When it comes to mental health, some in our community are suffering in silence. On this edition of Need to Know we learn why it’s happening and the types of solutions that can lead to care and healing.

Also on the show, the 2016 presidential election proved campaign rhetoric is more than simply phrases used by candidates to sway voters. We’ll discuss how gender and race in that historic election influenced our current political climate and how we can change it.

As the region prepares for a wintry blast tonight, the New York state Department of Transportation says it’s ready to do its part to keep roads clear.

Spokesman Jordan Guerrein said the expected 6 inches of snow in the region is “a very manageable amount” for the department.

He said the DOT has been in touch with the National Weather Service to know what to expect — and they’ve planned accordingly.

“We have people on call, we have salt stocked, we have fuel ready to go in our trucks,” he said.

Another bout of winter weather is headed our way, with heavy, wet snow coming to many places in Western and Central NY and the Finger Lakes.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Monroe, Orleans and Genesee counties and the Buffalo area from late Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.

A group that works to improve academic achievement for Rochester's children is out with its annual report card.

ROC the Future is a public/private partnership of over 100 organizations.

Chair Ajamu Kitwana says the group's shared goals include making sure every child enters kindergarten school-ready, that they're supported through their journey through school and that they're ready for college or a career.

He says the report card shows progress in many of those measures, with positive trends in high school graduation, early grade literacy, and middle-grade math.

First hour: What are the impacts and remedies for polarization?

Second hour: Discussing women's empowerment across the globe