Podcasts about Rochester

Seattle over New England in boring Super Bowl, Snoop Dog ruins the Olympics, more Epstein Files, Luigi Mangione's outburst, a Michael Jackson hit piece, Brooklyn Beckham's new nepo-baby, and another ex-Angel speaks out on Corey Feldman. Congrats to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. Eli Zaret drops by to recap a pretty boring Big Game, Bad Bunny's Halftime Show vs. Kid Rock's Halftime Show, Donald Trump's thoughts on the game, discuss the SB commercials, Floyd Mayweather's lawsuits, Michigan basketball over OSU, transfer portal chaos, the Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez, Tarik Skubal's record-setting arbitration, Reese Olson's latest injury, the Pistons trade for Kevin Huerter, Lindsey Vonn's latest crash at the Winter Olympics, Darron Lee's crimes, James Pearce's crimes, and much more. RIP the lead singer of 3 Doors Down. RIP that guy from Cake. Corey Feldman is being harassed in Rochester, NY. Jim and Them interviewed ex-Angel, Margot Lane. Olympic Coverage: Snoop Dogg is annoying everyone. JD Vance was booed at the Opening Ceremony. Some US Olympians are popping off politically. Mariah Carey lip-sync'd her performance. Epstein Files: More files dropped and Woody Allen is all over them. His wife/daughter penned a letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Steve Bannon praised Epstein in a released interview. Most of the criminal info seems to be redacted. If you're not in the Epstein files… you're a loser. Donald Trump is in those files over and over. Did Trump get a BJ from Madeleine Westerhout and Nikki Haley? Peter Attia has not come off too well. Luigi Mangione had an outburst in court. Mark Anderson tried busting Luigi out of the slammer… with a pizza cutter. Ted Bundy knocked a chick up while on death row. Pretty impressive. Guthrie Kidnapping: Some chud was busted trying to scam the Guthrie family. Savannah Guthrie will pay the $6M ransom. Reddit believes daughter Annie is to blame. How DARE the Arizona Sheriff go to a college basketball game when Nancy Guthrie is missing! The UK is airing a hit piece on Michael Jackson. The Jackson biopic is coming out soon. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are adopting a baby. Brooklyn had some tattoo work done. DJ Fat Tony is still making the rounds. Amy Schumer defends posting all her thirst traps. Meghan Markle sells the worst products. Cheere Denise is piling on. Markle totally ripped off the ‘As Ever' brand from Princess Diana.AI Piers Morgan slams the fake royal. Meghan can't stop making public appearances. Gisele Bündchen flashed a ring given to her by karate guy. Tom Brady nailed Alix Earle again. Bianca Censori did an interview with Vanity Fair. North West got some new jewelry. Ray J is dying ASAP due to a ‘Black Heart'. He's heading to Haiti for treatment. Jennifer Aniston is living in fear as her stalker hits the streets. Catherine Herridge tried, but couldn't publish dirt on Hunter Biden. The EV challenge has failed for Stellantis, Ford & GM. Chicago's Brandon Johnson vs ICE. Zohran Mamdani is getting crap for taking a criminal's side. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/9/26) 9am Hour 1) When you notice yourself looking older, what changes are you willing to make? 2) Pick up that shovel and get to work, kid!

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/9/26) 8am Hour 1) What came first - the bad person or the success? 2) Reporting road rage 3) A change in the NFL calendar

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/9/26) 7am Hour 1) We love our cheap beer in New York 2) Which job was her side hustle? 3) Duffy and Tommy say these athletes have gone TOO FAR to try to gain a slight advantage

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/9/26) 6am Hour 1) Duffy says this would've been the Bills SB win if they didn't fall short 2) A tour of the police station 3) The worst job to have on this particular day

The Chronicle sports staff (Zach, Dylan, and Aaron) discuss the District 4 2B boys and girls basketball tournament brackets, what the 2A brackets will most likely look like, if Rochester can pull off a wild swing and slip into districts with the #3 seed, and more.Sponsored by: Elam's Home Furnishing and Mattress GalleryGoebel SepticAmericool Heating and CoolingThe Farm Store!

We bring you the top local stories of the week with WXXI News staff. First, the University of Rochester and RIT are seeing a significant drop in international student enrollment. Investigations and enterprise editor Brian Sharp discusses the impact of Trump administration policies on college campuses. Then, reporter Gino Fanelli has been investigating the price tag for Rochester Police Department overtime shifts. He explains what he learned and what it means for the community. And finally, from "Mean" Joe Green sharing a Coke, to Apple's "1984" computer, to the Budweiser Clydesdales, what are the Super Bowl commercials that stand out in your mind? A local sociology researcher explains why certain ads stick, what to look for when it comes to trends, and the cultural significance of Super Bowl commercials. Brian Sharp, investigations and enterprise editor for WXXI News Gino Fanelli, investigations and City Hall reporter for WXXI News Kyle Green, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Sociology at SUNY Brockport ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Join your Watson Weekly Weekend Edition hosts, Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky, as they break down the biggest shifts in tech, retail, and e-commerce. From Pinterest's AI pivot to Starbucks' massive loyalty shakeup, we're diving deep into the news moving the needle this week.

The Break Room (FRIDAY 2/6/26) 9am Hour 1) Something about the location of this bathroom had Tommy doing some pre poo planning 2) Too cold for winter activities

The Break Room (FRIDAY 2/6/26) 8am Hour 1) Kimmy was surprised to find this item was locked up in the women's bathroom 2) Make your money while you can 3) It's been a while since we got a new one of these in Rochester

The Break Room (FRIDAY 2/6/26) 7am Hour 1) There HAS to be a safe way to make this local dad's seasonal idea a reality. 2) 365 days of school 3) Free breakfast might change your mind

The Break Room (FRIDAY 2/6/26) 6am Hour 1) If you were thinking about getting outside to shovel this weekend... DON'T 2) I can't afford to fix my kid's mistake 3) Cold pasta, warm sushi.

Hello, all you and the Relentless Health Tribe trying to figure out how to do right by patients and the folks footing the bill. Welcome to it. This is episode 499, one episode before episode 500. So, come back next week for that one. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. All right, so today, let's talk about the inches that are all around us. Let's find some. Musculoskeletal spend, otherwise known as MSK spend, for any given plan sponsor adds up to the tune of something like 20% or 30% of total plan spending, depending on the member demographic. MSK rolls in at $16 PMPM, I just saw, according to a report Keith Passwater sent me a couple of weeks ago. It's the third most costly spend apparently overall. And it's easy to see why, right? On any given day, odds are good any given plan member is gonna do something that, in hindsight, was fairly obviously a bad idea and wind up getting hurt in some low-acuity way. For example, I remember that one time I twisted my ankle on a curb getting outta my car. Given the right space, enough time, and concentration, I can do the worst parking job you've ever seen in your life and manage to twist my ankle in the process. But I digress. Here's the point. MSK spend adds up really fast. Add to that something like 50% of spine surgeries are said to be unnecessary. The same thing goes true from injuries like twisted ankles, for example, that would have healed themselves without an ER visit, without any intervention aside from ice, rest, and elevate. Because it turns out that something like 80% of those twisted-ankle, banged-up-the-back types of MSK injuries are actually low acuity, and a huge percentage of those will heal by themselves. On that point, let me bring in some context here, some late-breaking news. I was reading Dana Prommel's newsletter. She wrote, and I'm reading this, she wrote, "The 2026 National Healthcare Expenditure data reports are out, and it is another sobering reflection of our current system. Personal healthcare spending has surged by over 8%, and our healthcare spend as a share of the GDP has followed that same aggressive trajectory." Then Dana writes, "The most troubling takeaway from the 2026 report is the lack of a 'health dividend.' Despite [this] 8% increase in spending, we aren't seeing a corresponding 8% increase in longevity, wellness, or chronic disease management. People aren't getting significantly healthier; they are just getting more 'care.' And that 'care' isn't always good care, or the right care, or care by the right type of clinician, at the right time, in the right setting." Is that not the perfect segue or what? Because this is what we're talking about on the show today in regard to, again, MSK care—care that can wind up costing millions of dollars across plan members, and it might be unnecessary because, again, the twisted ankle or the pain in the lower back would have healed itself without any care, without an ER visit. But if an ER visit was had, that patient probably is gonna wind up with a bunch of imaging. Probably is gonna wind up with a referral to a surgeon. And now there's a surgery scheduled, and the patient has been off work for however long all that took. There's a lot of direct and indirect costs that may or may not add up to any given health dividend or health span or whatever you wanna call it—better quality of life.   Why does all this happen? How does it happen? One reason is what Dr. Jay Kimmel calls the white space of MSK care. This is where a patient does a truly breathtaking job parking the car, twists her ankle, starts to swell up, and now a decision has to be made: Go to the ER. Go to urgent care. Go home. Or what if it's a parent making this choice for a kid? In the olden days, maybe that patient would've called up his or her longtime family doctor and asked what to do, and maybe if that longtime family doctor didn't know, he or she would have called up the local ortho and gotten their opinion. Or maybe the two were sitting together in the doctor's lounge at the time, or maybe they rounded together in the hospital and, and, and … There used to be lots of opportunities for spontaneous questions and answers and curbside consults. But not today most of the time, really, unless you're a patient with a doctor in the family. But even for a PCP, who wants an ortho consult? Amy Scanlan, MD, and I discussed this quite a bit in an earlier episode (EP402). There's no doctor lounges anymore. There's no coffee klatch down in radiology either. There's just a lot of cultural shifts, in other words. But all of this, everything I have said thus far, all adds up to one big takeaway: These excess costs that don't have commensurate improved clinical outcomes, they happen because patients are on their own to triage themselves. They look at their black-and-blue whatever, or they're standing there listening to their kid cry and they are deciding what to do. And the thing is, if they choose the ER—because, again, they don't have a doctor, anybody they can just call with the right kind of clinical background—once they head into that ER and sit there for six hours and demand an MRI because now it has to be worth their time because they sat there for six hours; but now there's a false positive and the ER docs are being conservative because of malpractice or whatever and they refer them to some sort of surgeon … Look, everybody's doing their best with the information that they have at the time, but you can see how easy it is for a person to avoidably wind up costing a lot of money for a musculoskeletal injury that would have healed by itself. So, yeah, let's talk about how we can get patients some help in that so-called white space. How can we get them, triage before the triage, as I managed to say more than once in the conversation that follows? Let's get them on a good trajectory to start. Today, my guest is Dr. Jay Kimmel. Dr. Kimmel is an orthopedic surgeon, and he's been in practice in Connecticut for over 35 years. He and Steve Schutzer, MD, co-founded Upswing Health. I talked with Dr. Steve Schutzer about Centers of Excellence in an earlier episode (EP294). Upswing Health provides members with the opportunity to talk with an athletic trainer within 15 minutes and an orthopedic specialist within 24 hours. So, instead of having a panic attack of indecision and ultimately winding up in the ER, getting coughed on in the waiting room, members have somebody helping them in this white space so they can get triaged before the triage. I need to thank Upswing Health. I am so appreciative they donated some financial support to cover the costs of this episode. This podcast is sponsored by Aventria Health Group with an assist from Upswing Health. Also mentioned in this episode are Upswing Health; Keith Passwater; Dana Prommel; Amy Scanlan, MD; Steve Schutzer, MD; Eric Bricker, MD; Al Lewis; Nikki King, DHA; Matt McQuide; Christine Hale, MD, MBA; and Chris Deacon. For a list of healthcare industry acronyms and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, click here.   You can learn more at upswinghealth.com and follow Dr. Kimmel on LinkedIn.   Jay Kimmel, MD, is the president and co-founder of Upswing Health, the country's first virtual orthopedic clinic. He founded Upswing with Steve Schutzer, MD, to rapidly assess, triage, and manage orthopedic conditions in a cost-effective, high-value manner, helping patients avoid unnecessary imaging, procedures, and delays in care. Dr. Kimmel had a long and distinguished career as a practicing orthopedic surgeon with Advanced Orthopedics New England. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where he trained with leaders in shoulder surgery, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at Temple University Center for Sports Medicine, where he participated in the care of Division I collegiate athletes. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Kimmel specializes in sports medicine with an emphasis on shoulder and knee injuries and holds a subspecialty certificate in orthopedic sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Kimmel co-founded the Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute at Saint Francis Hospital, a multidisciplinary center dedicated to providing high-quality care for athletes at all levels, and served as its co-director for many years. He has a strong commitment to education and served for over 20 years as an assistant clinical professor in both family medicine and orthopedics at the University of Connecticut. He has also served as a team physician at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels.   07:49 EP472 with Eric Bricker, MD, on high-cost claimants. 08:01 What is the "white space" in MSK spend? 10:43 Statistics on Connecticut's spending on plan members with low-acuity MSK injuries. 13:30 How back pain also easily transitions from a low-acuity issue to a high-acuity problem. 15:11 How plan sponsors can detect their white space downstream spend. 16:58 EP464 with Al Lewis. 17:02 EP470 with Nikki King, DHA. 18:15 Why where patients start their journey often dictates where they wind up and how costly that medical pathway is. 20:48 Where PCPs fit into this MSK spend issue. 25:26 EP468 with Matt McQuide. 25:34 EP471 with Christine Hale, MD, MBA. 25:39 Why access is key.   You can learn more at upswinghealth.com and follow Dr. Kimmel on LinkedIn.   Jay Kimmel, MD, of @upswinghealth discusses #MSKspend on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation #musculoskeletal   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Mark Noel, Gary Campbell (Take Two: EP341), Zack Kanter, Mark Newman, Stacey Richter (INBW45), Stacey Richter (INBW44), Marilyn Bartlett (Encore! EP450), Dr Mick Connors  

The Break Room (THURSDAY 2/5/26) 6am Hour 1) Tommy and Kimmy can't wrap their heads around how Duffy gets by without a traditional closet 2) Pothole season 3) Stop spoiling your pets

The Break Room (THURSDAY 2/5/26) 7am Hour 1) When coworkers start losing their jobs where you work, is it time to start looking elsewhere? 2) When in doubt, GOOGLE IT! 3) I'll take the ladder, thanks.

The Break Room (THURSDAY 2/5/26) 8am Hour 1) Tommy says if you can't spend what you want on Valentine's Day, why bother? 2) An ex with no boundaries 3) That's not beer, bro

The Break Room (THURSDAY 2/5/26) 9am Hour 1) This is a Disney lover's DREAM home, if you can afford it 2) The last Pizza Hut

12:30pm - Marty Biron is joined by Trevor Kuntar to discuss his season in Rochester with the Americans

As our nation navigates turbulent times, what can artists do to effect change? Award-winning composer and Rochester native Adolphus Hailstork has been outspoken about this question, especially when it comes to injustices against African Americans. "These are the tragedies and triumphs of a people who have been beaten up for 400 years. Does anyone speak for them? Who writes pieces that speak for the existence of African Americans in the United States?" he asks. "I'll take on that job.'" Hailstork's work blends African, American, and European traditions. In recent years, his pieces like “A Knee on the Neck” — an oratorio in tribute to George Floyd — have made political statements. He'll be in Rochester this weekend for a choral concert in his honor, but first, he joins us on “Connections” to discuss the intersection of art and politics. This conversation is part of WXXI's celebration of Black History Month. Our guests: Adolphus Hailstork, award-winning composer Lee Wright, director of music ministry at Downtown United Presbyterian Church, and founding artistic director of First Inversion choral ensemble The selections from "A Knee on the Neck" heard in this broadcast are attributed to:Adolphus Hailstork, composerStanford Symphony Orchestra and Stanford Symphonic ChorusPaul Phillips, conductorStephen M. Sano, chorus directorSamantha Williams, mezzo-sopranoAlexander Tate, tenorWilford Kelly, baritone---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 2/4/26) 9am Hour 1) Duffy's daughter feels the need to step up this Valentine's Day and she might need his help 2) Why would you want your liquor to burn more than it already does?

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 2/4/26) 8am Hour 1) Let criminals be criminals as long as the crime is committed against other criminals 2) Couples are having sex WAY less than on average than you'd think 3) That song is long, even for Phish

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 2/4/26) 7am Hour 1) If it makes things safer for people who work at this place, is it worth the pushback that comes with it? 2) When a car pulls up to take you somewhere, do you need to see a human behind the wheel? 3) How many other cities embrace this type of festival?

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 2/4/26) 6am Hour 1) 2/3 of the room says this band did the right thing by skipping one of the most important events in their career 2) A poor man's orange juice 3) Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane is officially in his villain era

True Happiness Is Found in God The Gospel of the Beatitudes presents a vision of happiness that overturns ordinary human expectations. While the world associates blessedness with wealth, power, and security, Jesus proclaims the blessed as those who are poor in spirit, meek, merciful, pure of heart, and persecuted for righteousness. Drawing from Greek and Hebrew traditions, the Homily explains that “blessed” no longer means being untouched by suffering, but rather living with a heart oriented toward God. Blessed Means . . . A divided heart seeks happiness in wealth, power, pleasure, and fame, yet remains restless and unfulfilled. In contrast, a pure or undivided heart finds its fulfillment in God alone. From this God-centered heart flows mercy, justice, and love for others. True happiness, the Homily informs us, is not found in worldly achievements but in meditating on and living according to the law of the Lord, allowing God to be the sole treasure of the heart. Listen to this Meditation Media. True Happiness Is Found in God ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12 First Reading: Zephaniah 2: 3; 3:12-13 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Snowbow: QoAHs Digital Team: 2026 Taken near Rochester, NY ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why was this image selected: Have you ever just stopped and looked at the world and appreciate the beauty within it … the beauty God has made within this world? The QoAH digital team recently experienced a special nature moment viewing a Snowbow. Ok, is there really such a word? The answer is yes! It happens when the rising sun shines off snow crystals in the air. The above image shows the rising sun on the right and snow crystals revealing an orange and red stream of color. The vertical bands of color are straight up and down, unlike the normal arc curve of a typical rainbow. There was another upward band to the right of the sun … off camera. Just an amazingly beautiful view of nature… Happiness Found in God!

Snow may slow travel, but the calendar is heating up. We swap plans and call out standout events across the map, including BlizzCon in Columbus, AMPS Atlanta, 4M Mayhem in Michigan, Rochester's Hope It Don't Snow, and the Old Dominion Open in Richmond. For planning and entries, IPMSUSA.org remains the essential resource, with listings that stretch well into spring. That rhythm—research, build, show, repeat—keeps the hobby humming even when the weather says stay home.Community is the thread. The Plastic Model Dojo has surged past 5,600 members, and the feed is full of show flyers, build logs, and finished models that show serious skill. We highlight a new Gemini book, and we touch on current work heading to Kennedy for Artemis, a reminder that the same care we bring to scale builds echoes in real-world engineering. It's all connected: precision, patience, and the joy of making.We also set up two upcoming topics that need your voice: what stops us from starting, and what do we truly get from this hobby—calm, community, challenge, or something else entirely? Share your story and help shape the conversation around motivation and meaning at the bench.Subscribe for more modeling insights and show news, share this with a friend who needs cleaner canopies, and leave a review to help others find the pod. Got thoughts or tips to add? Send us a note and join the Dojo—your build might spark someone's next breakthrough.Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

Most owners don't think about IT until something fails and by then, the damage is already done. In this episode, Chris Sirianni (IT Insights of Rochester / GRC Insights) explains why reactive technology decisions quietly drain profit, erode trust, and put your data (and revenue) at risk. He lays out a practical, owner-friendly approach to treating IT as business continuity, not just “tech support,” so you can prevent fires instead of paying for clean-up.In this episode, you'll learn:The real cost of waiting: why “we'll fix it when it breaks” is so expensiveHidden risk, real consequences: how reactive decisions don't show up on the P&L until it's too lateBefore the breach: why most cybersecurity failures start long before an incidentContinuity > break/fix: how to run IT like an insurance policy for revenue and operationsEarly warning signs: subtle system failures owners ignore (and how to spot them)Proactive protection: planning that safeguards cash flow, reputation, and customer trustBetter questions, better outcomes: what to ask your IT provider that most owners never do

Mark and Shane talk about ROC being in the Epstein Files, crazy hit by a Knighthawks goalie, and local businesses shutting down to protest ICE. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/innerlooppodcast

The Break Room (TUESDAY 2/3/26) 9am Hour 1) This woman doesn't want anyone to claim to her neighborhood's no man's land 2) Take a seat, Dunkirk Dave!

The Break Room (TUESDAY 2/3/26) 8am Hour 1) Does Rochester have a bigger impact on sports or music? 2) Cold burns 3) A project almost 20 years in the making has finally begun

The Break Room (TUESDAY 2/3/26) 7am Hour 1) You have to arm this man with the information even if he doesn't want to hear it 2) Don't count on my support, kid 3) The NFL down under!

The Break Room (TUESDAY 2/3/26) 6am Hour 1) There's something about calling someone this name that hurts more than the average insult 2) Wegmans makes a change 3) The Bills may have gone too far with this new product

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/2/26) 9am Hour 1) Just when you thought men were starting to embrace hair loss, things may have taken a turn 2) A little late for a sequel?

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/2/26) 9am Hour 1) As iconic as this artist is, The Break Room was surprised that they were playing at a venue this large 2) West side fans 3) Good timing for bad luck

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/2/26) 7am Hour 1) When it comes to date night, your safest bet is to go with what you know! 2) Tommy is not going to be happy to hear how far his favorite grocery store has fallen!

The Break Room (MONDAY 2/2/26) 6am Hour 1) Duffy is just a simple dad trying to navigate the teenage zone 2) REAL ID fee 3) A simple measurement would've helped here?

Lauren is a grinder, having worked 16 different jobs before figuring out she was a better leader than a follower, Lauren saw a problem that needed to be solved for busy folks who are unable to take care of the tiny tasks that life requires. Lauren launched her business, muscled it to success, and today serves as the President of her business managing a team of helpers while also being nominated for awards left and right for what she has built.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comGetting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own BusinessCheck out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/Nights and WeekendsStay connected to Rochester's local music scene with Nights and Weekends! https://feeds.captivate.fm/nightsandweekends/

The Break Room (FRIDAY 1/30/26) 8am Hour 1) Is it possible to save your reputation after breaking a law you campaigned for? 2) The ability to run away and disappear as a kid might be even easier now than it was before 3) A Thruway pile up

The Break Room (FRIDAY 1/30/26) 6am Hour 1) A very PITTSSSFORRD problem 2) The fanciest food chain 3) Gym husbands

The Break Room (FRIDAY 1/30/26) 9am Hour 1) It's hard to find a good argument as to why this should still be taught in school 2) Cold weather hacks

The Break Room (FRIDAY 1/30/26) 7am Hour 1) If you really want to know how great your town is, ask someone who isn't from here 2) Love him or hate him, he said ALL the right things 3) No balls in my beer please.

A number of Rochester businesses are banding together in support of anti-ICE protesters across the nation. On Friday, a group of businesses will close in a show of solidarity, while others will donate proceeds to organizations that support immigrants. Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota made similar decisions last Friday. This hour, we talk to some of the local owners about why they made this decision and what they hope it accomplishes. Our guests: Bob Hartman, co-owner of AltBar Niraj Lama, owner/operator of Happy Earth Tea Rob Nipe, owner of Grass Fed Molly Hartley, owner of Scratch Bakeshop Katarina Eddy, owner of Katboocha Jenna Kirchner, owner of The Unreliable Narrator Michael Solis, executive director of Writers & Books ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

We continue our series of conversations with local state leaders about the 2026 New York State of the State address. Assemblymember Sarah Clark represents District 136. She joined us recently on "Connections" to discuss Governor Hochul's plans to expand child care programs across New York. She's back with us this hour to explore additional state business — from affordability to taxes to economic development funding for Rochester, and more. Our guest:Assemblymember Sarah Clark, District 136---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The Break Room (THURSDAY 1/29/26) 9am Hour 1) Kimmy realized she is only using this social media platform for one reason, and it's not what it was intended for 2) Well, at least we're not the Jets

The Break Room (THURSDAY 1/29/26) 8am Hour 1) If this happens inside your home, does it ruin the place you live in forever? 2) Let me tell you how we met... 3) Sorry, Jessica. We're mad at your dad

The Break Room (THURSDAY 1/29/26) 7am Hour 1) How do families with this many kids make it work? 2) Welcome to Punch Court! 3) Not the same "balanced breakfast" you knew when you were a kid

The Break Room (THURSDAY 1/29/26) 6am Hour 1) Career Day didn't go as planned for one member of the Break Room 2) Most expensive impulse buy 3) Driving through the park on a suspended permit

Jan. 28, 2026- Assemblymember Sarah Clark, a Rochester-area Democrat, weighs in on Gov. Kathy Hochul's commitment to expanding child care access and considers how the Democratic majorities in the legislature may add to the plan.

Have you heard of the Rochester Urbanarium? Formed in 1970, the independent citizens' organization was dedicated to helping residents become more engaged with their local government to solve community problems. The founder, Gene DePrez, died last year, but his legacy lives on. An upcoming symposium celebrates DePrez's work and explores how residents can put the ideas of the Urbanarium into practice today. Our guests preview the event and discuss what it means to engage with government and each other — and how to encourage more of it. Simeon Banister, president and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Liz Call, former university archivist at RIT and current head of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State University  Suzanne Mayer, co-founder of Hinge Neighbors Justin Murphy, research and communications coordinator for Our Local History William Schwappacher, creative director for the City of Rochester ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The Break Room (WEDNESDAY 1/28/26) 9am Hour 1) Despite the fact that everyone came to support Tommy's big night, he won't be returning the favor 2) Made In The USA... sort of

We chat Rochester and Joe Walsh.