Every Saturday morning from 10:30am to 11:00am, Blue Jersey Radio streams live with the latest buzz in New Jersey politics, interviews with newsmakers, and live callers from around the state and the country. We've been fortunate enough to be joined by State Legislators, Congressmen, and a Presidential Candidate.
But, this week, co-hosts Yours Truly and Jay Lassiter celebrate Oscar Weekend with one of our most interesting guests: Cynthia Wade, Director of the Academy-Award Nominated Documentary Short, Freeheld, which tells the story of Police Lieutenant Laurel Hester's courageous battle for justice for herself and her domestic partner against the Ocean County, NJ Freeholder Board. Thanks to the good folks at blogtalkradio.com, you can listen live to the interview right here.
Freeheld, for those who don't know, chronicles one of the most courageous struggles we have ever witnessed, one that galvanized the progressive GLBT and straight communities in New Jersey.
Alternating from packed public demonstrations at the county courthouse to quiet, tender moments of Laurel and Stacie at home, "Freeheld" combines tension-filled political drama with personal detail, creating a nuanced study of a grassroots fight for justice.
Join us LIVE Saturday morning from 10:30am to 11:00am for a conversation on politics and film, love and money, and all the glitz and glamour of the Oscars. You can even call in live at: (646) 652-2773
Whether the Oscar goes to this deserving film, we won't know until Sunday night. But, Laurel Hester will always be a winner in the hearts of New Jersey progressives, as will Director Cynthia Wade for capturing it all. Hope you can join us, but if you miss the live show, you can click our fancy logo to listen to the archived version of this or any of our shows.