Episodes

  • What are your thoughts on the 'Envision Erie' survey? (4-9-26 Full Show)

    What are your thoughts on the 'Envision Erie' survey? (4-9-26 Full Show)
    Apr 9 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! On the show today, we discuss how expensive it is to raise children in New York State, Social Security, and a new survey rolled out by Mark Poloncarz meant to gauge Erie County voters perspectives on a variety of issues, but has instead drawn criticism from many. Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss this.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Lindsay Lorigo on Poloncarz' 'Envision Erie' survey

    Lindsay Lorigo on Poloncarz' 'Envision Erie' survey
    Apr 9 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss the 'Envision Erie' survey, a 23 question survey unveiled recently by County Executive Mark Poloncarz, which in theory is meant to gather the perspective of Erie County voters on services, priorities, opportunities, and the like. However, it has drawn flack from many for a perceived partisan bias and curious choices of questions.
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    13 mins
  • What are the most and least stable careers right now? (4-8-26 Full Show)

    What are the most and least stable careers right now? (4-8-26 Full Show)
    Apr 8 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! On the show today, we discuss two local elected democrats stepping down, those being Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger who has served in that capacity since 2016, and New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. In addition to that, with AI on the rise, already taking thousands of jobs and threatening to take more by the day, what are the career paths you think are the most and least secure right now in the dawn of the AI era?
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • More budget woes for the City of Buffalo (4-7-26 Full Show)

    More budget woes for the City of Buffalo (4-7-26 Full Show)
    Apr 7 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! On the show today, we discuss the ongoing financial crisis with the City of Buffalo, as the State Comptroller's office will soon begin an expedited review of the city's finances, as well as President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, and more.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • President Trump holds news conference on Iran war (4-6-26 Full Show)

    President Trump holds news conference on Iran war (4-6-26 Full Show)
    Apr 6 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! Much of today's program is taken up by President Trump, who held a lengthy news conference in which we learned more about the search-and-rescue effort by special forces troops following the crash of an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter in Iran, and the President refused to back down from threats he made over the weekend to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if they refuse to open the Straight of Hormuz by Tuesday, April 7th. With the remaining time in the show, Joe reacts to this news conference and takes your reactions as well.
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    29 mins
  • Final stop of the 2026 Joe Beamer Fish Fry Tour: Big Tree Inn (4-3-26 Full Show)

    Final stop of the 2026 Joe Beamer Fish Fry Tour: Big Tree Inn (4-3-26 Full Show)
    Apr 3 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! Today's show marks the final stop in the 2026 Joe Beamer Fish Fry Tour, Big Tree Inn on Abbott Rd. in Orchard Park. Much of the topic today was spent on the Broadway Market, are you a frequent visitor? When was the last time you went? What brings you there, or brings you back? Is it worth pouring $45 million into like the city is going to this summer for a facelift?
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Pam Bondi out as AG (4-2-26 Full Show)

    Pam Bondi out as AG (4-2-26 Full Show)
    Apr 2 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! On the program today, we discuss the news that broke right as the show began, Pam Bondi was ousted as Attorney General, we also discuss office space vacancies in downtown, the magic number for retirement rising, we hear from Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo, and the Sabres are one win (or overtime loss) away from breaking the dreaded playoff drought.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Lindsay Lorigo on Seneca Babcock, homicide ruling in refugee death, and more

    Lindsay Lorigo on Seneca Babcock, homicide ruling in refugee death, and more
    Apr 2 2026
    The Joe Beamer show on demand from NewsRadio 930 WBEN! Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo joins the show to discuss an array of topics, including Seneca Babcock, youth hunting in Erie County, the homicide ruling from the Erie County Medical Examiner's office in the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, and more.
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    12 mins