City Watch
NYC-DSA's Growth, Election Victories and Fall Agenda

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 5:00 PM

On Thursday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET, host Jeff Simmons welcomes Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, to City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM New

Folk Radio
With host Danny Cornyetz & Sharon Blythe D'Lugoff

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:00 PM

The Harlem Connection
The HARLEM WEEK Connection 2026 (Part 1)

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 10:00 PM

Your connection to artists who graced HARLEM WEEK stages over the past 51 years and those who will in 2026. Guest passenger: West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC)'s Zead Ramadan. Guest Musical

Back of the Book
Stay Up Late or Get Up Early and Give Us a Listen

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 5:00 AM

Four beating wings, two beaks, a swirling mass tight grappling,

Our last program didn't get aired, at least most of it didn't. We're still trying to find out why. We hope that all of this

Animal Matters
Wild Inside - A New Film About Flaco the Owl

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 9:00 AM

On Sunday, August 2, at 9:00 a.m. ET, Animal Matters hosts Jeff Simmons and Erin Clarke welcome acclaimed filmmaker Penny Lane, director of the new film Wild Inside, for a conversation about

Naturalistic Support
PROANTHROPY part 3

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 2:00 PM

When humans receive the developmental and life support they require, they are naturally inclined towards being cooperative, caring, and wanting to participate, and contribute. In Naturalistic

Arts Express
COMING ATTRACTIONS

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 9:00 PM

The Arts Express Red Eye Revue - Red Hot And Saucy Served Up Here

'If you're down with the status quo, take the local...'

*Arts Express Media Workers Undercover -

City Watch
Grace Rauh on NYC's Child Care Agenda

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 5:00 PM

On the Thursday, August 6 episode of City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM NY, host Jeff Simmons speaks with Grace Rauh, Executive Director of Citizens Union, about the organization’s latest work to

The Harlem Connection
The HARLEM WEEK Connection 2026 (Part 2)

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 10:00 PM

This week features artists who graced HARLEM WEEK stages over the past 51 years and previews those who will in 2026. Guest Musical Conductor: HARLEM WEEK's Wallace Jabbaar

Animal Matters
Helping Birds at Home—and Helping Dogs Age Well

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 9:00 AM

How can planting native species—even in a window box—support birds and other wildlife? And what can scientists learn by following dogs throughout their lives?

On Sunday, August 9 at 9

The Harlem Connection
The HARLEM WEEK Connection 2026 (Part 3)

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM

This week features artists who’ve graced HARLEM WEEK stages over the past 51 years and previews those who will in 2026.

Animal Matters
Exploring the Science—and Ethics—of Wild Animal Welfar

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 9:00 AM

What are the lives of animals in the wild really like—and how can science help improve their well-being?

On Sunday, August 16 at 9 a.m. ET, join hosts Erin Clarke and Jeff Simmons for

Animal Matters
Bats in the City: Exploring NY’s Nighttime Wildlife

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 9:00 AM

New York City comes alive after dark—and that includes the bats flying above our parks, streets and neighborhoods.

On Sunday, August 23 at 9 a.m. ET, join hosts Erin Clarke and Jeff