http://www.wbfo.org/programming/commentary.php3 WBFO listeners and regular commentators offer their views on a variety of issues. en-us WBFO Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:25:03 GMT Public Podcaster 30 WBFO no wbfo, npr, local, news, opinion, commentary, buffalo, niagara Listener-Commentaries WBFO listeners and regular commentators offer their views on a variety of issues. WBFO http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_259_small.jpg http://www.wbfo.org/programming/commentary.php3 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1429241 One's book collection provides a glimpse into our very lives -- what interests us, what are our passions. Listener-Commentator Alex Livingston reflects on his Aunt Mickey's life now that he has been given part of her collection. wbfo Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/798782/mp3/news/podcast/259/798782.mp3 00:00:00 no One's book collection provides a glimpse into our very lives -- what interests us, what are our passions. Listener-Commentator Alex Livingston reflects on his Aunt Mickey's life now that he has been given part of her collection. One's book collection provides a glimpse into our very lives -- what interests us, what are our passions. Listener-Commentator Alex Livingston reflects on his Aunt Mickey's life now that he has been given part of her collection. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1423932 There are several high-profile local advocates who are pushing regionalism. Now, says listener-commentator Bruce Fisher, they'll soon have an ally in Washington. wbfo Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/795958/mp3/news/podcast/259/795958.mp3 00:00:00 no There are several high-profile local advocates who are pushing regionalism. Now, says listener-commentator Bruce Fisher, they'll soon have an ally in Washington. There are several high-profile local advocates who are pushing regionalism. Now, says listener-commentator Bruce Fisher, they'll soon have an ally in Washington. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1418097 Listener-Commentator Keith Frome is a respected Buffalo area educator. He's written a book titled "How's My Kid Doing" that answers questions from parents about their child's education. From time to time, we're sharing excerpts from the book in our commentary segment. One parent writes, "What does my child need to do to get into a really good university? And how early should we start preparing?" wbfo Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/792507/mp3/news/podcast/259/792507.mp3 00:00:00 no Listener-Commentator Keith Frome is a respected Buffalo area educator. He's written a book titled "How's My Kid Doing" that answers questions from parents about their child's education. From time to time, we're Listener-Commentator Keith Frome is a respected Buffalo area educator. He's written a book titled "How's My Kid Doing" that answers questions from parents about their child's education. From time to time, we're sharing excerpts from the book in our commentary segment. One parent writes, "What does my child need to do to get into a really good university? And how early should we start preparing?" WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1412013 The late 1960s and early '70s were a time of some pretty bad music. But Listener-Commentator Jim Nolan admits he actually liked some of what he heard while growing up in Snyder. wbfo Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/788937/mp3/news/podcast/259/788937.mp3 00:00:00 no The late 1960s and early '70s were a time of some pretty bad music. But Listener-Commentator Jim Nolan admits he actually liked some of what he heard while growing up in Snyder. The late 1960s and early '70s were a time of some pretty bad music. But Listener-Commentator Jim Nolan admits he actually liked some of what he heard while growing up in Snyder. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1396874 Presidential elections of the past have our listener-commentator Bruce Mitchell reflecting on what course he'll choose two weeks from today. wbfo Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/779038/mp3/news/podcast/259/779038.mp3 00:00:00 no Presidential elections of the past have our listener-commentator Bruce Mitchell reflecting on what course he'll choose two weeks from today. Presidential elections of the past have our listener-commentator Bruce Mitchell reflecting on what course he'll choose two weeks from today. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1390332 The term "elite" is heard often in our political discourse. If you're elite, you're out of touch with the concerns of the average American. Listener-Commentator Paul Reitan wonders why that is. wbfo Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/774838/mp3/news/podcast/259/774838.mp3 00:00:00 no The term "elite" is heard often in our political discourse. If you're elite, you're out of touch with the concerns of the average American. Listener-Commentator Paul Reitan wonders why that is. The term "elite" is heard often in our political discourse. If you're elite, you're out of touch with the concerns of the average American. Listener-Commentator Paul Reitan wonders why that is. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1383738 The Buffalo Sabres open their new season on Friday. It's always an exciting time of year for one of our resident hockey experts. But this year is somewhat bitter sweet as he ponders the future of the wooden hockey stick. wbfo Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/770681/mp3/news/podcast/259/770681.mp3 00:00:00 no The Buffalo Sabres open their new season on Friday. It's always an exciting time of year for one of our resident hockey experts. But this year is somewhat bitter sweet as he ponders the future of the wooden hockey stick. The Buffalo Sabres open their new season on Friday. It's always an exciting time of year for one of our resident hockey experts. But this year is somewhat bitter sweet as he ponders the future of the wooden hockey stick. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1378170 Most colleges and universities in the nation use at least a few part-time adjunct professors to teach students. But Listener-Commentator Andrew Sachs says that practice is unfair, both to the adjunct and students alike. wbfo Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/767039/mp3/news/podcast/259/767039.mp3 00:00:00 no Most colleges and universities in the nation use at least a few part-time adjunct professors to teach students. But Listener-Commentator Andrew Sachs says that practice is unfair, both to the adjunct and students alike. Most colleges and universities in the nation use at least a few part-time adjunct professors to teach students. But Listener-Commentator Andrew Sachs says that practice is unfair, both to the adjunct and students alike. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1372738 Courses that teach women about the intricacies of football are increasingly popular. Listener-Commentator Ed Adamczyk says he took the course he taught recently a step further and actually took his students onto a nearby football field to run some plays. wbfo Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/763604/mp3/news/podcast/259/763604.mp3 00:00:00 no Courses that teach women about the intricacies of football are increasingly popular. Listener-Commentator Ed Adamczyk says he took the course he taught recently a step further and actually took his students onto a nearby football field to run some plays. Courses that teach women about the intricacies of football are increasingly popular. Listener-Commentator Ed Adamczyk says he took the course he taught recently a step further and actually took his students onto a nearby football field to run some plays. WBFO http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1366951 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama oftens talks about his improbable road to his party's nomination. And that has listener-commentator Charles Pierson contemplating the improbable stories of his own life. wbfo Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/.jukebox/media/wbfo/760497/mp3/news/podcast/259/760497.mp3 00:00:00 no Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama oftens talks about his improbable road to his party's nomination. And that has listener-commentator Charles Pierson contemplating the improbable stories of his own life. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama oftens talks about his improbable road to his party's nomination. And that has listener-commentator Charles Pierson contemplating the improbable stories of his own life. WBFO