Best WBEN Podcasts (2024)

On the program today, Bauerle covers a story out of the Olympics where female Itlaian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from a match just 46 seconds in against Algerian competitor Imane Khelif, who had previously been barred from competing in the 2023 world championships after failing an unspecified gender eligibility test. What are your thoughts on thi…

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Buffalo City Mission's Sal Durante on encampment in Buffalo, what's going on around country and increase in homelessness 5:53

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Buffalo City Mission's Sal Durante on encampment in Buffalo, what's going on around country and increase in homelessnessBy Audacy

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YMCA Buffalo Niagara's Danielle Roberts on the start of Turkey Trot registration 3:33

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YMCA Buffalo Niagara's Danielle Roberts on the start of Turkey Trot registrationBy Audacy

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Remarks following the Strates Shows Fair Train pulls into Hamburg's Erie Depot for the final time 14:21

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Pres. Biden on the US-Russian prison swap 10:05

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Pres. Biden on the US-Russian prison swapBy Audacy

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A plea deal for 9/11's mastermind; US/Russia swap prisoners 6:22

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Crime and Terrorism analyst Brad Garrett talks about a plea deal for the mastermind of 9/11, and a historic prisoner swap between the US and Russia.By Audacy

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Bills fan Brett from Rochester taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University with his family 2:45

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Bills fan Mike Ryan from Tonawanda taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University 10:37

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Bills fan Eric Heller from Albany taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 2:32

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Bills fan Rick in Rochester taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 2:05

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Bills fan Nick from Bethel, N.Y. taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 2:16

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An interest rate cut is expected for September 3:19

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It won't be much, but the Fed is expected to cut interest rates in September, says Investopedia's Caleb Silver.By Audacy

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Bills fan Corey Teed from Livonia, N.Y. taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 4:07

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Bills fan Dylan from Hornell taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 2:09

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(PHOTO: USA TODAY Sports)By Audacy

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Bills fan Nick from Jamestown taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 2:33

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(PHOTO: USA TODAY Sports)By Audacy

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Bills fan Anthony from Geneseo taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 6:47

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Construction begins today on Buffalo Airport's main runway 8:08

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Construction will go on for 60 days with changes to direction for flights. The NFTA's Russ Stark tells us more.By Audacy

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Bills fans Brian and Tyler Sunderville taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 3:54

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Bills fan Mike from Hamburg taking in training camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester 3:05

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Eden Corn Fest starts today! How do they keep the corn so consistent? 6:53

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Jeff Winter from the Eden Corn Fest tells us more about this week's event which runs through Sunday.By Audacy

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Green Lake is green with algae in Orchard Park 6:47

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Jill Jedlicka, Executive Director at Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, explains the dangers of algae blooms in local waters.By Audacy

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9/11 mastermind and two accomplices to plead guilty, avoiding death penalty 4:53

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Over 20 years after the attacks on September 11th, 2001, the mastermind of the terror plot and two accomplices are taking a guilty plea. 9/11 families are taking excepting. Legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum tells us the latest.By Audacy

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The Niagara County Fair is underway! 7:31

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Fair season is in full swing as the Niagara County Fair has started. Justin Rogers, Fair Executive Director tells us what's unique about Niagara County's event.By Audacy

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Katie Ledecky dominates in Paris, and she still has more to come 3:04

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US swimmer Katie Ledecky broke her own record and won her 8th gold medal at the Paris Olympics Wednesday. ABC's Ines de La Cuetara has the latest from the Games.By Audacy

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Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper executive director Jill Jedlicka on rising concerns over algae blooms in Western New York 6:42

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(PHOTO: Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper)By Audacy

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Niagara County Fair Exec Dir. Justin Rogers on the 2024 Fair 4:26

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Niagara County Fair Exec Dir. Justin Rogers on the 2024 FairBy Audacy

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The Tax Lady Esther Gulyas on a new child credit from NYS and other programs that could reduce our taxes 3:36

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The Tax Lady Esther Gulyas on a new child credit from NYS and other programs that could reduce our taxesBy Audacy

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What's the strangest/nastiest thing you've found in food? (7-31-24 Full Show) 2:18:15

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Prompted by the story of a Getzville woman who found blood in a Burger King meal, Bauerle takes your calls on the strangest or nastiest things you've ever found in restaurant or name brand food.By Audacy

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WSPD Capt. James Unger on the arrest of a man wanted for child molestation in Indiana 2:47

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WSPD Capt. James Unger on the arrest of a man wanted for child molestation in IndianaBy Audacy

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins local firefighters to oppose 'burdensome' proposed changes to OHSA regulations that would impact how firefighters conduct business 15:24

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Wendy Gillette shares the latest from the Paris Olympics 6:15

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The Olympic Games continue today in Paris with medal opportunities for the US on the line.By Audacy

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The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts Thursday! 8:14

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Journey Gunderson from the National Comedy Center in Jamestown tells us how you can celebrate the history of comedy this weekend.By Audacy

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Will the presidential race come down to policy or personality? 4:49

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538 Senior Elections Analyst Nathaniel Rakich shares the latest data on the new-look election and how Democrats feel about Harris compared to Biden.By Audacy

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St. Benedict's parishioner Nandor Forgach says fighting to save church "almost feels like the Hunger Games" 8:46

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Nandor Forgach is a parishioner at St. Benedict's, one of the churches recommended to close by the Buffalo Diocese. He's fighting to keep the church open but says the process is "un-Christianlike."By Audacy

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Interest rate cut not expected as the Fed wraps up two day meeting 7:47

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The Fed is likely "teeing up" a rate cut in September, says Bankrate's Mark Hamrick.By Audacy

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Team USA's women's gymnastics team takes gold 2:41

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Simone Biles and Co. once again took gold in gymnastics team competition at the Paris Olympics. ABC's Ines de La Cuetara reports from the Games.By Audacy

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Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz talks stadium progress and opportunity for development 5:18

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On today's program, Tom covers the story on the black bear loose in Amherst and takes your calls on your wildest interactions with wild life.By Audacy

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NYSP Trooper James O'Callaghan on a road rage arrest along the Thruway 3:04

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NYSP Trooper James O'Callaghan on a road rage arrest along the ThruwayBy Audacy

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Amherst native Michael Wohl on the bear spotted and contained next door to his house on Hopkins Road 5:57

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(PHOTO: Amherst Police Department)By Audacy

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Amherst native Chris Jeffrey on the black bear spotted in the area of Sherbrooke Avenue and Hopkins Road 1:23

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(PHOTO: Amherst Police Department)By Audacy

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Erie County & AKG Art Museum unveil new public art installation on William Street 21:03

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The Senate to vote on online safety bill for kids Tuesday 8:00

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The Kids Online Safety Act is meant to give kids the option to opt out of certain features on social media platforms. Also, the latest on AI.By Audacy

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President Biden's Supreme Court reforms unlikely to go through 2:23

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Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum says getting President Biden's proposed changes to the Supreme Court through Congress will be a "heavy lift."By Audacy

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Will developers take advantage of real estate opportunities near new Bills stadium? 8:14

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The KK Food Mart is one of several surrounding properties up for sale near Highmark Stadium. Will buyers start taking advantage of the opportunities? Also, would a hotel make sense? Peter Hunt, CEO of HUNT Real Estate gives his expertise.By Audacy

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Divisions in Congress won't allow Biden's SCOTUS changes to pass, says Peter Yacobucci 8:09

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A proposal from President Biden calls for term limits and a code of ethics for Supreme Court judges. House Speaker Mike Johnson has already said the proposal is dead on arrival.By Audacy

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Biden's SCOTUS changes called "dead on arrival" by House Speaker 2:04

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ABC's Steve Portnoy has more on the chances of BIden's proposed Supreme Court changes making it through both bodies of Congress.By Audacy

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September a month to watch as Trump and Harris campaigns heat up 8:26

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Is a September debate still on? Also, keep an eye on Labor Day when it comes to poll monitoring. Raw Story's Dave Levinthal tells us more from Washington.By Audacy

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