Local author and lecturer Rick Falkowski discusses experiences from his career including the writing his book The History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment, Profiles Volume I: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the 1800s, and more.

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We are joined by James Weiss to discuss May We Begin -- a grass roots program to help replant trees in WNY. This is a fundraising program that aims to replant trees with the commUNITY. Their goal this year is to plant 1000 fruit trees across WNY.

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Don Turner is our guest this week to discuss Valentines For Veterans, an event in partnership with Blue Star Mothers, designed to provide much-needed personal care items, and hand-made Valentines, to deployed service members overseas, as well as disabled veterans receiving care in the Buffalo and Batavia VA Hospital systems.

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Miss Alternative Beauty Pageants Inc. is a budding nonprofit organization that was founded on the premise of honoring ones own recreation of their beauty after surviving abuse and trauma. Mikayla Pusatier and Cat Wolfe join the show to discuss their mission and upcoming event.

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Dr. Claudia Lee, internal medicine physician is our guest to discuss recent outbreaks of Norovirus -- what it is, symptoms, how it is spread, new strains and prevention tips.

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Eileen Marutiak and Matt Albert join the show from Against All Oddz Animal Alliance -- more than an animal sanctuary, rescue, or legal-based advocacy center—it's a state of mind, founded on the sanctity of life and the power of redemption.

Established in 2015, this unique 501c3 not-for-profit focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating court case dogs, providing legal representation, and offering a refuge as a humane alternative to euthanasia, while constantly seeking fosters and volunteers to meet the growing demand for its services.

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Tim Collins and Terry Farrell of the 7th Magnitude podcast are this week's guests to discuss the upcoming planetary alignment and other astronomical sky events happening in the first quarter of 2025.

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Dr. Michael Cummings, Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry at University at Buffalo joins the show to discuss mental health -- specifically Seasonal Affective Disorder -- and it's possible causes, symptoms and treatments.

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