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Late on the evening of April 12th, two women were arrested after a fight that took place outside Aloha Krab at the Walden Galleria. This is not the first brush the Walden Galleria has had with violent incidents, we're just a little over two months removed from an incident where three women were stabbed. What's going on at the Galleria?

There's been a lot of talk about affordability in New York State recently, so today, we turn to you to figure out, how much do you need to make to live a comfortable middle class lifestyle in Buffalo? How much do you need to be considered rich? How much money should one have in their retirement accounts to feel comfortable retiring with?

We use today's show as an opportunity to put a summer reading list using all your book recommendations.

Today, we began by rehashing the story of a Buffalo area man who waived the white flag in his fight to reclaim his pet alligator, Albert, who was seized by the New York State DEC in early 2024 and sent to a sanctuary in Texas, which led to the braoder discussion of the general rot and decay of Buffalo.

Today's show is dedicated entirely to your hobbies, what do you do to pass your free time?

The clock is ticking on the Iranian regime to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, they have until April 7th at 8 p.m. EST before 'a whole civilization will die' in the worlds of the President, and the U.S. will begin striking Iranian electrical and civilian infrastructure. Would you support such strikes?

President Trump held a news conference today in which he touted the rescue of a wounded airman from the downed F-15E in Iran over the weekend. What were your thoughts on this?

On this Good Friday, we ask are you more of a religious person, or more of a faithful person? Also, we discuss a rising movement of men going their own way, that is to say, they're not trying to get into romantic relationships with women.

To begin the show, we are joined by WBEN Brand Manager Lisa Polizzi to address your comments and questions about the station, and following a comment made by a caller during that segment, we ask how you developed your political beliefs.

On the show today, we are joined by Astrologer and first wife of Tom, Cassandra Joan Butler to do your astrological readings, Trooper James O'Callaghan to discuss the crackdown on speeding and illegal street racing along the 33 by Buffalo police, and Erie County District Attorney John Flynn to discuss the ruling by the Erie County Medical Examiner's office that the death of Burmese refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Buffalo in February, was a homicide.

The Erie County Medical Examiner's office ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Burmese refugee who died after being released from the custody of US Customs and Border Protection in February, a homicide. Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn joins the show to provide more insight on this ruling.

In the wake of a fatal motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Buffalo man caused by other reckless drivers, Buffalo police are beginning to step up enforcement along the Kensington Expressway to quell concerns about speeding and street racing. Trooper James O'Callaghan joins the show to discuss this.

On the show today, we have Republican strategist Carl Calabrese to discuss voter ID and the race for New York State governor, and with much of Western New York being hamstrung by severe weather, which at one point included a tornado warning, we hear from meteorologist Andy Parker with updates on that.

Republican strategist Carl Calabrese joins the show to discuss a couple of telling polls from Siena research, one which showed a majority of New Yorkers are in favor of mandatory voter ID, and another which showed Bruce Blakeman is narrowing the gap between himself and Governor Hochul ahead of the gubernatorial election in November.

Today's show is a continuation of the last show, where we talked about the falling infrastructure of Western New York, despite rising taxes. Do you feel like you're getting a good bang for your buck in Western New York as far as infrastructure and services go, or does it feel like parts of Western New York are being held together with duct tape and glue?

Much of today's episode is spent addressing the often times substandard infrastructure of Western New York. After a boil water warning was issued for the Village of Fredonia recently, which we spoke about at length with Village of Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson, and a winter that saw several major water main breaks in Western New York, do you get the impression that much of the region is being held together with duct tape and Elmer's glue? Also, is there a food that baffles you as to why people eat it?

Mayor of Fredonia Michael Ferguson joins the show to discuss the boil water order that was recently issued for Village of Fredonia water customers by the Village of Fredonia and the Chautauqua County Health Department.

Today, we set out to answer two questions: what is going on with New York State's justice system, and their push for total electrification? Many people were scratching their heads after a double murderer was paroled to Erie County recently, Well, another violent criminal, 78-year-old Iver Phallen of Lewiston, who to charges related to sexually abusing and torturing women, was recently released from state prison, what's up with that? Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn joins us to speak on this. Also, an amendment proposed by State Senator George Borrello that would have fully repealed New York State's electric school bus mandate was voted down in the State Senate Monday, but recently, we've been getting mixed signals from the state on electrification. For more insight on where we stand on electrification, we're joined by Phil Nanula of Essex Homes and the aforementioned Borrello.

We've gotten mixed signals as far as electrification goes in New York State recently, as we know, the statewide mandate for all electric buildings was put on hold in late 2025, and recently, on another front, a proposed amendment that would have fully repealed New York State's electric school bus mandate, was voted down in the State Senate earlier this week. To provide more depth on the current state of electrification in New York State, we hear from Phil Nanula of Essex Homes and State Senator George Borrello, who proposed the amendment that would've repealed the electric bus mandate.

Recently on the show, we've discussed the paroling of Chad Campbell, a Wayne County man who killed a 15-year-old classmate of his and a 17-month-old child said classmate was babysitting in 1990. He was paroled to Erie County. Now, on the heels of that, a Lewiston man, 78-year-old Iver Phallen has been released from state prison on parole after he pleaded guilty to charges related to sexually abusing and torturing women inside his condo. Why are these people getting paroled? We discuss this with former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn.

This May Day, May 1st, some K-12 students are being encouraged to participate in an anti-Trump protest through 'no work, no school, no purchasing'. With many parents feeling like their children are becoming victims of the left's political agenda that is permeating academia, homeschooling has become an increasingly attractive option. Where are you on homeschooling? Have you homeschooled your child or were you the homeschooled child? Why made you choose this route?

Beamer is back an today, we discuss Governor Hochul's changing stance on electrification, the landmark social media addiction case where the jury reached a verdict today, your thoughts on the Broadway Market and if you think a market would work better the Central Terminal, and more.

Who would've thought, in an election year, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has begun to back away (at least for now) on the state's electrification push. Assmeblyman Paul Bologna joins the show to discuss the Governor's 'change in PR' as he calls it, on electrification in New York State, among other topics.

Today, we revisit the case of Chad Campbell, a convicted double murderer who was recently paroled. Campbell killed a 15 year old girl and 17 month old baby in Wayne County in 1990, and not only was he recently paroled, he was paroled to Erie County, no less. Do you think he should have been paroled period? We also hear from Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro on this issue.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro joins the show to discuss the case of Chad Campbell, who was in prison for the rape and murder of a 15 year old girl and the murder of a 17 month old baby in Wayne County in 1990. Not only was he paroled recently, but he was paroled into Erie County. Legislator Todaro discusses this, and legislation he is introducing requesting that the New York State Department of Corrections remove Campbell from Erie County.

Recently, it was announced that major renovations, estimated to cost somewhere between $40 and $45 million, will be coming to the Broadway Market beginning in the summer of 2026. Is there anyone who thinks this is a good idea? Is it a good idea to pour this much money into the Broadway Market when the City of Buffalo is in a financial crisis and has proposed a 25% increase in property taxes? Besides, when was the last time you went to the Broadway Market?

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan has proposed a 25% property tax hike to help close the City of Buffalo's $109 million budget deficit. What do you think about this?

On the show today, we pick up where we left off yesterday gauging your favorite vessel for listening to music, are you a vinyl, CD, or streaming person? Also, we hear from Ken Chase of Conservative Tours to preview the WBEN listener trip to Germany this summer, and Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to talk Iran and a number of other topics.

Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss the situation in Iran, the status of his Energy Choice Act, and a bill proposed by the Congressman that would ensure TSA workers get paid in situations like we're seeing now in the midst of a partial government shutdown.

Ken Chase of Conservative Tours joins the show to discuss some of the itinerary items for the upcoming WBEN listener trip to Italy this summer.

On the show today, we talk vinyl versus CDs versus streaming, what does Buffalo need to keep the people that visit, and the USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans, two vessels in the Buffalo Naval Park that are causing some environmental hazards, as a pinhole was discovered on one of the USS Croaker's fuel tanks and water incursion was discovered on the USS The Sullivans. What should be done with these vessels?

Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn joins the show to discuss the case of Chad Campbell, who, if you're unfamiliar, was convicted of killing a teenage classmate and an infant the classmate was babysitting in Wayne County in the 1990s. Fast forward to present day, not only was Campbell paroled, he was released to a structured community-based residential program in Erie County, prompting local to speak out against his release. We get analysis from John Flynn and take your thoughts as well.

Many of us take untold thousands of photos on our devices only for them to collect dust in our camera rolls until we run out of storage space. How do you store your digital photos? Also today, we hear from meteorologist Andy Parker and Chase Tomaro of AJs Tree Service.

Winter can be rather arduous not just for us, but for our trees. Chase Tomaro of AJs Tree Service joins the show to discuss the dangers of trying to remove a tree yourself, the signs your tree may need to be removed, and more.

We're not out of the woods yet in Western New York as far as winter weather is concerned, meteorologist Andy Parker joins the show to give us the most up to date forecast and answer and of your questions, whether it's a travel question or general weather question.

For all the women who listen to the program, when you go on a date, do you expect the man to pay for everything? And men, how do you feel about this?

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz recently said he would veto any bill that came across his desk proposing youth hunting in Erie County, and the county is one of two counties in the state that has opted out of a DEC program that would allow a 12 or 13-year-old to go out with a licensed adult hunter to be out in the field and learn gun safety for the type of animals they are hunting. What are your thoughts on this? Should 12 and 13-year-olds be allowed to hunt? Joining us to talk on this topic are Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro and Jack Coad of the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Also, Western New York will be experiencing some high winds and wintry weather over the next day or so, Andy Parker joins the show with the latest on that.

Frank Todaro, member of the Erie County Legislature joins the show to discuss the promise of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz to veto any bill that comes across his desk that proposes youth hunting in Erie County.

These days, it seems like many adults are acting more like toddlers than actual adults. Given that, have you ever witnessed an adult meltdown in public? Also, we discuss brushes with impaired drivers, what will a U.S. victory in Iran look like, and more.

With the war in Iran raging on and having the potential to morph into a ground war, the Trump Administration has not ruled out the possibility of reinstating the draft. If, hypothetically speaking, the draft were to come back, would you be in favor of it?

On the show today, we discuss the ascending Buffalo Sabres, including a check in with team beat reporter Paul Hamilton, your proficiency fixing things around the house, and are there any things you've had to cut back on or cut out of your life entirely due to the affordability crisis?

Paul Hamilton, Buffalo Sabres beat reporter for our sister station, WGR SportsRadio 550, joins the show to talk the Sabres recent successes, as the team is coming off a dramatic 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in which the Sabres extended their current winning streak to seven games and they are sitting atop the Atlantic Division, and they have the best record in the NHL since December 9th at 25-5-2. We discuss the turnaround, what the Sabres trade deadline acquisitions have brought and will bring to the lineup going forward, and more.

An electrical contractor joins us on-air to discuss the new smart meters brought about by the elctrification of Western New York.

Hear what an electrical contractor has to say on the new smart meters, and hear what folks have to say about daylight savings time.

Meteorologist Andy Parker joins Bauerle to tell us what to expect with the weather this weekend.

We are joined by Republican Strategist and Political Analyst Carl Calabrese who discussed the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

The electrification of New York State appears to be raising electricity bills and we hear from Carl Calabrese on Trump's firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro joined Tom Bauerle today to speak about legislation that could allow kids as young as twelve to go hunting.

Buffalo Attorney Paul Cambria joins Bauerle to discuss the responsibility Colin Grey had for his son's school shooting.

We hear from Buffalo Attorney Paul Cambria on the responsibility father Colin Gray had for his son's school shooting in Georgia. Tom Bauerle was also joined by Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro who spoke about possible legislation that could allow children to hunt in Erie County.

Bauerle hears from a lady who is very appreciative of Trump and his actions to bring peace to the world.