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Thursday, October 23rd, 2014

On today’s show we will speak with FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai and the big debate will take place. Frank Meola vs. Frank Vescera for Utica Common Council President.


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***Today’s Topics***

6:10-6:20:

- We discuss the Utica Comets 3-0 victory in their home opener! They beat Adirondack and looked like a whole new team.

- The Gubernatorial Debate took place in Buffalo last night.

- A shooting took place at the Canadian Parliament yesterday and a soldier was killed and so was the shooter.

- World Series Game 2 goes to the Kansas City Royals, the score 7-2.

- There is an accused cop killer in Pennsylvania named Eric Frein and there is a man from his hometown named James Tully, who keeps getting stopped by police because he looks like Frein.

Tonya Powers - FOX News Radio

- Tonya is on today to talk about the shooting at the Canadian Parliament yesterday.

Wacky News Stories

- We also talk with Ray Stagich

Free Money Question of the Day #1

- Still to come...Ajit Pai from the FCC.

- Jeff from Frankfort is our Contestant trying for $100. The question is, what is the rest of the Consumer Reports Slogan? He didn't get it right, but he did win dinner for 2 at Carmella's.

Ajit Pai - FCC Commissioner

- Ajit is on to talk about the government wanting to study "Social Pollution" on Twitter and other social media outlets. We also discuss the Washington Redskins being added to the list of words you can't say.

To Read His OpEd in the Washington Times: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/truthy-project-is-unworthy-of-tax-dollars/2014/10/17/a3274faa-531b-11e4-809b-8cc0a295c773_story.html.

They Say It's Your (Belated) Birthday!

- Congratulations to Jana Mula! You win the cake from the Florentine Pastry Shop.

7:25-7:30:

- We talk about how awesome the AUD experience was last night and how packed AUDelicious was! Money making for many in the area.

Free Money Question of the Day #2:

- We give listeners the opportunity to give their opinion on the Picente endorsement of Cuomo and the Nano Building rendering in the political AD.

- His question was, What is Oneirophobia? Chuck in New Hartford is our contestant

7:50-8:00:

- Is this area moving in the right direction? Are we setting the stage for something big? Hiring will begin by the end of the year and if it doesn't happen then people will definitely start to wonder.

- A high school in Nebraska is allowing a student to have a gun in his senior photo.

Rescue Mission - Gourmet Guys to the Rescue

- This is the 20th year of the Gourmet Guys to the Rescue. Debi and Frank are in to talk about the event this Sunday from 4-6pm. This helps to benefit programs at the Rescue Mission. Tickets are $25 and it's going to be at the Harts Hill Inn.

***Frank Vescera vs. Frank Meola Debate for Utica Common Council President***

- The two candidates for Utica Common Council President are in studio to debate the issues!

John Naegele - McCraith Beverages

- Craft Beer of the Week!

Mark Dudek - ARC Oneida-Lewis

- Promoting the "Pour Your Heart Out" Event. A night of wine tasting and food pairing to benefit the ARC.

Saturday, October 25, 2014
“Pour Your Heart Out” Wine & Food Tasting
Teugega Country Club, Rome
For Tickets Call Mark @ 315.272.1532 or by email at mdudek@thearcolc.org

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