Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Once America’s 8th largest city, Buffalo followed the blueprint of a Rust Belt city, but is in the midst of a comeback. We asked Buffalonians what it’s like to watch the city rise to prominence once again alongside its Bills.

Special thanks to Rich Hy @AngryCops for showing us around the city!

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0:00 Intro
0:29 The Decline of Buffalo
1:02 Rich Hy (Angry Cops)
1:58 The First Ward
2:31 The Industrial Glory Days
3:36 Repurposing Industry
4:35 South Buffalo
5:37 East Buffalo
7:00 Broadway (Skid Row)
9:19 Life on the East side
10:06 The Comeback
11:17 North Buffalo
12:31 The American Dream
13:53 Trying Official Buffalo Wings


Episode 76
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