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Upcoming Programs

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Animal Matters

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 - 9:00AM

A Paws-itively Enlightening Conversation

Radio Free Eireann

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 - 11:00AM

Tribute to Malachy McCourt from Symphony Space

Everything Old is New Again

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 - 10:00PM

Laurie Beechman, Ari Axelrod, Charles Busch & Joni

A Mansion for the Rat

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder March 17, 2025

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 2:00PM

Senescence and Seniorhood

Arts Express

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem ICE Connection

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 - 6:00AM

Laurie Beechman, Ari Axelrod, Charles Busch & Joni

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Women's Herstory Month (2025)

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Apr 4, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection Tries to FOOL You (2025)

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Meetings

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Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Sunday, March 23, 2025, 8:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, March 15, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - March 14, 2025

Trump administration faces legal battles on birthright citizenship; the arrest of a Palestinian activist sparks protests over free speech. Conservationists voice concerns about federal job cuts impacting public lands, and Ohio invests in child wellness initiatives.

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