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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Wednesday, June 24th

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates sweep New York primaries, ongoing negotiations between US and Iran, new UN report reveals Israel has deliberately targeting children in their war on Gaza, Senate passes War Powers resolution.

From the newsroom of WBAI 99.5FM in New York City, Pacifica Headlines provides a 5-minute rundown of the most important stories from around the world. Priority is given to subjects that may be underreported in mainstream news coverage.

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Arts Express

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 - 9:00PM

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Thu, Jun 25, 2026 - 5:00PM

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Back of the Book

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - 5:00AM

Our Annual Christopher Street Liberation Day Program!

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

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Stevie Holland, Duchess, Eric Comstock & More!

Dreamleapers

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WBAI News Special

Sun, Jun 28, 2026 - 9:00AM

Pride Under Pressure: LGBTQ+ Rights in America

Voices of Resistance: A Collective of Women Fighters

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - 7:00PM

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Wed, Jul 1, 2026 - 2:00PM

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Wed, Jul 1, 2026 - 9:00PM

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Local June 23rd, 2026 Frontline Voices-NYS Primary Voting Guide: "The Left Has Entered The Building" by Frenchie Davis Local June 23rd, 2026 NY Votes-The Beltway Listens-The Musk Effect by Jenna Flanagan, Bob Hennelly and Jesse Lent Local June 22nd, 2026 PM Starmer Out- Roxbury Ice Update-NJ Polluter Pay? by Bob Hennelly Local June 19th, 2026 Delaney Update; Carriage Horse Debate; Fair Pay For UFT Paras by Jenna Flanagan & Bob Hennelly Global June 16th, 2026 Peace With Iran By Friday? Us Healthcare Deeper In Crisis by Jenna Flanagan, Jesse Lent and Bob Hennelly National June 17th, 2026 As The Cost Of Living Rises, Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire by Sal Tuszynski

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2026Talks - June 24, 2026

Senate Democrats honor 4th anniversary of the Dobbs decision. Abortion may be a key issue in the Maine Senate race and NY sues the Trump Administration over the right to enact immigration legislation.

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