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Upcoming Programs

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Backstage Stories

Thu, May 29, 2025 - 9:00PM

In Conversation w/Performer/Playwright Nsangou Njikam

Back of the Book

Sat, May 31, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, May 31, 2025 - 6:00AM

Jackie & Roy, Liz Cole, Julie Benko & More

A Mansion for the Rat

Sat, May 31, 2025 - 6:00PM

Hard Knock Life

Special

Sun, Jun 1, 2025 - 9:00AM

Resist, Rise, Remember: Pride & the Fight for Equality

Arts Express

Wed, Jun 4, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Animal Matters

Sun, Jun 8, 2025 - 9:00AM

Paws & Purpose: Building a Rescue Organization

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - May 29, 2025

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says he feels optimistic about a Gaza ceasefire. Clean energy tax credits are in jeopardy in Congress' big budget and policy bill. And Trump administration pauses new student visa interviews.

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