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Upcoming Programs

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Backstage Stories

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 - 9:00PM

Elizabeth Addison & Holland Dozier Holland!

Folk Radio

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 - 10:00PM

With host Peter K. Siegel

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 - 10:00PM

Harlem Trick or Treat 2025

Back of the Book

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 - 6:00AM

Benny Benack III, Hannah Gill, Ann Kittredge & More

All Mixed Up

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 - 6:00PM

Celebrations For A Grey Day

Animal Matters

Sun, Nov 2, 2025 - 9:00AM

How to Train Your Dog With Love + Science

Law and Disorder

Mon, Nov 3, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder November 3, 2025

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 - 12:00AM

Naturalistic Humanism and Society

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:30 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - October 30, 2025

Dueling Republican and Democratic bills would keep SNAP and WIC operating during the shutdown. Food banks prepare for increased demand and Illinois' governor declares an 'agricultural export crisis' in the state.

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