What does it really mean to be civically engaged? How does someone learn to run for local office, study local government, or find volunteer opportunities in their community? Alicia Ernest…read more →
The first line of support for the millions of Americans facing life-altering illnesses is family. Yet the role of caring for a loved one is often left out of the…read more →
Political polarization has become one of the most defining themes of our current era. Americans see their party affiliation as part of their identity in increasingly strong ways, and as…read more →
In the 1960s, just a few TV anchors delivered the national news to households across America. Today, the accessibility of the internet has democratized broadcasting – and brought with it…read more →
In this episode, Central Current Radio hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright are joined by Onondaga County Election Commissioner Dustin Czarny to discuss how this year’s election cycle is…read more →
On this episode of Central Current Radio, hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian Eyle dive into the world of symphonic music with Syracuse Orchestra Executive Director Pam Murchison. They…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, Host Dr. Rick Wright and Central Current Executive Director Max Eyle talk about the latest national trends in journalism, current initiatives, and projects underway…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, co-hosts Rick Wright and Max Eyle talk to Susan Keeter of Light a Candle for Literacy, which is preparing its annual parade and…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, co-hosts Rick Wright and Yolanda Stewart talk with Vickie Patterson and Sequoia Kemp of the Sankofa Reproductive Health and Healing Center. They discuss…read more →
What exactly does a nonprofit board do? Who gets to join them? The Gifford Foundation’s Executive Director Sheena Solomon joins Central Current Radio hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian…read more →
Larry Luttinger has been a force of nature on the local jazz scene for decades. His organization, CNY Jazz Central, is dedicated to presenting and preserving jazz as a unique…read more →
Black Girls Don’t Get Love is a book and multimedia brand for girls of color, designed to turn silence into language and change the way Black girls and women are perceived…read more →
Syracuse Common Councilor Marty Nave and former Councilor Mike Atkins both have great visions for the future of the region's largest city. In this edition of Central Current Radio, they…read more →
Micron Corporation's investment in our region presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to eradicate the chronic poverty suffered by many of our neighbors. Find out how, from Melanie Littlejohn, the new President…read more →
This edition of Central Current Radio features Central Current Reporter Yolanda Stewart, who joins host Rick Wright for a discussion about her career in journalism and her past and current…read more →
Syracuse has suffered from consistently high levels of lead exposure in children, a critical issue that severely impacts childhood development and endangers those young lives. In this edition of Central…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright introduces us to the newly-named Executive Director of Central Current, Max Eyle. Max was previously the Communications and Grants Specialist…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright talks with a real pioneer in higher education, Dr. William Pollard. Dr. Pollard served as dean of the Syracuse University…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright talks with local business lawyer Matthew Van Ryn. Van Ryn talks about his career journey, and also about his firm's…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright talks with Katherine Lowe, Director of Development and Community Engagement for ACR Health. They discuss the organization's start as AIDS…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright sits down with Andre Harper, who has been executive director of Syracuse's Dunbar Center for the past six months. Harper…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright sits down with "Stereo" Steve Becker to discuss the upcoming Winter Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds and what…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, Board members Tony Malavenda and Rick Wright, both founders of CentralCurrent.org, look ahead to the new year and talk about plans for the…read more →
Everything you always wanted to know about the sport of Women's Rowing on this edition of Central Current Radio, as Dr. Rick Wright welcomes Syracuse University Women's Rowing Coach Luke…read more →
Syracuse University Professor Robert Thompson is widely considered the world authority on entertainment and pop culture. In this episode of Central Current Radio, Thompson and host Dr. Rick Wright enjoy…read more →
Syracuse University Professor-emeritus Lawrence Mason enjoyed an illustrious career as a photographer and teacher of visual media. He taught thousands of students at the Newhouse School. In this episode of…read more →
This episode of Central Current Radio, hosted by Dr. Rick Wright features an interview with Rubin Wright III, Project Manager for WCNY-TV/FM, Public Broadcasting Stations for Central New York. During…read more →
Since 1963, Syracuse University's Newhouse School has hosted members of the U.S. military for a 10-month training program. The Military Visual Journalism Program takes mass communications specialists from all branches…read more →
Wilmeth Sidat-Singh's Syracuse basketball #19 proudly hangs from the rafters of the JMA Dome. But, for many he is the "greatest athlete you never heard of." In this edition of…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Dr. Rick Wright introduces us to a young woman who aspires to be part of the next generation of journalists, Za'Tozia Duffie,…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright brings us a conversation with his son Rubin Wright, WCNY Project Manager. Among other topics, the two discuss Micron Corporation's…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright talks with Central Current Managing Editor Chris Libonati about coverage and initiatives currently underway at Central New York's new non-profit…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright talks with Central Current co-founder and board member Tony Malavenda about the origin of the region's non-profit local news source,…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright visits with Rev. Roosevelt Baums, a self-described "community warrior," whose work has had a lasting positive impact on the Syracuse…read more →
In this edition, Central Current Radio host Rick Wright visits with Peter Svoboda, the curator of The Station Gallery and Artists Collective, a one-year-old exhibition space in a former New…read more →
In this edition, Central Current Radio host and editor-in-chief Julie McMahon is joined by guest Joyce Suslovic, a retired Syracuse City School District teacher who works with New American students.…read more →
What issues did the New York State Legislature successfully tackle in their latest session, and where did they miss the mark? This edition of Central Current Radio features Central Current…read more →
Transforming urban pockets throughout Downtown Syracuse into new creative, artistic and entertaining venues. In this encore edition of Central Current Radio, Central Current reporters Chris Libonati and Yolanda Stewart talk…read more →
This edition of Central Current Radio introduces us to Megan Craig, freelance editor for Central Current, the region's non-profit news source. Chris Libonati talks with Meg about her career as…read more →
What can we expect in 2023's local election year, and what do voters need to know? In this edition of Central Current Radio, Central Current reporter Chris Libonati talks with…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon is joined by Rita Paniagua of Jubilee Homes and local baker Keren Cepeda to discuss the First Annual Syracuse Bakers…read more →
This month, Central Current is providing in-depth coverage of public transportation in Central New York. Reporter Chris Libonati and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk about that effort in this latest edition…read more →
Sarah Dolgin, Central Current’s newest reporter-intern, joins host Rick Wright and editor-in-chief Julie McMahon for this episode of Central Current Radio. Dolgin, a Syracuse University senior, discusses her series on…read more →
In this week’s episode of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright Jr. and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon are joined by reporter Chris Libonati, to give an update on the launch of…read more →
This week’s episode of Central Current Radio with host Rick Wright Jr. and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon features Carl Mellor, a longtime arts and culture writer in Syracuse. Mellor covered visual…read more →
Author, poet, radio host, and biology teacher to tens of thousands of Syracuse University students over the past half century. This episode of Central Current Radio features the one and…read more →
This episode of Central Current Radio features Daphne Jones, a former Fortune 50 CEO who is the founder of two businesses focused on executive leadership and board service. Jones is…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Central Current Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon introduce us to Yolanda Stewart, who has joined CentralCurrent.org as an Arts and Culture…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio (recorded December 6), Host Rick Wright and Central Current Reporter Chris Libonati talk with Alex Lawson, who serves on the Transportation Committee for…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Central Current Editor-in Chief Julie McMahon talk with Oswego-based journalist Ken Sturtz. A piece Ken wrote was recently published…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio (recorded on 11/15/22), Host Rick Wright talks with CentralCurrent.org reporters Chris Libonati and Eddie Velasquez about the 2022 Elections, the Micron deal, Interstate…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio (recorded on 10/26/22), Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk with CentralCurrent.org reporter Chris Libonati, who has been following the Micron story.…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk with Eddie Velazquez, a freelance journalist who is covering local labor and housing issues for…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk with Lekia Hill, the creator of the "Powerful Voices" app, designed to connect users with…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright, Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon, and Central Current co-founder Tony Malavenda provide updates on the development of Central New York's first non-profit…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk local politics and the upcoming midterm elections with longtime Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and CentralCurrent.org Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon speak with community leader and activist Bishop H. Bernard Alex of the Victory Temple Fellowship…read more →
In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Central Current Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk about the state of local journalism with Ken Jackson, the longtime editor and…read more →
In this edition of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon interview Larry Bousquet, one of the local leaders instrumental in the creation of the area’s new…read more →
Central New York’s new non-profit news source, Central Current, is hiring reporters and producing stories of interest to our community. In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright…read more →
CentralCurrent.org is Central New York’s new non-profit newsroom. In this inaugural edition of Central Current Radio, Rick Wright introduces us to co-founder and Board President Tony Malavenda, and Editor-in-Chief Julie…read more →
