20 episodes

The WBFO Brief podcast brings you the award-winning reporting from the newsroom of WBFO, Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station, each weekday morning. To get up to the minute news, tune into WBFO on your radio (88.7 in Buffalo, 88.1 in Jamestown, 91.3 Olean), stream us online at wbfo.org, with the WBFO mobile app or with your smart speaker.

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    • 5.0 • 15 Ratings

The WBFO Brief podcast brings you the award-winning reporting from the newsroom of WBFO, Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station, each weekday morning. To get up to the minute news, tune into WBFO on your radio (88.7 in Buffalo, 88.1 in Jamestown, 91.3 Olean), stream us online at wbfo.org, with the WBFO mobile app or with your smart speaker.

    WBFO Brief April 18, 2024

    WBFO Brief April 18, 2024

    The budget that is already two weeks late is expected to be even later because of a cyber attack. Jay Moran visits the TornSpace Theater for an outdoor door.

    • 21 min
    WBFO Brief April 17, 2024

    WBFO Brief April 17, 2024

    State Assembly Speaker says that Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement on the spending bill was "premature". Hear from an accessibility tool that allows people who are blind or have other vision disabilities to experience the eclipse.

    • 15 min
    WBFO Brief April 16, 2024

    WBFO Brief April 16, 2024

    Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a tentative $237 billion budget deal has been reached 15 days after the spending plan was due.

    • 7 min
    WBFO Brief April 15, 2024

    WBFO Brief April 15, 2024

    Holly Kirkpatrick speaks with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang.

    • 9 min
    WBFO Brief April 12, 2024

    WBFO Brief April 12, 2024

    The New York State budget is now 10 days late. We hear from Albany correspondent Karen Dewitt. Theater Talk with Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.

    • 10 min
    WBFO Brief April 11, 2024

    WBFO Brief April 11, 2024

    The City of Buffalo is condemning the building that houses the Hostel Buffalo Niagara on Main Street. WBFO speaks with photographer Teo David at his gallery and studio on Allen Street.

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

ordamn ,

Good WNY coverage

Good round up of area news, reports from the actual journalists in the field seem even handed and are usually quite interesting!

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Hometown News

A great way for me to keep up from across the pond with what’s happening in my hometown.

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Wonderful

Perfect way to start your day!

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