Jim Gearhart
Can NJ handle another casino? – Poll
Can New Jersey handle another casino? Hard Rock International and Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment think it can.
Remembering the fallen – NJ 101.5 listeners pay tribute to veterans
Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, but the sacrifice of our servicemen and women deserves daily recognition.
Senate disconnection – Are legislators out of touch with technology? – Poll
Clouds aren't just made of precipitation these days. Digital clouds and services are used by government departments and citizens to store and exchange data, but according to Senator Cory Booker, the U.S. Senate isn't maximizing technology's potential.
Self-service gas bill shutdown – Do you agree with Sweeney’s decision? – Poll
We talked at length yesterday about the pros and cons of allowing self-service stations in New Jersey. Following my show, State Senate President Steve Sweeney clashed with Dennis and Judi when Sweeney said he will reject any bill that lets people pump their own gas, shutting down the possibility of legal change completely.
Seatbelts on Amtrak – Should they be installed? – Polls
Seatbelt laws are strictly enforced on New Jersey roads, but the rules don't apply to rail traffic. Now the question of whether Amtrak should install seatbelts is being raised after last week's train derailment in Philadelphia.
Battleship NJ preview with Jim Gearhart and Eric Scott – Photos
Take a look at state history as we gear up for our special live broadcast aboard the Battleship New Jersey on May 22.
Powdered caffeine for kids – Should it be banned?
The average parent probably wants to keep their kid caffeine-free, so it's no surprise that some New Jerseyans want to ban a powerful powdered form of the substance.
Medical marijuana at school – Should it be allowed? – Poll
Genny Barbour is a 16-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy who finds relief from frequent seizures through medically prescribed cannabis oil. According to NJ.com, her family is suing The Larc School for children with disabilities, where Barbour attends, because its board won't allow her to use the oil at school...
Six Flags solar facility – Is the trade-off worth it?
What's better for the environment- nearly 19,000 trees or a 90-acre solar farm? Environmental groups and Six Flags Great Adventure are arguing over this question in the face of the theme park's plans to build a solar facility next to the Pinelands Preserve.
Cheerleading law – Are politics and sports too intertwined? – poll
It seems everything in New Jersey must be "law," and some politicians are proving cheerleading is no exception with a bill that would make the activity an "official sport" if passed.