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Winter Fund Drive

Over Halfway There! Help Us Finish Strong.

Thanks to generous listeners, WBAI is over halfway to our goal. Your continued support matters.

Winter Fund Drive Goal $76,353 of $150,000
51% funded

The Winter Fund Drive continues as we work toward our $150,000 goal by January 1st. Every donation moves us forward. Read a note from Interim General Manager Bob Hennelly

Upcoming Programs

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City Watch

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 5:00PM

Your Weekly Dose of Politics and Policy

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

Beyond the Pale

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 9:00AM

Bondi Beach at Chanukkah

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to the Holiday Spirit

Back of the Book

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 6:00AM

Chet Baker, Friends of the Broadcast,Fundraising & Fun

All Mixed Up

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 6:00PM

A Shortcut To The North Pole

Animal Matters

Sun, Dec 21, 2025 - 9:00AM

What To Do When Your Pet Goes Missing

Law and Disorder

Mon, Dec 22, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder December 22, 2025

Arts Express

Wed, Dec 24, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Meetings

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Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, December 21, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Friday, December 12, 2025

WBAI Management Evaluation Committee
Open to the public, Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - December 18, 2025

House Democrats gain support for forcing a vote on extending ACA subsidies. Trump addresses first-year wins and future success and the FCC Chairman is grilled by a Senate committee.

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