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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 Lis...

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Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Breaking the Cycle: Rethinking School Suspensions in Buffalo 27.05.2025

On today’s episode, we welcome three members of Buffalo’s Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition, which aims to shed light on the long-standing problems with the suspension system affecting Buffalo Public Schools students and families.

Producer’s Picks of the Week: Niagara Pride & Postproduction Diversity 22.05.2025

On today’s edition of Producer’s Picks of the Week, we bring you two segments from episodes that aired this week.

Producer’s Picks: Black Identity, Mental Health, and Arts Representation 22.05.2025

On today’s edition of Producer’s Picks, we bring you segments from three standout previous episodes.

Uplifting Working-Class Voices & Diversifying the Media Landscape 20.05.2025

On today’s episode, we welcome back India Walton, and we take a look at Buffalo State’s Post-Production Diversity Initiative, which aims to increase representation in the post-production media field.

Pride in Every Corner: Niagara Pride’s Work Across WNY 19.05.2025

On today’s show we welcome back two familiar voices from Niagara Pride: President and Co-Founder Ronald Piaseczny, and Programming Chair Sherry Fossett. Niagara Pride is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA2S+ community across Niagara County and Western New York.

Remembering May 14th: Youth & Elder Voices - The Future of Social Justice 16.05.2025

This week, we are proud to bring you special programming on remembering the May 14th Tops Massacre. In our final installment, we bring you a conversation on the future of social justice by listening to both the voices of elder advocates, and younger ones beginning to take up the mantle of taking on issues.

Remembering May 14th: Policy, Advocacy & Systemic Change 15.05.2025

This week, we are proud to bring you special programming on remembering the May 14th Tops Massacre. In today’s installment, we take a deep dive into policy, advocacy, and systemic change through two conversations.

Remembering May 14th: East Side Development & Food Injustice 14.05.2025

This week, we are proud to bring you special programming throughout the week on remembering the May 14th Tops Massacre. In today’s installment, we break down economic empowerment on the East Side of Buffalo and food injustice throughout the region.

Remembering May 14: Processing Trauma and Building Resilience 13.05.2025

This week, we are proud to bring you special programming throughout the week on remembering the May 14 Tops mass shooting. In today’s installment, we analyze mental health and healing from the tragedy, as well as processing trauma and building resilience.

Remembering May 14th: Honoring Lives Lost & Community Reflections 12.05.2025

This week, we are proud to bring you special programming throughout the week on remembering the May 14th Tops Massacre. In today’s installment, we focus on remembering the lives lost and reflecting on the East Side Community.

Producer’s Picks of the Week: Providence Farm Collective & Africa History 08.05.2025

On this edition of Producer’s Picks of the Week, we revisit two standout conversations: one with Hamadi Ali, Markets Manager at Providence Farm Collective, and Executive Director Kristin Heltman-Weiss, and another with Emmanuel Kulu, an African Historian and Author.

Walking Each Other Home & Walking Through Solutions Wednesdays 07.05.2025

On today’s episode, we bring you two new conversations. First, we welcome John Masiulionis, the author of “Walking Each Other Home”. Next, we welcome back Deja Middlebrook and LaShawn Davis of Walking Through Solutions LLC.

Reclaiming the Past: Teaching African History and Unity 06.05.2025

On today’s episode, we discuss the importance of African history and the gaps seen in education on the topic. We welcome Emmanuel Kulu, an African historian and author.

Rooted in Resilience: Providence Farm Collective’s New Challenge 05.05.2025

On today’s episode, we speak with Providence Farm Collective; the only nonprofit in Western New York that directly supports communities with access to rural farmland, farming and business education, technical assistance, markets, and the opportunity to farm for income.

Producer's Picks of the Week featuring Poetry Conversation, Nina and Terry Heard, Dr. Doretha Williams, and Terry Alford 01.05.2025

On this edition of Producer's Pick of the Week, we revisit three previous conversations.

Sacred Heart’s Day of Sharing & Curating African American History 30.04.2025

On today’s episode, we attend the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart's annual Day of Sharing. The event this year focused on refugees. The two interview attendees of the event, and dive deep into the workshops that were featured. Next, we discuss an exciting initiative between the two groups that is set to take place in May 2026.

Inspiring Excellence: Uplifting Educators at the 6th Annual Excellence in Education Awards 30.04.2025

On today’s show, we dive into the 6th Annual Excellence in Education Awards. The event, which is hosted by Friends for a Better Buffalo, honors educators for their contributions and recognizes their efforts beyond the classroom.

Buffalo’s Poetic Legacy: A Conversation with the City’s Poets Laureate 28.04.2025

On today’s show, we bring you a special conversation on poetry in Buffalo. We welcome Aitina Fareed-Cooke, and Jillian Hanesworth, the Poet-Laurate and Poet-Laurate Emeritus of Buffalo.

Producer’s Picks of the Week: Justice, Immigration Policy, and the Gender Pay Gap in Erie County 24.04.2025

On this edition of Producer’s Picks of the Week, we revisit three conversations: one with Geraldine Pointer, Terrance Pointer, and James Coughlin, another with Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, and finally Karen King, Cathy Creighton, and Rusty Weaver.

Black Buffalo Speaks: Connecting Voices 17.04.2025

Today, we explore the "Black Buffalo Speaks" event, a student-curated Africana Studies conference at Buffalo State University that aims to foster community, conversation, and action, with a diverse lineup of speakers representing various aspects of black culture and history.

Acknowledging Barriers: Gender Pay Disparities in Erie County 16.04.2025

Today, we take a look at a report that breaks down the gender pay gap in Erie County as we welcome Karen King, Executive Director of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, and two members of Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations Buffalo Co-Lab.

Redefining Welcome: The Effect of Federal Immigration Policies on WNY 15.04.2025

Today, we welcome back Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, the Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo, and analyze how recent immigration policy changes at the federal level have impacted the region.

Justice for Geraldine and Martin: Examining Buffalo in 1967 14.04.2025

In 1967, Geraldine Pointer and Martin Sostre were arrested after being accused of selling drugs and weapons out of the bookstore they operated on Jefferson Avenue. 57 years later, there is still an ongoing movement to exonerate the two of the charges.

Producer’s Picks of the Week: Hunger Relief, Women in Construction, and Black Maternal Health 10.04.2025

O this edition of Producer's Picks of the Week, we feature three previous conversations: Dr. Jennifer Roberts and Catherine Shick, Jillian Penkin, and Eileen Kineke.

Black Maternal Health & Visual Storytelling in Buffalo 09.04.2025

On today's show, we bring you two new conversations. First, we dive into the topic of Black maternal health. We welcome Eileen Kinecke, the Director of Prenatal and Infant Community Health at the P3 Center at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She sits down with Jay Moran to discuss the upcoming fourth annual uplifting Black Maternal Health event. Next, Maria Ta sits down with Pat Cray, a Buff...

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