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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Monday, August 17th

Russian attack on Ukraine kills 2 people at a Kyiv steel plant and injures 3 people, Memorandum of Understanding signed in June by the US and Iran expires today, Israel's minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir says he believes 30 to 40 people should be killed in Gaza each night, newly sworn-in AG Todd Blanche refuses to say that he will always act independently of White House control.

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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Housing Notebook

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - 8:00PM

Landlords Sue -- Tenants Fight Back!

From The Soundboard

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 - 12:00AM

TPF Socialist Summer School wk 3

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 - 9:00PM

The Bend in the River, A Film by Robb Moss

Living for the City

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - 11:00AM

Toxic Chemicals in Bklyn's PS 372; US Occupies Haiti

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - 2:00PM

Truth part 2

What's Happening

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - 8:00PM

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF WARD CHURCHILL

Arts Express

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 - 6:00AM

Our 70's Show - Part 2 Contemporary Takes on 70's Hits

Animal Matters

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 - 9:00AM

Bats in the City: Exploring NY’s Nighttime Wildlife

A Mansion for the Rat

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder August 24, 2026

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National August 14th, 2026 Trump Breaks the US Military as NJ Kids Say No to Palantir by Bob Hennelly National August 11th, 2026 Midterm Mass Mobilization Plus NYC Fires Haitian TPS Holders by Bob Hennelly National August 7th, 2026 Trump Presses Racist Deportation Push As Poll Numbers Collapse by Bob Hennelly Local August 5th, 2026 Another Death At Delaney As ICE Arrests Surge by Bob Hennelly National August 4th, 2026 Trump Cut Wildfire Funds Now Blazes Rage As Smoke Affects Millions by Bob Hennelly Local August 1st, 2026 No More 24! Plus Ice Doubles Down by Bob Hennelly

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2026Talks - August 17, 2026

Democrats set the 2028 primary calendar, with racially diverse states early. AG Blanche won't affirm independence from Trump and Alaska prepares for an unpredictable election.

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