“It’s Happening Here” is Central Current’s monthly podcast and radio show produced in partnership with WCNY Community FM.
Editor’s Note: This podcast reflects the opinions and perspectives of the host and guests and is not a product of our editorial staff, including Central Current’s editors and reporters. The program may be edited in post-production for length and clarity.
Hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright interview the press, elected officials, and community leaders to explore how national trends are unfolding in our own backyard – and how local actions can help solve national challenges.
Central Current is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newspaper for people building a life in Central New York. We bring you news that’s nourishing, leaving you recharged and empowered with solutions for change. Join us, and step inside the complex web of forces, groups, and individuals reshaping our region.
In addition to online, the show is broadcast over HD radio frequently throughout the week: at WCNY 91.3 HD3 Syracuse, WUNY 89.5 HD3 Utica, and WJNY 90.9 HD3 Watertown.
New episodes air every month. To explore the past episodes, click here.
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Podcast: Let’s talk about reading
Maria Murray and Laurie Black discuss the relationship between literacy and poverty, the resources available in Onondaga County for parents and children, the Book Buddies program, and ways to improve your own child’s reading development.
Podcast: The newsroom demystifying Albany
New York Focus’ Editor-In-Chief Akash Mehta speaks to the work his newsroom is doing to make Albany transparent and accountable to residents across the state.
Podcast: How OCC is preparing to support job growth in CNY
SUNY OCC’s President Warren Hilton joins hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian Eyle.
Podcast: Parenting, pregnancy, and the One Big Beautiful Bill
Summer Merrick from Help Me Grow and Meredith Ouderkirk from Planned Parenthood of Western and Central New York discuss the challenges and opportunities facing pregnant women and parents of young children.
Podcast: This moment in local politics
Central Current reporter Patrick McCarthy joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to discuss trends from the recent Democratic primary election and his ongoing reporting on government transparency.
Podcast: Upstate New York as a climate haven
What can Syracuse learn from how Buffalo has framed itself as a refuge from climate change? Invest Buffalo Niagara’s Greg Pokriki weighs in.