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2026-02-2126 min
New York NOW1 in 4 Adult New Yorkers are Food Insecure
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One in four adults in New York are experiencing food insecurity. With the threat of federal funding cuts to food assistance programs, the governor and state legislature are both hoping to tackle the issue and provide hunger relief to New Yorkers. We dive into the proposals on the docket at the state capitol.
David Lombardo, of WCNY's the Capitol Pressroom, and Nick...
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Barack Obama - Audio BiographyRacist Video Scandal Rocks Trump White House, Draws Bipartisan Outrage and Obama ResponseBarack Obama BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Former President Barack Obama stayed largely out of the spotlight this week until a explosive scandal thrust him back into the headlines. Late Thursday night, President Donald Trump posted a one-minute video on his Truth Social account featuring racist animation superimposing Barack and Michelle Obamas faces onto ape bodies, set to The Lion Sleeps Tonight, amid election conspiracy claims, according to ABC News and Le Monde reports from February 6. The clip sparked instant fury across the political spectrum, with Trump claiming he only saw the first part about voter fraud before...
2026-02-0702 minBalancing Act with John KatkoNew Food PyramidJohn Katko finds the balance in conversations about the new food pyramid.
2026-02-0726 minBalancing Act with John KatkoWar Powers ResolutionJohn Katko finds the balance in conversations about the War Powers Resolution
2026-01-3126 minBalancing Act with John KatkoVoter ID LawsJohn Katko finds the balance in conversations about voter I.D. laws.
2026-01-2426 min
The Capitol PressroomAlbany insiders evaluate Hochul's budget proposalJan. 22, 2026 - The Capitol Pressroom brand is expanding to television, with host David Lombardo leading a monthly look at New York's state government that will air on PBS stations around the Empire State. In light of this news, we're going to cross the streams today and share an excerpt of our upcoming televised panel discussion.
David led a conversation about Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget and the upcoming legislative session with Rebecca Garrard, co-executive director of Citizen Action of New York, Cam Macdonald, General Counsel at the Empire Center for Public Policy, and Jack O’Donnell, managing partner of O’Donnell & Asso...
2026-01-2236 minBalancing Act with John KatkoMonroe DoctrineJohn Katko discusses the application and evolution of the Monroe Doctrine.
2026-01-1726 minBalancing Act with John KatkoBipartisanshipJohn Katko discusses bipartisanship and why it's a difficult balance to achieve.
2026-01-1026 minBalancing Act with John KatkoRed Flag LawsJohn Katko is joined by Joshua Horwitz from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions to discuss the intent behind red flag laws. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Dr. John Tures, Professor of Political Science at LaGrange College, and Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute, as they debate whether red flag laws are effective or if they infringe on the Second Amendment.
2026-01-0326 min
WCNY Community FMCNY Latino Podcast, Episode 87 - CNY Latino Talks with Sabor Latino(#87, 12/29/25) In this January 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, Marisol and I (Hugo Acosta) have a full-hour of informal talk and conversations, with our associates and friends Rita Paniagua and Jesus Rolon, as we were invited to their Podcast Show 'SABOR LATINO', that airs weekly in the 24-hour PBS HD Radio Station WCNY of Syracuse, which we incorporated into this, our own Podcast show.
En este episodio de enero de 2026, Marisol y yo (Hugo Acosta) tuvimos una hora completa de charla y conversación informal con nuestros colegas y amigos Rita Paniagua y Jesús Rolón, ya que fui...
2025-12-2956 minBalancing Act with John KatkoEnergy CrossroadJohn Katko is joined by David Turk, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy to discuss the energy needs of the U.S. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Joseph Majkut, Director of Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, and Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at IER, to debate how to build a sustainable energy grid.
2025-12-2726 minBalancing Act with John KatkoMental HealthHow do we handle the mental health crisis in the US? In the Center Ring, Dr. Jessica Schleider from Northwestern University evaluates the severity of mental health issues among Americans. Then, Congressmen Don Beyer (D-VA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX), co-chairs of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, discuss causes and solutions.
2025-12-2026 minBalancing Act with John KatkoThe Price of Higher EducationJohn Katko is joined by Mark Kantrowitz, college financial aid expert, to discuss the price of higher education. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Professor of Education from UT Knoxville, Robert Kelchen, and Professor of Economics at Colgate University, Chad Sparber to debate how we keep college education affordable.
2025-12-1326 minBalancing Act with John KatkoSNAPJohn Katko is joined by Craig Gunderson from the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty to discuss the history of the SNAP program. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from SNAP Director at the Food Research and Action Center, Gina Plata-Nino, and Kilts Family Chair In Fiscal Studies at the CATO Institute, Chris Edwards, to debate if SNAP is in need of reform.
2025-12-0626 min
Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in BetweenBeyond Rehab: The Emotional Journey of Stroke Recovery with Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanDebra Meyerson was previously a tenured professor at Stanford University, where she studied, wrote, lectured, and taught about diversity, gender, identity, and organizational change. In September 2010, her life and career were derailed by a severe stroke that initially left her paralyzed on the right side, and completely mute. Years of intensive therapy and a relentless work ethic enabled Deb to regain her independence, but she still lives with physical limitations and speech challenges. She wrote Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke to help other survivors and those closest to them navigate an emotional journey that she found very difficult—an...
2025-12-0452 minBalancing Act with John KatkoSupreme Court Term LimitsJohn Katko is joined by Executive Director of SCOTUSblog.com, Zachary Shemtob to discuss the history of the Supreme Court. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from retired professor of constitutional law, Suzanna Sherry, and Editor and Chief of Cato Supreme Court review, Thomas Berry, to debate if the Supreme Court ought to have term limits.
2025-11-2926 min
Balancing Act with John KatkoPrescription MedicationsJohn Katko is joined by RAND Senior Health Economist Andrew Mulcahy to learn about how prescription drugs are priced. In the Trapeze, we hear from Vermont Senator Peter Welch and Executive Vice President of Policy and Research at PhRMA Elizabeth Carpenter on if prescription drugs are fairly priced in the United States.
2025-11-2226 minBalancing Act with John KatkoPresidential PardonsJohn Katko is joined by former United States Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer and Congressman Steve Cohen to learn about presidential pardons. In the Trapeze, we hear from professors of law Bernadette Meyler and Mark Osler on how presidential pardons should be used.
2025-11-1526 minBalancing Act with John KatkoThe Department of JusticeJohn Katko is joined by former Deputy Attorney General George Terwilliger to learn about the Department of Justice. In the Trapeze, we'll hear from Professor of political science Dr. Carson Holloway and former federal prosecutor and former White House counsel Ty Cobb on how the president should use the DOJ.
2025-11-0826 min
Free Thinking with Montel"Rebuilding Identity After Stroke: A Journey of Hope with Debra Meyerson & Steve Zuckerman"In this powerful episode of Free Thinking with Montel, Montel Williams sits down with two extraordinary guests, Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman, to explore the emotional and physical journey of stroke recovery. Debra, a former Stanford professor, and Steve, her husband and care-partner, share their deeply personal story of resilience, identity rebuilding, and advocacy following Debra’s life-altering stroke in 2010.The couple discusses their nonprofit, Stroke Onward, and the second edition of their book, Identity Theft, which offers hope and actionable advice for stroke survivors and their families. From navigating the emotional challenges of recovery to advocating for...
2025-11-0551 min2025-11-0126 min
Balancing Act with John KatkoGovernment ShutdownsJohn Katko learns the history behind lawmakers using government shutdowns as a political negotiating tool with University of Michigan Professor Donald Moynihan. In the Trapeze, we hear from Mike Christine from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and New York Representative Mike Lawler about the costs of a government shutdown to the American people, and if it's worth paying.
2025-10-2326 min
Indigenous Rights RadioRMV Ep 1_Doctrine of DiscoveryThis Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Rematriation is launching Rematriated Voices, a five-episode web-based talk show exploring rematriation as an approach to truth, democracy, and balance with Mother Earth. This is a first-of-its-kind five-part talk show premiering on New York PBS affiliate WCNY on October 13, 2025, at 9 pm. Following the debut episode, weekly episodes will air on WCNY at 8pm every Saturday beginning November 8 through November 29, 2025. The series will include a companion podcast released through Syracuse University’s ‘Cuse Conversations, which will also be distributed by Cultural Survival's Indigenous Rights Radio. This is episode 1.
2025-10-1355 min
Native America CallingMonday, October 13, 2025 – Language teachers celebrate success on Indigenous Peoples DayAfter an intensive two-year adult immersion program, the number of fluent Spokane Salish language speakers nearly doubled. Some of those program graduates will be hired on as full-time language teaching staff as the tribe expands its language revitalization efforts. And the Yuchi Tribe in Oklahoma has established a unique partnership with an Australian Aboriginal nation to exchange ideas for revitalizing both of their endangered languages. We’ll hear about these two recent success stories.
Michelle Schenandoah (left) talks with Haudenosaunee culture keepers on the new video podcast, “Rematriated Voices”. (Photo: courtesy Rematriated Voices)
We’ll also hea...
2025-10-1355 minNative America CallingMonday, October 13, 2025 – Language teachers celebrate success on Indigenous Peoples DayAfter an intensive two-year adult immersion program, the number of fluent Spokane Salish language speakers nearly doubled. Some of those program graduates will be hired on as full-time language teaching staff as the tribe expands its language revitalization efforts. And the Yuchi Tribe in Oklahoma has established a unique partnership with an Australian Aboriginal nation to exchange ideas for revitalizing both of their endangered languages. We’ll hear about these two recent success stories.
Michelle Schenandoah (left) talks with Haudenosaunee culture keepers on the new video podcast, “Rematriated Voices”. (Photo: courtesy Rematriated Voices)
We’ll also hea...
2025-10-1355 min
WCNY Community FM"Special Release": Zestful Aging - Caregiving: What You Should KnowYou may have noticed that the Caregiving crisis is finally receiving its due.
Our conversation today is part of promoting the film Caregiving, the documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America.
Caregiving will premiere Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9 p.m ET on PBS (check local listings), and on the PBS YouTube Channel. Caregiving will be available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS App beginning Tuesday, It’s narrated by Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba (you will remember her from Orange is the New Black) who is bringing her own experience as a...
2025-06-1827 min
WCNY Community FMStrathmore Speakers Series - Spatchcock Funk!Spatchcock Funk is a new cooking and partying experience show that premieres right here on WCNY-TV at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th. The shows creators, Matt Read and Alex DeRosa, started on YouTube and expanded to TV stations in Syracuse and Rochester. Their new show airing on WCNY and other PBS stations across the country is a culinary adventure that shines a light on social issues, and shows us how to have a great time. You don’t need a special occasion to have a great party, just people you love. You bring your friends, they’ll bring everything else...
2024-03-1250 min
Your Purpose and Business PodcastHow To Excel In The Media Space with Celebrity Public Relations Tammy ReeseMost recently, Tammy has been featured in Sheen Magazine as a Woman In Multimedia On The Rise. Tammy has been honored with the 40 Under Forty Award in 2018, and The WCNY/PBS Makers: Women Who Make America Award in 2019 among other features. In addition to this, she is a notable Celebrity/Influencer who has interviewed Geena Davis, Megan Good-Franklin, Matt Cedeño, Leon, Nelly, Courtney Kemp, Omar Epps among many others. Tammy says,” if no one knows what you do, how are they going to know?” In this podcast episode, Digital Media guru Tammy Reese shares: H...
2021-12-1432 min
Life Her PodcastNavigating Through Life Without My Mother While Working In The Industry with Tammy ReeseThe loss of her mother than a global pandemic immediately following didn't stop Tammy Reese from doing what she was born to do, be a storyteller. Grief, tragedy, setbacks, and a major readjustment in life, all have been a part of Tammy's story which is still being written which got her to the point now of triumph, victory, and her destiny to pay tribute to icons, legends, influencers, and those making a social impact as an homage to those who have been an inspiration around the world.
Storytelling through various art forms is her life purpose. We all...
2021-11-0347 min
Teaching, Reading, and Learning: The Reading League PodcastInterview w/ Dusty & DottIn this episode, we’ll talk with Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott, learn how they became friends and discover how they are sharing Dusty’s journey in learning to read. You’ll find out all about their television show and how Dusty and Dott have worked with The Reading League to ensure that the science of reading is the foundation for the show. After hearing from our friends, we hope you'll become a Reading Buddy, too!The Reading League’s Reading Buddies launches in September 2021 and can be viewed on YouTube and WCNY-PBS. Like the show on Instag...
2021-09-0722 min
Public Media DailyPMD #6: Tamara Keith gives birth, more awards, a new health channel and Tiny Desk concerts turn 10.This is episode six of Public Media Daily, giving you the latest news on public broadcasting in podcasting form. Highlights from Friday-Sunday, April 20th-22nd include...1) NPR's Tamara Keith has given birth to a baby boy. She also did her NPR Politics podcast a day before giving birth.2) 89.5 KWGS Tulsa, 90.5 KUT Austin and 90.1 KERA Dallas - Fort Worth all won awards over the weekend.3) South Florida PBS launches a new 24-hour health channel called obviously, "The Health Channel."4) Ozarks Public Television (OPTV) is back on DirecTV, U-verse and Mediacom customers after a tower fall that killed...
2018-04-2315 minPublic Media DailyPMD #5: OPTV tower collapse, CPB funding increase, more Gracies and WCMZ is ready to sign-off.Its the fifth episode of Public Media Daily and the final one for the week. Highlights for Thursday, April 19th include...1) Ozarks Public Television's transmitter tower collapsed, killing one and injured six others. Transmitter work was done because of the upcoming FCC Spectrum Repack. OPTV is scrambling to get satellite and over-the-air viewers back on.2) The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is requesting for an additional $10 million in federal funding, starting in FY21.3) NPR's Mary-Louise Kelly, NPR and public radio women have won several Gracie awards for their work, one including Mary-Louise's interview with NPR CEO Jarl...
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