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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Monday, June 1st

the latest on the US and Israel's war on Iran, Israel's attacks on Lebanon and Gaza, Newark mayor declares curfew in response to ongoing demonstrations at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center

From the newsroom of WBAI 99.5FM in New York City, Pacifica Headlines provides a 5-minute rundown of the most important stories from around the world. Priority is given to subjects that may be underreported in mainstream news coverage.

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Upcoming Programs

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From The Soundboard

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - 12:00AM

Sonny Rollins

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - 9:00PM

"BENDER'S L.A." A Novel by Michael Elias

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 2:00PM

Should We Listen To Our Elders? Part 2

Arts Express

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Living for the City

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 11:00PM

Is DSA Mayors NYCHA Plan Same Old Prvitization Scheme?

City Watch

Thu, Jun 4, 2026 - 5:00PM

Serena Martin of New Hour for Women & Children

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 - 6:00AM

Dakota Staton, Jaana Nursipur, Jeff Harnar & More

Animal Matters

Sun, Jun 7, 2026 - 9:00AM

Cat Care with Stephen Quandt

City Watch

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 - 5:00PM

NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera

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News

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National May 29th, 2026 Delaney Hall Update: Families Say Strikers Face Retribution by Bob Hennelly Local May 28th, 2026 Delaney Hall: Now The Whole World Is Watching by Bob Hennelly Local May 25th, 2026 Ice Prisoners On Hunger Strike - Call To Close Delaney Hall Grows Louder by Issac Ferguson and Bob Hennelly Local May 23rd, 2026 Late Night Goes Dark: Gaza Update: Cuba On Edge by Bob Hennelly & Rebecca Myles National May 21st, 2026 America First? Not For American Flagged Vessels by Frenchie Davis & Bob Hennelly Local May 19th, 2026 LIRR Strike Day Three Plus St. John's Union Fight Update by Bob Hennelly

Meetings

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WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, June 1, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026


2026Talks - June 1, 2026

Republicans prepare for showdown on the anti-weaponization fund. Americans feel frustrated by both parties ahead of the midterms and a federal judge orders President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center.

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