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What’s Next?

What’s Next?

By: BTPM NPR
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What’s Next?  uncovers and discusses the issues and topics pertinent to marginalized and underrepresented populations of Western New York and Southern Ontario.Days after the racist shooting in Buffalo on May 14, 2022, the show tasked itself to be a champion for social equity and justice. "What’s Next?” amplifies voices from all parts of our shared community to celebrate our individuality as well as our commonalities.Listen to the one-hour broadcast Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am on BTPM NPR, with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 6pm. It is also available on-demand through our website, the BTPM Listen app, on our YouTube channel, or wherever you get your podcasts.We encourage our listeners to join the conversation by using the “Talk to Us” feature in the BTPM Listen app. By using this in-app feature, listeners can send audio recordings directly to the newsroom. You can also reach the production staff by emailing us at WhatsNext@btpm.org.Ⓒ Western New York Public Broadcasting Association 2026 Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What Misconceptions Do People Have About Hospice Care

    What Misconceptions Do People Have About Hospice Care
    May 20 2026
    Many people associate hospice care with the final days of life, but healthcare advocates say there are still major misconceptions surrounding both hospice and palliative care. On this episode of What’s Next?, Kelly Clem of Hospice Buffalo and Palliative Care Buffalo explains the differences between the two forms of care and why early intervention can improve quality of life for patients living with chronic illness. She also discusses how palliative care helps manage symptoms at any stage of illness, while hospice focuses on comfort and support during the final months of life, including emotional and spiritual care for families.
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    55 mins
  • What Does Accountability Look Like Four Years After May 14

    What Does Accountability Look Like Four Years After May 14
    May 13 2026
    As Buffalo approaches the fourth anniversary of the May 14 Tops mass shooting, this episode of What’s Next? centers on reflection, accountability, and community dialogue. The show begins with a panel discussion following a screening of 5/14: A Journey Here, Hope to Come, exploring Black history, economic inequities, community trust, and the ongoing challenges facing Buffalo’s East Side. Then, Jay Moran speaks with I’Jaz Ja’ceil to preview part one of the upcoming anniversary special from "What's Next?," highlighting the voices, stories, and one of the biggest questions still being asked four years later: where did the money promised to Buffalo’s East Side go?
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    56 mins
  • What Is Being Done to Address Literacy Challenges in Western New York

    What Is Being Done to Address Literacy Challenges in Western New York
    May 18 2026
    Early literacy plays a critical role in a child’s long-term success, and organizations across Western New York are working to strengthen reading skills from an early age. On this episode of What’s Next?, Anne Ryan, Executive Director of Read to Succeed Buffalo, discusses the importance of teaching reading from birth through third grade and the impact of programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. She also highlights the success of the Experience Corps tutoring program, where volunteers work one-on-one with students in Buffalo and Niagara Falls to help improve reading outcomes and build confidence.
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    55 mins
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