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Pacifica Radio in New York City

Progressive & Independent News, Arts & Music

Upcoming Programs

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Special

Mon, Aug 7, 2023 - 6:00PM

John Hersey's "Hiroshima" - A Pacifica Dramatization

Hour of The Wolf

Mon, Aug 7, 2023 - 9:00PM

Barbara Krasnoff & Sheree Renée Thomas read and chat

From The Soundboard

Tue, Aug 8, 2023 - 12:00AM

Walter Rodney

What's Going On! Tuesday

Tue, Aug 8, 2023 - 7:00AM

with Frenchie Davis

What's Going On! Wednesday

Wed, Aug 9, 2023 - 7:00AM

with Linda Sarsour

Eco-Logic

Wed, Aug 9, 2023 - 10:00AM

Worst Possible Environmental Disaster: Nuclear War

Arts Express

Wed, Aug 9, 2023 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

What's Going On! Thursday

Thu, Aug 10, 2023 - 7:00AM

with Felipe Luciano

What's Going On! Friday

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 - 7:00AM

with Johanna Fernandez

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection has Questions

News

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Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election (08/03/2023)  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election...  

NYC Council Hears Testimony into WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike (08/02/2023)  The NYC Council’s Committee on Civil Service and Labor calls on the AMPTP -The Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television...  

Tony Bennett 8/13/26-7/21/23 (07/21/2023)  Legendary interpreter of musical standards dies at the age of 96, just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday.  Bennett’s...  

Israeli President Addresses Joint Session of Congress (07/19/2023)  Israel’s figure head President, Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress marking Israel’s celebration today...  

NYC Mayor Names First Latino NYPD Commissioner, Eddie Caban (07/17/2023)  At a news conference, Mayor Edward Adams announced the appoinment of his new police commissioner: Edward Caban, the...  

Rally at NYC City Hall, Demanding No Delays Implementing “Green New Deal” Law (07/13/2023)  As climate change-driven orange skies and high heat define New York City’s early summer, councilmembers and climate...  

Daniel Ellsberg - His Legacy to His Son and His Country (06/16/2023)  Daniel Ellsberg passed away on June 16, 2023 at the age of 92. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago...  

NYC Police Commissioner Steps Down (06/12/2023)  New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the first woman to hold the position, is stepping down after 18 months on the...  

Cornel West is running for President (06/06/2023)  Dr. Cornel West, the moral philosopher and civil rights activist, will formally announce today he is running for president on...  

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, January 1, 2023

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, August 14, 2023, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, July 17, 2023

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, August 19, 2023, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Friday, July 28, 2023


WBAI Intern's Corner

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Intern's Corner WBAI seeks interns to fulfill various roles this Fall. (09/05/2022)  The ability to receive academic credit is required for all positions. News Interns:News interns...