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.
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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.
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WAER News explores a range of perspectives, from public health and law enforcement to treatment and the impact of opioid settlement funds.
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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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Many parts of society have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and education has not been spared. Schools faced closures, then ascrambled to find ways…
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Life for Central New Yorkers in the age of COVID-19 has forced many members of the community, local businesses and nonprofits to readjust their priorities…
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The food scene in Syracuse is quite different from what it was even 5 years ago. Take Syracuse’s downtown dining week for example: Back in 2015, 26…
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At the end Syracuse University’s last semester, racist crimes took hold of the campus community. What does it take to make higher education institutions…
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Facing breast cancer means different things to different people. That was the mission of – and the takeaway from – the production of TitBits: Breast…
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Climate change can feel like a distant, heady topic. While fully understanding the nuances of the science behind it can be complicated, its effects are…
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Central New Yorkers faces an election in November with dozens of local offices on the ballot for positions that decide things such as tax rates, education…
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We can't avoid aging. But as we grow older our physical health, our cognitive ability, and our living situation can start to change. Financial health is…
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Nearly a quarter of Syracuse residents move at least once a year, which is more than twice the national average. In some parts of the city, that number…
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CNY Speaks is the new public affairs program from WAER that aims to discuss issues and stories that matter to members of the Central New York community.…