Inside the Margins: Recent Episodes

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Inside the Margins is a public affairs program that covers topics that are important to groups that are underrepresented. 

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On this episode of Inside The Margins, we cover the controversial topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion also known as DEI. We talk about what it is, how it started, and who it impacts.

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Inside the Margins back! Our first episode of our relaunch Is about a civil rights activist local to the Western NY area but often gets overshadowed by Fredrick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. She is a Brockport NY native, one of the founders of the NAACP and was the first black woman to ever graduate from SUNY Brockport. She even has a building named after her. Her name is Fannie Barrier Williams. I sit down with Academic Success Coordinator and the person who oversees the Fannie Barrier Scholarship program, Jianna Howard. She educates us on the significance of Fannie Barrier Williams and how the program named after her has helped students succeed at SUNY Brockport.

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On this episode we speak with the Program Coordinator of the Western NY Rual Area Health Ed Center Krysta Smith. She is a Trainer in Mental Health First Aid and explains what it means to be a Mental Health First Aider.

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Inside The Margins finally returns with a brand new episode. Our guest is the one and only Kelly Guilfoyle from Drink Like a Girl. She will tell her story of how Drink Like a Girl was born...and her interaction with a man who walked across the state into Candada in honor of Harriet Tubman's 200th birthday.

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Indoor mask mandates have returned. Plus, 60 degree weather in December? We talk about it and music from @crotonapbx @dannyfuckingk , and @familiar_doc

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Matt speaks with the Black Beerded Nerd at the NYS Craft Brewers Festival in Buffalo

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We talk about the school bus driver shortage in the Rochester City School District and Covid vaccines for kids 5 and up

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We talk about the plan for reparations, the marijuana legalization process, and mask mandates. Featuring music by M Doc Diego, Cratona P and WoodsheIM.

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Patti and I discuss what back to school could look like, business initiating vaccination mandates, and giveaways to incentivise getting vaccinated.  

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We talk about the steps that are being taken to try to decrease violence in the city and the COVID Delta varriant is beginging to shut things down. Also, we feature music from BNA, Cratona P, and M Doc Deigo

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We discuss what the pending school year may look like. We also talk COVID mandates, and the Composting initiative in the City. 

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Patti and I talk about a female reporter being harrased and cat called, local meetings to stop gun violence, and COVID cases on the rise. We also feature music from local recording artists D Larceny, M Doc Diego and Volatile.

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We discuss Mayor Lovley Warren facing felony gun charges, the latest on the shooting in front of the Open Door Mission update, and are mask mandartes returning?

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Ethics of Police Accountability Board members questioned by the Police Union and what it means to have representation.

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Old photo lands Judge in trouble, horse tranquilizers in drugs, and teen mental health.

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We discuss the the winner of the Mayoral race Malik Evans and how Rochester plans to combat the rising violence.

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Latest news on Monroe County Legislature Earnest Flagler Mitchell, The Police Accountability Board, and Covid. 

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Patti and I talk about the coninued violence in Rochester and NPR's Eric Deggins tells us about films and documentaries you can watch to learn about the Attack on Black Wall Street 100 years ago.

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We break down the arrrest of Mayor Lovely Warren's husband. We also talk about Rochester's first black police officer Charlie Price.

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We talk about the updated mask guidelines and we discuss the body camera footage that shows the traffic stop police shooting that left a man dead. 

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We discuss the reopening of New York State and address the rise in violent crimes.. 

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Patti talks about her ride along with the PIC team ...and we talk about the impact of vaccines... 

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We Talk about the Chauvin verdict, Walk in Vaccinations and Vaccination requirements at schools and sporting events 

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With Patti off, it's up to me to deliver the headline news from the Minority Reporter and some national and music news. Plus, my special guest, George Radney from the Challenger Community News and 105.5 The Beat stops by to talk some sports. 

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We talk vaccination sites in Rochester, the uptick in Covid cases and the concept of policing. 

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We talk about the uptick of violence and homicides in Rochester and...legal weed.  

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We talk weed legalization and vaccine equity 

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On this episode we look deeper into the death of Tyshon Jones,  we adress the new Officer Conduct policies, and the RASE Commission report 

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On this episode we discuss the shooting outside of the Open Door Mission, Cancel Culture, and the mayor suppresses Prude info.. 

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We discuss another pepper spray incident with the police has captivated Rochester. 

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No charges in the Daniel Prude Case, Attorney General James response to the decision and Bob Duffy's thoughts on incoming businesses to Rochester 

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We discuss the airport renaming controversy, nursing home visitation guidelines, and vaccine equity and transparency  

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Jazz Fest moves to RIT..and and..additional footage released on the pepper spraying of a 9 year old girl.. 

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The Mayor's police reform plan, Singltary's testimony. Dr. Mendoza looks back at what could we have done better, and a married couple dies from Covid just days apart from one another.

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We discuss the latest major story in Rochester involving the RPD and a 9 year old girl, and a newly released statistic in regards to mental health during the Pandemic. 

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We talk sports in schools, the Person In Crisis Team, and testing in schools.

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BLM protest vs Protest at the Capitol...we breakdown if there are similarities or differences..plus Patti asks Dr. Michael Mendoza what's the difference between quarantine and isolation..hear his answer!

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We discuss Herd Immunity....what is it and how do we achieve it? 

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We end 2020 with discussion on the fighting at the mall in Greece and the arrival of the vaccines. 

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We talk Singletary vs. Warren and the Vaccine. 

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On this episode ee discuss the Monroe County budget and Covid PTSD.

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Patti asks Dr. Michael Mendoza about Covid disproportion within the communities in Rochester..and Patti volunteers for the vaccine trials and shares her experience 

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We talk Covid contraction disproportion within the communities in Rochester 

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We disccuss enforcement of the mask and distancing mandate and will there be fire works for New Years? Patti has an interesting suggestion.

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We ask if jobs coming to the town of Greece really benifits the City of Rochester. Also, we disccuss the holidays and Covid.

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Our own Patti Singer asks a question to Public Health Commissioner Michael Mendoza and Adam Bello in regards to Covid going into the holiday season during a recent press conference.  

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We talk about possible new jobs coming to Gates and Rochester's gun violence initiative. 

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We talk voting for local offices and the onset of Covid-19 fatigue

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The Rochester Police Accountability Board names it's new Exectutive Director and staying safe for Halloween.

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We discuss the arraignment of Mayor Lovely Warren and the continued protests for justice .

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On this episode we discuss justice. What does justice look like in regards to Mayor Lovley Warren and Daniel Prude?

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In this episode, we discuss the ground breaking new interm Chief of Police in Rochester New York, the ongoing protests and Covid-19 in the schools.

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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg and disccusion about the mass shooting in Rochester NY

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On this episode we discuss the death of Daniel Prude while in the custody of Rochester police and the Protests in Rochester NY followning his death.

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We discuss the Shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha Wisconsin and issues with the Democratic party in Rochester

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On this episode we discuss what the definition of defunding the police is and the effect it would have on local law enforcement.

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Patti Singer and I continue our discussion on reopening schools durring the pandemic.

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In this episode we take a look at what schools will look like when they reopen and the process of reopening schools itself

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We discuss ways to diversify the police and also talk about the responsabilities and accountability of protest organizers. 

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Disscusion on the push to mandate diversity and equity

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More conversation on trying to bridge the gap and understand one another

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On This episode Patti Siinger and Matt Wilson discuss how understading can lead to progress

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Headline news with Patti Singer and discussion on life after social distancing. Also a clip from the Roc City Showcase podcast featuring Hip Hop Artist/Producer Volatile ProducerEmcee

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On this episode of Inside The Margins Patti Singer Delivers the headline news, we continue our discussion on ways to keep yourself mentally healthy during social distancing, and we play a clip from the latest episode of The Roc City Showcase featuring "The Ca$h Man" Rich Jones.

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On this episode of Inside The Margins Patti Singer delivers the headline news and we discuss the budget issues the Rochester City School District currently faces. We will also play a clip of the Richard McCullough interview from The Roc City Showcase Podcast.

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On this Episode, Patti Singer brings us the headline news and we discuss how you can use art, music, and other hobbies to keep yourself mentally healthy during social distancing. We also play a clip from the Roc City Showcase Podcast featuring contemporary jazz artist Jimmie Highsmith Jr.

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On this episode of Inside The Margins,

Patti and Matt discuss the importance of mental health during this period of social distancing.

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On Today's Show, Patti Singer brings us today's headline news and Patti and I talk more about Brockport Diversity. I also give some thoughts on the students quarantined at Brockport for precautionary measures.

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On this episode of Inside The Margins, Patti Singer delivers the headline news and discusses Alzheimer's disease in the African American community, we talk about the plastic bag ban in New York State, and a positive story from the Rochester City School District.

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On This episode Patti Singer from the Minority Reporter delivers today's headline news plus Patti and Matt dive in to the diversity dilemma at the College At Brockport.

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On this episode of Inside The Margins, We talk diversity and have headline news with Patty Singer from The Minority Reporter, we discuss how to recover from a felony conviction with attorney Sheldon W. Boyce Jr from the Brenna Boyce Law Firm and we speak to local hip hop artist DeWayne D Larceny Rose about his struggles overcoming being tagged as a felon as well as talk to him about his latest project Rap Sheet. We will also play his latest song "Get the Grip" from that album.

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On this episode of Inside The Margins, Patti Singer and I discuss the N Word and it's impact on all cultures, the pressure to "keep it hood" in the African American Community, and Headline News from the Minority Reporter's Patti Singer.

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In this Episode we discuss spending trends in the African American community and the power of the African American dollar.

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In this episode of Inside The Margins, we discuss the difference between news and social media news, the release of Dr. Cephas Archie as Chief Diversity Officer at the College at Brockport, reflect on last night's Super Bowl, and headline news with The Minority Reporter's Pattti Singer.

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Should you go to college right after you finish high school? Is college right for everyone? We interview Jim Salmon, Certified Home Inspector and Radio host (WHAM 1180), Dom Genova, Car Dealership Owner and Radio Host (WHAM 1180), and Dr. Kim Young, College Professor and Journalist to get their thoughts

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On today's episode of Inside the Margins we have headline news from The Minority Reporter's Patti Singer, we discuss intent when offensive statements are made, we explore if Dr. King’s dream is being denied or deferred, and we pay tribute to the late great Kobe Bryant with clips from the 2020 Grammy Awards show

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On this weeks episode of Inside the Margins our guest is form reporter for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and current reporter for The Minority Reporter Patti Singer.