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On the show today, we pick up where Joe Beamer left off, talking about 'The Buffalo News'. They announced today they will no longer offer a Monday print version of the paper beginning November 3rd. Is this a big deal to you, does 'The Buffalo News' even matter to you anymore? When did it stop mattering to you?

Not much has changed on the traffic front since a CBSA systems outage halted commercial traffic from crossing the border in this neck of the woods on Tuesday, we continue to keep you updated on the ongoing delays in the wake of the outage.

Lewiston Police Chief Michael Salada joins the show to provide the latest on the persistent traffic delays caused by the CBSA systems outage Thursday, and how it is impacting travel in his jurisdiction.

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On the show today, we start out talking about microplastics, they're everywhere. Fish, pork, vegetables, water, and have been found in humans as well. One major source of them can be bottled water. What are your thoughts on microplastics, and side topic, when did hydration become such a priority for so many? We also talk information overload and keep you informed on the hellishly slow traffic on the 190.

It was announced today that Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Have you ever been in a similar situation, where you were diagnosed with and had to battle a sudden medical condition, Bell's Palsy or otherwise? Also, are you okay with troops being sent to cities like Chicago to clean them up?

President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are scheduled to convene at a secure location in Quantico, Virginia, with approximately 800 generals and admirals based all over the United States and stationed in various parts of the world for a somewhat unusual meeting. Hegseth has said he will be discussing the 'warrior ethos', while Trump has said he will discuss how well we are doing militarily. Do you buy that? What do you believe the true purpose of this meeting is?

After seeing a video on Channel 7, WKBW, which appears to show a CBP officer heckling a Canadian tourist and telling them to 'never come to the U.S. again' while driving in the U.S., that spurred today's topic of road rage. Have you ever been involved in a road rage incident, whether you were the aggressor or victim? How did you handle it?

The lion's share of today's program is spent speaking with Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns about a story that Joe Beamer broke earlier this week, in which the county is trying to take office space away from Kearns so 'The Buffalo News' can have a space of their own in Old County Hall.

We have become increasingly divided over the past few years, and these feeling have been placed in a pressure cooker after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which begs today's question. Do you believe, with the ideological and behavioral differences among many today, are we living in two separate Americas right now? And if you believe that, do you see things getting any better?

ABC announced yesterday 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will return to air tonight after a very brief hiatus after comments made by Kimmel in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Will you be watching tonight?

ABC shocked the world today, announcing 'Jimmy Kimel Live' would return to the air on Tuesday, September 23rd, after a brief hiatus, less than a week, following comments made by Kimmel on the Charlie Kirk assassination. Are you surprised the show was reinstated so quickly?

We have a buffet of topics for your listening pleasure today, we talk about crime in downtown Buffalo after what happened to JJ's Casa Di Pizza, your dad jokes, and your spiritual journey, what was that like? How did you arrive at where you are today spiritually? And, the word 'demonic' has been throw around a lot lately to describe some of the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death, do you believe there are demons among us?

On the show today, we discuss the decision by ABC to indefinitely suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' following comments made by Jimmy regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Proponents of Kimmel are saying this is an attack on free speech, but was it really? Or was it just a business decision by ABC?

Today, prior to this show, the state DOT held a press conference where they announced they are essentially hitting the reset button on the 33 project. What do you think of this, what, if anything, should be done to the 33? Also, the night this episode is published, there will be a vigil in Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo honoring the late Charlie Kirk. Is this a good idea? Would you feel safe attending this event or one like it?

We continue covering the fallout of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with new developments happening today, as the charges against the suspect were announced and he made his first court appearance today. We've begun to piece things together as to what the suspect's motive may have been, but what do you think led to his murder. Was it his politics? Was it his faith?

The assassination of Charlie Kirk was reprehensible enough, but the fact that there have been people coming out of the woodwork reacting in a jubilant fashion toward the murder of Charlie Kirk, some have even gone as far as vandalizing and desecrating memorials for Kirk. Why are some people reacting in this fashion?

We begin the show today by talking to Chris Preston, a local man who along with his wife, attended a vigil in North Tonawanda in remembrance of slain political commentator and activist Charlie Kirk. Preston describes the impact Kirk had on him, as well as the the experience at the vigil.

We continue to cover the fallout from the Charlie Kirk assassination, and we have received some new developments in the investigation, including the capture of the alleged assassin. Given the new security footage we've received and the capture of the alleged trigger man, what lingering questions do you have about the assassination of Charlie Kirk? Also, while it's easy to think about the grisly fashion in which his life was ended, he left an indelible mark on many. What did Charlie Kirk mean to you?

Yesterday, we witnessed a very public display of political violence, when political commentator and activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down at a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. Where do we go from here? Is this finally the wake up call that will make people come to their senses and tone down the vitriol, or does this propel the country down a dark path? What does this mean for the future of politics in America?

The day took a tragic and horrifying turn as Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, and as we would come to find out during this program, succumbed to his injuries at the age of 31.

We've all dealt with it before...clutter. What is your experience with clutter? Have you dealt with it yourself or had to ever clear out the house of a deceased relative? If it's you who clutters, have you tried de-cluttering?

Last night's Bills game, a 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, leaves us with a lot to go over today. First and most importantly, did you stay tuned in for the duration of the game, or if you were at the stadium, did you stay the whole time?

In the 80s and 90s, Tom did a handful of shows on homeschooling, and with it being back to school season and having read an article about homeschooling, the time felt right to hand out the report card on homeschooling and do a little retrospective, as the children being homeschooled in the 80s and 90s have been done with school for a few years now and should be fairly well adjusted to society. If you were one of those homeschooled during that area, how'd you turn out, did it work for you? Or, if you have experience doing the homeschooling, what was your experience like?

Today, we start off with comments made by York, Ontario Police Chief Jim MacSween suggesting that, heaven forbid, if you were the victim of a home invasion, your best course of action would be to comply with the invaders, really? What do you make of these comments by the police chief, is this the proper way to handle this situation? And following that, on a lighter note, we've all fallen down internet rabbit holes before, is there something on the internet that you weren't looking for that found you anyway, but you ended up thoroughly enjoying it, an internet 'happy accident' if you will?

On the program today, we continue to dig into New York State's stance on green energy, speaking with Domenic Cortese about the ramifications of this, we hear from Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) and other members of the Assembly and Senate Republican Conferences as they air their grievances with with the state on this, we talk to Assemblyman Palmesano himself, and take your calls as well, what are your concerns with the state's push towards full electrification?

New York State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) joins the show immediately following the news conference he participated in along with other members of the Assembly and Senate Republican Conferences to further expound on New York State's desires to go fully electric.

Ahead of a news conference with state lawmakers about the potential ramifications of New York State's full boar push towards going 100% electric, we welcome Domenic Cortese of the Hammertime radio show here on NewsRadio 930 WBEN to give his thoughts on the effects that New York State's stance on electric could have on it's residents.

Bauerle returns from the WBEN listener trip, and announces there will be another trip in the near future, so we take your suggestions on wat your bucket list trip would be. As far as the meat and potatoes of the show go, in an effort to counteract New York State's push toward full electrification, Congressman Nick Langworthy recently introduced the 'Energy Choice Act', and discussed it with Lucas Buckley on WBEN's 'Hardline'. The act would prohibit states or local governments from banning an energy service's connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered. Do you support this?

Joe Beamer is in for Tom Bauerle today, and to start off, school safety has undoubtedly been on the minds of many in the wake of another tragic shooting carried out at a school in Minneapolis. Bryan DalPorto, Director of Safety and Security for Niagara Falls City School District joins the show to talk some of the biggest points of emphasis security wise this school year for his district, security aspects that tend to get overlooked at schools, and more, and we ask you what are some security measures you'd like to see in schools? Also, a popular topic every time it gets brought up, one hit wonders. We take your picks on the greatest one hit wonders.

In the wake of the horrifying tragedy that took place in Minnesota, new concerns have been raised about the bell to bell cell phone ban in New York State schools, the concern being kids won't be able to contact their parents as easily if an incident were to occur. How do you think New York State should be policing this issue? As a parent, would you be more worried if your kid didn't have cell phone access at school? Also on the show today, 40% of Gen Z are now saying they want to come back to the office due to feelings of loneliness and isolation caused by working from home, and when you're traveling, after a long day of work or leisure, when you get back to the hotel, what is your go to hotel TV show?

Beamer is in for Bauerle today and our guest for today's Wednesday with a Democrat segment is Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns, who is a registered democrat, to talk about the decline in popularity democrats have been seeing lately, as well as what's going on in the clerk's office, and we discuss and bring you the latest information on the mass shooting that took place in Minneapolis, MN.

On the show, we are joined to start things off by James Gardner, GOP candidate for Mayor of Buffalo, after the recent closure of Misuta Chows, we talk about downtown Buffalo, where it all went wrong and how he would revitalize downtown Buffalo, and we open the floor for your thoughts on downtown Buffalo as well. Following that, the topic of marriage was vaulted into people's minds after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, and that got Joe thinking about an idea someone floated on social media. Given that around 50% of marriages end in divorce, should married couples be required to renew their marriage license every few years, and have the option to opt out of their marriage if they so choose?

In light of another local business closing in downtown Buffalo, Misuta Chows, GOP candidate for Mayor of Buffalo James Gardner joins Joe Beamer to discuss what is going wrong with downtown Buffalo, and how he would revitalize downtown Buffalo.

Beamer is in for Bauerle and today we start off with talking about being a homeowner, and how that is becoming increasingly difficult for the younger generation to do, is it even worth it, is being a homeowner all it's cracked up to be? Also, we talk about a Wall Street Journal poll that found Democrats got the lowest approval rating from voters in 35 years, the closure of yet another business downtown, Misuta Chows, and we wrap up with the new policy being rolled out by Southwest Airlines which would require plus sized travelers to purchase an extra seat.

Joe Beamer fills in for Bauerle once again, and we bring you all the latest on a bus crash that took place just before 1 p.m. Friday on the 90E in Genesee County, which unfortunately resulted in multiple fatalities. We get updates from WBEN's Brayton Wilson, Peter Cutler of ECMC, and more.

Joe Beamer fills in once again for Bauerle, and, among the topics of discussion today, former White House spokesperson Ian Sams claimed to a House Oversight Committee that he only spoke face to face to then President Biden twice in two years, the Erie County Water Authority has begun experimenting with chemicals as they race to remove lead from water pipes, and the water supply, new details on the Siena poll which claimed most Western New Yorkers would favor Metro Rail expansion, turns out 42% of those surveyed were from Amherst, Buffalo, or Tonawanda, and even fewer lived in any of the areas that would be affected. Finally, we talk about the Cracker Barrel rebrand which has many up in arms, has there ever been a rebrand of a business that was so bad it made you want to stop patronizing the business in question?

To mark National Radio Day, we are joined by some titans of radio, locally and nationally, including Sandy Beach, Dan Nevereth, Keith Radford, KISS 98.5's Janet Snyder, Anthony Cumia of 'Opie and Anthony', and George Noory of Coast to Coast AM. And of course, we hear from you as well. What does radio mean to you?

Beamer is once again in for Bauerle and today, we lead things off with John Di Sciullo of WBBZ to talk about Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of rival Tegna, and the local implications of that move. Branching off of that, how to you take in your news, and watch TV in general in 2025, are you a cable person, subscription, etc? Also, we talk about the fallout from yesterday's Amherst Town Board meeting on the Westwood Country Club, and preview tomorrow's star studded show in honor of National Radio Day.

It was announced Tuesday two TV giants will merge, as Nexstar agreed to buy rival Tegna for $6.2 billion. John Di Sciullo of WBBZ joins the show to discuss the implications this will have on newsrooms locally, as Channel 2 is owned by Tegna, and Channel 4 is owned by Nexstar.

Joe Beamer fills in for Tom Bauerle, and today, we start off by speaking to comedian Colin Mochrie, who will be coming to Artpark later this year. Also, we speak to Amherst Town Supervisor candidate Dan Gagliardo about a number of issues, including the proposed acquisition of the Westwood Country Club by Erie County, Metro Rail expansion, and more. And speaking of the Metro Rail expansion, a new Siena poll has found 72% of Western New Yorkers favor the proposed expansion, really? And finally, the New York Times waived the white flag on a few comments that were made some five years ago, pertaining to school closures during COVID and the whole police abolition movement.

Amherst Town Supervisor hopeful Dan Gagliardo joined Joe Beamer to discuss the future of the Westwood Country Club, and the Town Board meeting tonight on that very same topic, his thoughts on potential metro rail expansion in Amherst, and more.

Joe Beamer fills in for Bauerle at day 10 of the Erie County fair and talks about SNAP with callers

On the show today, we hear from Kelly Clem, the daughter of longtime broadcaster and prominent figure in the Buffalo broadcasting scene, Art Wander, after his death at the age of 98. Also, we touch on a story out of North Tonawanda, a controversy over a towing contract. On that, we hear from MaryAlice Demler, who covered the story for WGRZ, and Mike Bellreng of Bellreng's Towing, who is at the center of this story, suing members of the Common Council, alleging political collusion. Also, we talk about the plight of North Tonawanda residents in regard to the Digihost factory, and to round things out, with the WBEN listener trip beginning next week, any of you that have been to France before, any suggestions on what to look out for, what to see in France?

In this episode, Tom discusses the worth of degrees and getting a trade.

In this episode, Tom talks about the JFK pool closing and if people should retake the driving test after a certain age

It has been a very hot and dry summer in Western New York, and that won't be letting up anytime soon, with temperatures hanging around the upper 80s to lower 90s these next couple of days. Is that too hot for you? What does your ideal weather look like, are you more of a hot or cold person? Also, what is the worst job you've had to work in grueling heat like this?

Yesterday, spurred by an article by a travel reporter who said they prefer Niagara Falls, New York over Niagara Falls, Ontario, we discussed the topic of Niagara Falls not being used to it's full potential and what you would do to reinvigorate the Falls and get more out of it. We got so many great calls and suggestions that we carry the topic into today's program as well.

On the show today, we rebuild Niagara Falls one dream at a time. Niagara Falls has the potential to be one of the premier tourist destinations in the northeast, but there is certainly some meat on the bone when it comes to the falls. What would you do or what do you think should be done to enhance the experience at Niagara Falls? Also, we touch on the state's report about the unsanctioned correctional officer strike earlier this year, to which the union issued a rebuke of their own. Has anything changed for COs since the strike, for better or for worse?

Today, we're back talking about the electrification of New York State, but with a slightly different angle. We're talked about how New York State's push to go full electric will hurt your wallet in the way of increased school taxes to fund electric busses, but have you thought about just how much it'll cost you in the way of appliances. Imagine it's 2030, you just had a gas powered appliance die on you, and can't get it repaired, hence you have to go out and buy a new electric powered version of the appliance. Had you thought about that yet?

It's a topic we bring out every once in a blue moon, but when we do it never disappoints. It is the Bauerle Bitch Desk. We all love a good complaining session, now is the time to do so, anything that bothers you, could be trivial, could be something larger. Also, where do you get you news from these days? Do you still trust mainstream media?