About This Episode
In this episode, host David Piegaro speaks with Joey Fox, the Washington DC correspondent for the New Jersey Globe. They discuss Joey's journey from New York City to covering New Jersey politics, the dynamics of journalism in the state, and the unique access journalists have in Trenton.
The conversation also touches on the recent election dynamics in New Jersey, the impact of the county line abolition, and the future of the NJ-12 primary race. Joey shares his insight into the New Jersey media landscape and opines on what he believes the cultural differences between New Jersey and New York are.
Topics Covered
- Growing up in New York City with a view of New Jersey
- Moving to the Garden State and becoming a "New Jerseyan by choice"
- Covering the Statehouse in Trenton for the New Jersey Globe
- The unique access journalists have in New Jersey politics
- County line abolition and its impact on elections
- The NJ-12 primary race and future of New Jersey politics
- New Jersey vs. New York cultural differences
- Food recommendations from his time in Trenton
About the Guest
Joey Fox is the Washington DC correspondent for the New Jersey Globe. He has been covering New Jersey politics since 2021, when he joined the Globe as a Statehouse-based reporter in Trenton. He moved to DC in 2023 to cover the state's congressional delegation. A New York City native, Joey has become a dedicated follower of Garden State politics and considers himself a "New Jerseyan by choice."