Podcasts

A study of 1600 journalists found enthusiasm for the profession, amid freedom challenges, low pay, lack of diversity & threats. Newhouse Communications Prof. Lars Willnat shares outcomes and responses

In CNY Decides' final episode of season one, Host Bob Beck holds a primary post mortem with our political partners at Central Current, Managing Editor Chris Libonati and Senior Justice Reporter Eddie Velazquez, along with WAER's Senior Political Reporter Scott Willis.

This week on CNY Decides, WAER's Bob Beck and Central Current reporter Eddie Velazquez revisit Assembly District 129 just in time for the primary vote. And in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Brycen Pace checks out what the Comptroller does and who's wanting to manage New York tax payers' money.

Farmers experience climate change effects. They also contribute with carbon emissions & methane from livestock The NYS Agriculture Department has a program to help them survive & solve climate change.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck reviews with Central Current reporter Eddie Velazquez the three candidates running for Syracuse's at large common council seats. Also, in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Maya Stone looks at the pitfalls of using AI for election research.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck sits down with Eddie Velazquez from Central Current to talk further about his article on Kathy Hochul's re-election bid. Also, in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Matthew Davison explains what's at stake when voters sit out a mid-term election.

Trump administration cancelled or delayed an estimated $24 billion in clean energy projects, losing tens of thousands of jobs. Cliamte Power's Jesse Lee describes the impact and possible future.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck visits, once again, with Central Current's Lauren Robertson to discuss the impact even-year elections and voting registration trends may have on the upcoming mid-term election. Also, in our Civics 101 edition, WAER's Boone Kilpatrick checks out how one vote can make a huge difference in local elections.

Dr. Alexis Shore Ingber, Assistant Professor of Communications, studies the intersection of privacy law & human-computer interaction. She shares personal information concerns and policy suggestions.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck explores with Central Current's Lauren Robertson what's at stake for Micron as voters in Clay elect their next town supervisor. And, in the latest Civics 101 report, why the new statewide ballot will take some navigating as New York converts to even year elections.