Archive of the daily Bauerle and Bellavia Show on WBEN
The Financial Guys are in for Bauerle once again for Bauerle and among the topics of discussion today, the terror attack over the weekend in Boulder, CO, committed by someone illegally living in the United States, illegal immigration, and with team member and financial analyst John Thur, the guys discuss the market and some of the good and bad of this Trump presidency, the good things he's done so far and what things do you wish he'd do differently?
The Financial Guys are back in for Bauerle, Glenn Wiggle, Mike Sperrazza, and Mike Hoeflich, and today, to keep it somewhat light on a Friday, we talk AI. Are you using AI? Does it worry you? Do you see it as an opportunity or are you worried about it potentially displacing jobs? We even have a few guest appearances from Grok throughout the program.
The Financial Guys, Glenn Wiggle, Mike Lomas, and Mike Sperrazza sit in for Bauerle today, and spend some time digging into Trump new 'Big Beautiful Bill' and taking your questions and comments about it, as well as touching on some of Nancy Pelosi's stock market dealings over the years.
Beamer is in for Bauerle today and we touch on the Buffalo Common Council approving a new $622 million budget, we talk about a local publication's coverage of migrant families being detained by CBP at the U.S./Canada border, and after another stabbing over the weekend at the Walden Galleria, we ask, what is the solution for the Galleria, why are we seeing these incidents with more frequency there and what can be done to make it safer?
After beginning the show talking to all you motorcycle riders out there, we wrap up the show asking you the dumbest way you've ended up in the E.R., and in addition to that, what is the worst pain you've ever felt, injury related or otherwise?
For some, Memorial Day is a day filled with booze and barbecue, and while that's okay, it should not be forgotten that Memorial Day is a day of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country and it's freedoms. Who is someone you will be remembering this Memorial Day?
So far, the weather throughout the month of May in Buffalo has been less than pleasant. We've seen a good amount of rain and temperatures than are much cooler than they were last year. Filling us in on what to expect this Memorial Day weekend as far as temperatures and conditions, is meteorologist Andy Parker.
Today, we're talking hair loss. Have you dealt with it? If so, how did you deal with it. If you were to ever lose your hair, what would you do about it. Were you one of the few who experienced hair loss as a result of COVID or the jab or was it caused by something like alopecia?
Bauerle returns today and immediately gets hot and heavy with it, as we find out about your hygiene habits. Are you a shower or a bath person? Are you a heavy cologne or perfume user? And most importantly, were you one of the thousands in Western New York who were subjected to swimming naked in high school?
Nursing homes are back in the news after workers at five different homes in Western New York have gone on a seven-day unfair labor practice strike after not reaching a deal for a new contract Monday night. With that in mind, Beamer asks you your thoughts on the strike, as well as if you've had any experiences with nursing homes, whether you've worked at one or had family in one. Also, we talk to Brandon Galligan of Yelp Buffalo and dive a little into Jake Tapper's new book 'Original Sin' about the decline of Joe Biden and the associated cover up.
As summer is on the horizon, Brandon Galligan of Yelp Buffalo, who has joined the show previously, rejoins the show today with Joe Beamer to discuss some of their events coming up this summer and how to ensure you don't miss out on them.
It's Joe Beamer filling in for Tom Bauerle, and we start off talking about downtown Buffalo. Is there any hope for downtown Buffalo? If you were in a position of power, what would you suggest to attract business back downtown? We've got that, among other topics, such as social media stunting our social growth, Station 12 finally adding a new tenant, and more.
The first topic is about visiting cemeteries. Topic 2 is about social anxiety (are you a social person).
This topic was spawned by a call from Jim of North Tonawanda yesterday, where he made a historical reference and echoed the sentiment that people are bored by history today and cannot make informed decisions about their future because they don't know enough about the past. Where are you on history? Does history bore you to tears or are you transfixed by any mention of history?
Even during shows where it's not the topic, the changing demographics of the United States continually get mentioned. The U.S. birthrate has been declining, and this decline is not even exclusive to the United States. As far as the United States is concerned, why do you think the birthrate is declining, why are people not having as many kids as they used to, if at all?
There was still some untapped potential waiting to be tapped into with the topic we rounded out yesterday's show with, so we pick up today with any moving horror stories you have and housing horror stories in general, did you buy a home that turned out to be one big money pit? And also, as a side topic, what do you make of the current state of the neighborhood you grew up in? Is it anything like it used to be? Has it gone downhill?
It's a horror story type of show today, particularly centered around deliveries and moving, Tom takes your calls on or best (or perhaps worst) delivery/moving horror stories.
Calling all Western New York musicians! Tom wants to hear from you today, how many of you consider yourselves musicians? Even if you don't consider yourself a musician, do you play an instrument? What did you play? How did you settle on this instrument and how did you learn it?
We begin today talking about our newest Pope, who chose the papal name Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, and we take your thoughts on that. Following that, Tom takes your calls on the wildest coincidences you've experienced.
We bring aboard Don Arthur of Brighton Eggert Pharmacy to open the show, talking about Rite Aid's recent bankruptcy filing and the sweeping closures they will soon see. Following that, we've got topics old and new. What are some objects that you used to use routinely that have now become obsolete? And with A.I. becoming a fixture in society now with numerous platforms out there, such as ChatGPT, Grok, and the like, Tom wants to know if you've dipped your toes into A.I. yet, and if so, what do you use it for?
Rite Aid has been in the news lately as they've filed for bankruptcy and will be closing many Western New York locations. Don Arthur of Brighton Eggert Pharmacy joins the show to discuss these closures and how they may affect you, as well as answer any questions you may have regarding the bankruptcy and closures of Rite Aid.
After fielding a couple of calls during the show yesterday that stuck with him about schools covering up incidents, that leads Tom to explore the broader topic of bullying today. Have you experienced bullying? You may have been the target or you may have children or grandchildren that went through it, you may have even been the bully yourself. What is your experience with bullying, and whatever the case was, how was it ultimately handled?
On the program today, we start out talking chemtrails with New York State Assemblyman David DiPietro, and following that, after another appearance on the Unsubscribe Podcast by SVU Detective Richard Hy, we revisit the allegations made by Hy against Buffalo Public Schools. Do you believe Detective Hy's claims and think that Buffalo Public Schools are covering up things they shouldn't be?
During the last on-air conversation between Tom and New York State Assemblyman David DiPietro, the latter brought up the subject of chemtrails, which caught Tom's attention, so today, Assemblyman DiPietro rejoined the show to talk chemtrails, what he is trying to do to about this issue at the state level, as well as responding to your questions and comments about chemtrails.
During Wednesday's show about the Medical Aid in Dying Act passing the state assembly, a caller mentioned we should consider a show on chronic pain, hence today's program, we take your calls on if you've experienced or continue to experience chronic pain
Breaking news mode today on the program as a four alarm fire broke out at the Paul William Beltz law firm office building shortly after noon today. We give you all the latest, including a press conference from Battalion Chief Pat Lalley and Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services Cathy Amdur, and we take your phone calls as well if you were in the area, what did you see?
We continue to follow the allegations made by SVU Detective Richard Hy against Buffalo Public Schools and their alleged obstruction of sexual assault and child abuse investigations, while concurrently keeping tabs on the severe storms hitting much of Western New York
Meteorologist Andy Parker joins the show as Western New York is expecting severe thunderstorms in spots. Andy gives us some insight on how the night will unfold and if you or someone you know has travel plans in an area that is expected to be hit, he answers those questions as well.
Over the weekend, some alarming accusations were made against Buffalo Public Schools on the Unsubscribe Podcast by SVU Detective Richard Hy, alleging BPS of obstructing sexual assault and child abuse investigations. What are your thoughts on this?
The bulk of the program today is spent talking manners, have you found people's manners have gone down the drain recently? Do you think you have good manners? What are some examples of bad manners you've see recently? And in the last hour of the show, you may have noticed how Bauerle refers to his wife as 'The Princess' when referring to her, do you also have a 'pet name' or nickname that you refer to your spouse as?
Today, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution 10-1 opposing wind turbines in Lake Erie. Hear from prominent members of CAWTILE (Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie) President Patti Meckes and Vice President Dave Adrian, as well as from Legislator John Mills, Assemblyman David DiPietro, and briefly from State Senator George Borrello with their reactions on the resolution. And we hear from you as well, did the Erie County Legislature make the right decision with this resolution?
Earlier today, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution 10-1 opposing wind turbines in Lake Erie. Hear from one of those legislators, John Mills for his thoughts on the resolution, as well as from Assemblyman David DiPietro on his thoughts on the resolution and how he's trying to deal with this issue at the state level.
Today, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution 10-1 opposing wind turbines in Lake Erie, hear from some of the top brass of CAWTILE (Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie), President Patti Meckes and Vice President Dave Adrian join the show to give their thoughts on today's resolution.
We've all done it at some point, lost an important personal item, such as a cell phone, wallet, etc. Today's program is spent fielding all your lost and found stories, have you ever lost your wallet, cell phone, or other valuable personal item? Did you have it returned to you? And conversely, have you ever found someone else's wallet or phone and returned it to them?
Picture this: How many of you still have physical photo albums in 2025 when our means of keeping photos have become increasingly digitized over the years? And if you still have photo albums, what are your plans for them. Throw them out, try to pawn them off to other family members?
On the show today, we pick up where we left off last week, with the topic of things today that younger people do less than their prior generations, and with today being Dyngus Day, we had to talk a little bit about that, specifically, the East Side Buffalo 'Polonia' accent. Did anyone in your family speak with this dialect? What has happened to it?
On this Good Friday on the program, we begin by asking you whether or not you eat meat on Good Friday, as many Christians, particularly Catholics abstain from doing so, and where you stand on this, we touch on some things you may have learned over the years that you are skeptical of now, and what is something younger people don't do that their previous generations did much more, such as dating?
Surprise! Joe Beamer fill in for Bauerle, and among the topics of discussion today, the situation surrounding the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation fiasco, Buffalo's 193rd birthday coming up, and scams, have you been scammed or has someone attempted to do so?
With this week being Holy Week for Christians and Passover for the Jewish community, it felt timely to bring this topic back. Do you believe in God? How did you arrive at your faith?
After being on a flight recently and noticing nearly every fellow flyer being enraptured by their cell phones, Bauerle wondered how many people read books anymore, so we pose that question to you on the program today. Do you still read books? Do you read more now than you have at any other point in your life? What genre do you most prefer?
We cover a lot of real estate (pun intended) on today's show, talking housing. Primarily, do you think it makes more sense to buy or rent? Also, we touch on landlords/tenants from hell, and other real estate centric topics.
On the program today, we start out with lessons you taught your kids. Above all material possessions, what is the most important lesson you imparted upon your children. And in the final hour of the program, we have to make it into a fun day Friday, what song is an earworm for you? That is to say, you just can't get it out of your head.
A caller from one of the recent intuition shows sparked the first topic of the day, she described how her toddler was showing signs of diabetes, yet these were brushed aside by the child's doctor. Have you seen anything like this where the doctor got it wrong? Following that, after what we witnessed the last four years with the mental decline of former President Joe Biden and the insouciance shown by those around him regarding that fact, Bauerle takes your calls on whether you've had to care for a loved one in cognitive decline, and what were the signs that showed your loved one was slipping cognitively?
It's an all guest lineup on today's show, the first two hours, Cassandra Joan Butler does your astrological readings, following that, to cover the fallout of the announcement from President Trump that tariffs against countries who didn't impose retaliatory tariffs against the United State would be suspended, and the subsequent jolt this announcement gave the stock market, we bring aboard Michael Angelucci of Level Financial Advisors and Glenn Wiggle of 'The Financial Guys'
In the wake of President Trump putting a 90 day suspension on the tariffs for countries who did not impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States, and the subsequent positive reaction of the stock market, Glenn Wiggle of 'The Financial Guys' joins the show to break down everything that happened related to the tariffs and the market and answer any questions you may have.
Michael Angelucci of Level Financial Advisors joins the show to discuss what was a busy day on the tariff and Wall Street front, as President Trump tabled the tariffs for 90 days for all countries who did not oppose retaliatory tariffs on the United States, essentially everyone but China, and the stock market responded with jubilation, accumulating some of the biggest gains we've seen in recent history.
Today, we re-visit the topic of intuition, if you've ever been a victim of identity theft, and round things out by talking about yesterday's Town of Tonawanda Board Meeting where the Town of Tonawanda Police Club issued their first ever vote of no confidence in Chief Jim Stauffiger. Tonawanda residents, what's up with the Town of Tonawanda police?
Today's program if very tariff-centric, in the first half of the show, Bauerle takes your calls on whether you think the tariffs will bring manufacturing jobs back into the United States and Western New York, and in the back half, Glenn Wiggle of 'The Financial Guys answers your questions on how these tariffs have impacted things, whether that is the markets or any of your personal finances or investments.
Glenn Wiggle of 'The Financial Guys' joins the show to answer your financial questions in regard to the Trump tariffs. Whether it has to do with the markets or your personal investments, Glenn takes your call on everything pertaining to the Trump tariffs.
On the program today, Bauerle talks about the corrections officers situation, and how the union now has requested an emergency meeting with DOCCS, as well as asking you what the lowest point in your life was and how you crawled out of it, and to finish off, we've all had moments where our intuition, that 'gut feeling', lets us know if there's a potential sticky situation looming. What was your moment where that 'gut feeling' turned out to be correct?
Sandwiched in between Attorney Max Tresmond answering your legal questions surrounding firearms and Mike Lomas of 'The Financial Guys' giving his thoughts on the fallout on the stock market from the tariff announcement yesterday, Bauerle takes your calls from those who run volunteer organizations or volunteer in an organization, are you having trouble recruiting volunteers these days?