Friday, June 17th, 2016

 

6 AM Hour

There is more to the Florida alligator story.  The New York Post says that Disney has ignored the "alligator problem" for years.

We talk about Martin Babinec, his Upstate Jobs Party, and the race for New York 22.

Did eighth grader Jack Aiello in ___ nail his impressions of political candidates during his graduation speech?  Yes - we all agree - he did.  Perhaps we will contact him about taking Kristine's job...

Fox News' Rachel Sutherland joins us to talk Election 2016.  Last night Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders addressed his supporters and vowed to continue his fight.  Although he did not formally drop out of the Democratic presidential race he said that he wanted to work with Hillary Clinton.

Andrew knows someone who visited Pulse in Orlando the week before the deadly attack.

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The Dalai Lama does not know "Caddyshack."  Too bad Brett Baier did not know that.

Melissa from Utica calls in and wins $300 in today's Free Money Question of the Day.

Willie Waffle reviews the movies.

 

7 AM Hour

The New York State legislature is still in session.

The gun debate has taken somewhat of a turn.  Jesse Byrnes from "The Hill" joins us.

Happy birthday to:

  • Gavin Kloczkowski from Ilion
  • Emily Szmurlo from Westmoreland

Both Emily and Gavin get certificates for a birthday cake from the Florentine Pastry Shop in Utica.

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Tom calls in about the movies, the WIBX GOP NY22 debate, and tea drinking.

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NY22 GOP primary candidate Steven Wells is on talking about the race for the Congressional seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Richard Hanna.  We ask him for a copy of the check that has been the subject of debate regarding his contributions to the campaign of Andrew Cuomo.

We speak with Daniel Brigano, a Utica native living in Florida.  He was at Pulse in Orlando last week, just days before the shooting there.

8 AM Hour

 

There is a shortage of Utica Club.  Don't worry, Joe Load, it is temporary.

Joe Load calls in and says that Kristine needs to keep quiet and not tell the world about the UC shortage.

Caller Bill says that the Utica Blue Sox are the best kept secret in Central New York - except on WIBX, of course.

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Utica Film Czar Paul Buckley and Department of Public Works Commissioner David Short are in talking about the "Leaf it to the Curb" campaign.  They say, "Stick it in the can!"  They also tell you how you can buy "black gold."

"Upstate Jobs" Party candidate Martin Babinec joins us via telephone to talk about the upcoming primary and the race for New York's 22nd Congressional District seat.

Mark Caswell, Jr. from the Utica Comets drops by to talk AHL news and tells us that the Utica Memorial Auditorium MAY start offering mozzarella sticks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

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