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Today, observing the nationwide Disability Day of Mourning- to remember those who have been killed by their caregivers or parents. NYS Republicans at their convention hear from former Gov. George Pataki on “ this woke identity crap”. Also Family Court Judge Brenda Freedman on rising youth crime, and looming layoffs at SUNY Erie

Body cameras at the Erie County Holding Center, a new poll shows support for masks in school, and the latest on a new statewide disability officer And if you thought that the city waited way too long to inspect the Great Northern Grain Elevator, then you’ll want to hear about new rules that look at demolition by neglect.

For over 25 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45 and 8:45 Friday mornings on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org. This week (February 25, 2022) Theater Talk looks back at the controversy surrounding OKLAHOMA!

Six months after she took the oath of office, what has Gov. Kathy Hochul been able to do for nursing home care in NYS? Also, Dr, Kenyani Davis MD on her own Black history, COVID chat with Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD and a wait for Starbucks workers hoping to count unionization votes

Hear two Ukraininan Americans in WNY that served as election inspectors there and have relatives in the crossfire. From Albany, a plan to allow more small scale senior apartments and cottages on some parcels of land has been scrapped. Also, If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk- with a look back at that different Oklahoma last week, and a less-different My Fair Lady coming to Shea’s next week.

Rallying in Buffalo and Toronto in support of Ukraine , a look at the flow of refugees possibly coming to Buffalo, and a local man tells of his male cousins being left behind to fight, while females and the very young head to the border. Also a look at how health disparities among Blacks in Buffalo plays out among older adults, and an exit interview from Shelly Drake, a rare high-ranking female banking executive.

For 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45 and 8:45 Friday mornings on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org. This April 1 the discussion turned to HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (the Aaron Sorkin adaptation) as well as STAGE KISS at the Irish Classical Theater Company as well as WORKING, the musical, at O'Connell and Company in the Philip Sheridan School, 3200 Elmwood.

A look at the challenges that lower-earning women face when they retire and their spouses die, the start of Ramadan with Muslim youth learning to fast, and an update on the overdue state budget which apparently is hung up on funding bail reforms.

A look at the need for more funding of home care for the disabled in the NYS budget and a Women's Wednesday conversation with Capt. Lara Morrison, the first female commander at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Also, looking for COVID in the region’s sewers, a new contract for nursing home workers who went on strike last month in Lewiston, and the community and police connection in mental health incidents.

If it’s Friday, It’s Theater Talk- today with a trip to NYC, and closings and openings around WNY. Starbucks workers get another unionized store in greater Buffalo, the state budget includes some changes to bail reform, and Erie County unveils plans for air scrubbers in each classroom