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Upcoming Programs

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Law and Disorder

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder January 5, 2026

From The Soundboard

Tue, Jan 6, 2026 - 12:00AM

Vintage Gospel Grooves

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Jan 6, 2026 - 12:00AM

A READING BY A QUARTET OF POETS

Voices of Resistance: A Collective of Women Fighters

Tue, Jan 6, 2026 - 7:00PM

Living for the City

Wed, Jan 7, 2026 - 11:00AM

Adams Vetoes Community Opprtnty to Purshase Act-COPA

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jan 7, 2026 - 2:00PM

Dealing with Difficult People

Arts Express

Wed, Jan 7, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jan 9, 2026 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jan 9, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Re-Connection (2025) (Part 2)

Back of the Book

Sat, Jan 10, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

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COMMITTEE OF INCLUSION (COI) APPLICATION

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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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America's Longest War Comes Home

News

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Pacifica Radio Presents:
No Kings Day - Six Time Zones, One Nation Indivisible

Meetings

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WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025

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

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, December 13, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, January 3, 2026

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 5, 2026

Americans are reacting to military operations in oil-rich Venezuela, and wondering what comes next. Maryland prepares for a political battle over redistricting and the now former NYC mayor vetoes a bill designed to lower rents.

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