Recent bank failures have dominated the news cycle. On Chat Box with David Cruz this week, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) discusses the bank failures, regulation of financial institutions, and the economy. Plus, New Jersey’s senior senator addresses the looming vote on the debt ceiling, as well as immigration, the environment and more.

And John Schreiber, president and CEO of NJPAC, previews the newly announced North to Shore Festival, which is set to bring more than 100 musical and cultural events to Atlantic City, Asbury Park and Newark this summer.

Watch Chat Box live on NJ Spotlight News and the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter account Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., and on NJ PBS Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.