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WBFO Brief
The WBFO Brief podcast brings you the award-winning reporting from the newsroom of WBFO, Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station, each weekday morning in about 15 minutes.
WBFO Buffalo's NPR Station
WBFO, Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station, operates the largest radio newsroom in Western New York.
WBFO, your NPR station, continues to produce award-winning news that makes it one of the top news stations in the area. The station is dedicated to providing the best in local news coverage to complement national and world coverage from NPR and the BBC. In addition to providing timely, accurate and balanced coverage of day-to-day happenings, WBFO produces comprehensive “deep-dive” reports on issues of importance to our communities.
Other unique programming on WBFO includes original productions like "What's Next?", "Mindful Music," "Friday Night Lights," and "Group Chat" alongside public radio favorites like “Wait Wait Don't Tell Me” and “Science Friday."
And when your looking for a break from the news cycle the best of alternative music with WBFO The Bridge on WBFO every night on 88.7 FM, beginning at 8pm Mon-Thurs, 7pm on Fridays, and 6pm on weekends!
WBFO’s widely-acclaimed programming broadcasts on 88.7 in Buffalo, 91.3 WOLN in Olean and 88.1 WUBJ in Jamestown. Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station can also be streamed on this website and through apps.
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E-mail: news@wbfo.org
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Podcast
What's Next?
What’s Next? is a program that uncovers and discusses the issues and topics pertinent to marginalized and underrepresented populations of Western New York and Southern Ontario.From inception, days after the racist May 14, 2022 shooting in Buffalo, the show has tasked itself to be a champion for social equity and justice. Moving forward we will continue to feature voices from all parts of our shared community to celebrate our individual differences as well as the commonalities. The show is broadcast live on the air from 10am to 11am Monday through Friday, and airs again at 9pm Monday through Thursday as well as Sundays at 6pm on WBFO. It is also available digitally through WBFO’s website, apps, and as a podcast.
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WBFO NEWS DESKS
Arts & Culture News Desk
In many ways, the region’s identity is shaped by its arts and cultural arenas. From opera to performing arts programs in schools, the arts reach people of all ages...
Business & Economy News Desk
Our economy has seen transformative improvements in recent years. Yet even with substantial investments that are being made at Canalside, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and...
Disabilities News Desk
People with disabilities are the largest minority group in the US, where they make up 19 percent of the population.
Health & Wellness News Desk
Our region is a hub for medical education, world-class research and cutting edge treatment.
Older Adults News Desk
There are so many issues facing older adults--healthcare trends, retirement living, working during retirement, financial planning/security, transportation, exercise...
Women's News Desk
This desk explores the rich legacy that women have played in our region, featuring stories about the women who have served as pioneers.
WBFO REPORTING PROJECTS
Mental Health Initiative
The focus of WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative is to normalize the conversation about mental illness by bringing this issue from the shadows into everyday light.
Racial Equity Project
Even as our region experiences an economic resurgence, we continue to grapple with problems involving racial inequity.
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Enjoy the WNED PBS, WNED Classical, WBFO, and WBFO The Bridge, apps, now available on Apple and Android smart phones and tablets! The BTPM apps have everything you love most about our stations. Features include live streaming, local and national news coverage, the ability to search playlists easily for your favorite pieces of music , video on demand, and much more. Fan of all our stations? Each app flips seamlessly to our other services. Our apps give you the very best public media has to offer. Download them for free to your smart phone and tablet in the iTunes or Google Play store today!
Special Series
Special Series
The Toll | WNY Stories of Loss and Survival in a Pandemic
Series highlighting the personal impact the pandemic has had on Western New Yorkers .
RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT | SPECIAL SERIES
WNY Conversations About Race
A five-part WBFO series on race relations — bringing people together to talk about equity, white privilege, systemic racism and diversity.
WBFO SERIES
Theater Talk
For 25 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase.
Heritage Moments
Western New York and Southern Ontario have rich histories dating back to the 17th century. WBFO has been exploring those histories in a series of weekly vignettes.
Watch & Listen
WBFO RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT | facebook Live Series
Young Men of Color
Buffalo Toronto Public Media partnered with Say Yes Buffalo and Breaking Barriers for a series of four Facebook Live events.
WBFO Mental Health Initiative | Facebook Live
Let's Talk: Mental Health in the African American Community
African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental illness than the general population--why?African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental illne
Teaching Mental Health | Watch this Community Conversation
As the school year begins, a new law mandates mental health education for students across New York. This panel discussed the new curriculum that aims to teach children about their mental well-being. And it explored what it means for teachers and students.
As part of WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative, senior reporter Eileen Buckley led a conversation with New York State Regent Catherine Fisher Collin
Facebook Live Event | WAtch Online Now
In Pursuit of Healing | WBFO's Mental Health Initiative
As part of WBFO's Mental Health Initiative, senior reporter Eileen Buckley led a panel discussion about the dramatic changes in treatment over the years.
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT | WATCH ONLINE NOW
Housing in Black and White | Racial Equity
WBFO recently hosted a Facebook Live community conversation about housing disparities in Western New York.