
Nancy Solomon
Senior reporter at WNYC and guest on the episode, providing detailed reporting and analysis on the New Jersey gubernatorial race.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 18min
Unpacking The New Jersey And Virginia Races For Governor
In this insightful discussion, Nancy Solomon, a senior reporter at WNYC, and Margaret Barthel from WAMU, delve into the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Solomon highlights the key issues at play in New Jersey, such as affordability and the influence of Trump. Barthel contrasts candidates in Virginia, shedding light on Winsome Earle-Sears’s cultural messaging and Abigail Spanberger’s moderate campaign focus. Both guests analyze how national politics could shape these local contests and the potential implications for the upcoming midterms.

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Jul 9, 2024 • 26min
Dancing in the Dark Money
Nancy Solomon, a seasoned WNYC reporter known for her work on New Jersey politics and the Dead End podcast, dives into the murky waters of political corruption in the Garden State. She discusses the serious indictments against Senator Robert Menendez and power broker George Norcross. The conversation unveils shocking bribery allegations, curious gold bars, and a messy web of racketeering. With a blend of humor and insight, Solomon outlines the challenges facing New Jersey's political future in light of these scandals and the role of dark money.

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Jun 25, 2025 • 22min
The Final Unravelling of Bob Menendez
Nancy Solomon, a reporter and host for WNYC, dives deep into the fascinating downfall of Senator Bob Menendez. She reveals astonishing details, including dinners with Egyptian spies and the shocking find of gold bars in his closet. The conversation explores the intricate bribery schemes involving military aid and looks at the emotional turmoil during Menendez's sentencing. Solomon also questions whether the political system itself fosters corruption, pondering the viability of politicians who aren't wealthy in today's landscape.

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Mar 10, 2025 • 24min
How Bob Menendez Came By His Gold Bars
Nancy Solomon, WNYC’s New Jersey reporter with deep insights into local politics, dives into the dramatic fall of Bob Menendez. She unravels his journey from the son of Cuban immigrants to a powerful Senator, now facing eleven years in prison for corruption. Solomon discusses Menendez's ties to bribes and the murky waters of political integrity. The conversation also touches on the implications of presidential pardons in corruption cases, casting a shadow on the future of anti-corruption efforts.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 30min
Election Day Exit Polls in New Jersey
Nancy Solomon, a veteran journalist and host of the Ask Governor Murphy call-in show, teams up with WNYC producer Veronica Del Valle to dive into the New Jersey gubernatorial race. They explore the impact of national figures like Obama and Trump and their campaigning strategies. Voter dynamics in Newark and Jersey City reveal crucial local trends. Solomon discusses progressive movements and potential implications of a Mamdani win. Del Valle shares on-the-ground insights from voters grappling with local issues like SNAP cuts and sexism in candidate perceptions.

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Jun 14, 2025 • 1h 15min
Brian Lehrer Weekend: New Jersey Results; Gay Restaurants; Mapping the Stars
Join Nancy Solomon, a WNYC reporter covering New Jersey politics, as she dives into the recent gubernatorial primary outcomes and their implications. Eric Piepenberg, a journalist and author, shares fascinating insights on the vital role of gay restaurants as cultural sanctuaries for the LGBTQ community. Finally, Jackie Faraday, an astrophysicist, takes us on a journey through the Milky Way, discussing the Gaia mission's fascinating discoveries about our galaxy's motion and its future implications for Earth.

Nov 13, 2025 • 41min
Ask Governor Murphy: November 2025 Recap
Nancy Solomon, host and producer of the Ask Governor Murphy call-in series, shares insights from her engaging dialogue with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. They discuss Murphy's plans for a clean energy mandate and the implications for utility costs. Nancy reveals the behind-the-scenes coordination of a call from Mikie Sherrill amid a federal shutdown vote. They also tackle pressing issues like Trenton's water infrastructure and the political fallout from the Gateway Tunnel project, all while keeping the tone light and relatable.

Nov 5, 2025 • 11min
Morning Headlines: Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race, and NYC School Enrollment Falls
Nancy Solomon, a WNYC host and New Jersey politics commentator, shares her insights on the recent political landscape. She discusses Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor. Solomon breaks down Mikie Sherrill's victory in New Jersey, highlighting the energized Democratic turnout and effective ground game that contributed to her win. She also emphasizes Sherrill's focus on affordability and the lessons for Democrats in tailoring candidates to local electorates.

Oct 9, 2025 • 48min
New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate Recap
Nancy Solomon, a New Jersey politics commentator and host of the call-in show for Governor Murphy, breaks down the heated gubernatorial debate between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli. She discusses the surprising negativity and how scandal-focused attacks might impact voter perception. Solomon offers insights into Ciattarelli’s controversial medical publishing history and the implications of military service records. The candidates' diverging views on energy policy, education funding, and abortion rights also come under scrutiny, illuminating the critical issues voters face.

Sep 11, 2025 • 27min
Ask Governor Murphy: September 2025 Recap
Nancy Solomon, host of the call-in show, dives into her recent chat with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. They reflect on the chilling assassination of Charlie Kirk and discuss the governor’s upcoming economic mission to India. Solomon shares insights on COVID vaccination efforts in New Jersey, emphasizing access and insurance coverage. The political landscape heats up as they analyze the tight gubernatorial race, highlighting contrasting tax strategies between Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill, alongside discussions on political violence and election advertising.


