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WBAI Was There As History Marched Through Raleigh

From the front lines of the 50-mile march to the voices calling for justice at the State Capitol, WBAI delivers coverage you won’t hear anywhere else.

Marchers gathered at the State Capitol in Raleigh

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Upcoming Programs

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Law and Disorder

Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder February 23, 2026

From The Soundboard

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 - 12:00AM

Othello featuring Paul Robeson

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 - 9:00PM

OSCAR NOMINATED FILM: VIVA VERDI!

Living for the City

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 - 11:00AM

BHM: Lynching continued

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 - 2:00PM

Becoming Something New

Arts Express

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 - 12:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 - 6:00AM

Josie Falbo, Rufus Wainwright, Lillias White & More

Meetings

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

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025


Public News Service

2026Talks - February 23, 2026

The markets barely move in a period of chaos after the Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs. Democrats urge Congress to restrain White House's moves for new import taxes, while consumers and corporations wonder about refunds.

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