What's up with voting in 2024? Early voting numbers for NY-26 look weak so far. Jay Town joins the program and helps us unpack the latest on the Donald Trump trial. Protests continue on NYC college campuses, and the color magenta added to the heat risk tool. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Jay Town is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Conversation on the Donald Trump trial, catch & kill, gag orders, and more. Read Jay Town's piece from Daily Caller and follow him on X @JayTownAlabama. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Lindy Ruff returns to the Buffalo Sabres as head coach. Ken Harbaugh joins the program for his weekly segment with conversation on anti-Semitic protests in New York City, and Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Later we hear from Andrew Peters for more discussion on Lindy Ruff. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

The Buffalo Sabres have brought back Lindy Ruff as head coach. Andrew Peters joins us to discuss what's next for the team.   Hear more from Andrew Peters on his Podcast "After The Whistle".  Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Discussion on anti-Semitic protests in New York City, and the Donald Trump hush-money trial. For more Ken Harbaugh: Listen to Burn the Boats podcast. "Against All Enemies" Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Remembering Terry Anderson, chaos on the first day of Passover, and opening arguments begin in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Also, Terry Pegula looks to sell a non-controlling minority interest in the Buffalo Bills. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Extensive discussion on millennials, money, and financial decisions. Joe Beamer fills in for David Bellavia today. 

Carl Calabrese joins Joe Beamer to wrap up another busy week in politics.

Dee Cosby joins Joe Beamer for our weekly segment. Read more from Dee on Substack. 

Red Lobster heads for bankruptcy after losses from the "endless shrimp" deal. Tony Cavallaro, owner of Albert the Alligator reveals more details to WBEN in his fight with the DEC. We discuss equal pay issues between the NBA and WNBA, as well as rising college costs.Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN. 

China is funding America's fentanyl crisis. Nate McMurray is being sued by Tim Kennedy. and Dr. Marc Epstein joins us later in the show! Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

The Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato. Discussions on yesterdays A15 protests. Ken Harbaugh from Burn the Boats podcast joins us to talk about his documentary, conflict between Iraq and Israel, and Donald Trumps trial. Former Buffalo Sabre Andrew Peters joins us for more discussion on Don Granato. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Former Buffalo Sabre Andrew Peters joins the program to discuss the firing of Don Granato. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Ken Harbaugh from Burn the Boats podcast discusses his new documentary "Against All Enemies", the A15 protests, conflicts between Iraq and Israel, the Trump trial and more. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Conflict between Iran and Israel, discussion on CTE and more in our weekly segment with Joe Mesi. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

In todays program we cover the crazy hot takes from national media on the passing of OJ Simpson. Students at West Seneca West High School walk out in protest as the idea of layoffs is entertained. Carl Calabrese joins us to wrap another busy week in politics. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Our weekly segment with Carl Calabrese covers a multitude of topics including: Conflict between Iran and Israel, Mark Poloncarz' "Ashtabula-gate", and a lot more. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN. 

Student walkouts at West Seneca West High School, and discussions on OJ Simpson. Read Dee Cosby's Substack here. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Mark Poloncarz' "Ashtabula-gate" continues, special thanks to WKBW TV Channel 7 for providing us with audio. Breaking news: OJ Simpson has passed away at 76 following a short battle with prostate cancer. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN. Read more from WBEN: O.J. Simpson passes away at age 76 OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

The Bulldog from the Schopp and Bulldog show on WGR 550 joins David Bellavia to discuss OJ Simpson. Read more at WBEN.com. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN. 

Read more at WBEN.com. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

The Buffalo Sabres are eliminated and will miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 13th straight year. Faculty and staff in the West Seneca School district vocalize concerns over possible layoffs. The district is looking to address a $5 million deficit in next years school budget. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has been widely criticized following his decision to travel to Ashtabula, Ohio to view the eclipse. Does he owe the residents of Erie County an explanation? Sure enough Mark Poloncarz issues a response at a press event that WBEN was not invited to. WBEN obtained audio thanks to WKBW TV channel 7. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Mark Poloncarz offered response this afternoon when questioned on his trip to Ashtabula to view the solar eclipse. WBEN was not invited to todays press briefing but obtained audio courtesy of WKBW TV. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN. 

Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz skips town to watch the eclipse. Ken Harbaugh joins us to talk about his documentary "Against All Enemies". We also ask, did the eclipse live up to all the hype, where were you and what did you think about totality? Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Our weekly segment with Ken Harbaugh from Burn the Boats Podcast features discussion on his new documentary "Against All Enemies". Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz skips town and watched the eclipse in Ashtabula Ohio. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Bellavia broadcasts live from the USS Little Rock on Eclipse Day morning, hear from him, members of the WBEN news team, and a bevy of experts with all the info you need to know ahead of the eclipse. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

We address the latest jobs report that was released. Lie after lie from our local elected officials over stadium negotiations and PSL's. Dee Cosby joins us for her weekly segment. A Buffalo man is indicted on a kidnapping charge after attacking a 26 year old Cheektowaga woman last month. Carl Calabrese joins us for a special extended segment to wrap up another busy week in politics. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Carl Calabrese helps wrap up the week in politics in a special extended segment. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Our weekly segment with Dee Cosby. Read Dee's Substack here. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Eclipse mania in Buffalo, New York, what's on your eclipse playlist? We address Issues in Israel and Gaza. A new survey from Studyfinds.org finds that people are more disgusting than you think...do you regularly wash your workout clothes? Todays program also features discussion on the "bird flu" as well as a conversation on how businesses are affected by raising minimum wage. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

The fastest shrinking cities have been announced, Buffalo is 15th on the list. The Buffalo Bills trade Stefon Diggs to the Texans, our coverage starts with Jeremy White from WGR 550. Brayton Wilson provides even more analysis on the trade. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

The Buffalo Bills have reportedly traded Stefon Diggs to the Texans. Buffalo is receiving a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for the 30-year-old wideout. Jeremy White from WGR Sports Radio 550 weighs in, and Brayton Wilson from the WBEN Newsroom provides further insight. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Joe Beamer fills in for David Bellavia today. Discussion on primary day in New York, Squatting issues around the state. Dennis Hoban discusses a petition against a Town of Amherst decision, and we take your calls about late night sitcoms. 

Dennis Hoban joins Joe Beamer about an effort to petition against the Town of Amherst decision to build a $10 million theater for MusicalFare on the Westwood Country Club site. 

A video went viral of New York Governor Kathy Hochul being denied entry to the funeral for a fallen NYPD officer. The City of Buffalo holds a press conference regarding eclipse preparations. Is the eclipse hype real? How many people will come to Buffalo on April 8th? Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

30 more migrant families have moved into WNY after Mark Poloncarz said it would stop. Joe Biden hosts a fundraiser in NYC, while Donald Trump attends the wake of a fallen NYPD officer. We are joined by Dee Cosby for discussion on Social Security and welfare systems. It is National Vietnam War Veterans Day - Charlie Nesbitt joins us as well as Medal Of Honor recipient SPC/5 James "Doc" McCloughan to talk about what the war means to them. Later Carl Calabrese helps us wrap up the week in politics. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Discussion on political optics: Joe Biden hosts a fundraiser in NYC while Donald Trump attends the wake of a fallen NYPD officer, also we address an updated PA mail in ballot ruling. Carl Calabrese helps us wrap up the entire week in politics. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN. 

Jim is a Vietnam war veteran, and Medal of Honor recipient. What being a Vietnam vet means to him, and more. Read more from the Congressional Medal Of Honor Society. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

We are joined by Charlie Nesbitt on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

The history of the Social Security system. Also discussed, why are we responsible for everyone else other than our own citizens? Read more from Dee Cosby here. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Conversation on Florida's bill that bars children from under the age of 14 from using social media. More information on the Baltimore bridge collapse. Later in the program we talk about retirement, and the Social Security system. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Finding consensus with the Social Security system. What happens if we raise the age of retirement? and what happens if we raise the age of Social Security benefits? Callers weigh in on the current state of Social Security, and what should happen. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Todays program features conversation about crime in New York State, and when will our elected officials start to get serious about it. The Amherst Town Board demonstrates how NOT to handle a tax base, we play highlights from the most recent town board meeting. Mark Poloncarz reports in from the southern border saying "there's no chaos here". NBC channel 5 in Chicago dives into how much the migrant crisis is costing the city of Chicago. Later we are joined by Dr. Marc Epstein. Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.

Listen to David Bellavia every weekday from 10am-2pm on WBEN.