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Upcoming Programs

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CovertAction Bulletin

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 9:00AM

Mamdani’s Win and the Movement’s Next Steps

Eco-Logic

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 10:00AM

Elections & The Environment Local to National

Living for the City

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 11:00AM

The Empire St Building & Craftsmen Who Built It/ADFF

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 2:00PM

Naturalistic Humanism and Society Part 2

Arts Express

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 9:00PM

GEETA GANDBHIR TALKS THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR

Folk Radio

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 - 10:00PM

A 95th birthday tribute to David Amram.

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 12:00AM

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

Back of the Book

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 6:00AM

"As I Please" - for November!

Animal Matters

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 - 9:00AM

Wild Animals & the Race to Repair Our Fractured World

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, November 16, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, November 3, 2025

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

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:30 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - November 12, 2025

Lawmakers race to end the longest shutdown in history, as food aid and safety net services hang in the balance. Utah's redistricting ruling reshapes that state's congressional maps and the U.S. expands its naval presence in Latin America.

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