WBEN- The Buffalo Bean

Posted by Matt in A-144, Campaign 2010 on 07 23rd, 2010 | 5 Comments

Sam Hoyt has survived a pretty nasty election year scandal, so clearly, party loyalty makes his job quite safe. But this year’s election is shaping out to at least be interesting enough that Hoyt might have some vulnerability. For one thing, there’s Joe Golombek, who is not only facing Hoyt...

Smoke-Free, Stressed-Out Living...

Posted by Matt in Buffalo, Campaign 2010, Commentary, Erie County, Featured Articles, NY State Government on 04 26th, 2010 | No Comments

You can’t smoke while at work, in restaurants, at bars, and, depending how stifling a particular community is, within the public portion of the outdoors. But at least you can still light up at home. Or maybe not. The public/private consortium of health bullies that is the Erie-Niagara Tobacco-Free...

“Hate Crime” is Redundant...

Posted by Anthony Bialy in Buffalo, Commentary, Crime, Erie County, Media, News on 01 24th, 2010 | 13 Comments

Guess the Hate Crime isn’t a fun game. But it’s unfortunately being played in Erie County. Consider two recent infamous attacks within the jurisdiction. In both, it goes without saying that the victims deserve infinite sympathy while the perpetrators should face ample time in a cell...

Media Contact...

Posted by Matt in Uncategorized on 07 22nd, 2009 | Comments Off

All inquiries from the media, including requests for public comment, media appearances, or general inquiries should be sent to matt@thebuffalobean.com. Matt has previously been been a guest on national news networks, local and national talk radio, and various print and internet media. Abbreviated Media...

Hardline With(out) Hardwick...

Posted by Matt in Media on 05 24th, 2009 | Comments Off

As you all know, Kevin Hardwick has left WBEN to run for Erie County Legislature, the show continues with Dave Debo hosting the show “ a fairly regular basis” with occasional substitutes like WBEN News Reporters like Barbara Burns or Steve Cichon. I missed the new format of the show this...

Governor Chris Collins?...

Posted by Matt in Erie County, NY State Government on 05 20th, 2009 | Comments Off

According to the New York Post, Erie County Executive Chris Collins is a potential backup for a GOP gubernatorial candidate if Rudy Guiliani chooses not to run. NEW YORK Republicans are eyeing a dynamic but little- known upstate businessman and elected official to run for governor next year if Rudy...

Posted by Matt in Breaking News on 05 17th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Bob McCarthy reports this morning… Canisius College political science Professor Kevin R. Hardwick is ready to trade his radio booth for a seat in the County Legislature. Hardwick, host of WBEN’s “Hardline with Hardwick” politics and government show for the past four years, said...

Posted by Matt in Media on 05 10th, 2009 | Comments Off

This morning at 10 am, I will be a guest on Hardline with Hardwick on WBEN NewsRadio. Also joining me as an in-studio guest will be Buffalo Pundit.

The Buffalo Bean on WBEN...

Posted by Matt in Media on 03 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments

This morning you may have heard Buffalo Pundit and myself on WBEN offer some thoughts on Obama’s ongoing media blitz…. from his constant interviews, his appearance on jay Leno, and his “online” town hall event. Seeing as how the interviews were prerecorded, there were some things...

The Buffalo Bean on WBEN Sunday...

Posted by Matt in Media on 02 21st, 2009 | 2 Comments

Sunday morning at 10 am, I will be a guest on Hardline with Hardwick on WBEN NewsRadio. Joining me in studio will be Buffalo Pundit and Buffalo Geek.

Posted by Matt in Announcements on 12 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment

Things are looking crazy out there… Police agencies across western New York are strongly urging people NOT to drive this Monday morning. Travel advisories are in effect for all of Erie, Niagara and Genesee Counties. The town of Wales is under a travel ban, which means drivers there can be ticketed...

The Buffalo Bean on WBEN on Sunday...

Posted by Matt in Campaign 2008, Media on 11 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment

This Sunday, I wlll be on “Hardline with Kevin Hardwick” on WBEN NewsRadio 930 from 10:30-11am. I will be in-studio discussing national, state and local election results. Buffalo Pundit was also invited but will be calling in. UPDATE, 11/9/08, 13:37 PM: Well, I am back home from WBEN’s...

Posted by Matt in Campaign 2008, NY-26 on 11 2nd, 2008 | 4 Comments

Chris Lee and Alice Kryzan are debating on WBEN right now. It seems to me that Alice only knows how to blame the Bush Administration for all the problems the country is dealing with now, but doesn’t have a single solution. Listening to Alice talk she truly earns the nickname “Alice In Liberaland.”...

SD-61: Ranzenhofer and Mesi on WBEN...

Posted by Matt in Campaign 2008, SD-61 on 10 19th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Listening to Mike Ranzenhofer and Baby Joe Mesi on WBEN with Kevin Hardwick… and it is quite clear why Baby Joe had previously been avoiding debating Ranzenhofer. While Mike is demonstrating a clear understanding of the issues and is giving definitive answers, Baby Joe is giving more wishy-washy...

Posted by Matt in Campaign 2008 on 10 15th, 2008 | 1 Comment

You may have heard me again on WBEN Newstalk 930 this morning. Last night I provided some short commentary about the last presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama going on tonight. What would I ask Barack Obama at the final debate? I would ask a question challenging him on his judgement....

Posted by Matt in Campaign 2008 on 10 7th, 2008 | Comments Off

Earlier today I was asked by WBEN Newstalk 930 to provide some short commentary after tonight’s presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama. My comments will be pre-taped and aired tomorrow as part of their morning news. UPDATE: Just pre-recorded my thoughts on the debate. It’s...