WBFO

12/30/2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your membership contribution MATCHED by the Member Challenge Fund, doubling your impact today!🎉 When you support Buffalo Toronto Public Media, you’ll help to make great things possible in 2025.

BTPM offers in-depth news coverage, classical music, drama, science and nature shows that help people better understand the world around them. We exist to serve the public interest.👏🏽

We MUST raise $25,000 by midnight on December 31st!
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12/27/2024

Let the seven nights of Kwanzaa bring you peace, light and prosperity.🕯️May this be a reminder that we shine brightest when we shine together.🤗

12/26/2024

In this special Group Mega Chat episode, Bentley and friends reflect on their aspirations and intentions for the new year.🎉 Hear career milestones, personal growth, and lessons they’re bringing into 2025.✨ Tune in for motivation and connection — Friday at 10am on WBFO!🎆

12/26/2024

Happy Hanukkah!⭐ May the festival of lights bring peace and blessings to you and your loved ones.🫶🏾

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us here at WBFO!🎄May your day be filled with joy, love and all the things that make this season magical.🎁

12/23/2024

At WBFO, we're more than just a radio station - we're a vital part of this community.🦬 Whether it's shining a light on local stories, amplifying diverse voices, or creating spaces for meaningful conversations, we strive to make an impact right here at home.

Your support ensures public media remains a trusted source for local stories that matter. Together, we’re informing, inspiring, and connecting neighbors every day.🫶🏾

12/21/2024

Join us for another year of listening to "Watching for the Star: A Polish Christmas Eve."🔔

Father Czeslaw Krysa and Sophie Hodorowicz Knab are back to tell us about the music, events and celebrations in the Polish Community that surround the Holiday Season!🎵

💫Sun., Dec. 22, 1pm
💫Tues., Dec. 24, 7pm

12/20/2024

The holiday season is here and we had so much fun talking about our favorite traditions!⭐ Get into the spirit with Bentley and friends with the newest Group Chat episode!❄️

Listen now on your favorite podcast app!
💻 WBFO - https://loom.ly/dPllqPw
📱 Apple Podcasts - https://loom.ly/8qZfmRo
🎧 Spotify - https://loom.ly/u1RO-rA

12/20/2024

Our friends at WNY Athletics have partnered with WBFO to become your source for high school sports coverage! Who will take the win?🏀

Listen to LIVE coverage of Timon at St. Mary's Lancaster (Boys) tonight at 7pm on WBFO.
📻 88.7FM
📱 WBFO App
📺 WNED Create

12/20/2024

Join WBFO The Bridge for “The Elmwood Carol Crawl” tonight at 6pm!🍻 Grab your tickets, dress in your holiday best, and enjoy 5 complimentary drinks, caroling, and festive fun at local bars.🎶

Can’t make it? Tune in to the livestream hosted by Dallas Taylor for all the holiday cheer!⭐

🎟️Tickets - https://loom.ly/N3V0XkY
🍿Livestream - https://loom.ly/zkw0wfA

12/20/2024

See you soon!🥳 Listen to WBFO at 10am!‼️

This week on Group Chat, we celebrate the season by sharing traditions: Allie takes pride in her Jewish heritage for Hanukkah, Matt shares his favorite Christmas albums, and Sufana highlights Kwanzaa's year-round values. Check it out Friday at 10am on WBFO!🕎🎄❤️

🎙️Sufana Wajed — Artist, Designer, Associate Producer and Production Coordinator
🎙️Allie Brady — Stand-up comedian and voice of the Buffalo Bandits
🎙️Matt Hitch — Musician and pop culture enthusiast

12/19/2024

This week on Group Chat, we celebrate the season by sharing traditions: Allie takes pride in her Jewish heritage for Hanukkah, Matt shares his favorite Christmas albums, and Sufana highlights Kwanzaa's year-round values. Check it out Friday at 10am on WBFO!🕎🎄❤️

🎙️Sufana Wajed — Artist, Designer, Associate Producer and Production Coordinator
🎙️Allie Brady — Stand-up comedian and voice of the Buffalo Bandits
🎙️Matt Hitch — Musician and pop culture enthusiast

12/19/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - Healing Not Jailing: The Fight Against a New Erie County Jail🎙️

🎤You may have noticed billboards popping up around Buffalo that contain phrases such as “Healing Happens in Community, Not Jail.” These come as part of the “No New Jail” movement, which aims to fight Erie County’s decision to build a brand new $200 Million Jail. The movement is focused on advocating for better conditions in the county's existing jails and how the funds for the proposed facility can be utilized for other community efforts. On today’s episode, we welcome Phylicia Brown, the Executive Director of Black Love Resists in the Rust, and Jerome Wright, the Co-Director of the HALT Solitary campaign. They sit down with Jillian Hanesworth to discuss the No New Jail movement, alternative ways to handle the mental health crisis in jails, and how funds can be better allocated to community resources.

12/18/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - Time for Change: Rasheed Wyatt’s Run for Buffalo Mayor🎙️

🎤Recently, Buffalo Common Council member for the University District Rasheed Wyatt threw his hat into the ring for the upcoming 2025 Mayoral Election. He plans on centering his campaign around the need for change. On today’s episode, we welcome Rasheed Wyatt to the show. He sits down with Jay Moran and Jillian Hanesworth to discuss why he chose to run for mayor, the change he wants to see from City Hall, and how his background in finance can help the City of Buffalo navigate its problems.

12/17/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - FreeTHEM Gala/A Trip to Africa: A Check-in with Kelly Diane Galloway and Saladin Allah🎙️

🎤Back in August, the What’s Next crew sat down with Kelly Diane Galloway, the Founder of Project Mona’s House, an organization committed to preventing Human Trafficking in Western New York and being a resource to victims of the crime. We welcome her back to discuss Project Mona House’s upcoming FreeTHEM Gala on today's show. We also welcome back Saladin Allah, the Director of Community Engagement for the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. The two sit down with Jay Moran to discuss the FreeTHEM Gala and a trip to Tanzania/Zanzibar, where they led 21 people on a cultural excursion.

12/16/2024

Recent postal service disruptions resulting from the Canada Post strike have delayed donations that are critical in helping to sustain the programs you count on and enjoy.✉️

To avoid postal delays and help ensure your donation supports 2025's new programs, make your contribution today!
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12/16/2024

On today's episode of "What's Next?" - Sean Ryan's Mayoral Bid: A Blueprint for Buffalo's Future🎙️

🎤Last month, State Senator Sean Ryan announced his candidacy for the upcoming 2025 Buffalo Mayoral Election. He proclaimed that his campaign is based around “Buffalo deserving better”, and plans on taking on issues that “Have been ignored for too long”. On today’s episode, we welcome in Sean Ryan, a New York State Senator for the 61st district. He sits down with Ekua Mends-Aidoo and WBFO Reporter Jim Fink to discuss his plans for the city of Buffalo, including his timeline to fix key issues such as housing, small business ownership, and the revitalization of Downtown Buffalo.

12/13/2024

ICYMI!👀 Bentley and friends unpacked streaming music recaps from 2024, celebrated Buffalo’s pop culture wins (our favorite QB💍), and explored the power of “The Taylor Effect.”

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
💻 WBFO - https://loom.ly/dPllqPw
📱 Apple Podcasts - https://loom.ly/8qZfmRo
🎧 Spotify - https://loom.ly/u1RO-rA