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Pacifica Radio in New York City

Progressive & Independent News, Arts & Music

Upcoming Programs

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City Watch

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 5:00PM

To Catch a Fascist

Backstage Stories

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 9:00PM

Catching up with Tony Winner Myles Frost

Folk Radio

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 10:00PM

Wizz Jones and others from the Robbie Barish archives.

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to the Grammys (2026)

Back of the Book

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 - 6:00AM

Hildegarde, Look For The Silver Lining, Tony DeSare

Animal Matters

Sun, Feb 1, 2026 - 9:00AM

Let's Meet the Breeds

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Feb 4, 2026 - 2:00PM

Working on OUR RELATIONSHIPS

Arts Express

Wed, Feb 4, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Dynamic Duos (2026)

Meetings

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WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Thursday, January 22, 2026

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, February 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, January 19, 2026

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026


Public News Service

2026Talks - January 29, 2026

Schumer calls for reforms to ICE so Dems can pass a funding bill, while some Republicans seem open to dealing with the DHS budget on its own. The chamber also considers tighter ballot restrictions in the SAVE Act and healthcare costs are burdening working Americans.

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