Best Bernie Wagenblast Podcasts (2024)

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Cranford Library Plans Expansion of Children's Room 12:33

6d ago12:33

12:33

The Cranford Public Library's current building opened in 1962. While the main library has expanded over the years, the children's room has basically maintained the same footprint. That's going to be changing. Starting in the new year, construction will begin on an expansion of the children's room. Joining me on this week's podcast is Kathy Cannaroz…

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Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency, Jacobs 17:29

15d ago17:29

17:29

Aimee Flannery, Ph.D., P.E., Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency at Jacobs, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about making the transportation system more resilient and steps the industry can take to set standardized methods to measure resilience. She discusses several strategies to improve transportation resilience,…

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Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency, Jacobs 17:30

23d ago17:30

17:30

Aimee Flannery, Ph.D., P.E., Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency at Jacobs, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about making the transportation system more resilient and steps the industry can take to set standardized methods to measure resilience. She discusses several strategies to improve transportation resilience,…

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Cranford Radio's First AI-Hosted Podcast 9:20

1M ago9:20

9:20

If you're old enough to remember the late 1990s you may recall the hype and excitement about the dawning of the internet age. Some predictions came true, other promises fizzled. Today, artificial intelligence is having a similar moment. For this week's episode I turned to Google's NotebookLM. I uploaded articles about me from The New York Times and…

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Cranford to Hold Free Narcan Training and Distribution 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

Narcan, generically known as naloxone, is a medication that can reverse or reduce the effects of an opioid overdose. You do not need to be a medical professional to administer Narcan. The Cranford Prevention & Wellness Alliance, together with the Cranford Police Department, is sponsoring a free Narcan training and distribution event at the Cranford…

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Unleashing the Past: The Role of Cadaver Dogs in Archaeology and Transportation Projects 16:18

2M ago16:18

16:18

Cadaver dogs play a crucial role in identifying buried remains and culturally sensitive artifacts during transportation projects. Their exceptional sense of smell helps locate historic and prehistoric resources, ensuring that significant cultural sites are preserved. Today, Jen Anderson from the Texas Department of Transportation will discuss the i…

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Brian Cronin, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office – National V2X Deployment Plan 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the recently released National V2X Deployment Plan. The plan, drafted and advanced with collaboration across public and private partnerships, provides stakeholder…

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Community Access Unlimited Provides Training In New Café 10:52

2M ago10:52

10:52

Community Access Unlimited has provided training, housing and employment services to those with developmental disabilities since its founding in 1979. One of CAU's newest ventures is the T.eat.ch Café, where members can learn and practice various aspects of running a restaurant. On this week's episode I speak with Sandie Lynch, CAU's associate exec…

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Brian Cronin, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office – National V2X Deployment Plan 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the recently released National V2X Deployment Plan. The plan, drafted and advanced with collaboration across public and private partnerships, provides stakeholder…

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Quiet Roads Ahead: Understanding and Managing Transportation Noise 17:27

2M ago17:27

17:27

This is the first episode of a two-part series that focuses on the impacts of transportation noise on the road. This episode features Ross Hudnall, Noise Abatement Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Ross discusses how VDOT is working to address noise impacts.By Bernie Wagenblast

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Get to Know Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks from St. Mark AME Church 22:39

3M ago22:39

22:39

In some ways the story of Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks is the story of returning. First, there was her returning to live in Cranford after spending the first ten years of her life in town. There was also returning to St. Mark AME church, first as a member and then as the pastor. In this week's episode hear about Rev. Brooks journey, a bit about the cong…

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Equity in the Transportation Profession and Beyond 21:01

3M ago21:01

21:01

Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region for Toole Design, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to delve into issues of equity, representation, and collaboration. She shares both her background and her experience as a Black woman in transportation, and discusses what more can be done to make both the profess…

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Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Toole Design – Equity in the Transportation Profession and Beyond 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

Cipriana Patterson, P.E., PTOE, Director of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region for Toole Design, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to delve into issues of equity, representation, and collaboration. She shares both her background and her experience as a Black woman in transportation, and discusses what more can be done to make both the profess…

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Cranford Voice Actor Has Narrated Hundreds of Books, Starred in Anime Series 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

Fans of anime are likely familiar with Yu-Gi-Oh!. Two of the main characters on the series are Marik Ishtar and Yami Marik. Both were voice by Cranford resident Jonathan Todd Ross. Today, Jonathan is a prolific audiobook narrator, having narrated nearly 500 books. On this week's Cranford Radio episode we talk about both roles, including getting an …

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Blood Donations Are a Year-Round Need 13:37

3M ago13:37

13:37

On Monday, August 12, the bloodmobile will be at the Community Center between 1 and 7 pm. Donors on Monday will be get a voucher for tickets to a Mets game. This week's guest on the podcast is Genevieve Toscano, an account manager with New Jersey Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center. We chat about why the need for blood increases…

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Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions 15:02

4M ago15:02

15:02

This is the second episode of a two-part series on The Stream by AASHTO podcast covering NEPA in the transportation sector. Joining us to talk about challenges and creative solutions to completing the NEPA process is Douglas Kolwaite, Environmental Program Manager with the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.…

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TV-35 Manager Don Smith Looks Back at His First Year 20:10

4M ago20:10

20:10

Cranford's TV-35 has been broadcasting for over three and a half decades. Don Smith is coming up on his one-year anniversary as the station's manager and he joins me on this week's podcast to talk about the changes that have happened at TV-35 during the past year. TV-35 today is available in far more ways that it once was. A live stream makes it av…

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Cranford's Newest Downtown Business - Savor Snack Shop 18:09

4M ago18:09

18:09

Savor Snack Shop hopes to be opening at 18 North Union Avenue in early August. On this episode of Cranford Radio I speak with Jason Sanchez who, along with his wife Michele Santo, is a co-owner of the business. We talk about some of the products the store will carry, his previous retail experience and why he picked Downtown Cranford.…

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Child Focus - Advocates for Children in Need 19:51

4M ago19:51

19:51

We like to think of childhood as a time of growing, learning and exploring. For some kids, however, they need adults outside their family to advocate for them when they are impacted by, or in danger of, abuse and neglect. Child Focus, formerly known as CASA of Passaic and Union Counties, provides professionals and volunteers to look out for the bes…

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Tosho-con Returns to Cranford Community Center 13:35

4M ago13:35

13:35

An art form which has drawn fans from around the world will be featured at the Cranford Community Center on Saturday, July 20. Tosho-con brings together not just manga and anime but cosplay, workshops, special guests and more. Joining me this week on the podcast is Marissa Lieberman, the head of reference services for the Cranford Public Library. W…

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Builders General Supply and the Shaheen Family - Long-Time Cranford Institutions 22:20

5M ago22:20

22:20

Folks who have been around Cranford for a while will remember Builders General Supply Company. The business had its start in 1931 on Centennial Avenue. The store was founded, and is still owned, by the Shaheen Family. In this episode of Cranford Radio I speak with TJ Shaheen, the executive vice president of Builders General. We talk not only about …

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Forging Queer Leaders: A Conversation with Col. Bree Fram and Dr. Liz Cavallaro 42:07

5M ago42:07

42:07

Liz Cavallaro and Bree Fram know something about leadership. Liz teaches military leaders at the US Naval War College and Bree is a colonel in the US Space Force. The two combined to write a newly published book, Forging Queer Leaders. In June I had the opportunity to chat with both of them during an author talk sponsored by the Cranford Public Lib…

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From Student to Younger Member: Sam Harris, ITE Young Member of the Year, Georgia Department of Transportation 16:19

5M ago16:19

16:19

ITE's 2024 Young Member of the Year Sam Harris, P.E., joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to share his journey from beginning at ITE through a Student Chapter to his current leadership roles on the Safety Council and the ITE Georgia Section. He also shares his passion for safety and how he has progressed in his career, as well as what he loo…

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From Student to Younger Member: Sam Harris, ITE Young Member of the Year, Georgia Department of Transportation 16:20

5M ago16:20

16:20

ITE's 2024 Young Member of the Year Sam Harris, P.E., joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to share his journey from beginning at ITE through a Student Chapter to his current leadership roles on the Safety Council and the ITE Georgia Section. He also shares his passion for safety and how he has progressed in his career, as well as what he loo…

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Bloodoath of the Patriots — New Book from Cranford Author Ben Chewey 13:15

5M ago13:15

13:15

A veteran finds herself torn between oaths she took for her country and her family. That's the premise of Bloodoath of the Patriots, a book published this year by Cranford resident Ben Chewey. On this week's episode we talk about the book, his time in Cranford schools, both as a student and a substitute teacher, and his plans for future literary en…

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Cranford's Connection to an Infamous 1890s Murder in New York City 27:53

5M ago27:53

27:53

On this week's episode I'm revisiting an 1891 murder case in Lower Manhattan. Over 133 years later, the case still draws interest. A Cranford resident, George Damon, played a role in this unsolved crime. How Brown is the co-author, along with his wife Nina, of a book about the homicide, East Side Story: 1891 Murder Case of Carrie Brown and he's my …

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Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: NEPA’s Role in Transportation Projects 17:22

6M ago17:22

17:22

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mandates federal agencies evaluate the environmental impacts of their actions, crucially influencing transportation projects like road construction and bridge expansions. Our guest on The Stream by AASHTO is Ted Boling, a partner at Perkins Coie with over 30 years of public service. He discusses NEPA’s r…

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Calvary Lutheran Church Calls Kathryn Irwin as New Pastor 33:49

6M ago33:49

33:49

Following the retirement of Rev. Carol Lindsay, who served the church for many years, Calvary Lutheran Church has called Rev. Kathryn Irwin to be pastor. Cranford Radio chatted with Pastor Kat about her growing up years in rural Pennsylvania, why she decided to become a pastor and about her personal journey identifying as queer.…

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Meet Township Committee Member Paul A. Gallo 16:16

6M ago16:16

16:16

The newest member of the Cranford Township Committee is Paul A. Gallo. In this episode of Cranford Radio we get to know a bit about Paul, including his work life, why he decided to serve on the committee and some of what he hopes to accomplish.By Bernie Wagenblast

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation with Venkat Nallamothu, toXcel 17:09

6M ago17:09

17:09

Venkat Nallamothu, P.E., Director, Transportation Operations and Safety at toXcel, joins the ITE Talks Transportation Podcast to talk about the influence technological innovations are having on the transportation industry, specifically artificial intelligence (AI). He discusses the potential implications of AI on transportation infrastructure such…

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YWCA Union County: Empowering Women 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

While the YWCA Union County has been serving the community for over a century, they had a forced new beginning in 2019 when their headquarters in Elizabeth burned to the ground. The building may have been lost, but the work continued. Today, the organization is preparing to move into a rebuilt facility. On this week's episode, I speak with Kathryn …

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Downtown Street Fest Pivots with Changes In Store 17:13

6M ago17:13

17:13

For over two decades Downtown Cranford streets have hosted Sunday street fairs. A new vendor, Marketspace Vendor Events, is behind the event taking place Sunday, May 19th. The company is owned by Cranford residents Kim and Kevin Kraemer. The event is run by the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce. On this week's podcast I speak with Kevin and Kim, as…

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A Cranford Tradition Closes After 112 Years 10:24

7M ago10:24

10:24

A lot has changed when it comes to hair since the Cranford Barber Shop opened. Crew cuts gave way to long hair. Getting a haircut also meant getting a shave for many men and while they were waiting they might have their shoes shined. The shop, which had its last day on April 27, cut the hair on countless Cranford kids and adults. It was one of the …

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Cranford Dramatic Club Stages Hair 15:45

7M ago15:45

15:45

There's much about the current political state in the US that is shared with the 1960s. Both periods are seen by many as a time of division. Anti-war protests and civil rights are very much in the news. The Cranford Dramatic Club brings us back to the 1960s with the final production of their current season with the musical Hair. Cranford Radio spea…

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Chair Molly Kellett Talks About the Role and Responsibilities of the Planning Board 18:41

7M ago18:41

18:41

Most major building projects in Cranford require hearings and approval of the Cranford Planning Board. If you're not involved yourself in a project, you may not be aware of the board does. On this week's podcast I speak with the chair of the Planning Board, Molly Kellett, to learn about what the board does and how it does its work.…

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What's New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn 31:29

7M ago31:29

31:29

Kathy Falk, a vice president with Kimley-Horn, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the newly released edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). She discusses the significant changes within the 11th edition, and highlights how the manual addresses safety concerns surrounding pedestrians and bicyclists, inclu…

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What's New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn 31:30

7M ago31:30

31:30

Kathy Falk, Vice President with Kimley-Horn, joins the ITE Talks Transportation Podcast to discuss the newly released edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). She discusses the significant changes within the 11th edition, and highlights how the manual addresses safety concerns surrounding pedestrians and bicyclists, includi…

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Downtown Cranford Sponsoring Business Development Series 16:56

7M ago16:56

16:56

A Cranford-based organization, the UCEDC, working with Downtown Cranford and the Cranford Theater is holding a four-part series designed to give Cranford business owners tools they can use to grow their business. Mary Adelman, a business consultant with the UCEDC, will be leading one of the sessions. She's my guest this week on Cranford Radio to ta…

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Cranford Public Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi 19:48

7M ago19:48

19:48

It's National Library Week and to mark the occasion my guest on this episode of the Cranford Radio podcast is Kathy Cannarozzi, the director of the Cranford Public Library. We chat about a variety of topics including her first year at the library, the plans to expand the children's section and the CPL's role as a book sanctuary.…

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Keeping New Jersey Moving – Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT 25:22

8M ago25:22

25:22

Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what’s necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be. Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Departme…

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Keeping New Jersey Moving - Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT 25:22

8M ago25:22

25:22

Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what's necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be. Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Departme…

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Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management Post a Solar Eclipse with Illinois DOT 13:43

8M ago13:43

13:43

This episode marks the conclusion of a two-part series delving into effective management strategies during a solar eclipse. Specifically, we focus on emergency transportation management during and following the event. With contributions from Brandon Keller, Emergency Coordinator at Illinois DOT, we glean valuable insights into navigating the seamle…

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Cranford Journalist and Children's Author Dinah Dunn 13:30

8M ago13:30

13:30

You may know Dinah Dunn through her work as a writer and reporter for TAPinto Cranford. Your grade school kids may know her through the books she's written for Scholastic Books. On this week's podcast I talk to Dinah about what she's learned about Cranford since joining the online news site in September and how she writes to encourage young relucta…

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Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer, Caltrans – An Innovative Approach to Safety 15:12

8M ago15:12

15:12

Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss why the department adopted the Safe System Approach in an effort to reverse traffic fatality rates and address speed, among other safety improvements. She also explains their work with the Safe Syst…

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Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer, Caltrans – An Innovative Approach to Safety 15:13

8M ago15:13

15:13

Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), joins the ITE Talks Transportation Podcast to discuss why the department adopted the Safe System Approach in an effort to reverse traffic fatality rates and address speed, among other safety improvements. She also explains their work with the Safe Syst…

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Amanda Kukis: FUNctional Speech + Language 19:00

8M ago19:00

19:00

When you're a parent, especially with young children, you keep a close eye on your kids. You want to give them everything they need to thrive and you're on the lookout for any areas in which they need help. It's a big moment when they say that first word, and from there advance to simple sentences and build their vocabulary. Some kids need help in …

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Jennifer Love: Union County Daughters of Ireland 'Irishwoman of the Year' 13:07

8M ago13:07

13:07

On this St. Patrick's Day weekend we talk with Cranford resident Jennifer Love. Jennifer was named the Irishwoman of the Year by the Union County Daughters of Ireland. The honor is just one facet of her story. She is a long-time Realtor and currently manages the Westfield office of Weichert Realtors. She's also served as an advocate for Emma's Law,…

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Union County School and Cranford Businesses Partner to Aid Students with Disabilities 14:50

9M ago14:50

14:50

A number of Cranford business have teamed with the Work Readiness Academy, part of the Union County Educational Services Commission, to prepare students for work following their schooling. Josh Bornstein, director of the academy and a Cranford resident, joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the program. Also joining us on the episode is D…

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Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management During a Solar Eclipse 16:12

9M ago16:12

16:12

This is the first episode of a two-part series on The Stream by AASHTO where we explore effective management during a solar eclipse. This episode highlights the significance of preparation, planning, training, and effective communication. Featuring insights from Michael White, Assistant Director of the Safety and Emergency Management Division in th…

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The Power of Community Engagement in Transportation 29:01

9M ago29:01

29:01

Odessa L. Phillip, P.E., President and CEO of Assedo Consulting, LLC, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss community engagement as part of the decision-making process for transportation planning and project design, addressing the challenges of this process as well as the most effective strategies she's found. She also speaks to the…

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