Best Brian Mazurowski Podcasts (2025)

Our Lady of Victory Charities has been planning security changes at OLV School long before this week's shooting. Director of Safety and Security at OLV Charities Mike Sherry tells us what's changing this school year.

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Former Buffalo Police Cpt. Jeff Rinaldo on security following Minneapolis shooting 8:12

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Jeff Rinaldo, Vice President of Tarian Group, tells us what else schools can do to prevent horrific incidents like what happened this week in Minneapolis.

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Katrina made landfall 20 years ago today. One local humanitarian reflects on recovery efforts. 6:32

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Steve Tybor formed Eight Days of Hope after responding to areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago. He reflects on those days spent helping people and observing the catastrophe.

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Labor Day weekend brings dry weather and a slight warmup 1:41

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Labor Day weekend will see temperatures tick upward, but it will be quite cool Friday to begin the weekend. Meteorologist Liz Jurkowski has the forecast.

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Crime and Terrorism analyst Brad Garrett on Minneapolis shooting 7:17

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Wing Fest weekend is almost here! 7:51

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Fifteen tons of chicken wings are being delivered to Sahlen Field today ahead of this weekend's Wing Fest! 'The Wing King' Drew Cerza tells us more about this year's event.

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Authorities are working to learn more about the Minneapolis shooter 2:58

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We're learning more information about the shooter that killed two children at a Catholic school in Minneapolis Wednesday. WCCO's Taylor Rivera has the latest.

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Safety at Buffalo Schools takes the spotlight after a deadly shooting in Minneapolis 8:25

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School begins a week from today in Buffalo, and the shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota has safety at the top of everybody's minds. Riverside High School teacher Marc Bruno reacts to the shooting and tells us about safety measures in Buffalo schools.

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Two insurers for Buffalo Diocese agree to pay $122 million for sex abuse settlement 6:46

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Attorney Steve Boyd explains the next steps for survivors after the most recent settlement.

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Domenic Cortese discusses the future of energy in New York State 7:04

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Domenic Cortese, host of "Hammertime Radio" on WBEN, tells us why he's concerned about the state's plan to switch to all-electric for new builds come January 1st.

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Pop culture and sports intersect with Kelce/Swift engagement 3:17

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are officially engaged. The news showed up everywhere. Syracuse University professor Robert Thompson looks at the media's fascination with the couple.

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A new school year brings new rules and a new Superintendent at Buffalo Schools 5:50

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Students in Buffalo head back to class next Thursday, and there's new rules and a new man in charge. Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga tells us about preparations for the new year, including the plan for cell phones.

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Previewing Labor Day travel with ABC's Clara McMichael 1:34

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The end of summer travel arrives this weekend, and it'll be another record breaker. Clara McMichael tells us what to expect.

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The Bills 53-man roster is set. Sal Capaccio shares his reaction. 7:03

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Were there any surprises on cut-down day for the Bills? Sideline reporter Sal Capaccio shares his reaction to the team's initial 53-man roster.

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Attorney Steve Boyd expects "quite a lot of litigation" following last week's tour bus crash 7:34

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Attorney Steve Boyd is expecting wrongful death claims and more from victims and their families in last Friday's bus crash on I-90. He tells us about liability, the role of seat belts and more.

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Previewing the 2nd annual Buffalo City Mission 5K! 3:15

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Amanda Wolanske from the Buffalo City Mission tells us what's new at this year's 5K.

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Are we in an "AI bubble"? 6:51

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Is the value of AI being overinflated? ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski tells us what's happening in the industry.

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Former Erie County DA John Flynn reacts to executive order banning cashless bail in DC 6:48

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President Trump signed an executive order Monday banning cashless bail in the nation's capital. Former Erie County DA John Flynn talks about what advocates and opponents think of cashless bail in NY and how the system works.

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Niagara Falls superintendent Mark Laurrie on preparations for first phone-free school year 7:22

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School starts next week, and it's the first under New York State's bell-to-bell cell phone ban. Niagara Falls Superintendent Mark Laurrie tells us about final preparations as the new year approaches.

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Trump considers deploying National Guard to more cities; other top stories from DC 7:08

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Washington insider Dave Levinthal gives his take on the top stories across the country.

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Bolton's home is raided by FBI, other top stories from DC with Steve Roberts 7:44

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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton's home was recently raided by the FBI. Also, the Fed is weighing an interest rate cut. Political analyst Steve Roberts tells us what he thinks.

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Buffalo Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski on needed improvements at Erie Basin Marina 6:20

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Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski tells WBEN "millions" of dollars in improvements are needed at Erie Basin Marina as the space faces scrutiny from boaters and residents. He tells us what can be done to give the marina a jolt.

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WNY gets an early taste of fall beginning today 3:23

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Highs will be in the high 60s-low 70s this week as the weather is starting to turn. Meteorologist Andy Parker says a flip back to the 80s or 90s isn't in the foreseeable future.

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A look inside the response to Friday's bus crash with Genesee County Dir. of Emergency Management Tim Yaeger 8:06

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Tim Yaeger tells us what went through first responders' minds when news of a mass casualty incident on I-90 hit Friday. He gives us an inside look at the response to the deadly bus crash.

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What will the immediate impact of a Fed rate cut be? 9:06

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Fed chair Jerome Powell has hinted that an interest rate cut is coming. What will it mean for your wallet and when will Americans see the impact? Also, what's going on with the Cracker Barrel controversy? Michael Angelucci from Level Financial Advisors gives his thoughts.

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Cool down begins Monday with lake effect rain, storms 1:24

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The thermometer will show a stark difference this week from what we saw throughout the rest of the month as temperatures dip into the 60s. Meteorologist Aaron Reynolds has the forecast.

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Newshound Happy Hour with Harlow 6:26

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Gina Latucca joined WBEN this morning to share her excitement about the new Newshound Happy Hour, to premier with newshound Harlow.

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Mail-in voting and visa reviews 7:18

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Republican strategist Carl Calabrese talks about the end of mail-in voting and the chance of it coming back.

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Trump visits national guard, mayor wants them out 2:37

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Today we were joined by ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers, who shared the latest.

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Tre'Davious White's injury and the upcoming pre-season game 7:29

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Sal Capaccio shares updates leading into the final pre-season game for the Buffalo Bills.

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Key takeways from the Ciminelli Downtown Living Survey 5:59

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Kyle Ciminelli, President of Ciminelli Real Estate, shares the key takeaways on a survey he hosted to get a pulse on downtown Buffalo.

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Citizen applicants expected to display 'good moral character.' Berardi explains what this might mean from the administration. 7:40

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Rosanna Berardi, Managing Partner of Berardi Immigration Law, shares what to expect from the administration as they attempt to root out 'anti-Americanism.'

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Forecast from Dave Thomas of the National Weather Service 2:20

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Dave Thomas of the National Weather Service shares what you need to know with an update on the upcoming weather.

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High surf advisory but Hurricane Erin will not hit the east coast 2:10

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CBS Correspondent Jim Krasula shares what you need to know about Hurricane Erin.

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Realtor proves that the list price does not matter, people pay for what a house is worth 8:20

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In an experiment, realtor John Spaschak with Metro Roberts listed a newly-renovated house for $1. Spaschak joined WBEN to share the story.

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Russia's overnight attacks on Ukraine 2:30

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ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers tells us about Russia's attack on Ukraine in the midst of an attempt to organize peace talks.

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How you can help your kids face back to school anxiety. 6:29

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Today we were joined by Dr. Michael Cummings, Vice Chair of Psychiatry for UB and Associate Medical Director of ECMC. Dr. Cummings told us how you can help your kids face back to school anxiety.

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Scajaquada Corridor Coalition Project could lose $100 million 7:23

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Justin Booth, co-chair of the Scajaquada Corridor Coalition Project, expresses his frustration with the NYSDOT as they quietly pull the rug from underneath the project.

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Our Lady of Victory Basilica sees progress on new copper dome 7:23

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Father David LiPuma joined WBEN to discuss the updates on construction regarding the new copper dome for OLV National Shrine & Basilica, sharing with us the community support behind the project.

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Head of DOJ's "Weaponization Working Group" calls for Attorney General Letitia James Resignment 2:25

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Ed Martin, head of the DOJ's "Weaponization Working Group" says that Letitia James should resign as an act of "good faith." Peter Charalambous shares the latest.

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Inflation is decreasing, but you may still be feeling the squeeze 5:41

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Bankrate Economic Analyst Sarah Foster shares the improvement in the gap between pay and prices and how it has not really helped those living paycheck to paycheck.

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FTC sues ticket scalping group; could McCartney's show be a target? 5:33

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The Federal Trade Commission sues ticket resellers for evading Taylor Swift's tour ticket limit, attorney Jeremy Rosenthal shares with us details on how resellers have gotten away with price gouging.

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Mohawk Place under renovation and YOU can help 7:40

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Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara Bernice Radle and now co-owner of Mohawk Place tells us of the renovations coming as her group plans on reopening the punk rock venue.

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Trump says no U.S. troops as part of security guarantee for Ukraine. 2:34

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ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers tells WBEN that Trump may offer air support, but promises no U.S. boots on the ground in Ukraine as part of proposed security guarantee.

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$6.2 Billion merger of Nexstar/Tegna, the expected layoffs and cutbacks 6:00

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SUNY Professor Mike Igoe, former Channel 2 reporter, joined WBEN this morning to discuss the impact he expects the merger to bring to the Buffalo media landscape.