The Next Steps Show
The Next Steps Show with Peter Vazquez is a live weekday radio show and on-demand podcast on WYSL and WLEA. Conversations connect faith, politics, entrepreneurship and the issues that affect families, communities and the country. Hear original interviews, examine competing arguments and ask what the evidence shows. Putting People First.
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The Next Steps Show
Faith. Politics. Entrepreneurship. Putting People First.
Live weekdays, noon–1 p.m. ET on WYSL and WLEA. Hear the latest episode, explore interviews and original commentary, and follow the show on your favorite podcast app.
Latest Episodes
Oct. 28, 2026
Peter D. Elder: Ballot Delays and the Public Trust
Monroe County Elections Commissioner Peter D. Elder joins Peter Vazquez to discuss early voting, absentee-ballot delays, election integrity, and party accountability. The October 28 broadcast also features conversations with Chili Town Supervisor Dave Dunning and Assembly candidate Cleanda Florent.
Oct. 27, 2026
Orlando Rivera: Who Does Government Serve?
Today, Orlando Rivera, the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Senate District 56, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to discuss what government should deliver for the people it represents. Rivera discusses his community involvement, business background, and experience with the Rochester Hispanic Business Association and the city Civil Service Commission. The interview covers public safety, criminal justice policy, youth and families, immigration, local business opportuni
Oct. 26, 2026
Evelyn Lemly: Justice Without Redemption Is Incomplete
Today, Evelyn Lemly, Chief Executive Officer of Kairos Prison Ministry International, joins Peter Vazquez to explore accountability, faith, rehabilitation, and second chances. As Kairos marks 50 years of ministry, Lemly explains how volunteers support incarcerated people and how relationships can continue after release. Before the interview, Peter and Bob Savage speak with listeners about New York bail reform, public safety, domestic violence, and what meaningful rehabilitation requires while