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What’s Next?

What’s Next?

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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
  • How Can Family Support Help People Rebuild Their Lives After Incarceration?

    How Can Family Support Help People Rebuild Their Lives After Incarceration?
    Oct 14 2026
    How can families help people rebuild their lives after incarceration? Jon Monsalve joins Jay Moran to discuss the Osborne Association’s Kinship Reentry Housing Program in Buffalo, which provides financial assistance and support services to eligible families. Then, Dior Lindsay-Virgil discusses Osborne Buffalo’s efforts to keep families connected during incarceration through video visits, transportation assistance, and youth mentorship. Together, these conversations explore family reunification, successful reentry, and the support communities need to help people move forward.
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    55 mins
  • How Can Small Businesses Win Bigger Contracts and Help the Next Generation Build Resilience?

    How Can Small Businesses Win Bigger Contracts and Help the Next Generation Build Resilience?
    Oct 19 2026
    How can small businesses access major contracting opportunities, and how can children learn to overcome challenges? Talia Johnson-Huff discusses the Training Day Conference and how minority-, women-, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses can prepare for contracts, build partnerships, and grow. Then, author Duncan Kirkwood explores grit and resilience through his book, A Kids’ Book About Grit, and why helping children navigate setbacks can make a difference in their development.
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    55 mins
  • How Is Buffalo Working to Prevent Gun Violence and Keep Young People Safe?

    How Is Buffalo Working to Prevent Gun Violence and Keep Young People Safe?
    Oct 21 2026
    How can Buffalo prevent gun violence and create safer opportunities for young people? Dina Thompson, Max Anderson, and Megan McNally discuss Project RISE, a state-funded initiative that brings together 17 organizations to address the conditions contributing to violence. From mentoring and restorative practices to mental health services, workforce development, and youth programming, the conversation explores how community partnerships can make a difference. The guests also discuss reported program outcomes and the need for sustained investment in grassroots organizations working to build safer communities.
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    55 mins
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