John Smith
Host, Reporter, ProducerJohn Smith has been waking up WAER listeners for a long time as our Local Co-Host of Morning Edition with timely news and information, working alongside student Sportscasters from the Newhouse School. He is an accomplished reporter with a natural knack of unique storytelling and ease behind the mic but, he considers his biggest accomplishment to be mentoring countless Broadcast Digital Journalism students and then seeing them excel in their careers. You may remember him as a radio personality on other radio stations ("Captain John") or even heard his voiceovers on radio and TV. John is a proud graduate of C-NS High School, Onondaga Community College, and St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. He largely attributes his success in life to having very supportive parents and a very special brother. John is also grateful for all of the friendships he's made over the years at Syracuse University.
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The visit by Tom Perez comes less than two weeks after his boss, President Biden. Perez is Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
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Nick Paro says residents on and near Darien Drive reached out when they heard gunshots.
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The women in our lives have impacted each of us individually, as a society, and as a community. Join WAER for an empowering journey through Women's History Month with Syracuse Speaks.
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We explore Women in Space during the next Syracuse Speaks Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. on WAER.
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Downtown venue's artistic director says productions to offer a wide range of relatable human emotions.
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In this special hour-long episode, we traverse the paths of groundbreaking Black politicians, delve into innovative Black-led projects, and celebrate the musical achievements of local artists.
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Hancock was one of the fastest growing airports of all sizes in the nation in 2023.
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Hochul spoke to the media about the new deal and its impact on the state.
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Turnout was robust at a recent heavy equipment job fair hosted by the NYS DOT and Labor Department.
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WAER News explores a range of perspectives, from public health and law enforcement to treatment and the impact of opioid settlement funds.