Michael Mroziak
@michaelmroziak.bsky.social
Managing Editor, Buffalo Toronto Public Media NPR. Husband and dad. Junior hockey play-by-play guy on the side. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
Ready for family Christmas meals. How I spent my Saturday.
December 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Ready for family Christmas meals. How I spent my Saturday.
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The French electronic duo turns distressed dreams into symphonies plucked from cotton candy clouds. Yet to see Air's members perform live, everything looks so effortless. n.pr/4rANTdX
Air: Tiny Desk Concert
The French electronic duo turns distressed dreams into symphonies plucked from cotton candy clouds. Yet to see Air's members perform live, everything looks so effortless.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The French electronic duo turns distressed dreams into symphonies plucked from cotton candy clouds. Yet to see Air's members perform live, everything looks so effortless. n.pr/4rANTdX
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The whole play of Trumpism: convincing working class people to blame other working class people—so billionaires can keep robbing us all.
Donald Trump Jr-backed start-up scores $600mn US federal government deal
President’s son’s fund 1789 Capital poised to capitalise from father’s administration
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The whole play of Trumpism: convincing working class people to blame other working class people—so billionaires can keep robbing us all.
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The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools. n.pr/48udkF5
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools. n.pr/48udkF5
A bit late for my Thanksgiving message, but a thread follows.
For what am I grateful? Good Lord, where do I begin in a year like this?
I am grateful as always, of course, for the blessings of good health, and that of my loving (and beloved) wife and daughters.
But this year in particular...
For what am I grateful? Good Lord, where do I begin in a year like this?
I am grateful as always, of course, for the blessings of good health, and that of my loving (and beloved) wife and daughters.
But this year in particular...
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A bit late for my Thanksgiving message, but a thread follows.
For what am I grateful? Good Lord, where do I begin in a year like this?
I am grateful as always, of course, for the blessings of good health, and that of my loving (and beloved) wife and daughters.
But this year in particular...
For what am I grateful? Good Lord, where do I begin in a year like this?
I am grateful as always, of course, for the blessings of good health, and that of my loving (and beloved) wife and daughters.
But this year in particular...
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Here's everything we know so far about the ICE arrests in the Elmwood Village, Thursday.
ICE arrests draw protest outside Elmwood restaurant
Protestors said four individuals who work at Aguacates, a Mexican restaurant on Elmwood Ave., were detained by Homeland Security agents around 10 a.m. Thursday. BTPM has two sources who confirm this information.
www.btpm.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Here's everything we know so far about the ICE arrests in the Elmwood Village, Thursday.
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Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.
When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap
Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.
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In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side. n.pr/47pwo6T
Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?
In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.
n.pr
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side. n.pr/47pwo6T
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The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
n.pr
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
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Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme." n.pr/4hpRSVP
Boo to spooky chocolate prices! It's the year of chewy, fruity Halloween treats
Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme."
n.pr
October 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme." n.pr/4hpRSVP
Are you a #journalist seeking work? @btpmnpr.bsky.social Buffalo Toronto Public Media is hiring!
Breaking news... we're hiring!
Buffalo Toronto Public Media has an opening for a full-time reporter/local host of NPR's All Things Considered. We also have two part-time reporter openings, to help on weekends or weeknights. Click on the link for information and to apply!
btpm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Buffalo Toronto Public Media has an opening for a full-time reporter/local host of NPR's All Things Considered. We also have two part-time reporter openings, to help on weekends or weeknights. Click on the link for information and to apply!
btpm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Current Career Opportunities at Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
See current career opportunities that are available at Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
btpm.isolvedhire.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Are you a #journalist seeking work? @btpmnpr.bsky.social Buffalo Toronto Public Media is hiring!
Breaking news... we're hiring!
Buffalo Toronto Public Media has an opening for a full-time reporter/local host of NPR's All Things Considered. We also have two part-time reporter openings, to help on weekends or weeknights. Click on the link for information and to apply!
btpm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Buffalo Toronto Public Media has an opening for a full-time reporter/local host of NPR's All Things Considered. We also have two part-time reporter openings, to help on weekends or weeknights. Click on the link for information and to apply!
btpm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Current Career Opportunities at Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
See current career opportunities that are available at Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
btpm.isolvedhire.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Breaking news... we're hiring!
Buffalo Toronto Public Media has an opening for a full-time reporter/local host of NPR's All Things Considered. We also have two part-time reporter openings, to help on weekends or weeknights. Click on the link for information and to apply!
btpm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Buffalo Toronto Public Media has an opening for a full-time reporter/local host of NPR's All Things Considered. We also have two part-time reporter openings, to help on weekends or weeknights. Click on the link for information and to apply!
btpm.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Yikes! It's been a while since I've posted. That's because starting my new position, returning to @btpmnpr.bsky.social, has been a busy one. Busy, but it feels good to be back.
October 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Yikes! It's been a while since I've posted. That's because starting my new position, returning to @btpmnpr.bsky.social, has been a busy one. Busy, but it feels good to be back.
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“The group that we have in front of us, I think, can get the job done.”
More on Alex Tuch's desire to sign a contract extension w/the #Buffalo #Sabres and why it would be so significant:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/alex-tuch-be...
More on Alex Tuch's desire to sign a contract extension w/the #Buffalo #Sabres and why it would be so significant:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/alex-tuch-be...
Alex Tuch believes in Sabres, wants to sign contract extension with Buffalo - Buffalo Hockey Beat
For a team that has watched some of its high-profile players grow disgruntled, Alex Tuch’s commitment to the Sabres would be significant.
www.buffalohockeybeat.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“The group that we have in front of us, I think, can get the job done.”
More on Alex Tuch's desire to sign a contract extension w/the #Buffalo #Sabres and why it would be so significant:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/alex-tuch-be...
More on Alex Tuch's desire to sign a contract extension w/the #Buffalo #Sabres and why it would be so significant:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/alex-tuch-be...
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Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.
This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is chipping in
Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.
n.pr
September 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.
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South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.
South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko
South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.
n.pr
September 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.
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A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.
A play about the revolt of human workers — not machines — gave us the word 'robot'
A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.
n.pr
September 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.
September 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Greetings from a peaceful woodland near the River Thames west of London
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
n.pr
September 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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1,100 people killed on 9/11 in New York City have not had any of their remains identified by authorities. The medical examiner's office is using new technology to identify more people.
Inside the lab working to identify the remains of 9/11 victims
1,100 people killed on 9/11 in New York City have not had any of their remains identified by authorities. The medical examiner's office is using new technology to identify more people.
n.pr
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
1,100 people killed on 9/11 in New York City have not had any of their remains identified by authorities. The medical examiner's office is using new technology to identify more people.
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Historians say it's good to highlight America's founders, but the project takes too narrow a view of history. n.pr/4m0dsAN
'Founders Museum' from White House and PragerU blurs history, AI-generated fiction
Historians say it's good to highlight America's founders, but the project takes too narrow a view of history.
n.pr
September 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Historians say it's good to highlight America's founders, but the project takes too narrow a view of history. n.pr/4m0dsAN
🎵 "I'm getting closer to my home... " 🎵
(I can't say much just yet, but yes, that Grand Funk Railroad lyric is indeed a hint that something's happening. 😉 )
(I can't say much just yet, but yes, that Grand Funk Railroad lyric is indeed a hint that something's happening. 😉 )
August 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
🎵 "I'm getting closer to my home... " 🎵
(I can't say much just yet, but yes, that Grand Funk Railroad lyric is indeed a hint that something's happening. 😉 )
(I can't say much just yet, but yes, that Grand Funk Railroad lyric is indeed a hint that something's happening. 😉 )
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The band's frontman John Rzeznik talks about their new EP Summer Anthem and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.
Nothing lasts forever, except maybe the Goo Goo Dolls
The band's frontman John Rzeznik talks about their new EP Summer Anthem and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.
n.pr
August 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The band's frontman John Rzeznik talks about their new EP Summer Anthem and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.