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Dialog 082608 - Open Apology

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 082608 - Sports Politics and Whatever

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 082608

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Dissecting the Obama VP selection.

Dialog 082508 - Confer and Wilson

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 082508 - Things that irritate me

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 082208 - Mike Tucker

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker in studio ...

Reason 082208 - Beerfest and more

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 082108 - Book Notes

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Scott talks more about the book conroversy in Newfane.

Reason 082108 - Alice Kryzan

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 082108

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Spank you very much ...

Dialog 082008 - Alice Kryzan

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 082008 - Sam Hoyt Hijinx

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 082008

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

World tour of oddities ...

Dialog 081908 - Reading

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Reason 081908 - School stuff

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 081908

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Australian mayor begs ugly women to move there.

Dialog 081808 - Confer and more

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 081808 - The Game ... and Loraine

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reasion 081808

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Scott discusses the 26th birthday ... of the compact disc.

Dialog 081508 - Brad and Bigfoot

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 081508 - Tim Schmitt and the Olympics

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 081508

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Scott just has to wonder ... why?

Dialog 081408 - Maziarz mailer

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 081408 - Sick of the Olympics

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 081408

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Some movie theater chain in England wants to ban popcorn. What a horrible idea.

Dialog 081308 - Niagara County Historical Society

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 081308 - Jon Powers Interview

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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. :)

Two Minutes of Reason 081308

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Nearly two-thirds of corporations in America don't pay taxes ... and Scott's just fine with that.

Dialog 081208 - Jon Powers

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 081208 - Silent but deadly

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 081208

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Do it again ... 7,000 times.

Dialog 081108 - Confer and concert

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 081108 - Westboro Zealots

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 081108

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 080808 - Train Wreck

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 080808

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

John McCain flip flops on tire pressure.

Reason 080708 - Police standoff

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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 080708 - Random

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Dialog is once again rudderless ...

Two Minutes of Reason 080708

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 080608 - Open Dialog

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

All over the board ... and back again.

Reason 080608 - Random

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 080608

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Addicted to ... suing?

Dialog 080508 - Shrinking government

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 080508

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

China puts out rules for tourists.

Dialog 080408 - Confer and dumb laws

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 080408

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The McCain camp hits back.

Dialog 080108 - Love Canal 30

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Reason 080108 - Marcia Pappas and more

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 080108

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 073108 - Marcia Pappas and more

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 073108

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Reason for July 31, 2008.

Reason 073008 - Carl Paladino

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 072908 - Party Loyalty

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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 072908

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Reason for July 29, 2008.

Two Minutes of Reason 072908

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A man was jailed cause his gun misfired.

Dialog 072808 - Scott's Back

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

With Scott back from vacation, the show flows smoothly.

Reason 072808

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Reason for July 28, 2008.

Dialog 072308 - PCBs and more

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 072308

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 072208 - Open then POI

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Reason 072208

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

July 22, 2008 ...

Two Minutes of Reason 072208

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Wardrobe malfunction has happy ending for CBS.

Dialog 072108 - Confer and more

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 072108

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 072108

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 071808 - Tim Marren

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 071808 - Davis v Powers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 071808

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

What is the definition of a flip flopper?

Dialog 071708 - Good Bad and Ugly

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 071708 - Police cars and more

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 071708

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

When life hands you gay marriage ...

Dialog 071608 - Ice Rink

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 071608

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The art of the competition ...

Dialog 071508 - Open Burns

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 071508 - Anti Casino and more

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 071508

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Ross Perot makes a comeback ...

Dialog 071408 - PCBs

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 071408 - Cop s and mayors

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 071408

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Who's up for some sexual harassment?

Dialog 071108 - Nose Tweaking

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Reason 071108 - More Jack Davis and more cows ...

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 071108

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Made in America ... or not?

Dialog 071008 - Jack Davis and cows

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Reason 071008 Lee Bordeleau, Jack Davis and cows

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Two Minutes of Reason 071008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The Dallas council makes doing business more difficult.

Dialog 070908 - NCHS

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 070908 - Bobby Anderson and Casino stuff

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 070908

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 070808 - Cehulik and more

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Reason 070808

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 070808

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 070708 - Fireworks and Bird War

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 070708 - Housing and more ...

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 070708

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

China cleans up its bars ...

Dialog 070308 - Open Dialog

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Scott talks about parades, fireworks and more ...

Reason 070308 - Sundwall and more

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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).

Two Minutes of Reason 070308

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Is John McCain out of touch?

Dialog 070208 - Larry Soos

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

NT Mayor Larry Soos was in studio taking phone calls.

Reason 070208 - Jon Powers and then birds

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 070208

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 070108 - Gratwick Films and Don't Ask Don't Tell

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 070108

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Dialog 063008 - Confer and concert

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 063008 - The DEC and more

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 062708 - Poloncarz and the bird war

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 062608 - Bird War stuff

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Two Minutes of Reason 062608

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Speedos offer an unfair advantage?

Reason 062508 - WNYCarpool.com and more

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 062508

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The difference between fans and fanatics ...

Two Minutes of Reason 062408

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Gordon Ramsay returns to 2MR.

Reason 062308 - Gambling and more

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Two Minutes of Reason 062308

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A carrot and a stick ...

Reason 062008 - NFTA and more

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 062008

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Take my wife ... please ...

Reason 061908 - Wayne Allyn Root and more

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 061908

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A well regulated militia ...

Reason 061808 - Rus Thompson and more

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Two Minutes of Reason 061808

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 061708 - Dave DiPietro

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 061708

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Meanwhile, back at the widget store ...

Reason 061608 - Senior Pranks

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 061608

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Three stories with a common theme: stupidity ...

Reason 061308 - Kevin Allen (and the police state)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 061308

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Perfect attendance can be a mess ...

Reason 061208

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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)

Two Minutes of Reason 061208

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 061108 - No Bobby

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 061108

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 061008 - Sheriff Joe and Toni Lyn Frain

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 061008

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Reason 060908 - Crazy (almost)

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 060908

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

What if you were asked to pay your competitors debts?

Reason 060608

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 060608

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

On vegetables ...

Reason 060508

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Two Minutes of Reason 060508

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Schadenfreude ...

Reason 060408 - Moxie

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 060408

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

MoveOn.org calls out Scott McClellan ...

Reason 060308 - Diane LeVallee and more

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 060308

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A Pennsylvania High School has a yearbook snafu ...

Reason 060208 - The Mouse

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Two Minutes of Reason 060208

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Meet Tom Ryan ...

Two Minutes of Reason 053008

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 052908

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

What's reasonable? And who should decide?

Two Minutes of Reason 052808

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 052708

Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 052608

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

It's Memorial Day ...

Two Minutes of Reason 052308

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 052208

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 052108

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

"Affordable diet plans."

Two Minutes of Reason 052008

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The cost of Democracy ...

Two Minutes of Reason 051908

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Military MySpace gets the heave ho ...

Two Minutes of Reason 051608

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Hide your money ...

Two Minutes of Reason 051508

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 051408

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Vegetable laws? Yup.

Two Minutes of Reason 051308

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Finally. Something different.

Two Minutes of Reason 051208

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Rules ...

Two Minutes of Reason 050908

Fri, 9 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Newt Gingrich has a plan for the GOP.

Two Minutes of Reason 050808

Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 050708

Wed, 7 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 050608

Tue, 6 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Is John McCain to old to be president?

Two Minutes of Reason 050508

Mon, 5 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Scott discusses our news priorities ...

Two Minutes of Reason 050208

Fri, 2 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Don't fall for scams ...

Two Minutes of Reason 050108

Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 043008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 042908

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 042808

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 042508

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Jimmy Carter went to Hamas.

Two Minutes of Reason 042408

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Ron Paul ... and the media whitewash.

Two Minutes of Reason 042308

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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

Two Minutes of Reason 042208

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Scott asks the question: Are you a terrorist?

Dialog 042607 - Cole and NYPA

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:11:00 GMT

I brought up the Mike Cole "scandal" and many spoke on the issue. There was also a lot of feedback from yesterday's show on NYPA with Rob Daly. Good stuff.

Note to all: Dialog can now also be downloaded from WLVL.com - and will likely make it to that server before it reaches here. In addition, a daily WLVL newscast is now available for download, along with newsmaker interviews, Tradio, and the Fishing & Outdoor Report. And likely more to come.

Dialog 042507 - Rob Daly

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:10:00 GMT

NYPA's Rob Daly was in studio ... and got hammered by callers. I never even had to open my mouth. I did. I just didn't have to.

Dialog 042407 - Tom Christy

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:05:00 GMT

An unexpected guest made Tuesday's show even better when Tom Christy dropped by to chat. We talked about Eliot Spitzer's plan to consolidate government services, Tom Reynolds crusade against the AMT, and Paul Dyster's endorsement of the Better Bottle Bill.

Dialog 042307 - Newfane CARES (missing beginning)

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Brian Hellner and Peter Soemann from Newfane CARES were in studio to discuss Newfane school issues.

Dialog 042007 - David Steuer and Open Dialog

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:01:00 GMT

We talked with Dave Stueur about Earth Day and had a freeferall otherwise.

Dialog 041907 - Tale of two Lockports

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:21:00 GMT

The city moved it's meeting time and people applauded. The town votes in favor of a four-year term for the supervisor and Scott's not happy about it.

Dialog 041807 - Guns and Amy

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:07:00 GMT

Wednesday's show focused on the stupid gun laws likely to come out of the VA Tech tragedy and more conversation on Amy Fricano.

Dialog 041707 - Tom Waters and more

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:05:00 GMT

Local author Tom Waters discussed his new book, "If they can't take a joke," then we talked about the Lockport Common Council, which is moving towards moving meetings to when people could actually attend.

Dialog 041607 - Slacker Monday

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:16:00 GMT

Monday's show was a little bit of everything.

Dialog 041307 - Amy and Thom

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Friday we discussed some details about Amy Fricano ... and Niagara USA Chamber's Thom Kraus, who we had learned was leaving the chamber ... and the state.

Dialog 041207 - Tim Schmitt

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:13:00 GMT

Greater Niagara News Sports Editor Tim Schmitt was in studio to discuss the Sabres and all things hockey.

Dialog 041107 - NCHS

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:08:00 GMT

The Niagara County Historical Society has moved to the SECOND Wednesday of each month.

Dialog 041007 - Judging Amy

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:16:00 GMT

Looks like Judge Amy Fricano had a bit of a motor vehicle mishap.

Hilarity ensues.

Dialog 040907 - IPL then open

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 16:12:00 GMT

Some women came in to discuss getting more women involved in politics and public service for the first 15 minutes. Thereafter we talked a lot about Mark Zito.

Dialog 040607 - Lisa Johnson and Easter

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 16:05:00 GMT

Author Lisa Johnson talked about the origin of Easter and its importance and we discussed companies that don't care enough about their employees to close for Easter.

Dialog 040507 - Greg Lewis

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT

County Manager Greg Lewis was in studio for his monthly visit. He seemed different to me. You?

Dialog 040407 - Legislative discontent

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Another meeting of the Niagara County Legislature turned into chaos. This is one that's worth listening to.

Dialog 040207 - Things I learned in NYC

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:02:00 GMT

I spent the weekend in New York City with Bob Confer and Tom Christy. Monday I discussed some observations we made - mainly that Niagara County politicians need adult supervision.

Dialog 033007 - Play Nice

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Apparently I'm a big jerk cause I don't genuflect everytime discussing those in power. It's been suggested that I should be nicer. Whatever.

Dialog 032907 - Tom Christy and 10 issues

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:03:00 GMT

I discussed some things with LCTV's Tom Christy and we discussed the 10 most important issues in our area for the first quarter of 2007 - a stupid governmental requirement.

Dialog 032807 - On Eliot

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:02:00 GMT

Is this new budget plan good? Bad? What does it mean for the future of "Governor Steam Roller?" And what does it mean for us?

Dialog 032707 - On Spitzer

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:14:00 GMT

I'm disappointed in the governor's inability to get the legislature to work with him on the state budget. So are several callers. Others, however, say it's too early to call Eliot a lost cause.

Dialog 032607 - Slacker Monday

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:03:00 GMT

Monday was hectic for me, so I threw open the phone lines and let the people decide what we talked about. It went well ... until the power went out, that is. But it came back on and we resumed ...

Dialog 032307 - Mike Tucker

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:02:00 GMT

Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker was in studio discussing city issues, the IDA, and more.