Podcasts

Episode 252 – Brighton’s Next Supervisor Has a Bold Vision for Monroe Avenue
What does the future of Brighton look like? Nate Salzman joins Rochester Living to discuss his plans for creating more

Episode 251 – Rochester’s Housing Market Finally Changing? | Anthony Butera Explains
The Rochester real estate market is changing, but not in the way many people expected. Anthony Butera joins us to

Episode 250 – Ramona Santorelli on Pride, Protest & Changing New York History
Long before Pride became one of Rochester’s largest celebrations, Ramona Santorelli helped organize the city’s very first Pride Parade and

Episode 249 – Doug Emblidge on Grief, Resilience & Finding Hope After The Loss Of His Son
Doug Emblidge has spent decades telling other people's stories. This time, he shares his own. In this deeply personal conversation,

Episode 248 – The Rochester History Everyone Should Know | Frederick Douglass, Liberty & the Revolution
The story of Rochester is far bigger than many people realize. Richard Newman joins us to explain how the Erie

Episode 247 – Rochester’s Restaurant Scene Has Never Been Better
Few people have shaped Rochester's dining scene quite like Jon Swan. The restaurateur behind eight local concepts shares how he

Episode 246 – How Free Museum Access Could Transform Rochester
Sarah Jesse, Director of the Memorial Art Gallery, joins us to discuss one of the most significant cultural announcements in

Episode 245 – The Biggest Challenges Facing Schools Today
Few topics affect our community more than education. Kevin McGowan joins us to discuss what he’s seeing firsthand as Superintendent

Episode 244 – The Story Behind Rochester’s International Jazz Festival
Few events have helped shape Rochester's cultural identity quite like the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Marc Iacona joins us to