Syracuse Speaks
Syracuse Speaks is the public affairs program from WAER that discusses the issues that matter to you! The show follows a roundtable discussion format. The roundtable typically includes community leaders, local organizations, and academic resources from Syracuse University.
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The women in our lives have impacted each of us individually, as a society, and as a community. Join WAER for an empowering journey through Women's History Month with Syracuse Speaks. -
Syracuse Speaks celebrates Black History MonthIn this special hour-long episode, we traverse the paths of groundbreaking Black politicians, delve into innovative Black-led projects, and celebrate the musical achievements of local artists. -
WAER News explores a range of perspectives, from public health and law enforcement to treatment and the impact of opioid settlement funds. -
The return of the Syracuse Speaks podcast highlights the history and culture of the Indigenous people in Central New York and how such information is taught and shared.
Latest Episodes
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On this edition of Syracuse Speaks WAER’s Tarryn Mento examines healthy aging around Central New York. -
Earth Day has come and gone, and for many of us we might be putting off thoughts surrounding the environment for another year. This month on Syracuse Speaks, we decided to linger on those thoughts for a just a bit longer and dive into the environment around Central New York to examine its biodiversity. To do that we visit the "Climate Connections" exhibit at ArtRage Gallery, unpack the idea of "Lawn to Meadow," discuss the need for pollinators and more. -
Syracuse, New York has one of the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning in the country. According to 2021 Onondaga County Health Department data, 10% of children in the city had elevated levels of lead in their blood. -
A recently released survey by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse gave us some insights into who is opening up businesses in the city’s core. Much like the rest of the country, Syracuse has seen the number of businesses owned by Black women increase over the past five years. -
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh last week unveiled his vision for 2023 in his State of the City Address. But in this episode of Syracuse Speaks, we’re going to take some time to look back on Walsh’s past state of the city address. -
Experts expect holiday spending to keep pace with last year, despite inflation concerns and continued pandemic recovery. How are Central New York's small businesses preparing to bring customers into their shops? -
With the 2022 United States midterm elections approaching quickly, Syracuse Speaks takes a deep dive into the races on your ballot. -
This episode covers a range of high school athletics, including high school football, soccer, and more. -
For this episode of Syracuse Speaks, we turned our mics over to high school students from around the country who gathered at he Syracuse University Newhouse School this summer, and let them pose these questions to each other. -
We're more than halfway through 2022, and we've covered a lot on Syracuse Speaks. In this episode, we check-in on the topics we explore this year and see what's changed.
