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Happy 4th of July, BWAF faithful! Do you know the old saying, “More bang for your buck”? Well, this year, when it comes to fireworks on America’s birthday – the mantra is now, "More Bang? More Bucks!" Host Steve Ellis is joined by Josh Sewell – TCS Senior Policy Analyst… to explode the myths about why costs are soaring skyward.…
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Episode 141: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For July 5...
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New York updates its unemployment benefits system
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June 5, 2022 - New York Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon provides an update on the multi-year campaign to update the state's unemployment insurance benefits system designed to improve the application and payout process for New Yorkers.By WCNY
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The rights of people reserved to humans (and not elephants)
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June 5, 2022 - Rob Rosborough, author of the New York Appeals blog, breaks down a ruling from the state's top court about the legal rights of an elephant in captivity and explains what it could mean for other animals in New York.By WCNY
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Improving the lives of transgender New Yorkers
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June 5, 2022 - Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, discusses new laws designed to improve the lives of transgender New Yorkers and makes the case for additional legislative action to help the state's LGBTQ community.By WCNY
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Episode 140: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For July 2...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" - Weekend Edition where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Saturday July 2nd from 2-5 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM86…
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Episode 139: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For July 1...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Monday July 1st from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM930…
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Episode 138: The Sports Zone With Patrick Highland For July 3rd...
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The Tampa Bay Area & most of America is all decked out 'Red, White & Blue' for the Fourth of July known as "Independence Day," America's Birthday! Join Hosts Patrick Highland, Scott Levinson & Jason the SHORT guy AKA 'Sports Guru' for today's Sports Zone! .It's always a lot of FUN & your phone calls are welcome too... The Show is heard LIVE Sunday …
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Episode 137: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 30...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Thursday June 30th from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM…
June 30, 2022 - Republican strategist Chapin Fay, founder of Lighthouse Public Affairs, breaks down Congressman Lee Zeldin's win the GOP gubernatorial primary and considers what comes next for his party.By WCNY
June 30, 2022 - With demand for energy increasing with rising temperatures, we're analyzing the available electricity with Rich Dewey, president and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator.By WCNY
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Lawmaker urges comprehensive response to indoor mold
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June 30, 2022 - Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, a Manhattan Democrat, makes the case for regulatory action to disclose the presence of mold in homes and establish the proper remediation efforts.By WCNY
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Episode 136: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 29...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Wednesday June 29th from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #A…
June 29, 2022 - We analyze the Democratic primaries for statewide offices and consider what comes next with Neal Kwatra, founder of Metropolitan Public Strategies.By WCNY
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What could a bear market mean for the next state budget?
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June 29, 2022 - We learn how the financial securities industry is responsible for funding New York's state budget and consider what a down turn on Wall Street could mean for next year's spending plan with E.J. McMahon, founder of the Empire Center for Public Policy.By WCNY
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Episode 135: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 28...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Tuesday June 28th from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM9…
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Civil rights advocates push 'Equality Amendment'
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June 29, 2022 - New York Civil Liberties Union Assistant Director for Policy Katharine Bodde explains why the "Equality Amendment" is the right way to codify abortion protections in the state constitution.By WCNY
June 29, 2022 - Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, joins the show to discuss his new law expanding the scope of practice for thousands of health care professionals in an attempt to expand access to mental health services in New York.By WCNY
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Forging a future for New York’s small businesses
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June 18, 2022 - New York Small Business Development Centers State Director Sonya Smith gives an update on her organization's outreach in 2021 and explains how they're helping employers emerge from the pandemic.By WCNY
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Adding consumer protections for toll payers
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June 28, 2022 - Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for legislation designed to help drivers navigate the state's cashless tolling system, with a system of new safeguards for New Yorkers who get billed via mail.By WCNY
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The man behind New York's defunct gun control law
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June 28, 2022 - Politico New York editor Terry Golway provides the backstory on Tim Sullivan the long-deceased Democratic politician who authored the 1911 gun control law in New York that was recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.By WCNY
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Planning to end food insecurity in New York
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June 28, 2022 - Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg offers a four-year plan for the state to implement to dramatically address food insecurity in New York, including increased investments to ensure participation in federal food subsidy programs.By WCNY
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Episode 134: The Sports Zone with Patrick Highland for June 26th...
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The Tampa Bay Lightning gave it their all but fell short in the Stanley Cup Final. It was their 3rd year in a row in the Styanley Cup biut the Colorado Avalanche were jist a little to much for the Lightning! Join Hosts Patrick Highland, Scott Levinson & Jason the 'Sports Guru' for today's Sports Zone! .It's always a lot of FUN & your phone calls ar…
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Episode 133: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 27...
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Episode 132: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 25...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Saturday June 25th 'Weekend Edition' from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM8…
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Episode 131: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 24...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Friday June 24th from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM93…
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Episode 130: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 23...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Thursday June 23 from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM93…
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Providing lifelines for sex trafficking victims
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June 23, 2022 - Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, walks us through her package of bills designed to help people escape sex trafficking and weighs in on the merits of decriminalizing sex work.By WCNY
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Episode 129: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 22...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Wednesday June 22 from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM9…
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Vetting New York's new government watchdog
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June 22, 2022 - This summer marks the end of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics and the launch of its replacement, the Commission on Lobbying and Ethics in Government. But before the new ethics watchdog can get to work it needs commissioners, who will be vetted by the new Independent Review Committee, which will be helmed by New York Law School …
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Ethics watchdog pursues case against its vocal antagonist
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June 22, 2022 - Before the Joint Commission on Public Ethics is retired, the embattled watchdog is going after one of its harshest critics, former watchdog turned lobbyist, David Grandeau. We talk about the case with Times Union state investigative reporter Chris Bragg.By WCNY
June 22, 2022 - Public Utility Law Project Deputy Director Laurie Wheelock explains legislation designed to give state regulators a better understanding of how far behind New Yorkers are on their water bills and why telecommunications bills were excluded from this measure.By WCNY
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Protecting online data from police scrutiny
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June 22, 2022 - Surveillance Technology Oversight Project Legal Director David Siffert discusses legislative efforts to protect personal online information from inquiries by law enforcement, including broad records requests and fake social media accounts.By WCNY
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Increasing access to HIV prevention drugs
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June 21, 2022 - State Sen. Brad Hoylman, a Manhattan Democrat, talks about legislation making HIV prevention drugs more accessible by requiring health insurers, who offers a prescription drug plan, to cover these types of medications at no cost to the consumer.By WCNY
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Youth correspondent weighs in on gubernatorial primaries
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June 21, 2022 - Our youth political correspondent, 15-year-old Isaac Olshan, discusses the Democratic gubernatorial debates, assesses recent polling and makes predictions for the statewide June primaries.By WCNY
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The demand for problem gambling services in New York
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June 21, 2022 - New York Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Jim Maney explains legislation creation a new problem gambling advisory council and provides an update on the landscape of services designed to help New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem.By WCNY
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Episode 128: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 20...
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June 20, 2022 - In 2021, neither house of the state legislature passed legislation designed to seal the records of most New Yorkers with a criminal past. In 2022, the state Senate moved the bill, but the Assembly did not. Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat, explains what happened in the people's house and why 2023 could be different.…
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Converting properties into affordable housing
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June 20, 2022 - The state recently enacted a new law designed to make it easier to convert unused or underutilized hotels into affordable housing, so we're discussing the measure - and the issue more broadly - with Cea Weaver, a campaign coordinator with Housing Justice for All.By WCNY
June 20, 2022 - To spread awareness about energy assistance programs, the state has launched an online portal to identify what New Yorkers are eligible for. New York State Energy & Research Development Authority President & CEO Doreen Harris discusses the new tool and addresses measures that passed (and didn't pass) the legislature this year.…
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Episode 127: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 18...
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Episode 126: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 17...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Friday June 17th from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM93…
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Assembly lines could be redrawn after 2022
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June 17, 2022 - New York Law School's Jeff Wice explains the fallout from a court ruling on the validity of the newly drawn lines for the state Assembly, which will be left in place for 2022, but could be dramatically changed after that.By WCNY
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Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board (finally) gets to work
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June 17, 2022 - The state's Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board recently held its first meeting, so we talked with board member Ashley Livingston about what happened, what could happen next and how she feels about the process of trying to spend more than $1 billion.By WCNY
June 17, 2022 - The League of Women Voters of New York State has launched an online tool to help primary voters learn about the candidates on the June ballot and how to cast their voteBy WCNY
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Motorized boats subject to mandatory inspections in ADKs
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June 17, 2022 - Adirondack Council's John Sheehan provides an update on a new law requiring motorized boats being launched in the Adirondacks get inspected and cleaned to prevent the spread of invasive species.By WCNY
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Episode 125: The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch For June 16...
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"The Captain's AMERICA Third Watch" where it's ALL about America & WE the PEOPLE. Listen to 'The Captain' LIVE Thursday June 16th from 2-6 AM ET. It's #AmericaFirst here baby! We broadcast from our #MausFamilyAutomotive Studio & proudly support our First Responders & Military on our Salem Media Group Flagship Radio Stations #AM860theanswer, #AM…
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Voters weigh in on gun control, abortion and gas taxes
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June 16, 2022 - The Siena College Research Institute has a new survey that shows how New Yorkers feel about gun ownership restrictions, abortion protections and the direction of the state.By WCNY
June 16, 2022 - Niagara County has joined about a dozen other counties in receiving an emergency management accreditation from the state for completing certain disaster preparedness requirements, so we checked in with the county's emergency services director, Jonathan Schultz, about the process and their disaster preparedness capabilities.…
June 16, 2022 - At the end of the legislative session, state lawmakers ok'd an extension of mayoral control of New York City schools, but at the same time they signed off on legislation requiring the school system to start shrinking the size of classes. Politico New York education reporter Madina Touré explains the potential ramifications of this m…
