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Inside the Margins

80 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

 Inside the Margins is a public affairs program that covers topics that are important to groups that are underrepresented. 

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Return of the Masks

December 15, 2021 11:46 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Indoor mask mandates have returned. Plus, 60 degree weather in December? We talk about it and music from @crotonapbx @dannyfuckingk , and @familiar_doc

Interview With The Black Beerded Nerd

November 01, 2021 20:59 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Matt speaks with the Black Beerded Nerd at the NYS Craft Brewers Festival in Buffalo

School Bus Driver Shortage

September 21, 2021 18:46 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

We talk about the school bus driver shortage in the Rochester City School District and Covid vaccines for kids 5 and up

The Reparations Initiative

September 01, 2021 10:10 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

We talk about the plan for reparations, the marijuana legalization process, and mask mandates. Featuring music by M Doc Diego, Cratona P and WoodsheIM.

Summer Days, COVID Nights

August 23, 2021 17:25 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

Patti and I discuss what back to school could look like, business initiating vaccination mandates, and giveaways to incentivise getting vaccinated.  

Safety For All

August 17, 2021 16:40 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

We talk about the steps that are being taken to try to decrease violence in the city and the COVID Delta varriant is beginging to shut things down. Also, we feature music from BNA, Cratona P, and M Doc Deigo

Back to School?

August 11, 2021 11:53 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

We discuss what the pending school year may look like. We also talk COVID mandates, and the Composting initiative in the City. 

Harassment in the Field

July 27, 2021 17:03 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

Patti and I talk about a female reporter being harrased and cat called, local meetings to stop gun violence, and COVID cases on the rise. We also feature music from local recording artists D Larceny, M Doc Diego and Volatile.

Trouble for the Mayor

July 20, 2021 17:19 - 50 minutes - 70 MB

We discuss Mayor Lovley Warren facing felony gun charges, the latest on the shooting in front of the Open Door Mission update, and are mask mandartes returning?

Representation Defined

July 12, 2021 18:29 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

Ethics of Police Accountability Board members questioned by the Police Union and what it means to have representation.  

Judging a Judge

July 06, 2021 18:39 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MB

Old photo lands Judge in trouble, horse tranquilizers in drugs, and teen mental health.

Rochester Votes for New Leadership

June 28, 2021 21:27 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

We discuss the the winner of the Mayoral race Malik Evans and how Rochester plans to combat the rising violence.

The PAB and Earnest Flagler Mitchell

June 14, 2021 20:35 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Latest news on Monroe County Legislature Earnest Flagler Mitchell, The Police Accountability Board, and Covid. 

Black Wall Street

June 10, 2021 15:22 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Patti and I talk about the coninued violence in Rochester and NPR's Eric Deggins tells us about films and documentaries you can watch to learn about the Attack on Black Wall Street 100 years ago.

Arrest of Mayor Warren's Husband

May 24, 2021 22:38 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

We break down the arrrest of Mayor Lovely Warren's husband. We also talk about Rochester's first black police officer Charlie Price.

Deadly Traffic Stop

May 18, 2021 06:31 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

We talk about the updated mask guidelines and we discuss the body camera footage that shows the traffic stop police shooting that left a man dead. 

New York Reopens?

May 10, 2021 21:51 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

We discuss the reopening of New York State and address the rise in violent crimes.. 

The Vaccination Special

May 04, 2021 09:22 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Patti talks about her ride along with the PIC team ...and we talk about the impact of vaccines... 

Floyd vs. Prude

April 27, 2021 10:10 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

We Talk about the Chauvin verdict, Walk in Vaccinations and Vaccination requirements at schools and sporting events 

Sports With George Radney

April 19, 2021 19:20 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

With Patti off, it's up to me to deliver the headline news from the Minority Reporter and some national and music news. Plus, my special guest, George Radney from the Challenger Community News and 105.5 The Beat stops by to talk some sports. 

Vaccinating Rochester

April 13, 2021 00:01 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

We talk vaccination sites in Rochester, the uptick in Covid cases and the concept of policing. 

Uptick of Violence in Rochester

April 05, 2021 23:52 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

We talk about the uptick of violence and homicides in Rochester and...legal weed.  

Legalization of Marijuana

March 29, 2021 22:01 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

We talk weed legalization and vaccine equity 

Final moments of Tyshon Jones

March 22, 2021 19:56 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB

On this episode we look deeper into the death of Tyshon Jones,  we adress the new Officer Conduct policies, and the RASE Commission report 

Shooting Outside of the Open Door Mission

March 18, 2021 13:23 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB

On this episode we discuss the shooting outside of the Open Door Mission, Cancel Culture, and the mayor suppresses Prude info.. 

Pepper Spray Controversy

March 09, 2021 13:49 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

We discuss another pepper spray incident with the police has captivated Rochester. 

No Charges in Prude Case

March 02, 2021 11:43 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

No charges in the Daniel Prude Case, Attorney General James response to the decision and Bob Duffy's thoughts on incoming businesses to Rochester 

Turbulence at the Airport

February 23, 2021 00:58 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

We discuss the airport renaming controversy, nursing home visitation guidelines, and vaccine equity and transparency  

Relocation of the Jazz Fest

February 18, 2021 16:33 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

Jazz Fest moves to RIT..and and..additional footage released on the pepper spraying of a 9 year old girl.. 

Reimagining Public Safety

February 09, 2021 00:47 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB

The Mayor's police reform plan, Singltary's testimony. Dr. Mendoza looks back at what could we have done better, and a married couple dies from Covid just days apart from one another.  

Detainment Disaster

February 02, 2021 00:39 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

We discuss the latest major story in Rochester involving the RPD and a 9 year old girl, and a newly released statistic in regards to mental health during the Pandemic. 

Testing and Sports in Schools

January 26, 2021 12:15 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

We talk sports in schools, the Person In Crisis Team, and testing in schools.

Chaos at the Capital

January 12, 2021 10:20 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

BLM protest vs Protest at the Capitol...we breakdown if there are similarities or differences..plus Patti asks Dr. Michael Mendoza what's the difference between quarantine and isolation..hear his answer!

Herd Immunity

January 05, 2021 01:13 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

We discuss Herd Immunity....what is it and how do we achieve it? 

Fight at the Mall in Greece

December 31, 2020 16:26 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

We end 2020 with discussion on the fighting at the mall in Greece and the arrival of the vaccines. 

Singletary vs. Warren

December 25, 2020 01:09 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

We talk Singletary vs. Warren and the Vaccine. 

The Monroe County Budget

December 15, 2020 20:24 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

On this episode ee discuss the Monroe County budget and Covid PTSD.

Dr. Mendoza on Covid Disproportion and Patti Volunteers for Vaccine Trials

December 08, 2020 16:58 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

Patti asks Dr. Michael Mendoza about Covid disproportion within the communities in Rochester..and Patti volunteers for the vaccine trials and shares her experience 

Covid Contraction disproportion

December 01, 2020 07:31 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

We talk Covid contraction disproportion within the communities in Rochester 

Holiday Distancing Mandates

November 24, 2020 20:48 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

We disccuss enforcement of the mask and distancing mandate and will there be fire works for New Years? Patti has an interesting suggestion.

Are new Jobs in Greece really new jobs in Rochester?

November 17, 2020 18:13 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

We ask if jobs coming to the town of Greece really benifits the City of Rochester. Also, we disccuss the holidays and Covid.

The Holidays and Covid

November 13, 2020 17:41 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Our own Patti Singer asks a question to Public Health Commissioner Michael Mendoza and Adam Bello in regards to Covid going into the holiday season during a recent press conference.  

New Jobs Coming to Gates NY

November 06, 2020 18:02 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

We talk about possible new jobs coming to Gates and Rochester's gun violence initiative. 

Voting Local and Covid Fatigue

October 28, 2020 10:48 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB

We talk voting for local offices and the onset of Covid-19 fatigue

Rochester Police Accountability Board's New Executive Director

October 20, 2020 10:02 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

The Rochester Police Accountability Board names it's new Exectutive Director and staying safe for Halloween.

The Arraignment of Mayor Lovely Warren and the Protesting for Justice

October 15, 2020 15:27 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

We discuss the arraignment of Mayor Lovely Warren and the continued protests for justice .

The Definition of Justice

October 07, 2020 09:37 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

On this episode we discuss justice. What does justice look like in regards to Mayor Lovley Warren and Daniel Prude?

Rochester's New Interm Police Chief

September 30, 2020 22:56 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

In this episode, we discuss the ground breaking new interm Chief of Police in Rochester New York, the ongoing protests and Covid-19 in the schools.

Remembering Ruth

September 22, 2020 14:34 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg and disccusion about the mass shooting in Rochester NY

Daniel Prude and the Protests in Rochester NY

September 07, 2020 22:58 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

On this episode we discuss the death of Daniel Prude while in the custody of Rochester police and the Protests in Rochester NY followning his death.