Host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Lisa Robertson, Manager of Counseling Services at Parachute Credit Counseling, about tackling holiday debt, planning ahead for financial wellness, and making the most of tax season. Lisa shares practical tips on budgeting, avoiding credit card traps, and leveraging free resources like debt management plans and student loan counseling. The conversation also covers identity theft prevention and strategies for setting realistic financial goals in the new year.

Host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Lisa Robertson, Manager of Counseling Services at Parachute Credit Counseling, about tackling holiday debt, planning ahead for financial wellness, and making the most of tax season. Lisa shares practical tips on budgeting, avoiding credit card traps, and leveraging free resources like debt management plans and student loan counseling. The conversation also covers identity theft prevention and strategies for setting realistic financial goals in the new year.

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.

 

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.
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716 Together: Smart Money Moves for the New Year (1-4-26)

Host Tammie Lee Demler welcomes Dr. Michael Merrill, a Buffalo-based primary care physician and author, for a thoughtful conversation on managing holiday stress, grief, and expectations. They explore practical strategies for mental well-being, the impact of social media on happiness, and the growing trend of family estrangement. Dr. Merrill shares tips for realistic New Year’s resolutions, self-care during the holidays, and fostering civility and human connection in an increasingly digital world.

Host Tammie Lee Demler welcomes Dr. Michael Merrill, a Buffalo-based primary care physician and author, for a thoughtful conversation on managing holiday stress, grief, and expectations. They explore practical strategies for mental well-being, the impact of social media on happiness, and the growing trend of family estrangement. Dr. Merrill shares tips for realistic New Year&rsquo;s resolutions, self-care during the holidays, and fostering civility and human connection in an increasingly digital world.

716 Together:  Navigating Holidays, Mental Health, and Resolutions with Dr. Michael Merrill (12-28-25)

Our guest is Tiffany Pavone, Director of Victim Services at Haven House. Listen as we discuss urgent initiatives addressing domestic violence in Western New York. Tiffany highlights the rise in lethal cases, the importance of coordinated community responses, and new funding that supports high-risk teams, specialized prosecutors, and evidence-based danger assessments. The conversation also explores complex scenarios, including family-related abuse, and how advocates work to close service gaps and protect victims before tragedy strikes.

Our guest is Tiffany Pavone, Director of Victim Services at Haven House. Listen as we discuss urgent initiatives addressing domestic violence in Western New York. Tiffany highlights the rise in lethal cases, the importance of coordinated community responses, and new funding that supports high-risk teams, specialized prosecutors, and evidence-based danger assessments. The conversation also explores complex scenarios, including family-related abuse, and how advocates work to close service gaps and protect victims before tragedy strikes.

716 Together: Haven House (12-21-25)

Our guest is Dr. Michael Cummings, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. In this in-depth discussion on autism, they tackle recent headlines about a possible link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism, exploring what the research really says—and what it doesn’t. Dr. Cummings explains the difference between correlation and causation, reviews major studies from Sweden and Japan, and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based guidance for expectant mothers. The conversation also touches on genetic factors, misconceptions, and why listening to your healthcare provider matters.

Our guest is Dr. Michael Cummings, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. In this in-depth discussion on autism, they tackle recent headlines about a possible link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism, exploring what the research really says&mdash;and what it doesn&rsquo;t. Dr. Cummings explains the difference between correlation and causation, reviews major studies from Sweden and Japan, and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based guidance for expectant mothers. The conversation also touches on genetic factors, misconceptions, and why listening to your healthcare provider matters.

716 Together: Smart Money Moves for the New Year (1-4-26)

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