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Upcoming Programs

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Joy of Resistance

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 - 11:00AM

Epstein's rape racket and women

City Watch

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 - 5:00PM

NYC Councilmember Julie Menin

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 12:00AM

Tonight! Haitian All-Starz Radio w/ Hard Hittin Harry!

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 - 6:00AM

Jo Stafford, Stevie Holland, Melissa Errico & More

Animal Matters

Sun, Nov 23, 2025 - 9:00AM

Love, Loss, and Leashes: Custody Battles Over Pets

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 - 2:00PM

Bridging the Communication Gap

Arts Express

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

City Watch

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 - 5:00PM

Addressing Food Insecurity this Thanksgiving

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 - 12:00AM

Tonight! Haitian All-Starz Radio w/ Hard Hittin Harry!

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Dec 5, 2025 - 12:00AM

Tonight! Haitian All-Starz Radio w/ Hard Hittin Harry!

Meetings

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WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 17, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 17, 2025

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 17, 2025

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024


Public News Service

2025Talks - November 20, 2025

President Trump signs the bill to force the release of the Epstein files. ICE actions have advocates and community members afraid and educators are upset by the new stage of the dismantling of the Education Department.

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