Recent Pods
When Community Speaks Louder Than the Noise
Community Conversations captures a wide-ranging discussion led by Dom Genova while Peter Vazquez is away. The conversation centers on local culture, Rochester’s music legacy, honoring veterans, media credibility, and practical life wisdom. Rather than argument, the hour focuses on listening, recogn…
War on the West: Truth, Media, and the Fight Ahead
War on the West is a cold-weather warning from Rochester: Luis Martinez, filling in for Peter Vazquez, spotlights Elica Le Bon’s framing of media-managed reality, Islamist tyranny, and a culture pressured by propaganda. Calls on election integrity, public order, and citizen journalism drive one con…
Left, Right, and the Cost of Bad Policy
A City Arguing With Itself captures a street-level dialogue between Peter Vazquez and Alex White as they confront poverty, policing, housing, energy, transportation, and political power. Callers challenge assumptions, faith anchors values, and policy is measured by outcomes, not intentions. This co…
Freedom Without Permission: Faith, Family, Ownership
The Black Republican Club reopens forgotten history and rejects modern victimhood as policy. Peter Vazquez and Lavelle Lewis trace a line from Douglass and Booker T. to today: faith, family, property, and self-government. They argue prosperity follows discipline, not dependency, and that communitie…
Receipts for Liberty: When Citizens Audit Power
New York Election Audit meets real-world resistance: Marly Hornik lays out voter-roll gaps, chain-of-custody failures, and a due-process fight to open the books. Peter Vazquez and Gary Stout press the hard question: if government refuses transparency, is it governing by consent or by compliance?
Hyde’s Line in the Sand: Truth vs. Political Drift
The Hyde Amendment was the conscience line, until “flexibility” entered the conversation. Peter Vazquez and Kelsey Pritchard of Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America trace how abortion rose post Dobbs through pills and mail order, and why shifting Hyde trades clarity for deals. When moral lines blur, t…
Recent Blog Posts
A Roman Soldier, a Spear, and a Nation That Will Not See
Truth at the Crossroads: A nameless soldier stands at the foot of the Cross. He has orders. He has a spear. In front of him hangs the One who called Himself the Truth. Scripture tells the story in a single verse: “One of the soldiers pierced…
The Quiet Breaking of the American Spirit
American Spirit Crisis: I see a nation rich in government programs and poor in purpose. I see a people who have been told to trade fathers for agencies, faith for comfort, and dignity for red tape. Under the glow of a hundred comforting lies, a q…
Counting Trust: Election Integrity Monroe County, Without the Slogans
Election Integrity Monroe County. The phrase “election integrity” tends to set off alarms. For some, it is a polite way of saying “you cannot trust the count.” For others, it is the banner under which confidence is restored t…
About the Host
Host & Producer, Next Steps Show | Owner, Next Steps Radio Podcast Network
Peter Vazquez is a military veteran, servant leader, business owner, and advocate born and raised in Rochester, NY. His extensive experience in community-centered service, coupled with his decisive leadership in both business and grassroots not-for-profit initiatives, forms a robust foundation. This background fuels his motivation to oppose the persistent political decisions that perpetuate segregation.
Peter, a devoted husband and father of five, also shouldered the responsibility of caring for his elderly parents. He recognizes his calling after years of collaborating with community leaders and organizers in search of a consistent, just, and unwavering voice. Committed to fostering unity, Peter emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both similarities and differences rooted in community perspectives. He champions a "listen first" approach and is a staunch believer in prioritizing life, education, and entrepreneurship as avenues for growth, celebration, and prosperity for everyone in the community.
With his charismatic and genuine demeanor, Peter introduces a fresh perspective, fostering collaboration where discord has been prevalent. As one individual notes, Peter is the ideal ally for those aiming to build a New York centered on opportunity and growth, rather than dependency and self-interest. Grounded in the sanctity of human life, the promotion of free-market principles, and the advocacy for limited government, Peter stands as a beacon for those who value liberty, demand integrity amidst corruption, and champion moral righteousness. His unwavering resolve is complemented by his dedication to showcasing a servant's heart, marking him as a truly commendable and inspirational figure.