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Upcoming Programs

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From The Soundboard

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 12:00AM

DJ Small Change

A Mansion for the Rat

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 7:00PM

Living for the City

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 11:00AM

NYS Envrnntal Law Eliminated/Gowanus/COY Lawsuit

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 2:00PM

Dealing with Loss and Grief

Arts Express

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

City Watch

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 - 5:00PM

Affordable and Supportive Housing in New York State

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to #1 Songs

Back of the Book

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 6:00AM

A Round-Up of Album Releases from 2025, Part 2

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COMMITTEE OF INCLUSION (COI) APPLICATION

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News

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Week 1 NYSNA Strike as Trump Doubles Down on Twin Cities and Greenland

News

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US Attacks Venezuela and Seizes President Maduro

News

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Mamdani Sets the Tone

News

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Countdown to Mamdani’s Time Amidst Trump Tempest

News

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A Deadly Year for Reporters-2025
The New Yorker at 100

News

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This Is Fascism - We're Going to Fight It!

Meetings

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WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, December 30, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025

WBAI Programming Committee
Open to the public, Monday, January 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Thursday, December 11, 2025


Public News Service

2026Talks - January 19, 2026

From exile, the son of Iran's last Shah calls for help toppling the regime of Ayotollah Khoemini. Minnesota Dems warn protestors about staying safe, as more troops could be sent there to squelch protests and Virginia swears in its first female governor.

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