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Winter Fund Drive

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We are within reach of our goal. Please help ensure that community-informed, community-funded radio survives through 2026.

Winter Fund Drive Goal $135,738 of $150,000
90% funded

The Winter Fund Drive continues as we work toward our $150,000 goal by January 1st. Every donation moves us forward. Read a note from Interim General Manager Bob Hennelly

Upcoming Programs

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From The Soundboard

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 - 12:00AM

Jimmy Cliff

Voices of Resistance: A Collective of Women Fighters

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 - 7:00PM

Eco-Logic

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 - 10:00AM

Happy New Year 2026! Winning in 2025

Living for the City

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 - 11:00AM

Coops & Condos/Ebike Safety

Living for the City

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 - 11:00AM

Coops & Condos/Ebike Safety

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 - 2:00PM

Hopes, Fears, and Dreams for the New Year

Arts Express

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Special

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 - 11:00PM

A Shortcut Through 2025

City Watch

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 - 5:00PM

An Inauguration Day Special with Jeff Coltin

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jan 2, 2026 - 12:00AM

The Harlem Re-Connection (2025) (Part 1)

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


Public News Service

2025Talks - December 29, 2025

Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelensky in pursuit of a peace deal, while faith leaders hold vigils for detained immigrants. Iowans face losing health insurance and college education has become a major indicator of party support.

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