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What’s Next? uncovers and discusses the issues and topics pertinent to marginalized and underrepresented populations of Western New York and Southern Ontario.Days after the racist shooting in Buffalo on May 14, 2022, the show tasked itself to be a champion for social equity and justice. "What’s Next?” amplifies voices from all parts of our shared community to celebrate our individuality as well as... more

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Today we sit down with filmmaker Stephen Rosenthal and actor Stephen McKinley Henderson to discuss their new documentary, It Is Up to Us. The film explores the impact of racism on society and why a deep understanding of history is essential for our f... more

On today’s show we speak with Maria Ta, the new Executive Director of Ujima Theater, Della Moore and her work with the African American Center for Cultural Development, and we speak with Latino filmmaker Rocco Anastasio.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, What’s Next? spotlights leaders shaping the future of Buffalo. Today we sit down with Buffalo School Board candidate Talia Rodriguez. She shares her vision for educational equity, with a focus on multilingual learners an... more

On today’s What’s Next? we mark a major milestone with People Against Human Trafficking of Western New York. Executive Director Julie Palmer joins Jay Moran to reflect on ten years of fighting exploitation and to share details about their upcoming Ga... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Ta
New executive director of Ujima Company
Ujima Company
Episode: Voices of Vision: Stories of Culture and Community
Rocco Anastasio
Filmmaker and advocate for Latino representation
Buffalo Latino Lens
Episode: Voices of Vision: Stories of Culture and Community
Talia Rodriguez
Mediator, columnist, and candidate for the Buffalo School Board.
Episode: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Talia Rodriguez on Education and Equity
Julie Palmer
Executive Director of PATH of Western New York, advocating against human trafficking.
PATH of Western New York
Episode: Ten Years of Advocacy and a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Echidie Rivera
Board member at El Pate Puerto Rican Community Center.
El Pate Puerto Rican Community Center
Episode: Ten Years of Advocacy and a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Ivanya Tonmor
Founder of El Barrio Caribe, advocate for cultural representation.
El Barrio Caribe
Episode: Ten Years of Advocacy and a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Catherine Snick
Public relations manager at Feedmore Western New York
Feedmore Western New York
Episode: Historic Prosperity or Hardship? The Big Beautiful Bill in WNY
Catherine Grange
Director of Advocacy at Jericho Road Community Health Centre
Jericho Road Community Health Centre
Episode: Historic Prosperity or Hardship? The Big Beautiful Bill in WNY
Emily Watkins
Disability reporter at Btpm NPR
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Episode: Historic Prosperity or Hardship? The Big Beautiful Bill in WNY

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Jay Moran
Host of What's Next?

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Gary Giovino, great guest

    I love this show, but especially enjoyed Gary’s stories from the cigarette episode. Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shmigginsis
    United States2 years ago
  • Critical

    These are the conversations we need to have to make our city better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akshibly
    United States3 years ago
  • Essential listening

    Buffalo, What’s Next? is new but already essential listening for people who want to make our city a better place for our Black and Brown neighbors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harehr
    United States3 years ago

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Ten Years of Advocacy and a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Q: How would you like to see people get involved, no matter what their heritage is?
Just showing your culture and being proud of where you come from is important.
Ten Years of Advocacy and a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Q: What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean for you?
Hispanic Heritage is not just a month for me, it's who I am.
Ten Years of Advocacy and a Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
Q: Can you generalize or can you give us an indication of where we are today as compared to 10 years ago?
There has been progress, but the community still needs a lot of outreach and education about human trafficking.
Buffalo Mayoral Race: Anthony Tyson Thompson Joins the Conversation
Q: What would you do on your first day in office?
Listen to the community and identify their underlying issues.
Buffalo Mayoral Race: Anthony Tyson Thompson Joins the Conversation
Q: Why do you want to be mayor?
It's a calling; I want everyone to have a fair shot at life.

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3. Talia Rodriguez
4. Julie Palmer
5. Echidie Rivera
6. Ivanya Tonmor
7. Catherine Snick
8. Catherine Grange

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