Capital Region Mornings

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On Watchdog Wednesday, Alicia speaks with Z, president and CEO of the Empire Center, about how Democrat spending in the Capital Region is impacting everyone - the commuter tax in Albany, rising energy costs amid the attempted cancellation of all gas heating, and the impact of NY taking on the costs of SNAP after the Federal government pulled out. With less that 2 weeks left until the midterm elections, Alicia explores local headlines that affect everyday liveability in the Capital Region and discusses how to approach these issues with people who want to sit this election out.

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On Town Hall Tuesday, Alicia speaks with Ralph Ambrosio, a former NYS State Trooper running against incumbent Rep. Paul Tonko, a progressive Democrat Socialist, for the NY-20 Congressional district. What transformation will Ralph Ambrosio bring to NY-20 right from Day 1? Listen to the conversation and get informed about the impact the midterm elections will make this year! Alicia examines local news "between the lines" - the "n" word protests in Colonie High School, an Assemblyman deployed in the Middle East accused of "not showing up", and a sitting Republican congressman dances in the street with his opponent.

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Main Street Monday headlines this week are all about changes across the Capital Region from the weather, to the climate, and to the culture. Several issues at home continue to present a problem for the local economy - how should Conservatives and Christians respond to the hysteria and fear constantly pushed by the Socialist, progressive left? How can Capital Region Conservatives reframe the narratives and swing the conversations from left to right? Alicia offers the perspective and insight to digest the headlines and get the week going!

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Is your freedom worth going to war over? What does it look like to fight and win in the battle for FREEDOM? Alicia digests the candidate debates taking place across the Capital Region as the midterm elections draw closer - who won? Who lost? How can local Conservatives, Christians, Republicans and centrist Democrats work together for better local representation? Alicia pulls from current events, headlines, and from history to process how the world can look for patriot Americans who are willing to step up and fight - and what the consequences are for those who will not.

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On Throwback Thursday, Alicia looks at Gen Z's relationship to nature and the impacts of living in a world where statistics show they aren't spending time outside. What have researchers found about the correlation between being outside and choosing to remain indoors? This week's throwback features an artist whose entire career was built upon songs that heralded the beauty of the outdoors and Alicia points to how one of his most famous songs is still sung today - by Gen Z and the world.

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On Watchdog Wednesday, Alicia reviews the gubernatorial debate between Bruce Blakeman and incumbent governor Kathy Hochul and makes an observation many noticed as well. Listen to Alicia's conversation with Zilenas Silvenas, President and CEO of The Empire Center, about the income tax plan disparity between candidates Bruce Blakeman and incumbent governor Kathy Hochul and the real issue with NYC Mayor Mamdani's state run grocery stores. __________

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This Town Hall Tuesday, Alicia covers issues that impact the every day lives of Capital Region New Yorkers such as teachers using AI in the Albany City School District and in other schools in the area. What can parents do if they don't agree with teachers relying on AI to craft their plans? What are the risks to students? Is horse trafficking a bigger problem for people in NY than abortion? Stay informed on local upcoming candidate debates and hear Alicia speak about a meeting she attended with stunning statistics about who stayed home in the last election.

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It's Main Street Monday and Alicia Purdy takes a look at two companies in the Capital Region who are standing firm in their faith-- one a national company and one a local business. Should non-Christians be "subjected" to Bible verses on their products? Alicia shares information about the consequences of a local business sharing Scriptures on their takeout boxes. How can believers interact with the culture in a way that expresses their faith in love? Alicia acknowledges the Columbus Day holiday with thoughts on why the left is wrong about colonization, immigration, and war as a means of establishing a nation.

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What is FREEDOM? Alicia explores the opposite side of American liberty -- what freedom is NOT. A local man was shot after entering an upstate home and Alicia examines the question: Who was free? The intruder or the man who shot him in defense of his life? After a trip to the NYS museum in Albany, Alicia shares thoughts on the newest exhibit, "Revolutionary New York" and its true purpose in redefining freedom, revolution, and liberation.

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On Throwback Thursday, Alicia pulls from pop culture to explore the perspectives of people who found themselves embroiled in scandal and experienced high profile falls from grace. How did they move ahead? Did their careers fully recover? Alicia scrutinizes the lyrics of a famous Beatles song to highlight how artists impact entire generations with their religious and political perspectives - for better or for worse?

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