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Comedian Shuler King stop by the WDKX Wake-Up Club to promote The Monthly Comedy Show Presented by "It's Just Comedy" Talent Harris in Rochester. During this edition of the WDKX Podcast Shuler King, Talent, Tariq And Reign from the WDKX Wake-Up Club talk about everything from a new New Parenting App Idea, to passing along wisdom to the next generation of Comedians. Get ready to laugh and remember.............it's just comedy!

NYS Attorney General Letitia James called in to the WDKX Water Cooler to discuss the upcoming "No Questions Asked" Community Gun Buyback event, as well as how gun violence impacts our community.  

Click here for more information on the "No Questions Asked" Community Gun Buyback event.

Joe Morelle calls on DOJ to investigate RCSD finances. Van White came to the WDKX Studios to discuss.

Tune in to learn information about the Forty Day Prayer Challenge Corporate Closing Prayer on Saturday, September 14th at 10 PM on the City Hall Steps (30 Church St). Come get some prayer before you hit the club!

Also, assistant to the mayor, Tracy Miller, drops some exclusive knowledge on the next moves for the city of Rochester that you can only find here!

Terry Dade is a decorated educator who has impacted thousands of students throughout Virginia. July 1st he officially took on the role of Superintendent of the Rochester City School District.

Are you a resident of the city of Rochester over the age of 18 who has been recently incarcerated? Are you looking to reenter the work force or continue your education? If you answered yes to these questions then the Urban League of Rochester has a FREE program just for you!

Tune in to this episode of the WDKX podcast to learn about Project Steps to Success and Project B.E.A.M., two adult reentry programs serving city residents 18 years of age or older for FREE. Jasmine is joined by Career Counselor, Tia Tucker, and Program Director, Brianna Dean, of the Urban League of Rochester to discuss the various ways they both plan to help you get on track to a brighter future!

If you would like to enroll in this program, call or text 585-270-1459 with your name, age and a good callback number.

If you're on Facebook, visit them at Urban League of Rochester. Or visit their website http://www.ulr.org/ for more information.

Want to know information on how you can take the civil service exam? Tune in to this episode of the WDKX podcast featuring Sheriff Todd Baxter.

Sheriff Todd Baxter joins today's episode of the WDKX podcast to discuss the issues in our community surrounding the opioid epidemic. 

On this episode of the WDKX podcast, congratulations are in order! The Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) has been named the "National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2019 Professional Chapter of the Year"!!

Jasmine is joined by RABJ President, Richard J. McCollough, and VP of Print, Kevin Hicks, to discuss the many different ways the chapter has involved themselves within the fabric of our community. 

If you would like to join in on the celebration, head to the Downtown Hyatt Regency (125 E Main St) for their "Break Bread with RABJ Happy Hour". This event will be held this evening (Friday, 8/30) and runs from 6 PM- 9 PM. It is free and open to the public.

For more information on RABJ and their many projects, visit https://www.rabjournalists.org

A new study claims the 25th congressional district is the 2nd worst in the country when it comes to the quality of life for African Americans. The 25th congressional district includes the city of Rochester and areas in Monroe County and is represented by Democratic Congressman Joseph Morelle. He stopped by the WDKX Wake-Up Club to talk about the study and let people know what he plans to do about changing that around.

To learn more about this study, click here.