Rising costs are reshaping everyday life for seniors in Ocean County. On the October 6, 2026, edition of NJ PBS News with Rob Nelson, contributor Asha McKenzie reports on residents facing difficult decisions about their homes, expenses and how long to keep working.
New Jersey Monitor editor Terrence T. McDonald joins Rob for a conversation about early voting, mail-in ballots and preparing for Election Day. NJ Spotlight Washington reporter Ben Hulac discusses New Jersey’s congressional races and the state’s interests in Washington.
Plus, the Roundabout covers Mark Cuban’s interest in New Jersey health benefits reform, proposed classroom AI and screen-time limits, childbirth costs, walkable cities and a Stewart’s drive-in business for sale in Hamilton.
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