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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Tuesday, June 9th

the latest on the US and Israel's war on Iran as President Trump attempts to get peace negotiations back on track, Epstein survivors speak out about harassment and online abuse

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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Voices of Resistance: A Collective of Women Fighters

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The Experimental Mindset - The Heritage We All Share

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STOP THE ATTACK ON CUBA, RESIST CHALLENGES TO VOTING

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NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera

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The Harlem Connection to Black Music Month 2026

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner holds a steady lead, amid controversies. Congress faces a Friday deadline to approve a key intelligence program and child well-being is declining nationwide.

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