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Donald Trump
Erie County
New York State
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Sean Ryan
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Kamala Harris
Covid-19
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Joe Biden
Mark Poloncarz

Archive of weekly Hardline show on WBEN

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Latest Episodes

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.

Joe Emminger joins the show to discuss his time as Town of Tonawanda Supervisor

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan joins the show to discuss the city budget and tax increase.

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.

Ryan Taughrin joins the show to discuss his run for the NYS Assembly

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.

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Recent Guests

Claudia Tenney
U.S. Representative, New York
U.S. Congress
Episode: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney 5-17
Joe Emminger
Former Town of Tonawanda Supervisor
Town of Tonawanda (local government)
Episode: Joe Emminger 5-17
Sean Ryan
Mayor of Buffalo
City of Buffalo
Episode: Mayor Sean Ryan 5-3
John Flynn
Former Erie County District Attorney; incoming Tonawanda supervisor
Tonawanda Town Government
Episode: John Flynn 5-3
Jeanne Vinal
Erie County Legislator
Erie County Legislature
Episode: Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal 5-3
Ryan Taughrin
Candidate for New York State Assembly, 143rd District
Independent campaign, endorsed Democrat
Episode: Ryan Taughrin 5-3
Lawrence Dupre
Legislator, First Legislative District, Erie County
Erie County Legislature
Episode: Legislator Lawrence Dupre 4-26
Paul Bologna
New York State Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Episode: Assemblymember Paul Bologna 4-19
Rasheed Wyatt
Common Council member
Buffalo Common Council
Episode: Council Member Rasheed Wyatt 4-19

Host

Joe
Host of Hardline (primary on WBEN/News Radio 930 WBEN); long-time presence in show, handling on-air hosting duties.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

John Flynn 5-3
Q: What do you think about the issues facing the City of Buffalo and its budget challenges?
He praises certain leadership moves and reflects on how Western New York's fiscal health often mirrors Buffalo's, while noting the need for prudent budgeting and reserve management.
John Flynn 5-3
Q: What are your thoughts on the NFTA Metro Rail expansion and how residents' concerns should be weighed?
Flynn acknowledges resident concerns and supports a regional, holistic assessment before moving forward with transit expansion plans.
John Flynn 5-3
Q: How do you see your role in working with federal authorities on immigration and law enforcement matters?
Flynn argues for cooperation with federal partners in appropriate cases, while recognizing nuances and limits in immigration enforcement, stressing collaboration on serious drug and terrorism cases.
John Flynn 5-3
Q: What are you looking at in Tonawanda and what are the key issues you want to tackle?
Flynn emphasizes public safety as the top priority and outlines plans for waterfront development and regional coordination to spur economic growth while maintaining community safety.
Ryan Taughrin 5-3
Q: Have you and Patrick talked about a possible debate? Is that something you'd be open to?
He expresses openness to debates and town halls, hoping for multiple events to inform voters and encourage community engagement.

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The program consistently covers local/state budgeting, governance, and political campaigns in the Buffalo region, with frequent deep dives into county and city finance, public spending, and transparency. Episodes often feature Erie County and Buffalo-area legislators, GOP and Democratic candidates, and political analysts who dissect budget proposals, revenue strategies, and development plans, while also touching on regional issues such as downtown revitalization and notable public asset decisions (e.g., the Westwood Country Club site). A standout pattern is the blend of candid critique of incumbents with concrete policy proposals and live reactions from residents, making it a practical listen for listeners who want behind-the-scenes context... more

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1. Claudia Tenney
2. Joe Emminger
3. Sean Ryan
4. John Flynn
5. Jeanne Vinal
6. Ryan Taughrin
7. Lawrence Dupre
8. Paul Bologna

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