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The 315
Hosted by Joe Lee

The 315 is an original WAER podcast showing you everything that’s great about Central New York.

Looking at Syracuse in a different way, we go beyond the cold, snowy stereotype and highlight local events, people, and places that brighten up the city.

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Latest Episodes
  • WAER talks to Frank Malfitano about Syracuse International Jazz Fest, moving to Beak & Skiff, and America 250 Opener
    The 315 | Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano
    Host Joe Lee speaks with Jazz Fest founder and Executive Producer Frank Malfitano about the 40th annual festival, its new location at Beak & Skiff Orchards and Syracuse University, and what the future holds for the area's premier outdoor music event.
  • Syracuse Jazz Fest 2026 lineup features Gunhild Carling
    The 315 | Gunhild Carling
    Jazz vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and internationally acclaimed entertainer Gunhild Carling joins 'The 315' ahead of her performance at the 40th annual Syracuse International Jazz Fest. Carling discusses her European tour with Postmodern Jukebox, her lifelong love of 1920s jazz, teaching herself to play more than a dozen instruments, and what Syracuse can expect when she takes the stage at Beak & Skiff Orchards on July 11.
  • The 315: The Up Side of Downs
    In her new book The Upside of Downs, Central New Yorker Lisa Palermo Matto takes us on a journey full of adventure and funny stories about her daughter…
  • The 315: Opening Day at the Salt City Market
    The Syracuse area has heard rumblings about the Salt City Market for months, and now the wait is finally over. The market features a wide variety of…
  • The 315: For the Love of Justice
    Rochester-based vocalist Danielle Ponder has an interesting story to tell. The soulful singer whose touching lyrics often tell stories of pain and…
  • The Importance of Sustainability in The 315
    Whether it's a Presidential debate, from the lips of a local reporter, or the national news, conversations about the future of our planet are constantly…
  • The 315- Welcome to the Jungle
    Since the emergence of COVID-19 we've heard a lot about "essential workers". You might picture these workers as nurses, grocery store associates, and…
  • 'Taking on The 315' with Oompa Loompyas
    Not to be confused with the adorable characters from Willy Wonka , Oompa Loompyas is an emerging spot for authenic Filipino food. Garlic fried rice,…
  • The 315: Get in the Holiday Spirit with "The Real Bedford Falls"
    This holiday season as you go through your holiday tradiitons, chances are you'll catch a showing of It's A Wonderful Life on television. Central New York…
  • The 315: Welcome to Gilded Club
    The Central New York community has a lot offer it's residents, but what about the night life? There's a new late night spot in Syracuse and they're hoping…