Welcome to WDKX, where we keep your finger on the pulse of Rochester. Here you'll find a variety of podcasts from show extensions to community interviews and more!
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Weekly Sports Talk Show Cover art photo provided by Joey Kyber on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jtkyber1
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Episode 4 of the Paul, Paul & Ed Podcast – With Your Hosts Paul Conrow & Paul Eckert. "School continuity"
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On this episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings discusses a U.S. study revealing a significant decline in mothers' mental health in recent years.
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Parenting Tips with Dr. Glo "Education is in my DNA"
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15:10Parent Involvement
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Wake Up Club Intervew FAMU) Head Coach Garfield Ellenwood II
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4:59Franklin High School alumnus Garfield Ellenwood II, also known as Coach Gee, has been named the 2025 SWAC Women’s Coach of the Year. The Florida A&M University (FAMU) head coach joins the Wake-Up Club for a conversation following his achievement.
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WDKX Water Cooler with Mayor Evans, Michael Patterson and Sean Burr of RHA
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14:02If you missed the WDKX Water Cooler, we had Mayor Evans, Rochester City Councilmember Michael Patterson and Sean Burr, Executive Director of the Rochester Housing Authority, join us to discuss the situation unfolding at Danforth and Hudson Ridge Towers. here's the full conversation.
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Episode 3 of the Paul, Paul & Ed Podcast – With Your Hosts Paul Conrow & Paul Eckert
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Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings explored how social media can contribute to increased stress and anxiety. She highlighted the pressure to constantly compare oneself to others, the addictive nature of scrolling, and the mental toll of online negativity. Dr. Killings emphasized the importance of setting boundaries and taking intentional bre…
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Parenting Tips with Dr. Glo "Education is in my DNA"
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13:15Supporting Younger children: A parent's guide to suicide awareness & prevention ages 5-12
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In Episode 2 of the Paul, Paul, and ED Podcast, hosts Paul Conrow and Paul Eckert talk about the Role of College in Society. The Paul’s talk about their college experiences, debt after graduation, and how to get people to consider how much (if any) college is necessary for in-demand jobs.
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Parenting Tips with Dr. Glo "Education is in my DNA"
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7:22Uncertainty Experience
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On this episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings discusses the anxiety that can come with entering a new chapter in life—whether it's starting a new career, beginning a marriage or relationship, graduating from college, or returning to school.
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Love & Light Podcast Episode 40: Lovely Warren & Willie Lightfoot Discuss Sanctuary Cities and Federal Tensions In this episode, hosts Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot dive into the concept of Sanctuary Cities, exploring the challenges these cities face and the ongoing conflicts with the federal government over immigration policy.…
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Join Paul Conrow and his colleague Paul Eckert from East High School as they introduce their roles in education and share how they developed a groundbreaking program that prepares graduates for successful careers in optical manufacturing.
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The Get L.I.T Podcast (Liberating Individuals Through Literary Texts) EP. 30
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38:16Let’s Get L.I.T. : The Beauty of Unbeaten Paths On Episode 30 of the Get Lit podcast, join host Cllanda Florence—educator and doctoral student at the University of Rochester—as she sits down with Victoria Christopher Murray, author of Harlem Rhapsody.
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On this episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings talks about friend group therapy versus professional therapy.
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On this week’s episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Killings discusses the doctor-patient relationship.
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 40
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34:53Join Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, for the final episode of Season II of Check Your Health. In this season recap, Dr. Nelms revisits key episodes covering important topics such as mental health—including Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care and Virtual Mental Health Urgent Car…
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On this week’s episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings explores the complexities of grief and the many ways individuals experience and cope with it.
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Parenting Tips with Dr. Glo "Education is in my DNA"
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9:55Helping children through uncertainty: Guide for parents"
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The Wake-Up Club had Joe on for a live radio interview, and his biggest fan, Earnst, even got to jump in and help out with the questions.
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep.39
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30:32Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Sarah Mangelsdorf, President of the University of Rochester, and David Linehan, CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center. The trio discuss how the University is working with the community to improve health across Rochester and beyond. Fro…
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On this week’s episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings discusses how to deal with toxic people — and what to do if you realize you might be the toxic one.
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In Episode 39 of the Love & Light Podcast, Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot dive into the topic of “Toxic People and How to Deal with Them.”
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep.38
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25:01Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, sits down with Alex Laing, President and Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival, Kate Sheeran Dean of the Eastman School of Music, and Kate Washington, Board Member of the Gateways Music Festival, to discuss the mission of the Gateways Music Festival and…
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In this episode of the Mental Health Matters segment, Dr. Killings discusses the concepts of "Good Stress vs. Bad Stress" as well as the impact of work-related stress.
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SISICU Podcast with Cookie & Sparkle EP. 21
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36:04In episode 21 of SISICU, we explore the theme "Happiness Is Intentional.
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The Mental Health Matters segment on WDKX features psychologist Dr. Stacy Killing, who discusses navigating mental health crises and how to approach conversations about these critical issues.
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In Episode 38 of the Love & Light Podcast, Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss the local election process, comparing the procedures in Rochester and New York City for candidates seeking to get on the ballot. They break down key aspects of the local election system and share important information you need to know when it comes to voting and u…
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep.37
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29:08Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, will be joined by Zach Arnold, Senior Director of HR Operations, Jamila Smith, Assistant Director of Learning & Development/HR, and Phillip White-West, Registered Nurse at URMC, to discuss career opportunities at the University of Rochester. They will explore …
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Mental Health Matters Segment on WDKX features psychologist Dr. Stacy Killing discussing the impact of COVID-19 five years later.
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The Get L.I.T Podcast (Liberating Individuals Through Literary Texts) EP. 29
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31:47Let’s Get L.I.T.: Say It Loud Guest: Camechia Johnson Titles: Published Author, Professor, Host/Founder of the Leslie N. Johnson Community Day Event, CEO of the Leslie N. Johnson Youth Foundation for ARTS, Advocate for Deter Drowsy Driving, and Reading Advocate Join host Cllanda Florence, an educator and doctoral student at the University of Roches…
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Episode 37 of the Love & Light Podcast hosts Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot engage in an insightful conversation about the power of courage and sportsmanship, both in the world of sports and in daily life. They dive into the importance of making life choices with integrity, overcoming challenges with grace, and learning valuable life lessons al…
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 36
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27:08Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, will be joined by Dr. Michael Scharf, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Golisano Children’s Hospital, and Carrie Meeks, LMHC, Clinical Director, UR Medicine Mobile Crisis Team & Crisis Call Line, to discuss Virtual Health Urgent Care. They will explain when to choo…
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Parenting Tips with Dr. Glo "Education is in my DNA"
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11:46A Journey Unexpected. Pt. 1
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The Get L.I.T Podcast (Liberating Individuals Through Literary Texts) EP. 28
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43:54Episode 28: Let's Get L.I.T. - Understanding the Science of Reading Guest: Dr. Ingrid Hayes Title: Director of The National Literacy Professional Development Consortium Join Clianda Florence, educator and doctoral student at the University of Rochester, as she engages with Dr. Ingrid Hayes in this enlightening episode. Together, they explore the in…
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Parenting Tips with Dr. Glo "Education is in my DNA"
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20:52Parenting Tips 100th Episode as we celebrated Black History Month.
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 35
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25:53Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, and Jennifer West, PhD, Co-Directors of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program. Together, they will discuss the critical issue of firearm injury prevention. Did you know that firearm-related incidents are the leading cause…
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Cookie & Gerald Mcbride Talk about The His Movie the Rhytm
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10:52Cookie sits down with Gerald McBride in the WDKX Podcast Studio to discuss his movie The Rhythm. The film tells the inspirational story of a young Black hockey player-turned-felon, who is sentenced to community service at a local rink, where he leads a misfit hockey team to victory in a sport and league that appear to be steeped in bigotry.…
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Episode 36 of the Love & Light Podcast, titled "Fight the Power," features Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discussing politics during the Donald Trump administration, the Super Bowl, economic boycotts, and the significance of Black history.
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Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "What Comes First, Marriage or Children".
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 34
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31:24Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, sits down with Dr. Janice Huang, cardiologist with UR Medicine Cardiac Care, for a conversation on high blood pressure/hypertension. They will discuss what high blood pressure is, why it's important to address, its risks, symptoms, and treatment options. You'l…
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On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "How to Deal with uncomfortable Topics at Work Or in Other Public Settings".
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The Get L.I.T Podcast (Liberating Individuals Through Literary Texts) EP. 27
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32:46Clianda Florence Educator, Doctoral Student at U of R, Author & Entrepreneur with guest Kennedy Guhman. Let’s Get L.I.T.: Youth Mental Health
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Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood & Healthi Kids Parent Engagement Specialist Erick Stephens talk about Love from the Start campaign and how the Healthi Kids coalition is using it to increase public awareness about infant and early childhood mental health for children from birth to age 5. Healthi Kids launches campaign highlighting early relati…
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 33
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25:42Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Rebecca Schallek, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, to discuss the critical topic of Women’s Heart Health. Why is this so important? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, with cardiovascul…
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On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "Self-Love".
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Tips for teaching & talking to your children about race pt. 2
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Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 32
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28:02Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Matthew Haynie, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology, to discuss children’s eye health. They will explore the importance of regular eye exams for children, common eye conditions in kids, and how Dr. Haynie's team supports vision scre…
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The Get L.I.T Podcast (Liberating Individuals Through Literary Texts) EP. 26
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38:42Clianda Florence Educator, Doctoral Student at U of R, Author & Entrepreneur with guest Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. Let's Get L.I.T.: The Power of Unearthing Joy & Cultivating Genius
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On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "Functional Depression".
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