Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin are joined by NorthJersey.com reporters Katie Sobko and Colleen Wilson, who have been following this story since NY/NJ was awarded the final match of the tournament in 2023.

From looming transportation challenges to economic concerns, lessons learned during the 2014 Super Bowl to security plans, is New Jersey ready to host the world's most-watched sporting event?

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Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about the war in Iran.

The Trump administration launched a war. Now, over a month into an expansive war in the Middle East, where is Congress?

Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin are joined by NJ Spotlight's Washington correspondent Benjamin J. Hulac to discuss secret congressional briefings, upcoming federal budget hearings, war power votes and more.

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Hey, NJ is part of NJ Spotlight News’ “Under the Dome” project. This in-depth, ongoing reporting project focuses on NJ’s state government, its governor, its lawmakers and its extensive administrative operations.

“Under the Dome” is made possible [in part] by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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Hey, NJ! This week, we’re talking about – what else this time of year – NJ’s budget.

Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin are joined by NJ Spotlight’s budget and finance writer John Reitmeyer to discuss the always-challenging political process behind budget negotiations. They discuss the popular – and costly – property tax relief programs including Stay NJ, Anchor and more.

They also tackle a big, and recurring question: If New Jersey’s budget is balanced, why are people always talking about a budget deficit?

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We want to hear from you! What stories should we be covering? What questions should we be asking? Let us know! Send an email to underthedome@njspotlightnews.org.

Hey, NJ is part of NJ Spotlight News’ “Under the Dome” project. This in-depth, ongoing reporting project focuses on NJ’s state government, its governor, its lawmakers and its extensive administrative operations.

“Under the Dome” is made possible [in part] by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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