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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.

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Upcoming Programs

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Out-FM

Tue, Jul 1, 2025 - 8:00PM

1000s March for Queer Lib in NYC; Palestine & Mamdani

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Jul 1, 2025 - 9:00PM

"Chai Noon: Jews and the Cinematic Wild West

CovertAction Bulletin

Wed, Jul 2, 2025 - 9:00AM

Billionaires Try To Buy Out Democracy

Eco-Logic

Wed, Jul 2, 2025 - 10:00AM

UN Ocean Conference Good and Bad News

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jul 2, 2025 - 2:00PM

Metawareness part 2

Katie Halper Show

Wed, Jul 2, 2025 - 3:00PM

Dr. Ash Bohrer

Arts Express

Wed, Jul 2, 2025 - 9:00PM

DALE DICKEY CHECKS IN

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jul 4, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jul 4, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to America (2025)

Back of the Book

Sat, Jul 5, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

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 1, 2025

NC Republican Thom Tillis denounces Medicaid cuts in Senate bill, over White House objections. NGOs say new work requirements for people in SNAP and Medicaid don't reflect reality. And President Trump says trade talks with Canada will restart.

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