Area Code: Batavia

It's not easy to make a difference. So often our attempts to make the world a better place are pushing against strong headwinds - there are cultural forces in the world and in our nation that simply m...

21 Jan 49min

Welcome to 2026! It's been an eventful year in Batavia. There was a mayoral race, local business transitions, shocking revelations, and some controversial moves in city government.We set aside some ti...

5 Jan 47min

For this episode of Area Code: Batavia, former guests share their "George Baileys", people who have made a huge impact on them and their community just by existing. On this episode we hear from the fo...

22 Dec 202532min

Take our listener survey to help shape the future of Area Code: Batavia. (and earn a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks!)Is Batavia actually special, or is that just something we tell ourselves?In thi...

9 Dec 202545min

Take our listener survey to help shape the future of Area Code: Batavia. (and earn a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks!)A few weeks ago, Paula Mueller, the owner of Paula’s Couture Consignment droppe...

24 Nov 202540min

Take our listener survey to help shape the future of Area Code: Batavia. (and earn a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks!)This week, we're dropping a bonus episode to hold you over until our next main ...

12 Nov 202520min

Just in time for Bat Fest, it's the live recording of our Spooky Season Celebration hosted at Sturdy Shelter. This episode features:A conversation about Bat Fest with Kristen Desler and Beth Walker fr...

24 Okt 202539min

Jennifer Orta is on the front lines of a crisis of belonging. As the only Spanish speaking licensed mental health provider at Suicide Prevention Services of America, located here in Batavia, she's tal...

22 Okt 202558min