We talk about Trump playing peacemaker in the Thailand and Cambodia violence that broke out, also giving Russia 10 days to withdraw, and a ceasefire with Ukraine. We were horrified watching the shootout in Manhattan, which killed a New Police officer. Then we saw a horrific beatdown of a woman in Cincinnati by five people who were arrested. Most disturbing was that 100 people were there watching, filming with their cell phones, only one person called 911, and nobody intervened to help this woman. It made me sick to watch people immediately take out their phones to film the brutality, instead of stopping the fight, stepping in to protect her. Mamdani wants to defund the police in NYC; shootouts like what we saw in Manhattan will be commonplace without a strong police presence. We also discuss the Texas Legislature meeting incident where a democratic candidate for the 18th district had to be physically removed from the room. He was furious about redistricting because he felt it made no sense, other than to gain more republican support.

Rebel Republic - The Best and most controversial political talk show in the northeast. With Coach Schuman, Coach Schuman's Football, VOICE OF REASON Frank Cristiano, and Steve Cully discuss the happenings this week according to MSNBC. We had record viewership last episode, especially for a few interesting clips by Frank, which sparked debate, so we go over some of the responses. Dave talks about the illegals who were deported to Sudan because they were criminals, and their country of origin would not accept them back. Attorneys fought that this was cruel and unusual punishment, ignoring a directive by SCOTUS. However, the deportation was merely delayed, and the illegals were sent. Dave's argument was because they were not American citizens, the constitution does not apply to them which angered many people. Frank talked about how people can save more money and told a story about a woman who used an interview at his business just to collect unemployment. We discuss the Epstein files and wonder what in the hell happened there? How did the list disappear? Was there a chance of actual innocence?

In a compelling episode of Small Town Life, host Dave Warner brings together New York State Senator Mark Walczyk, Kelly Brown, CFO of Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corps (MOVAC), and Scott Kinville, a dedicated fireman and EMT from Little Falls, to tackle a critical issue: the fight to make emergency medical services (EMS) an essential service in New York State.

This eye-opening discussion reveals the challenges facing rural EMS and why listeners need to join the conversation.

Are you an adult looking to jumpstart your career or return to college? In this episode of Small Town Life on the Studio 25 Podcast Network, host Dave Warner sits down with Katie Scanlon, Dean of Academic Affairs at Herkimer College, to discuss the transformative SUNY Reconnect Program.

This last-dollar-paid scholarship is opening doors for adult learners aged 25 to 55, offering financial support and flexible learning options to help them earn a degree and secure high-demand jobs in the Mohawk Valley.

Steve Cully’s Festivus of Sports Show is back with UConn Football legendary QB Shane D Stafford, he steps in the settle the argument I had with Coach Schuman on Monday about recruiting for our program and the future ahead.

Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society Executive Director Trisha Weller Barone and dedicated volunteer Donna Ray-Dellanno join Steve Cully on the show to talk about all the happenings going on.. Also more info on Paws For Pages this summer and other events in the works!

Here are links for the job opening and foster program!
Foster/Volunteer Coordinator, Utica, NY - Job Details - Indeed for Employers
Operations Support Specialist, Utica, New York - Job Details - Indeed for Employers

Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully are back to talk about the news in politics this week. Iran and Israel are hopeful of a ceasefire. President Trump commands a room and gets things done. As Frank pointed out, Trump has done more in 6 months than Biden did in 4 years. If he can end the Israel/Hamas conflict, plus Russia vs Ukraine, he may deserve a place on Mount Rushmore. I challenged the guys to name their top presidents since Kennedy. The best,  most successful leaders since JFK. Most picked Reagan, Clinton and Trump. I went with Trump, Clinton, and Reagan. As for the worst presidents, Jimmy Carter, Ford, LBJ. I went with Bush and Nixon as well. A spirited episode of Rebel Republic.

In a captivating episode of the Small Town Life podcast, host Dave Warner interviews Scott Flansburg, owner of the Herkimer Originals ABA basketball team and a key figure in a groundbreaking investigation into the origins of basketball.

Recently featured in The New York Times, Flansburg shares his journey from a world-record-holding "Human Calculator" to a passionate advocate for proving that basketball was invented in Herkimer, New York, not Springfield, Massachusetts, as widely believed.

Get ready for an inspiring tale of creativity and resilience as local filmmakers Michael Flores and Austin Green share their journey behind the upcoming film Dogs on the Sendero. In the engaging episode, Flores and Green recount how Dogs on the Sendero, originally a student project titled Sendero (Spanish for "path"), evolved into a festival favorite, clinching nearly 20 awards at events like the Full Bloom Film Festival and the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival in Wales. The film, now distributed by Good Deed Entertainment, follows a young couple’s dream road trip that takes a tragic turn, exploring themes of grief, hope, and self-discovery with a bittersweet, uplifting narrative.

On this episode of the Trailway Tales Podcast, host Dave Warner sat down with Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Parks & Trails NY. He was part of a group of cyclists from Parks & Trails New York’s inaugural Mohawk Valley Study Tour that made a stop in Little Falls as part of their three-day journey from Albany to Utica.