Host Justin Williams is joined by New Jersey governor Phil Murphy and author and Rutgers University professor Dr. Kristin O'Brassill-Kulfan to explore the importance of history in 2026 and to preview the upcoming 'Garden State Roots' podcast series.

Host Justin Williams is joined by New Jersey governor Phil Murphy and author and Rutgers University professor Dr. Kristin O'Brassill-Kulfan to explore the importance of history in 2026 and to preview the upcoming 'Garden State Roots' podcast series.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of History

02:56 New Jersey's Revolutionary Legacy

05:57 Personal Connections to History

08:52 The Dangers of Historical Distortion

11:47 Facing Uncomfortable Truths

14:57 New Jersey's Cultural Contributions

18:05 Empathy Through Historical Understanding

20:59 Celebrating New Jersey's 250th Anniversary

24:03 Reclaiming New Jersey's Narrative

27:01 The Future of New Jersey's History