Back in 1994, Steve Adubato – together with a group of entrepreneurial broadcast professionals in the public television community – created the Caucus Education Corporation, in an effort to provide more programming for topics such as public policy, lifestyle, the arts, education, health care and business.
Little did they know that the small nonprofit television production company would become a dynamic producer of multi-media content, including the well-known One-on-One with Steve Adubato.
CEC, which is on numerous PBS stations (obviously including NJPBS) and numerous digital platforms, has produced more than 2,500 shows in its history – and now reaches more than 10 million households in five states, including New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
All programs have been made possible through the support of sponsors and underwriters who value public television.
In 2011, the CEC joined with its media partner, WNET – the PBS flagship station in New York – to contribute to the creation of New Jersey’s new public television station, NJ PBS, formerly NJTV.
Neal Shapiro, CEO of The WNET Group, who led the effort to create NJ PBS, couldn’t say enough about the value of the programming.
“In public media, it is our job to reach out and find other smart voices in New Jersey,” he said. “There is no better example than Steve Adubato, someone who’s a smart journalist who has a wealth of experience.”
In addition to One-on-One with Steve Adubato, the CEC produces other series’ including: State of Affairs, the weekly, public policy series exploring critical New Jersey issues; Think Tank, featuring leaders, innovators and experts who tackle broader national policy issues impacting New Jersey and the region; and Remember Them, featuring Steve and co-anchor Jacqui Tricarico, highlighting New Jersey notables who have passed away, but whose legacies have a significant impact.
Adubato said he was grateful for the milestone.
“As we celebrate 30 years, producing and broadcasting programming that matters is more important than ever,” he said. “Together with our partners in public broadcasting, especially WNET and NJ PBS, we thank our loyal viewers and underwriters.”
