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WBAI has been working around the clock to stay on the air during the heat wave, bringing you urgent coverage from New York and across the country.

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Upcoming Programs

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CovertAction Bulletin

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 9:00AM

Who Is Musk’s “America Party” A Threat To?

Eco-Logic

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 10:00AM

Green Amendments States' Progress Report

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 2:00PM

Proanthropy

Katie Halper Show

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 3:00PM

Assal Rad

Arts Express

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 9:00PM

MAGGIE Q CHECKS IN

City Watch

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - 5:00PM

A Roadmap for Aging in New York State

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

Back of the Book

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 6:00AM

The Sunshine Shown

Animal Matters

Sun, Jul 13, 2025 - 9:00AM

Mourning Our Pets

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, June 29, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - July 9, 2025

USDA, DHS Secretaries collaborate on a National Farm Security Action Plan. Health advocates worry about the budget megabill's impacts, and Prime Minister Netanyahu nominates President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

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