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A look at the growing problem of maternal morbidity. Also New York legislators want a bigger bolder climate change agenda. And watching the Omicron COVID variant, WNY hospitals are changing their visitation rules.

Hear Gov. Cuomo’s testimony before the panel that investigated his sexual harassment allegations. Also WNY leads the state in COVID deaths and infection rates. Meanwhile, UB researchers look at freeze drying COVID vaccines. And prep underway for redistricting congressional seats

A little less than one week before the ballots are counted, hear from Buffalo-area workers pushing for a labor union at a Starbucks. Go inside Buffalo’s oldest continuously operating manufacturer. Hear about a looming decision on overtime hours for farm workers, and from school districts struggling with Native American mascots

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 Friday, December 3, we note the passing of multi-generational inspiration composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the age of 91.

Another Democrat is now running for Governor, the current one is slowly working on some new COVID rules and Buffalo can once again claim a world record form the 11-day Power Play

New US Attorney Trini Ross speaks on social justice, and WBFO’s Emyle Watkins looks at the debate over masking in the Erie County legislature. Also what the US Supreme Court abortion debate could mean in NYS

Today, a deep look at what the shortage of home health aides in NYS means for the WNY disabled community. Also, three Erie County homeless shelters opened for the cold weather overnight, omicron marches across Ontario prompting new restrictions, and Niagara County is beefing up internet access for students.

There are new calls to reform the state’s ethics commission, after a back-and-forth approval of former Gov. Cuomo’s book on COVID. The state program to help those facing foreclosure is ramping up., as COIVD rises in rural areas.

WBFO’s Tom Dinki looks at the return of visitation to nursing homes, despite rising COVID concerns. We have an in-depth look at the different types of COVID testing, and The Albright-Knox Art gallery wants to diversify it’s docent ranks with fewer females.

If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk and today a look at the new West Side Story. Also, the Albright- Knox’s latest exhibit on 17 machines—looking at technologyand your life. And hear Erie County Dist. Atty John Flynn say” Show-and Tell is not for guns., OK? Show-and-tell is for an autographed Josh Allen football. ”