The Radioactivity Meeting, One-Party Rule, and the Future of Niagara Falls

PODCAST CLIP: THEY THINK YOU’RE TOO STUPID TO CARE.

THEY THINK YOU’RE TOO STUPID TO CARE. They think you won’t vote. In this clip, I’m talking with Matt Chavez about what he describes as his opponent’s “mum’s the word” campaign strategy. AMAZON TAX BREAK? SILENCE LOVE CANAL AND RADIOACTIVE LAND? SILENCE THE DYING MALL? SILENCE All of it, silence. His argument is that if you don’t speak publicly, don’t answer questions, don’t do interviews, and don’t debate, you can quietly slide into office without voters ever knowing where you stand. That strategy only works if people stop paying attention. I think voters deserve better. They deserve candidates who are willing to answer questions, defend their record, and earn their vote. Watch the clip and decide for yourself.

The Radioactivity Meeting, One-Party Rule, and the Future of Niagara Falls

NATE CAST — JULY 21, 2026 The Radioactivity Meeting, One-Party Rule, and the Future of Niagara Falls This week on NATE CAST, I follow up on the recent public meeting with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding radioactive contamination in Niagara County. We discuss what residents heard, why so many left frustrated, and what must happen next to restore public trust. I’m also joined by LaSalle legislative candidate Matt Chavez for a wide-ranging conversation about the deeper structural problems facing Niagara Falls and Niagara County. We examine decades of one-party rule, the culture of political patronage and corruption, why so many residents feel left behind, and what it will take to restore accountability, economic opportunity, and hope for our community. If Niagara County is going to move forward, it starts with honest conversations—and the courage to demand better.

Radioactivity in Niagara Falls, Testosterone for Everyone?, and Wildfires in Ontario

NATE CAST — JULY 15 Radioactivity in Niagara Falls, Testosterone for Everyone?, and Wildfires in Ontario This week on NATE CAST: ☢️ Radioactivity in Niagara Falls: Why are new concerns about radioactive contamination making headlines again, and what does it mean for the future of our community? WE NEED TO FINALLY CLEAN IT UP. 💉 Testosterone for Everyone? Just ask Pete Hegseth. 🔥 Wildfires in Ontario: Smoke is once again blanketing Western New York. What’s fueling these fires, and are they becoming our new normal?Join us as we dig into science, health, and the issues shaping life in our region.

NATE CAST — JULY 6: Happy 250th, America… But Are We Happy?

NATE CAST — JULY 6: Happy 250th, America… But Are We Happy? America just celebrated its 250th birthday, but here’s the question I can’t stop thinking about: Are we actually happy? Collectively, we’re the richest large country in the world. We have incredible technology, endless entertainment, bigger homes, more consumer goods, and more wealth than almost any society in history. Yet we also live shorter lives than many of our peers, suffer higher rates of chronic disease, loneliness, addiction, and anxiety, and consistently rank behind many other wealthy countries in measures of life satisfaction. What’s going on? This episode looks at why a nation with so much prosperity often feels so unhappy. Is it our healthcare system? Our work culture? Social media? Politics? The loss of community? Or something even deeper? Then we’ll turn to the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s meme coin and what it says about speculation, celebrity, and the growing tendency to treat politics like a financial casino. Finally, we’ll discuss the latest World Cup controversy over the reversal of a red card and what it reveals about power, influence, and whether the rules are really the same for everyone. Three stories. One question: What kind of country do we want to become over the next 250 years?

PODCAST CLIP: HOW TRUMP’S CRYPTO CONTROVERSIES TRICKLE DOWN TO LOCAL POLITICS

PODCAST CLIP: HOW TRUMP’S CRYPTO CONTROVERSIES TRICKLE DOWN TO LOCAL POLITICS What happens in Washington doesn’t stay in Washington. I explain why I believe that when national leaders appear to blur the line between public office and private profit, it sends a message that accountability no longer matters. That attitude trickles down to state and local government—and ultimately affects every community. If you enjoy the conversation, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the podcast. And if you’d like to help us keep fighting for Western New York, visit VoteNateMcMurray.com and consider making a contribution or signing up to volunteer. Every share, every listener, and every supporter helps.