Still somewhat on the topic of the car theft by juveniles in Cheektowaga yesterday, that brings up the larger question of respect, are people in positions of power receiving less respect than they used to? As far as these kids acting out, is it a lack of discipline thing? How did your parents discipline you, what was their 'nuclear' punishment option?

Since it's July and you may be looking for some plans to fill out the summer without breaking the bank, we take your suggestions on some of the best trip ideas that can be made with a tank or so of gasoline. Also, we touch on the situation out of Cheektowaga Park last night where three teens were charged with stealing a car and driving it through Cheektowaga Park last night, endangering hundreds. It seems like incidents like this are on the rise as of late, has this happened to you, ever had your car jacked or anything stolen off your vehicle?

If you've managed to avoid the much maligned smart meters to this point, they'll be even harder to evade as National Grid is expected to begin installing smart meters in Erie County and greater Buffalo. If you're a NYSEG customer, you may have already had dealings with the smart meter. If so, did you get one installed? What changed?

Meteorologist Andy Parker joins the show as there is the potential for some severe thunderstorms to brew up across Western New York in the immediate future.

To start the show off today, we re-visit the claims made against Buffalo Public Schools by Richard Hy. As it turns out, as WBEN uncovered via a FOIA request, a rape did take place at McKinley High School recently. Knowing that now, if you didn't believe Detective Hy before, do you now? Also, we'd be remiss if we didn't cover some Independence Day topics, including a Facebook post where someone questions if they will fly the American Flag this 4th of July, and what your lineage has contributed to American history. Also discussed today, Congress has passed the Big Beautiful Bill, and a dog was fatally shot and killed by a Buffalo police officer.

Happy Fourth of July! You must've been wondering throughout the week if tomorrow would be a good enough day weather wise to bust out the grill, have a backyard barbecue, and engage in other outdoor patriotic pursuits. Well, you're in luck! Meteorologist Andy Parker details what is shaping up to be a spectacular holiday in terms of weather, one of the best we've had in recent memory, as well as the rest of the forecast for the extended weekend.

Calling all Catholics: what are your feelings on the state of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese right now? Recently, the Saint Timothy Parish in the Town of Tonawanda was asked to pay $5 million toward the $150 million clergy sexual abuse settlement, and numerous other parishes have been asked to pony up as well. Are you upset that many local parishes are being asked to bail out the Buffalo Catholic Diocese financially to settle these sexual abuse claims? Has this situation made you lose faith in the church and/or its leadership?

In an appearance on David Bellavia's program today, Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns hinted at a potential run for mayor of Buffalo, despite the fact the primary elections have passed, saying there are 'things that can be done'. If he were somehow able to get his name on the ballot or launch a write-in campaign à la Byron Brown, should he throw his name in the ring for the next mayor of Buffalo?

Today, we're talking garbage picking, no shame in that. Are you a garbage picker? And to close things out, given that we live in the technological and communication age, we've all been in this position before. Whether you were the sender or receiver, have you ever sent the wrong text to the wrong person?

Also on today's program, how into politics are you? How much of your screen time is dedicated to consuming political content? Since it's coming up on fireworks season, should fireworks be legal to purchase in New York State. And we get a check of the weekend forecast with meteorologist Andy Parker.