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The Zero Hour

I’ve often thought about what’s being broadcast in the radio waves around me without my knowledge. For instance, it’s a safe bet that Toto’s “Africa” is probably playing in the air above our heads at almost any given time of any day (which should make us thankful our heads don’t have antennae). But what about the white noise, the staticky broadcasts that don’t come from the radio stations? That’s where the Zero Hour comes in, bringing live reports on the white noise invading Buffalo. From the buzz of airplanes in the aisles of Wegmans to a conversation between Brian Higgins and the long-dead Millard Fillmore, this interactive radio broadcast has the inside scoop about what’s really out there. The Zero Hour, presented by Stephanie Rothenberg of Pan-O-Matic, a group of individuals dedicated to investigating our interpersonal relationship with new technologies, will be broadcast from Rust Belt Books (July 28 & 29, Aug 5, 8-10pm) and the Albright-Knox (Aug 4, 5-10pm). Head to one of these venues and don the state-of-the-art mobile listening devices (made available with a refundable $5 deposit) and tap into the airwaves.