A look at Black History as a way to teach literacy, community and responsibility. Also, early steps to remove Erie County Exec. Mark Poloncarz’s emergency COVID powers are bubbling up in the county legislature . And a in depth look at how much profit nursing homes make, versus what they spend on staffing.

Trucker protests across Canada expanded into general dissent against COVID restrictions. Also, a look at teenage mental health and COVID. And Democrats pressing Gov. Hochul for change on the state’s bail reform measures.

If it’s Friday, its Theater Talk- today with Anthony in "Macbeth" at Buff State, "Waiting for Godot" at ICTC and "Puffs" at Shea’s Smith. Also, hear from a holocaust survivor, and learn about redrawing congressional districts,

It’s International Holocaust Survivors Day. Also, hear from the family of a disabled student suing to get their child in person learning. Get a report card on anti-tobacco efforts, and on COVID hear Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD say "within the next 2 to 4 weeks, we are going to know if (Omicron) is really going away"

Our Disabilities Desk continues coverage of a lawsuit against Buffalo Public Schools, alleging violation of The American With Disabilities Act. Starbucks unionization in Buffalo has inspired workers in Ithaca, and different reasons for the state’s population loss are it claimed by politicians in each party.

Williamsville turns away from their earlier plans to fight a mask mandate citation from Erie County, and former NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver dies in jail after a corruption conviction. Also heartbreak and the mental health of Buffalo Bills fans, and an unwelcome milestone in Ontario’s COVID count.

Erie County wants even more money from Albany for child care after a new study says workers in the field are desperately underfunded. The Buffalo Beauts women’s hockey league is expanding, and speaking of sports, of course we focus on the Buffalo Bills this morning- after last night’s incredible comeback resulted nonetheless in an overtime loss to Kansas City ending the season.

Theater Talk leads off with topics ranging from Sidney Poitier on Broadway to The Ricardos on TV, and “Waiting for Godot” at Irish Classical. Also questions before confirming a new state health commissioner, Buffalo-area restaurants coping without plastic clamshells, and a lawsuit against Buffalo Schools for not complying with an autistic student’s ADA rights.

Get the absolute latest in Williamsville’s anti-mask moves and votes they’ve scheduled tonight to fight an Erie County fine. Hear Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD outline the three times you need to use your new COVID test from the federal government- available via mail now. And hear how Dept. of Defense workers from Walter Reed Medical Center are helping out at Erie County Medical Center, but still taking time to celebrate the Bills and eat wings.

Our podcast editor says it’s a loaded baked potato today: lots and lots of stories --including plans to cover the Kensington Expressway, health care funds from Albany, and the latest on anti-masking in Williamsville, with Erie County fining the village for their defiance. Also, staffing levels at nursing homes, disabled community ire at the CDC, and Gov. Hochul’s budget plans. And... trash talk with Kansas City