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Upcoming Programs

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A Mansion for the Rat

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 12:00AM

Mardi Gras Music!

CovertAction Bulletin

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 9:00AM

ICE Expands the Surveillance State

Eco-Logic

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 10:00AM

Save the Whales: Protect the Oceans!

Living for the City

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 11:00AM

Controversial Skate Park in Bklyn Update

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 2:00PM

CALL OUT CULTURE

Katie Halper Show

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 3:00PM

Samuel Biagetti

Arts Express

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 9:00PM

WILLIAM FORSYTHE CHECKS IN

City Watch

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 - 5:00PM

The State of New York's Economy

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Twin Titles (2026)

Meetings

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WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026


Public News Service

2026Talks - February 17, 2026

Congress doesn't have a clear path forward to end the DHS funding fight. Hospitalized ICE detainees aren't being allowed to privately speak with family and attorneys and KY colleges worry about potential immigration enforcement.

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