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Upcoming Programs

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City Watch

Thu, Dec 26, 2024 - 5:00PM

2024 - What a Year!

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Regifting

Back of the Book

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 - 6:00AM

Our Annual All Holiday Broadcast - Again

All Mixed Up

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 - 6:00PM

A World of Change

Sweet Spot

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 - 10:00PM

Chaka Kwanzaa Holiday Special of an iKHAN!

Special

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 - 11:00PM

A Shortcut Through 2024

Arts Express

Wed, Jan 1, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

City Watch

Thu, Jan 2, 2025 - 5:00PM

Connecting During a Politically Fraught Year

City Watch

Thu, Jan 9, 2025 - 5:00PM

NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Meetings

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WBAI GM & PD Search Committee
Open to the public, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Thursday, December 5, 2024

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024


Public News Service

2024Talks - December 26, 2024

The authors of Project 2025 say they'll carry out a hard-right agenda, voting rights advocates raise alarm over Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, and conservatives aim to cut federal funding for public broadcasting.

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