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Upcoming Programs

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The Harlem Connection

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Regifting

Back of the Book

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 6:00AM

Frank Sinatra & Friends & Fundraising

Animal Matters

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 - 9:00AM

Preparing your pets for the winter

Law and Disorder

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder December 15, 2025

Arts Express

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

City Watch

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 5:00PM

Your Weekly Dose of Politics and Policy

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to the Holiday Spirit

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

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COMMITTEE OF INCLUSION (COI) APPLICATION

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News

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Protecting Our Protectors | 32 BJ Presses Council

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Rev. Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir Plus Gaza Update

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Labor's Post-Mamdani Seismic Win Moment

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America's Longest War Comes Home

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The Weapons–Climate Crisis Nexus Plus NYCB AGMA Scores Contract Win

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

Meetings

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WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, December 13, 2025, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025

WBAI Management Evaluation Committee
Open to the public, Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - December 12, 2025

The Senate fails to extend ACA subsidies all but ensuring higher premiums in January, Indiana lawmakers vote not to change their congressional map, and West Virginia clergy call for a moratorium on immigration detentions during the holidays.

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