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Upcoming Programs

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Voices of Resistance: A Collective of Women Fighters

Tue, Nov 4, 2025 - 7:00PM

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 - 12:00AM

Naturalistic Humanism and Society

Eco-Logic

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 - 10:00AM

Erie Canal & Environment: Land Use - Culture - Economy

Living for the City

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 - 11:00AM

Behind the Mask: Project 2025 Orgs Reshaping America

Arts Express

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

City Watch

Thu, Nov 6, 2025 - 5:00PM

Your Post-Election Day Recap

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 - 10:00PM

It's Time for The Harlem Connection

Back of the Book

Sat, Nov 8, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Nov 8, 2025 - 6:00AM

From The Vault with Buzz Stephen

Meetings

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WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 3, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 3, 2025

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, November 16, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 3, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:30 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - November 4, 2025

Californians will vote on a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting. The Trump Administration will partially fund SNAP and advocates worry about racial profiling amid intensified immigration raids.

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