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20 Hours of LIVE Coverage. A Nation Listening. Now It’s Your Turn.

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

Spring Fund Drive Goal $92,342 of $120,000
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In a time of constant breaking news, we’ve shown up when it matters most. Your contribution today helps ensure we can keep doing this work without interruption.Read a note from General Manager Bob Hennelly

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Upcoming Programs

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City Watch

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 5:00PM

Protecting Worker Rights

Folk Radio

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 10:00PM

Host Danny Cornyetz in a tribute to John Hammond.

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to All That Jazz

Back of the Book

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 - 6:00AM

The 65th Anniversary of Judy At Carnegie Hall

Animal Matters

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 - 9:00AM

The Rabbit Effect

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 2:00PM

HARMONIZING WITH NATURE part 2

Arts Express

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Animal Matters

Sun, May 3, 2026 - 9:00AM

Tax Credits for Pet Care

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News

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Global April 21st, 2026 Trump's Three Card Monte Peace Deal & A May Day Like No Other by Bob Hennelly 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

Meetings

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

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025


2026Talks - April 23, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries and Ron DeSantis clash over redistricting, Congressional approval returns to record lows, Maine considers the nation's first ban on data centers and Senate Democrats push to protect mail-in voting.

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