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The new President of the Western New York Area Labor Federation and Health and Safety Director for CWA Local 1168 Denise Abbott talks about Labor Day and the work she does in WNY. Also, Art Wheaton of Cornell in Buffalo discusses the state of organized labor in the United States and locally.
Buffalo Councilman David Rivera reacts to DJ Granville's guilty plea. Also, what's on the agenda for Buffalo's Common Council when they return to Council Chambers on Tuesday?
We're talking back-to-school with Mike Ginestre, including details on the district's cell phone policy, a run-down of safety measures at the district following this week's shooting in Minneapolis and more.
Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY23) reacts to the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis, his proposed legislation that would ban states from eliminating specific sources of energy for new builds, and discussing bail reform.
Lynne Dixon joins the show to discuss her run for Hamburg Town Council, and some college football.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss a bill to keep AM Radio in cars, Trumps meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, and more.
Candidate for Buffalo Mayor Michael Gainer joins the show to discuss the campaign.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair. Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins him for this segment.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair. Jim Bojanowski of the Erie County American Legion joins him for this segment.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair. Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins him via phone for this segment.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss DC politics and beyond.
Financial Strategist Bill Dendy joins the show to talk about the President's criticisms with the Fed Chair, and more.
State Senator George Borrello joins the show to discuss the state Cannabis Management mess up, electric mandates and more.
Assemblymember Jon Rivera joins the show to discuss the opening of Wilkeson Pointe, development on the Buffalo Waterfront, the Mayoral Election in Buffalo and the Governor looking at possible re-districting.
Minority Leader in New York State Senate State Senator Rob Ortt joins the show to discuss the Governor looking to re-draw district lines mid-decade, and the Governors move to remove fossil fuels in NYS.
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss, The county's sale of a vacant nursing home in Alden, the money spent on acquiring Westwood Country Club property, and more.
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss the Epstein Files, The Big Beautiful bill and more.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss the Epstein Files, Public Broadcasting, Campaign Spending, and more.
GOP Candidate for Erie County Comptroller Christine Czarnik, joins the show to discuss Erie Net, County Spending, and more.
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joins the show to discuss Bail Reform, The Big Beautiful Bill, and What went wrong over the years in Niagara Falls.
Senator Rob Ortt joins the show to talk Big Beautiful Bill and State issues.
Tom Krantz joins the show to discuss his run for Mayor of North Tonawanda
Assemblymember Pat Burke joins the show to talk Big Beautiful Bill and state issues.
Terry Robinson, from The East Side Parkways Coalition, joins the show to discuss an appeal filed Thursday in connection to the 33 Project.
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec joins the show to discuss Greenlight, and his campaign.
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss the progress, or lack of progress, of Erie Net
Congressman Tim Kennedy joins the show to discuss his objections to the Big Beautiful Bill.
Glenn Schuck from 1010 WINS joins the show to talk NYC Mayoral Primary and November Election.
Former Councilmember Dave Franczyk joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Mayoral Democrat Primary.
Professor Peter Yacobucci joins the show to discuss SCOTUS decisions.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and SCOTUS decisions.
Dennis Hoban joins the show to discuss his run for Amherst Supervisor.
Dan Gagliardo joins the show to discuss his run for Amherst Supervisor.
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss US Bombing of Iran Nuclear sites.
Anthony Tyson-Thompson joins the show to discuss his run for Mayor of Buffalo.
Featured in this episode, Dave Levinthal, Buffalo Mayoral candidate Garnell Whitfield, Avi Israel of Save the Michaels of the World, Former Congressman Chris Collins, and political analyst Carl Calabrese.
Carl Calabrese discusses the latest political happenings locally, in New York State, around the country, and the world.
Former Congressman Chris Collins announces his run for Congress in Florida's 19th district https://collinsfl19.com/, and his new book titled "My Remarkable Life".
Avi Israel of Save the Michaels of the World joins the show to discuss a letter he sent to Government Officials in Albany
Democratic candidate for Buffalo Mayor Garnell Whitfield: The campaign trail, and issues facing the City of Buffalo.
Discussing the tragedy in Minnesota, the parade being held in Washington DC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, no Kings protests happening around the country, conflict overseas between Israel and Iran, and more.
Council Member Rasheed Wyatt joins the show to discuss his run for Mayor of Buffalo.
Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon joins the show to discuss Mayoral debate and Campaign
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill, and other issues in DC.
Erie County GOP Chairman Michael Kracker talks about Republicans running in local elections.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss the Budget, Biden, and NYS Legal Slush Fund.
President and CEO of Western Regional OTB Byron Brown joins the show to discuss a Tax Reduction from NYS, as well as his thoughts on Downtown Buffalo.
The Minority Leader in the New York State Senate Rob Ortt joins the show to discuss the NYS Budget, including a Slush fund for legal defense.