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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Tuesday, June 2nd

the latest on the US and Israel's war on Iran, Israel's attacks on Lebanon and Gaza, protests in Kenya over a planned US-backed Ebola facility

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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Upcoming Programs

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The Indypendent News Hour

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - 5:00PM

Voices of Resistance: A Collective of Women Fighters

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - 7:00PM

Out-FM

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - 8:00PM

Bil Browning Gets Frank About Barney;& Poet Daniel Lee

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - 9:00PM

"BENDER'S L.A." A Novel by Michael Elias

CovertAction Bulletin

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 9:00AM

Two Americas at 250

Eco-Logic

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 10:00AM

Piercing Political Hypocrisy: Whistleblower Bill Wolf

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 2:00PM

Should We Listen To Our Elders? Part 2

Arts Express

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 9:00PM

CLINT HOWARD CHECKS IN

Living for the City

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 - 11:00PM

Is DSA Mayors NYCHA Plan Same Old Prvitization Scheme?

City Watch

Thu, Jun 4, 2026 - 5:00PM

Serena Martin of New Hour for Women & Children

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News

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Local June 2nd, 2026 Nj Primary-What’s At Stake? by Frenchie Davis National June 2nd, 2026 Iran Flares As Does Newark by Bob Hennelly National May 29th, 2026 Delaney Hall Update: Families Say Strikers Face Retribution by Bob Hennelly Local May 28th, 2026 Delaney Hall: Now The Whole World Is Watching by Bob Hennelly Local May 25th, 2026 Ice Prisoners On Hunger Strike - Call To Close Delaney Hall Grows Louder by Issac Ferguson and Bob Hennelly Local May 23rd, 2026 Late Night Goes Dark: Gaza Update: Cuba On Edge by Bob Hennelly & Rebecca Myles

Meetings

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WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, June 1, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026


2026Talks - June 2, 2026

Democratic Senators introduce legislation blocking President Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Michigan considers a series of voting rights bills and farmers are upset about the House's proposed Farm Bill.

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