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Upcoming Programs

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Everything Old is New Again

Sun, May 3, 2026 - 10:00PM

Paul Robeson, Mark Winkler, Jonathan Karrant & More

Law and Disorder

Mon, May 4, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder May 4, 2026

From The Soundboard

Tue, May 5, 2026 - 12:00AM

Testimonies from past Dance Parade NYC

Naturalistic Support

Wed, May 6, 2026 - 2:00PM

The Challenge of Identity

Arts Express

Wed, May 6, 2026 - 9:00PM

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Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, May 9, 2026 - 6:00AM

Paul Robeson, Mark Winkler, Jonathan Karrant & More

Animal Matters

Sun, May 10, 2026 - 9:00AM

Homesick for a World Unknown

Animal Matters

Sun, May 17, 2026 - 9:00AM

Traveling with Pets & Paws of War

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News

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National May 1st, 2026 Scotus Spikes Voting Rights Act by Frenchie Davis Local April 30th, 2026 Workplace Deaths Mount As U.S. Protections Wane by Bob Hennelly, Frenchie Davis, Jesse Lent & Ember Ollom National April 25th, 2026 Unionize Like Life Depended On It-It Does by Jenna Flanagan and Bob Hennelly Global April 21st, 2026 Trump's Three Card Monte Peace Deal & A May Day Like No Other by Bob Hennelly Local April 18th, 2026 32 BJ Strike Averted Amidst Trump’s Global Chaos by Bob Hennelly National April 15th, 2026 Trump Jesus AI Image Sparks Outrage by Frenchie Davis & Bob Hennelly

Meetings

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WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, December 13, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026


2026Talks - May 1, 2026

Congress finally approves DHS funding. The Iran War reaches its 60-day War Powers Act deadline and unions push back against Trump Administration union-busting efforts.

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