“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: Inside the Onondaga County Legislature’s new majority Pt. 2
Reporter Laura Robertson unpacks the ways that Democrats on the Onondaga County Legislature are learning to wield their first majority in decades.
Inside the Onondaga County Legislature’s new majority Pt. 1
Onondaga County Reporter Laura Robertson discusses how county Republicans and Democrats are adjusting to their new roles, and shares which stories she thinks will be most important to follow ahead of the November elections.
Podcast: A look at immigration enforcement in Central New York
Reporters Patrick McCarthy and Eddie Velazquez discuss how efforts by federal agencies are unfolding locally.
Podcast: What’s going on at Syracuse Housing Authority?
A conversation with Central Current reporter Debadrita Sur about the Syracuse Housing Authority and the redevelopment of public housing.
Podcast: An editor’s forecast for 2026
A conversation with Central Current’s Editor Chris Libonati about the issues facing Central New York and how our newsroom plans to cover them.
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.