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In a moment of nonstop breaking news, we’re bringing you live coverage and global reporting every day. During our April Spring Fund Drive, your support is critical to keep this work going. Read a note from General Manager Bob Hennelly

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Upcoming Programs

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The Indypendent News Hour

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 5:00PM

No NYC Pension $$$ for Israel Bonds

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 9:00PM

A Fundraiser with Poetry by D. Nurkse

Living for the City

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 11:00AM

Its Baaack: Sunnyside Yards Redevelopment Plan

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 2:00PM

Reimagining God part 2

What's Happening

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 8:00PM

POWER IN OUR OWN HANDS!

Arts Express

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 9:00PM

EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI CHECKS IN

City Watch

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 - 5:00PM

Composting Comeback: What NYC Needs to Know Now

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to All That Jazz

Back of the Book

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - 5:00AM

Stay Up Late or Get Up Early and Give Us a Listen

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - 6:00AM

Marilyn Maye @ 98! Catherine Russell, Billy Stritch...

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News

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Global April 14th, 2026 Sanders, Mamdani, Nelson, Union Now! by Bob Hennelly Local April 9th, 2026 Billions For Bombs Cuts For Fire Fighting! by Bob Hennelly Local March 25th, 2026 115th Anniversary Commemoration Of The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by Carrie McDaid Global March 31st, 2026 Unhinged Trump Sends Troops To Iran by Bob Hennelly Global March 25th, 2026 Has The World Forsaken Its Children? by Bob Hennelly Global March 20th, 2026 Iran War Body Count Mounts-NYC EMS Response Times Alarming by Bob Hennelly

Meetings

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WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, March 16, 2026


2026Talks - April 14, 2026

One Democrat and one Republican resign from Congress following allegations of sexual abuse, the war in Iran is raising food and fertilizer prices and West Virginia is the latest state to push back against DOJ demands for voter data.

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