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Reapportionment
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Meet Clint - March 2022 - New District! Reapportionment 101
In this monthly update from "Meet Clint", we introduce the new District 36 that resulted from the NJ State Reapportionment process.
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"Rutherford St. Patrick's Day Parade Meet Clint!"
In this clip from "Meet Clint", Clint visits the 5th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Rutherford, New Jersey and catches up with some friends from episode two.
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Meet Micah Rasmussen - What Should Voters Take Away From a 9-2 Vote on Reapportionment?
In this interview clip from "Meet Clint", we meet Micah Rasmussen, Director of the Rebovich Institute of New Jersey Politics at Rider University, and discuss his thoughts on the 9-2 bipartisan vote for a new state legislative map.
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Meet Senator Jon Bramnick - Reapportionment Commission Member
In this interview clip from "Meet Clint", Senator Jon Bramnick talks about his time on the Reapportionment Commission that redrew NJ's state legislative maps.
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Best Bagel in District 36 - New District! New Bagels!
In this clip from "Meet Clint", our producer Matt reviews the new bagel stores brought into the district by reapportionment and compares them to last year's champ, "Bob's Bagels".
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History of Reapportionment in New Jersey pt. 1 (feat. Micah Rasmussen, Rider University)
In this interview clip from Meet Clint, Micah Rasmussen discusses the history of how state legislators have been apportioned in New Jersey.
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History of Reapportionment in New Jersey pt. 2 - Micah Rasmussen, Rider University
In this interview clip from Meet Clint, Micah Rasmussen discusses the history of how state legislators have been apportioned in New Jersey.
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How Do You Make a Map? - Senator Jon Bramnick on the Reapportionment Commission Process
In this interview clip from "Meet Clint", Senator Jon Bramnick talks about the process of negotiating a new legislative map.
Neonicotinoids
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Meet Clint - February 2022 - New Format! Plus an Update on Bill A2070 Partial Ban on Neonicotinoids
In this episode of "Meet Clint", Assemblyman Clint Calabrese announces a new format for the show and we update you on Bill A2070, a partial ban on Neonicotinoids in New Jersey.
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Meet Senator Bob Smith (D-17)
In this clip from "Meet Clint", we meet Sen. Bob Smith (NJ-17) and he describes how he became involved in environmental issues.
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Meet Dr. Judy Wu-Smart! (Entomologist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
In this clip from Meet Clint, we introduce Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, an entomologist from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who specializes in research on the effects of neonicotinoids on bees.
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Why Do We Need a Partial Ban on Neonicotinoids?
In this clip from "Meet Clint", Sen. Bob Smith (D-17) talks about the effects of neonicotinoids on New Jersey's bee population and the potential benefits of a partial ban.
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It's Not a "Bee Lovers" Issue
In this clip from "Meet Clint", Dr. Judy Wu-Smart explains that the dangers of neonicotinoids extend beyond their effects on bees.
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Overcoming the Economic Hurdles to Banning Neonicotinoids in New Jersey
In this clip from "Meet Clint", Sen. Bob Smith (NJ-17) discusses the economic interests that resisted the ban on neonicotinoids and how those hurdles were overcome to pass A2070.
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The Economic Disruption of Colony Collapse Disorder in New Jersey
In this clip from "Meet Clint", Sen. Bob Smith (NJ-17) talks about how colony collapse disorder is disrupting New Jersey's agricultural economy.
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The Ripple Effects of Colony Collapse Disorder on Agriculture
In this clip from Meet Clint, Dr. Judy Wu-Smart talks about the impacts of colony collapse disorder on farmers and the beekeepers they rely on.
Changing Your Environment
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"Changing Your Environment" - Meet Clint Ep. 4 - FULL EPISODE
In this episode of "Meet Clint", we look at practical ways everyday New Jerseyans can positively impact their environment.
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"Changing Your Environment Intro" - Meet Clint Ep. 4 Pt. A
In this episode of "Meet Clint", we look at practical ways everyday New Jerseyans can positively impact their environment.
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"Using Native Plants in Your Garden with Don Torino Bergen County Audobon" - Meet Clint Ep. 4 Pt. B
In this clip from "Meet Clint" Episode Four, we talk to Don Torino, President of the Bergen County Audobon Society about the importance of using native plants in home gardens to preserve the ecosystem of birds, butterflies, and bees.
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"Clint & Matt Have a Great Day in DeKorte Parke" - Meet Clint Ep. 4 Pt. C
In this "District 36 Hidden Gems" segment from "Meet Clint", Clint & Matt highlight an amazing nature preserve and birding spot: DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst, NJ. We couldn't get an official tour, so we made a weird 80s promotional video.
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"Mark Olson (Ridgefield Park) on Sustainable Jersey" - Meet Clint Ep. 4 Pt. D
In this clip from "Meet Clint" Episode Four, we talk to Ridgefield Park Commissioner of Public Works, Mark Olson, on the town's participation in the Sustainable Jersey Program.
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"The Return of the Jersey Bald Eagle" - Meet Clint Ep. 4 Pt. E
In this excerpt from Episode 4 of Meet Clint, Don Torino takes us to a spot in Ridgefield Park where you can observe Bald Eagles, and Clint talks about how environmental legislation made the return of the eagles possible.
Cannabis Legalization
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"Cannabis Legalization" Feat. Dianna Houenou and Sarah Fajardo - Meet Clint - Episode Three
Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese brings you a humorous take on Jersey politics and culture. IN THIS EPISODE: Social Justice and Cannabis Legalization in New Jersey - Featuring Dianna Houenou (Chair, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission) and Sarah Fajardo (Policy Director, ACLU NJ).
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"Cannabis Intro" Meet Clint Ep. 3 Pt. A
In this intro to Meet Clint Episode 3, Clint introduces a serious topic.
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"Sarah Fajardo (ACLU) on the Community Impact of Cannabis Prohibition" - Meet Clint Ep. 3 Pt. B
In this clip from Meet Clint Episode 3, Sarah Fajardo of ACLU-NJ discusses the disproportionate negative impacts cannabis prohibition has had on New Jersey communities of color.
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"Who is Your Assemblyman?!" - Meet Clint Ep.3 Pt. C
In this clip from Meet Clint Episode 3, Clint tries to find someone, anyone who knows who their state assemblyman is...
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"Peter on the Impacts of his Cannabis Arrest" - Meet Clint Ep. 3 Pt. C
In this clip from Meet Clint Episode 3, local resident Peter talks from personal experience about the effects a minor Cannabis possession arrest can have on a young person's life.
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"Dianna Houenou, Chair of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission " - Meet Clint Ep. 4 Pt. E
In this clip from Meet Clint Episode 4, Clint interviews Dianna Houenou the first chairperson of the newly established New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Cannabis Legalization: Bonus Content
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"Cannabis Legalization's Impact on the Arrest of Minors" - Sarah Fajardo
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Sarah Fajardo, Policy Director at the ACLU talks about attempts to prevent the legalization of cannabis from having the unintended consequence an increase in the arrests of minors.
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"Community Involvement in New Jersey's Cannabis Industry" - Dianna Houenou, Chair NJ CRC
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Dianna Houenou, Chair of New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission discusses the importance of community involvement in building an equitable cannabis industry in New Jersey
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"Post-Legislation Cannabis Arrests" - Sarah Fajardo
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Sarah Fajardo, Policy Council for ACLU NJ talks about cannabis arrests that occurred after the substance was legalized in New Jersey.
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"Psychedelics and Legalization" - Sarah Fajardo
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Sarah Fajardo, Policy Director at ACLU New Jersey, discusses legalization and psychedelics with Clint.
Education During COVID-19
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"Education During COVID-19" Feat. Dr. Dario Sforza - Meet Clint - Episode Two
Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese brings you a humorous take on Jersey politics and culture. IN THIS EPISODE: Generation-Z on Going to School During Covid. Dr. Dario Sforza on Reopening Becton-Regional High School. Remembering Javiera Rodriguez. Best Bagels in District 36 (BAGEL PLAYOFFS). "Interesting" Emails...
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Generation-Z on Going to School During COVID-19 - Meet Clint - Episode Two - Shortcuts
In this clip from "Meet Clint", we spoke with local students about their experiences attending school virtually during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Mailtime! - Meet Clint Episode 2- Shortcuts
In this clip from "Meet Clint", we take a look at some of the most "interesting" feedback Clint has received at his office.
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Re-Opening Becton-Regional High School - Dr. Dario Sforza - Meet Clint Episode Two - Shortcuts
In this clip from "Meet Clint", we speak with Dr. Dario Sforza on being one of the first high schools in the nation to reopen for full time in-person instruction.
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Best Bagels in New Jersey! (District 36) - BAGEL PLAYOFFS - Meet Clint - Shortcuts
In this clip from "Meet Clint" Episode Two, our producer returns to the Top 3 Bagel Stores in District 36 for a Bagel Playoff challenge to determine a winner of the Best Bagels in District 36 contest.
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Remembering Javiera Rodriguez - Meet Clint Episode Two - Shortcuts
In this clip from "Meet Clint", we remember the life and work of child social worker Javiera Rodriguez.
Education During Covid-19: Bonus Content
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"Navigating the First Weeks of COVID-19" - Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent Becton Regional
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent of Becton Regional School District talks about facing the community response to the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Becton Regional / Maywood Merger" - Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent Becton Regional
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent of Becton Regional School District talks about managing a merger with the town of Maywood during the peak of the pandemic.
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"Preparing a HS for Reopening During COVID" - Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent Becton Regional
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent of Becton Regional School District talks about the preparations that went into preparing Becton Regional High School for in-person learning.
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"The Urgency of Reopening Schools" - Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent Becton Regional
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent of Becton Regional School District talks about motivations for his team working to reopen their school to full-time in person instruction.
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"The Limitations of Virtual Learning" - Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent Becton Regional
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Dr. Dario Sforza, Superintendent of Becton Regional School District discusses the limitations of working with students in an online environment.
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"Developing an Academic Enrichment Course" - Rosemary Barroso-Ramirez, School Psyschologist
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Rosemary Barroso-Ramirez, School Psychologist at Becton-Regional High School, talks about the academic enrichment course she developed with Javiera Rodriguez.
Where's My Unemployment?!
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Where's my Unemployment Check? NJ DOL Comm. Asaro-Angelo on Delays
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo addresses the delays in benefits some New Jerseyans faced during COVID-19.
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Meet Clinton Calabrese, New Jersey State Assemblyman (NJ-36) - Meet Clint - Shortcuts
Meet the host of "Meet Clint", New Jersey State Assemblyman Meet Clint. Â He's just a regular guy....
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What is Unemployment Insurance? NJ State Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese - Episode 1 - Shortcuts
Part 1 on Unemployment Insurance from Episode 1 of "Meet Clint" with New Jersey State Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese. Â Millions of Americans have been forced to rely on the unemployment insurance system during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Â How and why was that system created?
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"Tough Questions" - Meet Clint Promo
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What Happened to NJ Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19? - Meet Clint - Shortcuts
In this excerpt from the first episode of "Meet Clint", Â we explore what happened to the New Jersey Unemployment Insurance system when faced with the unique challenges of COVID-19.
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Best Bagels in New Jersey! (District 36) - Part 1 - Meet Clint - Shortcuts
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How do We Fix Unemployment Insurance? - Meet Clint - Shortcuts
How do we strengthen our unemployment insurance system for the future? In this excerpt from "Meet Clint", NJ State Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese explores some potential ideas for supporting this vital social safety net.
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"Happens to Everyone" - Meet Clint Promo
Where's My Unemployment?!: Bonus Content
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Where's my Unemployment Check? NJ DOL Comm. Asaro-Angelo on Delays
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo addresses the delays in benefits some New Jerseyans faced during COVID-19.
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Employee Misclassification in New Jersey Discussed with NJ DOL Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo talks about the states efforts to address the misclassification of employees by large corporations and the issues those employees face as a result. Background information on the subject provided by Producer Matt Farrell.
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New Jersey Small Business Owner on PUA / CARES Act - Dawn of Om Sweet Home (Vegan BakerY)
Dawn, Owner of Om Sweet Home Vegan Bakery in Cliffside Park, discusses the challenges she faced surviving as a small business through the pandemic and trying to navigate the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program created by the CARES Act.
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A Federal Fix for Unemployment Insurance Technology Systems? Marc Pfeiffer (Rutgers-Bloustein)
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Marc Pfeiffer, Assistant Director of the Bloustein Local Government Research Center discusses the possibility of the federal government taking action to strengthen technology systems in state unemployment insurance programs across the nation.
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NJ Unemployment Insurance Implementing the CARES Act Discussed by NJ DOL Comm Robert Assaro-Angelo
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo, discusses the challenges of implement new programs created by the CARES Act during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Limitations of Technology in Fixing Unemployment Insurance with Paulette Laubsch
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Paulette Laubsch, a former Assistant Commissioner at the NJ Department of Labor, talks about efforts over the past decades to improve efficiency at the Unemployment Insurance program. Â What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks and limitations of that approach?
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Fixing the Unemployment Insurance Technology System in New Jersey with NJ DOL Comm. Asaro Angelo
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo discusses efforts to fix the technology systems that runs the state's unemployment insurance program. Â Is new technology always the answer?
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Upgrading Large State Technology Systems: Marc Pfeiffer (Bloustein Local Government Research Center)
In this extended interview clip from "Meet Clint", Marc Pfeiffer, assistant director of the Bloustein Local Government Research Center discusses the challenges and potential pitfalls of government officials pursuing large-scale technology system upgrades.
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