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Keeping WBAI on the Air 24-7 No matter How Hot It Gets

WBAI has been working around the clock to stay on the air during the heat wave, bringing you urgent coverage from New York and across the country.

Click here to read a message from our Interim General Manager Bob Hennelly

Upcoming Programs

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Joy of Resistance

Thu, Jul 3, 2025 - 11:00AM

Dobbs Anniversary /Merle Hoffman: Natl & Local effects

City Watch

Thu, Jul 3, 2025 - 5:00PM

City Watch With Guest Host Jeff Coltin of Politico

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jul 4, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jul 4, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to America (2025)

Back of the Book

Sat, Jul 5, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jul 5, 2025 - 6:00AM

Our 48th Annual All JUDY GARLAND Broadcast

Animal Matters

Sun, Jul 6, 2025 - 9:00AM

NYC Cat Warriors - Rescuing Cats Across Our City

Arts Express

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, July 20, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, June 29, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - July 3, 2025

House Democrats vow to vote against Trump's megabill. Advocates differ on the bill's effects on clean energy credits, and manufacturers brace for changes to EV tax credits.

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