addresses RU challenges and issues, recent successes and future plans. Questions from the RU community follow.

Career Services for Graduates, Alumni and First Year Students

May 04, 2010 23:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

Rutgers Career Services offers help for both current students and alumni - Anureet Gill asks Director Richard White what Career Services can do for students throughout their time at Rutgers, and after they graduate