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What’s Next?

What’s Next?

By: BTPM NPR
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Summary

 What’s Next?  uncovers and discusses the issues and topics pertinent to marginalized and underrepresented populations of Western New York and Southern Ontario.Days after the racist shooting in Buffalo on May 14, 2022, the show tasked itself to be a champion for social equity and justice. "What’s Next?” amplifies voices from all parts of our shared community to celebrate our individuality as well as our commonalities.Listen to the one-hour broadcast Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am on BTPM NPR, with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 6pm. It is also available on-demand through our website, the BTPM Listen app, on our YouTube channel, or wherever you get your podcasts.We encourage our listeners to join the conversation by using the “Talk to Us” feature in the BTPM Listen app. By using this in-app feature, listeners can send audio recordings directly to the newsroom. You can also reach the production staff by emailing us at WhatsNext@btpm.org.Ⓒ Western New York Public Broadcasting Association 2026 Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What Does Accountability Look Like Four Years After May 14

    What Does Accountability Look Like Four Years After May 14
    May 13 2026
    As Buffalo approaches the fourth anniversary of the May 14 Tops mass shooting, this episode of What’s Next? centers on reflection, accountability, and community dialogue. The show begins with a panel discussion following a screening of 5/14: A Journey Here, Hope to Come, exploring Black history, economic inequities, community trust, and the ongoing challenges facing Buffalo’s East Side. Then, Jay Moran speaks with I’Jaz Ja’ceil to preview part one of the upcoming anniversary special from "What's Next?," highlighting the voices, stories, and one of the biggest questions still being asked four years later: where did the money promised to Buffalo’s East Side go?
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    56 mins
  • What Does Truth Be Told Reveal About Race and Inequality in Western New York

    What Does Truth Be Told Reveal About Race and Inequality in Western New York
    May 11 2026
    In this special episode of What’s Next?, we revisit powerful conversations from Truth Be Told, Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s 12-part podcast series hosted by Wil Green exploring the lasting effects of systemic racism across Western New York. Through archival moments and continued discussion with guests and contributors, the episode examines Black maternal health, barriers facing first-generation college students, inequities in housing and homeownership, and the importance of preserving culture and legacy through Black-owned spaces.
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    55 mins
  • What Does the Future of Local Farming Look Like in Western New York

    What Does the Future of Local Farming Look Like in Western New York
    May 6 2026
    Providence Farm Collective is expanding its work across Western New York with new farming initiatives, increased food access efforts, and year round operations in Orchard Park. On this episode of What’s Next?, Executive Director Kristen Heltman-Weiss and Deputy Director Hamadi Ali discuss the organization’s growth, including its expanding farm store, community farming partnerships, and a new DEC grant supporting urban farmers who provide food for local pantries.
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    55 mins
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