The Next Steps Show
The Next Steps Show with Peter Vazquez is a live weekday radio show and on-demand podcast on WYSL and WLEA. Conversations connect faith, politics, entrepreneurship and the issues that affect families, communities and the country. Hear original interviews, examine competing arguments and ask what the evidence shows. Putting People First.
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The Next Steps Show
Faith. Politics. Entrepreneurship. Putting People First.
Live weekdays, noon–1 p.m. ET on WYSL and WLEA. Hear the latest episode, explore interviews and original commentary, and follow the show on your favorite podcast app.
Latest Episodes
Oct. 29, 2026
Todd Hood: Public Safety Is on the Ballot
Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to examine New York's 2026 election, public safety, bail reform, juvenile crime, corrections staffing, taxes, and government accountability. Democratic Assembly candidate Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons discusses affordability and neighborhood concerns, followed by listener calls on voting and Second Amendment issues and a National Internet Day reflection.
Oct. 28, 2026
Peter D. Elder: Ballot Delays and the Public Trust
Monroe County Elections Commissioner Peter D. Elder joins Peter Vazquez to discuss early voting, absentee-ballot delays, election integrity, and party accountability. The October 28 broadcast also features conversations with Chili Town Supervisor Dave Dunning and Assembly candidate Cleanda Florent.
Oct. 27, 2026
Orlando Rivera: Who Does Government Serve?
Today, Orlando Rivera, the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Senate District 56, joins Peter Vazquez and Bob Savage to discuss what government should deliver for the people it represents. Rivera discusses his community involvement, business background, and experience with the Rochester Hispanic Business Association and the city Civil Service Commission. The interview covers public safety, criminal justice policy, youth and families, immigration, local business opportuni
Recent Blog Posts
Oct. 29, 2026
Ballot Delays and the Burden of Public Trust
Public confidence is not built by demanding that people stop asking questions. It is built when public officials answer those questions clearly, admit what went wrong, and show the public what they intend to do about it. That principle guided our O…
Oct. 29, 2026
Public Safety Is on the Ballot. So Is Accountability.
Campaign season has a way of making promises sound like accomplishments. A candidate says the right words about safe streets, lower costs, and responsible government. The signs go up. The advertisements run. The question that matters most is often l…
Nov. 23, 2025
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 His s…