Episodes

Find and listen to full broadcasts, interviews and conversations.
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Oct. 22, 2026

Ilhan Omar Allegations: Evidence Before Verdict

Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage discuss Latino voter stereotyping, immigration enforcement, allegations involving Ilhan Omar, and concerns over absentee ballots and voting systems. The broadcast emphasizes examining evidence, due process, and civic responsibility.
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Oct. 21, 2026

Gregg Sadwick: The Real Cost of Political Promises

Gregg Sadwick, Navy veteran, business owner and former congressional candidate, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to examine political promises against the realities of tariffs, energy costs, running a business, childcare, and New York's congressional debate.
Guest: Gregg Sadwick
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Oct. 19, 2026

Nick Kangadis: Opinion, Outrage and Media Trust

Nick Kangadis joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to examine media rhetoric, free speech, and political commentary. The broadcast also covers No Kings protests, immigration, New York elections, listener calls, and informed voting.
Guest: Nick Kangadis
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Oct. 16, 2026

Kim Hermance: Who Guards New York's Vote?

Who Guards New York's Vote? Kim Hermance, President and Co-Director of Project CIVICA, joins Peter Vazquez on The Next Steps Show to discuss New York voter rolls, election integrity, registration discrepancies, and the public's role in demanding accountable elections.
Guest: Kim Hermance
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Oct. 15, 2026

A Monument Without Names. A Nation Divided Over Life.

Today, Chris Olix takes us back to 1890, when Civil War veterans and their families erected a monument in Hornell's Hope Cemetery. More than a century later, four polished granite panels remain without the names of the men who served. Why was their recognition left unfinished, and who will complete it? Olix, a retired Army Reserve and National Guard captain leading the Finish the Monument project, joins host Peter Vazquez to uncover the history of Hornellsville's Union soldiers, the sacrifices b...
Oct. 13, 2026

Dorothy Hayes & Michael Warren: Who Stands With Mom?

Dorothy L. Hayes of ROC Love Will End Abortion and Pastor Michael Warren of Quest for Life join Peter Vazquez to discuss practical assistance for mothers, peaceful advocacy, fathers' responsibilities and faith in action.
Oct. 12, 2026

Jay Gonzalez: Ballot Delays and New York’s AG Race

Jay Gonzalez discusses Monroe County absentee ballot delays and election administration. Peter Vazquez and Bob D'Angelo then examine the New York attorney general debate, including public safety, enforcement priorities and accountability.
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Oct. 9, 2026

Mike Calabrese: Who Owns College Sports?

Mike Calabrese of the America First Policy Institute joins Peter Vazquez to explore college-sports reform, NIL compensation, scholarships, athlete protections and the future of smaller athletic programs.
Oct. 8, 2026

Robert Long: Twenty Seconds, a Community’s Questions

Gates Police Chief Robert Long joins Peter Vazquez to discuss accountability and due process following an October 4 fatal encounter, as well as police training, mental-health emergencies and New York criminal-justice reforms.
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Oct. 7, 2026

Mike Codella & Terris E. Todd: Duty Demands Proof

Retired NYPD Detective Sergeant and 9/11 survivor Mike Codella reflects on service and remembrance. Project 21's Terris E. Todd discusses cannabis legalization, business opportunity, public health and policy accountability.
Oct. 6, 2026

The Next Steps Show: October 6, 2026

Peter Vazquez speaks with author Tim M. Ruth about the novel Page 23 and themes of personal responsibility, trauma, missing children, faith and care for others.
Oct. 5, 2026

The Next Steps Show: October 5, 2026

Peter Vazquez discusses media bias, free speech, campus culture and antisemitism with MRC's Justine Brooke Murray, then turns to accountability in politics, education, sports and local issues.