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Keeping WBAI on the Air 24-7 No matter How Hot It Gets

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.

Click here to read a message from our Interim General Manager Bob Hennelly

Upcoming Programs

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WBAI Radio Pop Up Shop

Sat, Jul 5, 2025 - 1:00PM

Democracy & Destiny w/ Ciara Torres Spelliscy

All Mixed Up

Sat, Jul 5, 2025 - 6:00PM

Make Music Not War

Animal Matters

Sun, Jul 6, 2025 - 9:00AM

NYC Cat Warriors - Rescuing Cats Across Our City

Everything Old is New Again

Sun, Jul 6, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Sunshine Show

Law and Disorder

Mon, Jul 7, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder July 7, 2025

From The Soundboard

Tue, Jul 8, 2025 - 12:00AM

Bob Vylan & Kneecap

Arts Express

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

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!

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 6:00AM

The Sunshine Shown

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 4, 2025

House Republicans send the budget megabill to the president as critics warn of deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and public health. Concerns rise over declining international student enrollment and North Carolina may face economic implications from gerrymandering.

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