Podcast Episodes

Rochester and Western New York's favorite books of 2025, part 1

What was at the top of your reading list this year? As 2025 draws to a close, we bring back an annual tradition: conversations about favorite books! …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

What's next for Democrats?

Democrats won big in the recent election. We talk with local Democratic Party leaders about the state of local politics, the national scene, and what…

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Less tech, more interaction: professor experiments with course design

Alfred University President Mark Zupan conducted an experiment in one of his recent courses. It entailed removing smartphones and other devices from …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

REBROADCAST: Wrapping paper? Christmas trees? We talk "Holiday recycling 101"

Can you recycle wrapping paper? The answer is: some, not all, and it's important to know in advance.

Many of us will stuff wrapping paper, packaging, …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

REBROADCAST: Why are we still interested in centuries-old myths?

One of the main characters in the Christmas-themed movie “Red One” is Krampus, a horned figure from folklore who was said to hunt naughty children. I…

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Angels, grinches, and Red Ryder BB guns: 'tis the season for holiday films

'Tis the season, and you'll soon be seeing holiday films taking over screens (if they haven't already!). From classics like "It's a Wonderful Life," …

1 month ago

'He's the community's father;' local woman reacts after ICE detains her dad

The community is reacting after ICE detained a local businessman. As reported by WXXI's Gino Fanelli, Omar Ramos Jimenez, the co-founder of the Mexic…

1 month ago

New body-worn cameras project aims to build police-community trust

The Rochester Police Department is collaborating with a local ministry to improve police-community relations. RPD and United Christian Leadership Min…

1 month ago

Monroe Co. opts out of Airbnb tracking; uptick in flu; toys, toys, toys!

We're joined by our WXXI News colleagues to discuss a series of stories that have made news this week. As reported by investigative reporter Gino Fan…

1 month ago

'Am I wrong?' What's next when you question your political beliefs?

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently told CBS News that Republicans are "terrified to step out of line" when it comes to President Trump. Me…

1 month ago