Next Steps Show

Today, Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage revisit the November 3 elections and ask what a ballot victory actually authorizes government to do. They examine Democratic Socialists of America-backed victories in New York, voter turnout, political messaging, and the gap between campaign promises and measurable results. An audio clip from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opens a debate about bodily au...

Today, Gary Stout, executive producer of The Second Amendment Show and longtime election-integrity advocate, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage after the November 3 midterm elections. They examine the election's political consequences, high prices and gasoline costs, and the Republican Party's struggle to communicate clear principles while delivering practical results. Peter revisits Ronald Reagan...

Today, Kalinda Washington, Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 135, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage in the studio for a candid look at the November 3 election results. Washington reflects on her campaign, what she heard from voters about taxes, parental rights, gun ownership and leadership, and the political lessons that cannot be captured by vote totals a...

Today, returning guest John P. Rynne, known to listeners as John the Optimist and president of Rynne, Murphy & Associates, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage for a live Election Day conversation about the 2026 elections, voter turnout, public trust, and the influence of news coverage on political judgment. Rynne discusses media bias, the responsibilities of voters, and the stakes of state and...

Today, Jim Bobreski, Democratic candidate for New York State Senate District 58, and Kalinda Washington, Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 135, join Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage for a pointed election-eve discussion of constitutional rights, government authority, and public accountability. Bobreski responds to questions about immigration enforcement, Second...

Today, Michael Hennessy, Executive Director of Youth for Christ Rochester and host of Good News Talk, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage on The Next Steps Show as New Yorkers prepare for the November 3 election. They examine voter responsibility, the role of conscience, and the standards citizens expect their public officials to uphold. A social-media comment about a church supporting a state Sena...

Today, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York lieutenant governor on Bruce Blakeman's ticket, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to examine public safety, the cost of government, and what accountability should mean to voters. Hood discusses his law-enforcement experience, bail reform, juvenile crime, corrections staffing, and the work required to p...

Today, Peter D. Elder, Monroe County Republican Commissioner of Elections and chairman of the Monroe County Republican Committee, joins host Peter Vazquez on The Next Steps Show to discuss election administration, voter confidence, absentee-ballot delays, and the responsibility of political leaders to the public. On the 140th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication, the conversation begi...

Today, Orlando Rivera, the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Senate District 56, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to discuss what government should deliver for the people it represents. Rivera discusses his community involvement, business background, and experience with the Rochester Hispanic Business Association and the city Civil Service Commission. The interview covers...

Today, Evelyn Lemly, Chief Executive Officer of Kairos Prison Ministry International, joins Peter Vazquez to explore accountability, faith, rehabilitation, and second chances. As Kairos marks 50 years of ministry, Lemly explains how volunteers support incarcerated people and how relationships can continue after release. Before the interview, Peter and Bob Savage speak with listeners about New York...

Today, Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage examine immigration, political accountability, and the growing division between public accusations and verifiable facts. The conversation begins with political stereotyping of Latino voters, the influence of social media, and questions surrounding political messaging in New York's elections. Peter and Bob also examine a warning about extremism in Europe, the nat...

Today, Gregg Sadwick, U.S. Navy veteran, president of Solid Services and Flower City Collision, and former congressional candidate for New York's 25th District, returns to The Next Steps Show with Peter Vazquez. What happens when political promises collide with the everyday realities of operating a business, raising a family, and paying the bills? Peter, Gregg, and Bob Savage examine the congressi...

Today, Nick Kangadis of MRC Video and MRCTV joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage for a hard-hitting discussion about political rhetoric, media accountability, and the growing influence of outrage over facts. The conversation examines MRC's Worst Media Quote of the Week, controversial statements from Ana Navarro, Keith Olbermann, and Hayley Williams, and commentary involving Congresswoman Jasmine Cro...

Today, Kim Hermance, President and Co-Director of Project CIVICA, returns to The Next Steps Show with host Peter Vazquez to confront a fundamental question: Who holds election officials accountable when voter records raise questions that deserve answers?   With New York's November 3 election approaching, Hermance discusses Project CIVICA's Open Doors and Red Flags in the Rolls investigations. The...

Today, Chris Olix takes us back to 1890, when Civil War veterans and their families erected a monument in Hornell's Hope Cemetery. More than a century later, four polished granite panels remain without the names of the men who served. Why was their recognition left unfinished, and who will complete it? Olix, a retired Army Reserve and National Guard captain leading the Finish the Monument project,...

Today, Dorothy L. Hayes, Director of ROC Love Will End Abortion, and Pastor Michael Warren, Director of Quest for Life, join Peter Vazquez to examine what meaningful support for mothers requires beyond slogans and political argument. The guests recount local outreach, mentoring, transportation and other assistance for women facing difficult pregnancies. They discuss peaceful advocacy, disagreement...

Today, Jay Gonzalez, campaign manager for New York Assembly candidate Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons, joins Peter Vazquez to discuss complaints from Monroe County voters awaiting absentee ballots and the Board of Elections' explanation of its outside mailing process. The conversation raises questions about tracking dates, delayed delivery and who is accountable when voters do not receive timely answers....

Today, Peter Vazquez welcomes Mike Calabrese, Senior Advisor for College Sports at the America First Policy Institute, to examine who really benefits from college athletics and who protects the students behind the game. College sports are big business, but athletes, parents and smaller schools do not all play by the same financial rules. Their conversation challenges the old amateur model, the ris...

Today, Gates Police Chief Robert Long joins Peter Vazquez for a candid conversation about the responsibilities behind the badge and the questions following the fatal October 4 encounter in Gates. Long discusses decisions made under pressure, the importance of an independent investigation, and why accountability and due process must apply before conclusions are drawn. The discussion moves beyond on...

What does America owe the people who ran toward danger on September 11? And when government promises economic justice through marijuana legalization, who measures the results? Today, Peter Vazquez welcomes retired NYPD Detective Sergeant and 9/11 survivor Mike Codella, who recounts rushing to the World Trade Center, surviving the collapse of the South Tower, and the importance of teaching duty, fa...

Originally broadcast on October 6, 2026, this archival edition of The Next Steps Show is hosted by Peter Vazquez. The Next Steps Show | Putting People First. NextStepsShow.com

Originally broadcast on October 5, 2026, this archival edition of The Next Steps Show is hosted by Peter Vazquez. The Next Steps Show | Putting People First. NextStepsShow.com

Originally broadcast on October 1, 2026, this archival edition of The Next Steps Show is hosted by Peter Vazquez. The Next Steps Show | Putting People First. NextStepsShow.com

Originally broadcast on September 30, 2026, this archival edition of The Next Steps Show is hosted by Peter Vazquez. The Next Steps Show | Putting People First. NextStepsShow.com

Originally broadcast on September 29, 2026, this archival edition of The Next Steps Show is hosted by Peter Vazquez. The Next Steps Show | Putting People First. NextStepsShow.com