Scott Carr and John Stemen “100 Years of WIBX Radio,” Utica Creative Reuse “Trash to Treasure” exhibition, and Saturday Night at the Tram 9-15-25 S2:E2

Hot Seat: Media Monday Scott Carr and John Stemen “100 Years of WIBX Radio,” Utica Creative Reuse “Trash to Treasure” exhibition, and Saturday Night at the Tram 9-15-25 S2:E2by Ron KlopfansteinThis week’s Hot Seat: Media Monday marks the 100th anniversary of Utica’s WIBX radio, with host Ron Klopfanstein joined by veteran broadcasters John Steman and Scott Carr. The conversation traces the station’s beginnings in 1925, its heyday in the 1980s and 90s with a robust newsroom and local sports coverage, and its more recent shift to syndicated programming under economic pressures. Alongside reflections on the radio’s resilience, the decline of live local voices, and the ongoing importance of truthful journalism, the episode highlights community culture through Utica Creative Reuse’s "Trash to Treasure" art exhibition and the Tramontane Café. This beloved arts venue remains active despite reduced hours. The broadcast blends nostalgia, personal stories, and cultural snapshots, emphasizing the enduring value of local media and creative spaces in shaping community identity.