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NYS Assemblyman Paul Bologna joins the show to discuss the Medical aid in Dying act, Vehicle thefts, Socialism movement in the Democratic Party and toxic land in NYS.
Security consultant and retired Buffalo Police captain Jeff Rinaldo joins the show to discuss Chippewa plan, and recent violence in Buffalo.
Candidate for NY 23 Aaron Gies joins the show to discuss his run for congress, and the direction of the Democratic Party.
Attorney Alan Bozer joins the show to discuss the reinstatement of the lawsuit challenging the Kensington Expressway
Candidate for NY26 Dennis Hannon joins the show to discuss radioactive land in the Town of Niagara
Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal joins the show to discuss her run for Chair of the Erie County Democratic Committee
Amherst Councilmember John Davis joins the show to discuss his run for Chair of the Erie County Democratic CommitteeThe Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN!
Adam Bojak joins the show to discuss his Primary Night Victory. and his run for NYS Assembly District 149
Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss Primary Day results, and Downtown Development
Assemblymember Jon Rivera joins the show to discuss his upcoming primary for State Senate.
State Senator, and Chair of the Erie County Democrats Jeremy Zellner, joins the show to discuss his upcoming primary.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss Iran, Fraud, the Save Act and more.
NYS Assemblyman Paul Bologna joins the show to discuss the NYS Budget, and Data Centers
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss Erie Net and other county issues
Senior Editor at NOTUS Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss Iran, The Texas Senate race, and more
Erie County Legislator Lawrence Dupre joins the show to discuss the 5-14 Memorial, Gas Tax, Buffalo Tax hike, and more
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss NYS plan to use Medicaid to automatically register people to vote, the Safe Act, NYS not working with ICE, and more.
John Flynn joins the show to discuss the Town of Tonawanda, as he is poised to take over as Supervisor May 18th.
Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal joins the show to discuss Erie County's biometrics ban, and youth hunting.
Senior Editor at NOTUS Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss last nights shooting at the Correspondents Dinner, Virginia Vote and the following legal challenge, Members of Congress stepping down, and Iran.
Legislator Lawrence Dupre joins the show to give his thoughts on the State of the County, Buffalo's budget, the County Suite at the New Bills stadium, youth hunting, and more.
Council Member Rasheed Wyatt joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Budget and Tax Hikes.
Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Budget and Tax Hikes.
Senior Editor at NOTUS Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss Iran Talks, Swalwell allegations, Mid-terms and more.
Charlie Specht joins the show to discuss his investigation into Buffalo City Hall Aid Demone Smith.
Assemblyman Jon Rivera joins the show to give his thoughts on Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed 25% tax increase.
Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope joins the show to discuss Mayor Ryan's proposed 25% tax increase.
Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss the proposed 25% tax increase.
Council Member Rasheed Wyatt joins the show to discuss the Mayor's proposed 25% Tax increase.
Council Member Joe Golombek joins the show to discuss the 198, and the upcoming budget.
NYS Assemblyman Paul Bologna joins the show to discuss NYSERDA memo, Natural Gas, NYS Population, Budget and more.
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss Fraud Investigation, hunting, budget and more.
Senior Editor at NOTUS Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss The State of the Union address, the Mamdani/Trump meeting, and much more.
Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin joins the show to discuss his first few months in office, state of the town, and more
West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson joins the show to discuss his run for New York State Assembly.
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss SCOTUS decision, Save Act, Partial Government Shutdown, and more.
Assemblymember Jon Rivera joins the show to discuss the State Budget, City Development and his upcoming Primary with Senator Jeremy Zellner.
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins the show to discuss software upgrades at the DMV, new points system, and more
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss the partial government shutdown, Voter ID, and good economic numbers.
Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss Downtown Development, and Snow Removal.
Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak joins the show to discuss Fridays mall stabbing, State of the Town, and Assembly Candidate selection.
Senior Editor at NOTUS Dave Levinthal joins the show to talk about what's going on in the Nations Capital.
Assemblyman Paul Bologna joins the show to discuss the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and update on Electrification.
Council Member Joe Golombek 2-8 joins the show to talk Snow Removal and Water Main Breaks.
Ryan Whalen and Rich Fontana from NYS DOT join the show to discuss Public Meetings on 33 Project
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss threats against his Jamestown Office, ICE protests, Greenland, and more.
Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner joins the show to discuss his run for NYS Senate.
Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss recent audit, biometric transparency, and more.
Buffalo School Board Member Larry Scott joins the show to discuss the recommended closing of 2 schools.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss the state issuing CDLs to people who's legal status expires before the CDL, failed Impeachment attempt, and more.
NYS Assemblyman Paul Bologna joins the show to discuss Electrification mandates, as well as the 2026 Election.
Rich Fontana, Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the DOT, and Ryan Whalen, public information officer for Region 5 at the NYSDOT, join the show to discuss the start of Public Outreach for the 33 Project.
Michael Gainer, a member of East Side Parkways Coalition, joins the show to discuss what he hopes to see with the Kensington Expressway project.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss all that is happening in Washington DC, and beyond!
Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak joins the show to discuss Democrats big wins in Cheektowaga on Election Day, and what he hopes to accomplish in the next year.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss Government Shutdown, Election Day 2025, and what it could mean for Election Day 2026.
Buffalo Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss what is next for Buffalo with Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joins the show to discuss Democrats Big Election Day, as well as a number of other topics.
Amherst Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin, who is running for Amherst Supervisor, joins the show to talk about the push to Election Day 2025
GOP Candidate for Amherst Supervisor Dan Gagliardo joins the show to discuss the push to Election Day 2025
Candidate for Cheektowaga Town Council Stephen Nowicki joins the show to talk about his campaign.
Cheektowaga Councilmember Mike Jasinski joins the show to discuss the tax cap, and more.
Candidate for Mayor of North Tonawanda Tom Krantz joins the show to discuss his campaign
Candidate for Erie County Comptroller Christine Czarnik joins the show to discuss the proposed 2026 Erie County Budget, and the campaign.
Candidate for Grand Island Town Council Sherry Steffans joins the show to discuss the campaign.
Josh Collins collected enough signatures to force a referendum in regards to a new $9 million senior center. Josh also discusses his write in campaign for Hamburg Town Supervisor.
Bill Simon is the endorsed Republican and Conservative candidate for the 4th Ward Common Council in Tonawanda.
Frank Todaro represents the 8th District. Conversation in this episode regarding the "AM Radio For Every Vehicle act", the push for a third consecutive term, and issues plaguing the Town of Amherst.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss The Government Shutdown, a potential return for a former Senator, Newspapers cutting Print days, and more.
Hamburg Supervisor Candidate Josh Collins joins the show to discuss his write in campaign.
North Tonawanda Alderman Joe Marranca joins the show to discuss a Vigil held in North Tonawanda for Charlie Kirk, Coyotes in NT, and other issues in North Tonawanda.
The new President of the Western New York Area Labor Federation and Health and Safety Director for CWA Local 1168 Denise Abbott talks about Labor Day and the work she does in WNY. Also, Art Wheaton of Cornell in Buffalo discusses the state of organized labor in the United States and locally.
Buffalo Councilman David Rivera reacts to DJ Granville's guilty plea. Also, what's on the agenda for Buffalo's Common Council when they return to Council Chambers on Tuesday?
We're talking back-to-school with Mike Ginestre, including details on the district's cell phone policy, a run-down of safety measures at the district following this week's shooting in Minneapolis and more.
Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY23) reacts to the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis, his proposed legislation that would ban states from eliminating specific sources of energy for new builds, and discussing bail reform.
Lynne Dixon joins the show to discuss her run for Hamburg Town Council, and some college football.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss a bill to keep AM Radio in cars, Trumps meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, and more.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair. Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins him for this segment.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair. Jim Bojanowski of the Erie County American Legion joins him for this segment.
Joe Beamer broadcasts live from the Erie County Fair. Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins him via phone for this segment.
Financial Strategist Bill Dendy joins the show to talk about the President's criticisms with the Fed Chair, and more.
State Senator George Borrello joins the show to discuss the state Cannabis Management mess up, electric mandates and more.
Assemblymember Jon Rivera joins the show to discuss the opening of Wilkeson Pointe, development on the Buffalo Waterfront, the Mayoral Election in Buffalo and the Governor looking at possible re-districting.
Minority Leader in New York State Senate State Senator Rob Ortt joins the show to discuss the Governor looking to re-draw district lines mid-decade, and the Governors move to remove fossil fuels in NYS.
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss, The county's sale of a vacant nursing home in Alden, the money spent on acquiring Westwood Country Club property, and more.
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss the Epstein Files, The Big Beautiful bill and more.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss the Epstein Files, Public Broadcasting, Campaign Spending, and more.
GOP Candidate for Erie County Comptroller Christine Czarnik, joins the show to discuss Erie Net, County Spending, and more.
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joins the show to discuss Bail Reform, The Big Beautiful Bill, and What went wrong over the years in Niagara Falls.
Terry Robinson, from The East Side Parkways Coalition, joins the show to discuss an appeal filed Thursday in connection to the 33 Project.
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec joins the show to discuss Greenlight, and his campaign.
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss the progress, or lack of progress, of Erie Net
Congressman Tim Kennedy joins the show to discuss his objections to the Big Beautiful Bill.
Glenn Schuck from 1010 WINS joins the show to talk NYC Mayoral Primary and November Election.
Former Councilmember Dave Franczyk joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Mayoral Democrat Primary.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and SCOTUS decisions.
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss US Bombing of Iran Nuclear sites.
Featured in this episode, Dave Levinthal, Buffalo Mayoral candidate Garnell Whitfield, Avi Israel of Save the Michaels of the World, Former Congressman Chris Collins, and political analyst Carl Calabrese.
Carl Calabrese discusses the latest political happenings locally, in New York State, around the country, and the world.
Former Congressman Chris Collins announces his run for Congress in Florida's 19th district https://collinsfl19.com/, and his new book titled "My Remarkable Life".
Avi Israel of Save the Michaels of the World joins the show to discuss a letter he sent to Government Officials in Albany
Democratic candidate for Buffalo Mayor Garnell Whitfield: The campaign trail, and issues facing the City of Buffalo.
Discussing the tragedy in Minnesota, the parade being held in Washington DC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, no Kings protests happening around the country, conflict overseas between Israel and Iran, and more.
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill, and other issues in DC.
Erie County GOP Chairman Michael Kracker talks about Republicans running in local elections.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss the Budget, Biden, and NYS Legal Slush Fund.
President and CEO of Western Regional OTB Byron Brown joins the show to discuss a Tax Reduction from NYS, as well as his thoughts on Downtown Buffalo.
The Minority Leader in the New York State Senate Rob Ortt joins the show to discuss the NYS Budget, including a Slush fund for legal defense.
Congressman Tim Kennedy joins the show to talk tariffs, Buffalo Budget and what he thinks Democrats should do to win in 2026.
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins the show to discuss concerns regarding release of thousands of unredacted emails to external agency.
Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss the possible Pharmacy shortages in the city with the news Rite Aid could be closing all NY Locations, and the Buffalo Budget.
Featured in this week's program: Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo, Ken Kruly of Politicsandstuff.com, Washington Insider Dave Levinthal, and GOP endorsed candidate for Buffalo Mayor James Gardner.
GOP endorsed candidate James Gardner discusses the City of Buffalo mayoral race, and issues currently affecting the City of Buffalo.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal discusses Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second (non consecutive) term, Canada's new Prime Minister, tariffs, the economy, and more.
Ken Kruly of Politicsandstuff.com: Conversation regarding the City of Buffalo's mayors race, and issues currently plaguing the City of Buffalo.
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo (District 10): Erie County announces it's taking over the Westwood Country Club project, takeaways from The State Of The County, and more.
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins the show to discuss an upcoming Vehicle Registration event at the Eastern Hills Mall location, and Real ID
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss comments by County Executive Mark Poloncarz, deportations, Tariffs, and more.
Deputy Supervisor of Amherst Major Shawn Lavin joins the show to discuss his run for Amherst Town Supervisor.
Joe Beamer fills in for David Bellavia. Topics include Letitia James & Mark Poloncarz vacation properties, PBS / NPR funding being cut, how both sides of a topic should be presented on-air, swimming in Lake Erie and open lines.
Glenn Schuck joins the show to discuss the Budget delay, Governor Hochul's popularity, and the upcoming NYC Mayoral election.
Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick joins the show to discuss his campaign, and to discuss issues in the Comptrollers office.
Tonawanda GOP Chairman Scott Marciszewski joins the show to discuss the Tonawanda Police Club meeting and the way the Town Board has addressed Police, and upcoming elections.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley joins the show to discuss the Budget delay in Albany, and other state issues.
Managing Partner at O’Donnell & Associates Jack O'Donnell joins the show to discuss the state budget, Buffalo Mayoral race, and more.
Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski joins the show to discuss the city's fiscal situation, the future of Downtown, the Mayoral race, and more.
Minority Leader in the NYS Senate State Senator Rob Ortt joins the show to discuss the State Budget, state releasing inmates, and more.
NYS Senator George Borrello joins the show to discuss the COs strike and conditions in NYS prisons.
Buffalo Common Council Member Rasheed Wyatt joins the show to talk about his campaign for Mayor and address concerns with the city's fiscal situation.
Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon joins the show to discuss State of the City, Campaign, and Canadian Tariffs
West Seneca Supervisor Gary Dickson joins the show to discuss Erie County's attempt to ban Striking Corrections officers from jobs, and new development at Seneca Mall Site,
Congressman Nick Langworthy joins the show to discuss NYS ban on Striking Correction Officers, Doge, Canadian Tariffs, and more.
Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss the investigation into payouts in an incident with a member of the sheriffs office, and more county issues
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to talk Tariffs, Trumps speech, and more.
Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak joins the show to discuss his upcoming Town Hall this Thursday at 6pm.
Congresswoman Tenney joins the show to discuss a Special Homecoming, Tariffs, Corrections Officers Strike, and President Trumps Speech.
Brian Lilley, from the Toronto Sun, joins the show to discuss Tariffs, and Canada's Upcoming Election.
NYS Senator Sean Ryan joins the show to discuss the Corrections Officers Strike, and his run for Mayor of Buffalo
Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss the ongoing Corrections Officers strike, and county issues.
State Senator George Borrello joins the show to discuss the continues Corrections Officers strike.
Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, the Majority Leader in the NYS Assembly, joins the show to discuss the pause on the 33 Project.
State Senator Rob Ortt, The Minority Leader in the NYS Senate, joins the show to discuss Correction Officer shortage, the HALT Act, and other state issues.
Terry Robinson, a member of the East Side Parkways Coalition, joins the show to discuss the pause a judge put on the 33 Project,.
Financial Strategist Bill Dendy joins the show to discuss new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
Amherst Town Supervisor Brian Kulpa joins the show to highlight his final State of the Town.
Congressman Langworthy joins the show to discuss the first week of Trumps second term, and the Laken Riley Act.
Washington Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss President Trumps first Week back in office
Minority Leader Ortt joins the show to discuss the Governors budget proposal and other state issues.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss next Congress, Trump administration, and the last 36 days of the Biden Presidency.
Supervisor Brian Kulpa joins the show to discuss progress on Amherst Projects, and what's next.
Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss the current happenings in Washington DC, and what's ahead.
Professor Peter Yacobucci joins the show to discuss the Hunter Biden Pardon, and the past election.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the show to discuss her re-election, the election of President Trump, and what's ahead for Congress.
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia to talk about issues at county jails, and the need for a new Helicopter.
David Bellavia is in for Joe Beamer and speaks to Dr. Peter Yacobucci, professor of political science at Buffalo State University, following the RNC and as calls for Biden's withdrawal grow louder.
West Seneca Supervisor Gary Dickson joins the show to discuss his run for Congress in the NY 26 Special Election.
State Senator Tim Kennedy joins the show to discuss his run for Congress in the NY 26 Special Election.
Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick and County Clerk Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns join the show.
Charlie Specht from the Buffalo News
Maki Becker from WKBW
Ryan Whalen from Spectrum News
Congressman Brian Higgins joins the show to discuss Pilot safety, Debt Ceiling, 198 plans, and more.
Carl Calabrese joins the show to discuss County Executive Mark Poloncarz first 3 terms, his advice to his opponent, and Trump vs DeSantis.
Jim Accurso from the Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration joins the show.
Carl Calabrese joins the show to discuss the State Budget proposal and Erie County Executive race.
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec joins the show to discuss Greenlight Networks moving into North Tonawanda.
Chris Jacobs joins the show to discuss the proposed gas ban in New York state, and his thoughts on the first month of the 118th Congress.
Erie County Democratic Chair, NY Dem Vice Chair, and Erie County Board of Elections Democratic commissioner Jeremy Zellner joins the show.
Eden Supervisor Melissa Hartman joins the show to discuss her campaign for Erie County Clerk.
Eden Supervisor Melissa Hartman joins the show to discuss her campaign for Erie County Clerk.
Steven Holden is the Democratic Party nominee in NY24, he joins the show to talk about the upcoming election.
Steven Holden is the Democratic Party nominee in NY24, he joins the show to talk about the upcoming election.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is the GOP nominee in NY24, and joins the show to discuss the upcoming election.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is the GOP nominee in NY24, and joins the show to discuss the upcoming election.
Dave Levinthal from Business Insider joins the show to discuss their project Red, White, and Gray.
Mayor Byron Brown joins the show to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris visit to Buffalo, the United We Stand summit in Washington DC, The Demolition of the Great Northern Grain Elevator, and the Kaleida Health talks.
Deputy Editor at Business Insider Dave Levinthal joins the show to discuss current issues in the world of politics.
Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti joins the show to discuss new gun laws that went into effect this week in New York State.
Congressman Brian Higgins joins the show to discuss his push to lift Covid restrictions at the USA/Canada border.
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins the show to discuss extended hours for pistol permit applications.
Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick talks Bills stadium talks extension, and mid-terms.
Mario Fratto is running in the GOP primary for NY 24 against Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Congressman Brian Higgins joins the show to discuss Tuesdays NY26 Democratic Party primary, a few announcements he made this last week, and the "Inflation Reduction Act"
Eddie Egriu is running against Congressman Brian Higgins in the NY 26 Democratic Party Primary.
Peter Yacobucci Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Law Coordinator at Buffalo State.
Ed Hutton Associate Professor, Financial Services Lab Director from Niagara University.
Matthew Dearing, Nicole Golias, and Brendan Keany join the show to discuss their firing.
Council Member Mitch Nowakowski, Legislator Howard Johnson, and State Senator Sean Ryan join the show to discuss NFTA wages and route cuts.
Congressman Brian Higgins, Legislator Tim Meyers and Legislator Joe Lorigo join the show.
Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt joins the show
Buffalo Common Council Member Rasheed Wyatt joins the show.
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns joins the show
We playback an interview with Mayor Byron Brown from earlier in the week.
District Attorney John Flynn joins the show
Joe takes your calls in the second segment.
We play back parts of BMaz and Beamer interview with Mayor Byron Brown
John Garcia joins the show
Mayor Byron Brown talks about running for a 5th Term.
Congressman Brian Higgins comments on the extension of the US/Canada border restrictions.
We chat with the Candidates for Erie County Sheriff.
Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns gives the details of the Relaunch of Veterans’ Post Restoration Fundraising Event
Niagara Falls City Schools Superintendent Mark Laurrie and Myles Carter who is running for Sheriff
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello and Erie County Democratic Committee Chair Jeremy Zellner
Dr Tom Russo from the Jacobs School of Medicine and NY Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino.
Professor Jacob Neiheisel joins us to talk about current politics, and then we break down the job numbers from Friday.
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, and Jessica Pirro from Crisis Services joins us this hour.