Speak for America with Bill Spadea (Episode 118)

October 8, 2026

Bill Spadea talks with New Jersey Assemblywoman Aura Dunn on new Trenton transparency and ethics rules and the state’s freelancer law. New York Republican strategist Manny Alicandro breaks down the midterms, Iran, and which Senate seats are actually in play. Clinical microbiologist Maria Crisler sorts fact from rumor after a lab death in Russia and a U.S. leave-now advisory. Bridgewater-Raritan board member Jeremy Li responds to a superintendent’s profane email and his call for a special evaluation meeting. Also: daylight saving time, Trump on Iran, Arsenal-2, measles, dengue, and New Jersey headlines.

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Gerald D'Ambra
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.