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In a moment of nonstop breaking news, we’re bringing you live coverage and global reporting every day. During our April Spring Fund Drive, your support is critical to keep this work going. Read a note from General Manager Bob Hennelly

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Upcoming Programs

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Law and Disorder

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder April 20, 2026

From The Soundboard

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 - 12:00AM

Bob Law

Living for the City

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - 11:00AM

How NYC Buildings Should Deal W/ICE

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - 2:00PM

HARMONIZING WITH NATURE

What's Happening

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - 8:00PM

PAN AFRICA When We Fight, We Win! No Retreat!!

Arts Express

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to All That Jazz

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 - 6:00AM

The 65th Anniversary of Judy At Carnegie Hall

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News

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Local April 18th, 2026 32 BJ Strike Averted Amidst Trump’s Global Chaos by Bob Hennelly National April 15th, 2026 Trump Jesus AI Image Sparks Outrage by Frenchie Davis & Bob Hennelly Global April 14th, 2026 Sanders, Mamdani, Nelson, Union Now! by Bob Hennelly Local April 9th, 2026 Billions For Bombs Cuts For Fire Fighting! by Bob Hennelly Local March 25th, 2026 115th Anniversary Commemoration Of The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by Carrie McDaid Global March 31st, 2026 Unhinged Trump Sends Troops To Iran by Bob Hennelly

Meetings

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WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, March 16, 2026


2026Talks - April 20, 2026

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again. E.U. leaders warn that the Iran War shouldn’t be a 'transatlantic stress test' and more Americans face barriers to accessing their Social Security benefits.

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