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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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 December 6, 2023

    WBFO Brief December 6, 2023

    The results of an independently conducted “Rate Your Ride” survey on the NFTA transit system, including paratransit, were released.

    • 3 min
    WBFO Brief December 5, 2023

    WBFO Brief December 5, 2023

    Police are still investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at Club Marcella. New York State is investing in the effort to increase diversity in the medical field.

    • 3 min
    WBFO Brief December 4, 2023

    WBFO Brief December 4, 2023

    Buffalo Police indefinitely shut down Club Marcella yesterday after one person was shot in one of the club's bathrooms early yesterday morning. The Tonawanda Seneca Nation is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stop the construction of a wastewater pipeline through the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge.

    • 6 min
    WBFO Brief December 1, 2023

    WBFO Brief December 1, 2023

    Actor Sean Cullen returns to his hometown of Buffalo as a featured cast member in the Road Less Traveled production of "All My Sons." Theater Talk with Peter Hall and Anthony Chase.

    • 15 min
    WBFO Brief November 30, 2023

    WBFO Brief November 30, 2023

    Attica Correctional Facility is on lockdown. New Buffalo sculpture at Canalside.

    • 3 min
    WBFO Brief November 29, 2023

    WBFO Brief November 29, 2023

    A WBFO investigation into traffic stop receipts issued by the Buffalo Police Department is to be discussed by the Common Council's Police Oversight Committee. Supporters of a bill that would outlaw non-compete contracts say they are concerned about a big business lobbying effort to stop the measure from becoming law.

    • 11 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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Perfect way to start your day!

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