Scott talks about what he's thankful for this year ... and listeners chime in, too.

Scott discusses stores that are open on Thanksgiving and asks listener to boycott those stores so next year people don't have to work on turkey day.

Free form show.

Scott talks with Bob Confer about Albany ... then an impromptu discussion on unions starts with the callers.

The Bills get a big win. Scott discusses hunting while intoxicated. Buying jeans. And turkey murder.

Tim Marren, managing editor of the Union Sun & Journal, talks shop with Scott and takes phone calls.

Scott talks about Moxy Mania and the new smoking policy at UB.

Larry Soos, mayor of North Tonawanda, is in studio taking calls.

The automotive bailout ... plus Dan DeGrandpre of DealNews.com.

Scott talks about his traffic ticket and how he thinks the whole thing is just a racket for the government.

John Hoeful on monetarism. And Scott talks about the Pork Lawsuit.

Scott declares "trickle down economics" to be dead.

Fairness Doctrine with Ken Hill. Then Buffalo Bills talk.

Bob Confer to start ... then some budget discussion.

Sports weekend recap. Inauguration tickets for sale. Steve Fainaru on his book, "Boy Boy Rules," about Jonathan Cote.

Dialog for Nov. 14, 2008.

Tim Schmitt and I talk Sabres and their request ask that I not LiveBlog.

Scott's in Cheektowaga for a change. Some hockey talk. The Sabres tell me I can't LiveBlog. Some discussion on public funding for the arts and schools ... and Scott's frequently distracted by hot girls on TV.

The Niagara County Historical Society is in studio ...

Brian Higgins on gas prices. Plus a whole lotta talk on gay marriage in New York.

The LPD is considering moving the police station to the old Harrison Building. Is this is a good idea or not?

For those of you thinking dirty just cause of the title, shame on you. Scott talks about his new car and the fact that he decided it's a boy car. What sex is your car?

Scott's phone don't work. Talks about Veterans Day. Gas Prices. Barack Obama's declared war on llamas. And a bit on Prop 8.

Bob Confer makes his weekly visit ... then chaos.

Scott talks about the Power Coalition lawsuit and the new downtown coalition ...

Look's like Client No. 9 is "off the hook."

Scott talks about the election - since he missed the day before.

Scott discusses the election results and what they mean.

Tom Christy fills in, talking election results.

It's your last chance to stump for your candidate ...

Election Day ... last chance to pimp for your candidate. Alice Kryzan calls in.

Bob Confer talks Albany ... and what to expect from WLVL's election nighit coverage.

Chris Lee avoids the press ... Sarah Palin gets punked ...

Jim Voutour and Ernie Palmer are both in studio answering questions and taking phone calls about the big upcoming election.

Scott talks with congressional candidate Alice Kryzan and discusses the informercial by Barack Obama.

Scott talks about the foul fowl attacking us at every avenue.

Reason for Oct. 28. 2008.

Scott talks with Bob Confer about Albany, then with presidential candidate Gloria LaRiva about her campaign.

Scott's trip to New York. The Florida reporter's hatchet job on Joe Biden. And the male version of Ashley Todd.

Scott talks with Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker.

John McCain's brother's an idiot. So is Sarah Palin. And Scott's concerned about riding a bus. Then he airs an interview with Gloria LaRiva.

Scott talked about the Thruway toll hikes ... and an interview with Roger Calero, presidential candidate.

Al-Queda for McCain. Martin Wolf from the Financial Times on the economy. Barack Obama's fantasy football picks.

Scott talks about the price of gas and the flap over the pay for the four county coroners.

Carl Canon from Readers Digest on their global poll. Plus a discussion on Sarah Palin's new wardrobe. Plus Sabres news.

Scott laments the city of Lockport's sign law. Callers seem unanimous in agreement.

Among other things in this show, Scott talks with Roger Calero, one of the five "minor party" candidates for president who will be on the ballot in New York State.

Scott talks with Bob Confer ... and then lots of talk about trucking rules.

Franks back at the control ... which means the show was a complete mess. I love when that happens.

Scott talks with Tim Marren, managing editor of the Union Sun & Journal.

Scott talks about the phenom known as "Joe the Plumber."

Scott talks about the Toni Nemi controversy. And airs an interview with Ralph Nader.

Scott talks with presidential candidate Ralph Nader about his campaign and his exclusion from the debates. Plus a review of Wednesday night's debate.

Scott takes phone calls. Many remind him that it's his birthday. He was trying to forget.

More on the LINTV/Time Warner debate. Obama supporters like McCain's policies. Marc Odien from WNYMedia.net with a debate preview.

Did you get your re-election check yet? What are you doing with it? Scott wants to know.

Scott talks with State Senate candidate Kathy Konst.

Bob Confer ... then conversation.

A little hockey talk. And a discussion on the McCain campaign's version of reality.

Open Dialog for Oct. 10, 2008.

Scott talks about his switch to Dish. Frank discusses Verizon problems. Then Scott talks about stuff to do this weekend. And a debate on Flavor Flav or Chuck D.

Open Dialog for all of Niagara County.

Scott has to break up with Time Warner. He asks listeners for help in writing a "Dear John" letter. Some callers don't get it, but "Bob from Buffalo" comes through with a great analogy you have to hear.

Scott talks Niagara County restaurants with Melissa Dunlap and John Hall.

The calls flowed smoothly on this show. Topic: Reactions from the 2nd presidential debate.

Download. Listen. Repeat.

Loraine O'Donnell joins in. We gets lots of phone calls. And talk about why WECK rocks.

Bob Confer in for his weekly tutorial ... and a plethora phone calls thereafter.

Scott talks about the LIN/Time Warner fight, Brad Riter calls in with a Bills update and a woman says if it's on Sean Hannity, it's got to be true.

It's all over the place. Just how Scott likes it.

Phone calls from women. I like it.

Reasons not to vote for John McCain. Yesterday was reasons not to vote for Obama.

Dialog for the 2nd of October, 2008.

Scott talks about reasons to vote against Barack Obama. Tomorrow Scott will discuss reasons to vote against John McCain.

Scott talks with Assembly candidate Paula Banks Dahlke.

The sky is NOT falling, ladies and gentlemen.

Scott talks with Bob Confer about "work share" and then discusses a variety of other things ... including Friday night's debate.

Scott talks with Scott Hall from the Alliance for American Manufacturing.

Scott talks with the mayor. Lots of budget stuff.

Scott talks with congressional candidate David Crimmen and Buffalo Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson about the gun buyback program.

Scott talks with a representative from the Tax Foundation about Niagara County's return to the top of the list of highest taxed counties in the country (as a percentage of property value) ... and then talks with Lou Ricciuti about a nuclear reactor that may be buried in Lewiston.

Scott talks about John McCain's debate "stunt" and former Erie County GOP Chairman Bob Davis calls in and disagrees with Scott's point of view on everything.

Scott talks about Marcy Cole's potential 8 year jail term ... and whether that's fair.

Time Warner and Channel 4 might break up. Do you care?

Scott talks about the PCB's that have found their way to Porter.

Scott talks about the Sabres game, bird attacks and a clown attack. Plus some electoral tie scenarios that have the world abuzz.

Scott talks with Bob Confer ... then open session.

Scott talks about his weekend, the economic outlook, Mexican food and cell phone taxes.

Scott attended the Sabres Press Conference on Sept. 20, 2008 ... It starts in the middle of a sentence, but only missed about 10 seconds.

Scott talks with Tim Marren, managing editor of the Lockport Journal.

Scott talks about the "right wing media" and how they're holding the country back.

Scott talks about the controversy surrounding the golf course in Lewiston.

Scott talks with talk show host and financial expert Chris Markowski ... then discusses the importance of the Constitution.

Scott talks with Mark Twain ... who turns out to be Mike Randall.

Scott talks about how irritating it is to not have phone calls returned.

Bob Confer talks Albany ... the the calls come in.

Scott talks Bills with Tim Schmitt, sports editor for Greater Niagara News.

Scott talks about the IDA bending, breaking, ignoring, or just making up their own rules.

Scott talks with Dr. Michael I. Niman about a column he wrote for ArtVoice ... and then takes phone calls.

Scott talks about the City of Lockport's "wish list." Plus some callers talk election results and State Senate Candidate Brian Grear calls in.

 Scott talks with conservative pundit Katherine Debrecht about the "Sarah Palin effect" and the use of the term "lipstick on a pig." Plus he discusses his disdain for the politicization of Sept. 11th.

Wayne Jagow and Wendy Roberson sit in studio on behalf of the Niagara County Historical Society to discuss the Bicentennial.

Scott reacts to the results from last night's primary ... and discusses our coverage of that primary.

WLVL and WECK offered joint coverage of primary night results and Scott Leffler anchored the coverage with help from Tom Christy and Niagara County GOP Chairman Henry Wojtaszek. Interviews include Scott Kiedrowski, Niagara County Election Commissioner; Dennis Ward, Erie County Election Commissioner; and Joe Mesi.

Scott asks listeners to stump for their guy (or gal) and predict who will win the big races.

Scott talks with Marc Odien from WNYMedia.net about the groups endorsements.

I talked with Bob Confer about Albany's craziness ... plus discussed school superintendent salaries ... and primary day stuff.

Scott talks politics ... then talks Bills with Brad Riter ... then more politics with some callers.

Lockport Common Council President John Lombardi endorsed Brian Grear yesterday. Will there be repercussions? Or will it be the beginning of the end for George Maziarz?

Scott talks about a mailer he got from Jack Davis. If you only listen to one hour of talk radio today, this should be it.

Scott talks with listeners about Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention.

More of Scott being irritated with politicians.

Scott talked a little about the first day of school ... and a little about politics.

Scott talks about a Jon Powers ad that is eerily reminiscent of a Tom Reynolds ad ... that Scott debunked two years ago. Unfortunately, the first half of the show wasn't recorded.

Scott is upset at the hypocrisy of the candidates in NY's 26th Congressional District ... and in the Dems and GOP in general.

Scott returns from vacation and rants about the things that have been festering inside him.

Scott feels bamboozled by those who were in the credit union strike.

Scott talks about the rampant crime in Buffalo ... Discusses the Buffalo Wing Festival with Drew Cerza ... and gives an update on the bird war.

Scott's all over the place. Doug apologizes. Callers appreciate it.

I talk about a cool Sabres blog I found, Alice Kryzan's new TV ad, the GOP driving a wedge between Hillary fans and Obama, and more.

Bob Confer checks in ... then a caller brings up Wilson ... and that pretty much remains the topic through the end.

This show could have gone forever ... as it was just me complaining about things that bother me.

Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker in studio ...

I discuss the upcoming Brewfest with Frank Miller and Brad Riter. Plus we talk about the Olympics and other various things.

Scott talks more about the book conroversy in Newfane.

This episode is simply a replay of when Alice was on WLVL the day before ...

Congressional candidate Alice Kryzan is in studio discussing her campaign and taking phone calls.

Scott discusses Sam Hoyt's affairs ... and phone calls come in.

Scott discusses "Montana 1948," a book 11th grade students in Newfane were required to read over the summer. This show is not suitable for children ... and in Scott's opinion, neither was the book.

Scott talks about what's broken with public education and how to fix it.

Scott talks with Bob Confer ... and takes lots of phone calls.

Scott talks about "the political game" and Loraine O'Donnell, host of Ask the Pro on WECK - and now host of Loraine Out Loud - joins him at the end of the show to talk shop.

Scott talks Bills with Brad Riter for about 15 minutes, then discusses the big Bigfoot news ... with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Scott talks with Tim Schmitt, sports editor for Greater Niagara News, about the Bills pre-season game ... then shares some fake news stories about the Olympics.

Scott's irritated by a George Maziarz mailer ... and he won't shut up.

Scott is sick of the Olympic games. And he's apparently not alone.

Scott talks with Melissa Dunlap and John Hall from the Niagara County Historical Society about summer vacations.

Scott talks with congressional candidate Jon Powers ... then talks about him talking with congressional candidate Jon Powers. Stay tuned for the episode in which he talks about talking about talking with congressional candidate Jon Powers.  :)

Scott interviews congressional candidate Jon Powers ... and takes phone calls from listeners.

Scott warned people on Monday that if the phones didn't ring, there would be silence. He stood his ground, at one point providing listeners with two minutes of dead air. But it made the phones ring.

Monday I talked with Bob Confer ... and about Friday night's Riders in the Storm concert.

Scott talks about the folks from Kansas' Westboro Baptist Church and their planned picket of a Canadian man's funeral.

Scott takes issue with people who wanted the president to boycott the Olympics.

Dialog is supposed to be the "evolution" of talk radio ... but really, things have devolved this week.

John McCain flip flops on tire pressure.

Scott talks with Mike DeGeorge, spokesperson for the Buffalo Police Department ... and Jim Heaney, Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist for the Buffalo News ... about the two sides of the debate over access to police records.

Dialog is once again rudderless ...

It's the story of the fat fire fighter ...

All over the board ... and back again.

Scott discusses old school computers and his newfound love for soccer ... among other things.

Addicted to ... suing?

Scott plays an interview from WLVL's morning show between Doug Young and Kevin Gaughan ... then discusses their topic: shrinking government.

China puts out rules for tourists.

Scott talks with Bob Confer (re: Albany Update) and then discusses dumb laws.

The McCain camp hits back.

It's been 30 years since Love Canal. Scott thinks we didn't learn anything. Callers seem to agree. What do you think? Share your own thoughts in the forum.

Scott talks with Marcia Pappas from the National Organization for Women ... and then talks about prejudice and more.

Run an ad opposing wiretaps for as little as $6.

Scott interviews Marcia Pappas, New York State president of the National Organization for Women.

Reason for July 31, 2008.

Buffalo developer Carl Paladino talks with Scott about the Buffalo School Board and more ... and takes calls from listeners ...

Scott talks about the recent plot by Niagara County GOP Chairman Henry Wojtaszek to undermine the endorsed Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly.

Reason for July 29, 2008.

A man was jailed cause his gun misfired.

With Scott back from vacation, the show flows smoothly.

Reason for July 28, 2008.

Scott discusses the PCBs slated to come to Niagara County. And the callers chime in in droves.

There are several ways to obtain gasoline. Listen for examples.

Scott takes random phone calls on a variety of topics ... many chime in on the "Digital TV" issue. Then he talks about the county hiring a new public information officer - a PR guy, wondering how long until the new guy has a show on LCTV.

July 22, 2008 ...

Wardrobe malfunction has happy ending for CBS.

Bob Confer is back from the wilderness ... and talks with Scott about property rights and electricity rates. And the callers chime in.

Scott discusses John McCain's visit to Buffalo, more on police cars, and Barbies. Show notes are here.

Hillary Clinton's gearing up ... for 2012.

Tim Marren, editor of the Union Sun & Journal is in studio, talking about journalism ... and Lockport.

Scott discusses the battle over campaign contributions between Jack Davis and Jon Powers ... and the buying of political endorsements.

What is the definition of a flip flopper?

Scott talks about the good (the new ice rink), the bad (a new city job) and the ugly (himself).

Scott discusses the union grievance about their take home police cars, the type of cars the sheriff's department uses, exploding mailboxes, bird attacks and Ronald Reagan robbed a bank. Click here for the show notes.

When life hands you gay marriage ...

With a time-shortened show due to Lockport's ice rink press conference, Scott picks up where the press conference leaves off, discussing the positives of the announcement.

The art of the competition ...

Scott talks about the confusion over open burn pits in the City of Lockport. Listeners weigh in with knowledge.

Scott discusses the anti-casino forces, killer moths, and our being worth less. Not worthless. Just worth less.

Ross Perot makes a comeback ...

Scott wanted to talk about the two three-way races affecting Niagara County, but instead ended up talking about PCBs for the entire show.

Main topic: The ongoing dispute between Mayor Byron Brown and the police department. Click here for show notes.

Who's up for some sexual harassment?

Scott discusses what the media has labeled "Nose-Gate," a story about Niagara County Democratic Chairman Dan Rivera "tweaking" a woman's nose ... and the controversy surrounding it.

Scott further discusses the Jack Davis gas holiday, plus the Jon Powers reaction to it ... plus more on the cows that were loose. Apparently, they were killed. So listeners offered suggestions for names for the cows.

Made in America ... or not?

Scott talks with congressional candidate Jack Davis about his "gas holiday," and Jack hints that he may be considering a third party run for congress. Plus Scott talks about cows, PCBs and more.

Scott talked with Lee Bordeleau, who's suing the state ... Jack Davis, who's supplementing people's gas purchases ... and about cows loose in the Town of Niagara ...

The Dallas council makes doing business more difficult.

Melissa Dunlap of the Niagara County Historical Society with guests Barb and Nelson Colley, talking about Old Olcott Days.

Bobby Anderson told us something I haven't read anywhere else - he's opening a restaurant here in WNY. Plus we talked about the anti-casino crowd ... and some bird war stories.

Did you know that all TV's will blow up on February?

Scott wonders who this Dennis Cehulik guy is and why the Democratic Party is so excited about him. Then he threatens to read from the dictionary if people don't call.

All over the board. Some commentary on TV, some politics, and a bird war update. Click here for more.

Good news. There are bigger losers out there than you.

Scott asks who had the good fireworks. People thanked WLVL for sponsoring Lockport's display. And then we discussed the bird war ...

Buffalo blight, a bird attacks a plane, the dictionary inducts new words and Frank hates Risk ... click here for more.

China cleans up its bars ...

Scott talks about parades, fireworks and more ...

Scott talks with New York State Libertarian Party Chairman Eric Sundwall, then tries to find a date, suggests what to do with stupid people, and complains about jingles (with Frank's help).

Is John McCain out of touch?

NT Mayor Larry Soos was in studio taking phone calls.

Scott interviews Jon Powers, congressional candidate in the 26th district. Then he and Frank talk about the Bird War.

It's Gore's own damn fault ... so says Antonin Scalia.

Scott talks with two Tonawanda guys who went to LA to make a movie. It premiere's Thursday night at the Riviera Theatre in NT. (click here for more) Then he discusses the military's "don't ask - don't tell" policy.

It's my party ... and all are invited ...

Scott talks with Bob Confer about Albany ... then takes phone calls on people's reaction to the concert Friday.

The Department of Environmental Conservation dropped by my house the other day. We discuss that ... and a variety of other things.

Scott talks with Erie County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz about the control board ... then has further discussion about the bird war ...

Lesley and Frank each share a harrowing story involving a bird. And Scott talks about getting attacked by a bull. A good show despite phone problems ...

Speedos offer an unfair advantage?

Scott talks with Ron Tebo from WNYCarpool.com ... and later talks about a story involving Wimbledon and pigeons.

The difference between fans and fanatics ...

Gordon Ramsay returns to 2MR.

Scott discusses gambling ... then plays a Frank Miller original remix of Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" ... then talks about drugs for the remainder of the show ...

A carrot and a stick ...

Scott talks about the NFTA and how he'd like it to be extended ... state sponsored parenting ... and Thursday IN the Square ...

Take my wife ... please ...

Scott talks with the VP candidate of the Libertarian Party about their issues and more ... then talks about own views on legalizing marijuana and prostitution ... plus plays some buzzword bingo with Frank.

A well regulated militia ...

Scott talks about the Grand Island Bridge tolls with Rus Thompson ... then discusses the new Firefox with Frank ... and the fact that only one of the rooms in his home is actually his. The rest belong to his wife and the kids ...

In a North Dakota town no one voted. And across the globe they elected a dead guy ...

State Senate candidate Dave DiPietro is in studio with Scott, talking about the campaign and taking phone calls, including a question asking him about same sex marriage.

Meanwhile, back at the widget store ...

Scott talks about a "senior prank" at Lockport High School ... and Frank shared a cool "cop vs. skateboarder" video. Click here for the show notes.

Three stories with a common theme: stupidity ...

Scott talks about a truck check point in Lockport ... plus talks with Kevin Allen, NHL beat writer for the USA Today about the history of the Stanley Cup.

Perfect attendance can be a mess ...

We talk with Bobby Anderson of Hell's Kitchen, plus discuss other reality shows ... Throw in the Sabres, throw some puppies off a cliff, and damage the Stanley Cup. (click for show notes)

A discussion on "NSFW" and what it means ...

We were supposed to talk with Bobby Anderson, but he was too busy talking with Fox News. Instead we talked about other reality shows, my car died ... and the trouble I had getting a duplicate title, Amish stories, and my frustration with the government school calendar.

This is NOT a good idea on how to get out of a DWI.

I talked with the world famous Sheriff Joe Arpaio, sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Plus a conversation with Toni Lyn Frain about the upcoming Kidney Walk. Click here for the show notes on the blog, including a link to Sheriff Joe's new book.

Did you hear the one about the woman who married the Eiffel Tower? Except, this isn't a joke ...

Scott talks about not leaving the house for the entire weekend ... and how it almost drove him nuts. Plus: The new electoral map, Al Franken (bad comedian, bad talk show host, bad candidate), Clinton haters, and Brad Riter checks in to talk about The Belmont Stakes and the new glow puck plan for the NHL.

What if you were asked to pay your competitors debts?

Topics include crazy religious people, Marshawn Lynch, Scott's fantasies about blonde girls in Tim Horton's uniforms, and the police state. For show notes and links, click here. As an FYI, the recording starts late.

On vegetables ...

Can a neighborhood secede from a city? Some folks in Niagara Falls want to. Scott wants more Tim Hortons. And discusses things that are difficult to say when drunk ...

Schadenfreude ...

Scott talks about a new lottery-type game ... and complains about state-run lotteries.

MoveOn.org calls out Scott McClellan ...

The show starts with an interview with one of Erie County's D.A. candidates. Scott also discusses his love for playoff hockey, mocking West Virginia, and Rachel Ray's terrorist scarf.

A Pennsylvania High School has a yearbook snafu ...

We have a mouse in the wall behind our headboard. It likes to keep us up. My problem just became your problem as I griped about it for an hour.

Meet Tom Ryan ...

Subway's holding a contest. Check the eligibility before entering ...

What's reasonable? And who should decide?

Ben and Jerrys wants you to buy peace ... Whirled Peace, that is.

If you decide to listen to this, don't change your mind ...

It's Memorial Day ...

John McCain's V.P. selection is under way ...

How about lunch? $175 burger? You're buying ...

"Affordable diet plans."

The cost of Democracy ...

Military MySpace gets the heave ho ...

Hide your money ...

The Dems pick up a house seat ... and it's kind of a big deal.

Vegetable laws? Yup.

Finally. Something different.

Rules ...

Newt Gingrich has a plan for the GOP.

Hillary Clinton's spending $6.4 million to keep her campaign afloat. Scott had better ideas on how to spend it.

This isn't China. Is this China? This isn't China.

Is John McCain to old to be president?

Scott discusses our news priorities ...

Don't fall for scams ...

The numbers are in and we're not in a recession. Now don't you feel better?

President Bush blames Democrats for the state of our economy. He's right. Well, at least he's half right.

Should Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debate more? That's the topic of today's 2:00 of Reason.

Sick of hearing about Jeremiah Wright? If so, this is for you.

Jimmy Carter went to Hamas.

Ron Paul ... and the media whitewash.

Presidential Decorum. Should candidates act a certain way? Or can they leave it all hangin' out?

Scott asks the question: Are you a terrorist?