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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Wednesday, August 5th

President Trump tells Fox News his administration had "very good discussions" with Iran during all-day negotiations yesterday despite Iranian leaders continuing to deny any talks with the US are happening, 17 people killed in a Russian ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, 2 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past 24 hours as Israeli forces open fire in several areas across Gaza, Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens still too close to call as Michigan primary voters head to the polls.

From the newsroom of WBAI 99.5FM in New York City, Pacifica Headlines provides a 5-minute rundown of the most important stories from around the world. Priority is given to subjects that may be underreported in mainstream news coverage.

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Arts Express

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 - 9:00PM

IVY MEEROPOL TALKS ASK E. JEAN

City Watch

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 - 5:00PM

Grace Rauh on NYC's Child Care Agenda

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem WEEK Connection 2026 (Part 2)

Back of the Book

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 - 12:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 - 6:00AM

Tony Bennett - A Centennial Celebration Kickoff

Animal Matters

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 - 9:00AM

Helping Birds at Home—and Helping Dogs Age Well

Arts Express

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 - 12:00AM

The Harlem WEEK Connection 2026 (Part 3)

Animal Matters

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 - 9:00AM

Exploring the Science—and Ethics—of Wild Animal Welfar

Animal Matters

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 - 9:00AM

Bats in the City: Exploring NY’s Nighttime Wildlife

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Local August 5th, 2026 Another Death At Delaney As ICE Arrests Surge by Bob Hennelly National August 4th, 2026 Trump Cut Wildfire Funds Now Blazes Rage As Smoke Affects Millions by Bob Hennelly Local August 1st, 2026 No More 24! Plus Ice Doubles Down by Bob Hennelly Global July 31st, 2026 I Have Been to Havana by Frenchie Davis Local July 28th, 2026 We Got to Move! Rev. Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir Live From the Quaker Meeting House by Jenna Flanagan Local July 27th, 2026 A Globe Ablaze Plus All Moms To Be Matter by Bob Hennelly

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2026Talks - August 5, 2026

The Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's nomination to be the next AG. A new Senate bill aims to reform government funding work and five states head to the polls for the primaries.

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