Dec 6th, 2007 · The reported decrease in violence in Baghdad may be having an effect on politics at home. Voters are turning their attention away from the war and toward domestic issues. James Walsh, a veteran congressman from Syracuse, N.Y., and Jerry McNerney, a first-term Democrat from California's Central Valley. talk about their constituents' top concerns.
Jul 19th, 2007 · Brad Paisley is a major country music star in the midst of a huge North American tour, with stops in towns like Syracuse, Cedar Rapids and Saskatoon -- and he has a new CD, 5th Gear.
Feb 11th, 2007 · Once upon a time, if you were lucky enough to get a job with Carrier in Syracuse, N.Y., you had it good. But two-and-a-half years ago, Carrier shut down the plant and sent about 1,000 jobs to Asia. Many who lost their jobs are still struggling to cope.
Dec 10th, 2006 · Ruth Johnson Colvin is one of 10 people who will be honored this coming week with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Colvin dedicated her life to literacy in 1962 when she discovered that more than 11,000 people in her hometown of Syracuse, N.Y., functionally couldn't read. It led her to create Literacy Volunteers or America which today has more than 125 affiliates.
May 19th, 2006 · Gov. George Pataki of New York wants a quarter of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by the year 2013. Guests examine the plausibility of the plan, in a live broadcast from Syracuse, N.Y.
Mar 31st, 2006 · One major challenge facing cities hoping to bring residents back to their downtowns is the lack of a grocery store. One Syracuse developer, and former Walt Disney executive, just opened an upscale urban grocery. He thinks that he has the solution for making money in an unproven market. Matt Hackworth of member station WAER reports.
Jan 10th, 2006 · The Itsy Bitsy Spider better watch out: The young people of Syracuse, N.Y. are singing some new tunes. An engaging music teacher is expanding the schoolroom repertoire -- to include classic tunes by Sam Cooke and other, non-Disney characters. Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers introduces us to Mr. Songflower Man.
Dec 26th, 2005 · A developer in Syracuse, N.Y, wants to create an environmentally friendly mega-mall. Matt Hackworth of member station WAER reports.