Mussab Ali, youngest sitting member of the Jersey City Board of Education, joins the show to discuss education in Jersey City. One of the state's largest school districts, Jersey City's school system covers 29,000 students and is facing a number of challenges, especially as it relates to securing adequate funding in the years ahead. Additionally, this is an election year.

Track Listing:
School Days - Chuck Berry (1967)
The Name is Slick - Phish (1999)
Doin' It - Herbie Hancock (1976)

The Siket Disc

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Mussab Ali (Jersey City Board of Education)

Jacob Hudnut, Chief Municipal Prosecutor of Jersey City, joins the show to discuss the city's latest position on cannabis reform. Over the summer, Hudnut's office issued a city directive which sought to de-prioritize certain marijuana-related criminal prosecutions in Jersey City. We discuss how this memo ultimately led to a meeting with State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and what the future holds for cannabis reform.

Track Listing:
A Mile High - Flamingosis (2018)
Return of the Love Jones - Flamingosis (2018)

Flight Fantastic

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Jake Hudnut (Chief Municipal Prosecutor, Jersey City)

Drew Hammell, a JC guy behind the hugely popular @nikestories Instagram account, joins the show to discuss his obsession with sneakers. We talk kicks, basketball, design and JC sneakerhead culture.

Track Listing:
Agua de Beber - Antonio Carlos Jobim (1963)
Transparency - Flamingosis (2015)

Pleasure Palette

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Drew Hammell (@nikestories)

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