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Winter Fund Drive

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Upcoming Programs

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The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to #1 Songs

Back of the Book

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 6:00AM

A Round-Up of Album Releases from 2025, Part 2

All Mixed Up

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 6:00PM

Impossible Greenland

Animal Matters

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 - 9:00AM

An Introduction to Patch Birding

Law and Disorder

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder January 26, 2026

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 - 2:00PM

Dealing with Loss and Grief part 2

Arts Express

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

City Watch

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 5:00PM

To Catch a Fascist

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Dynamic Duos (2026)

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COMMITTEE OF INCLUSION (COI) APPLICATION

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News

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NJ Gov. Sherrill Stands Up to Trump Echoing 1776

News

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What's Going On: MLK Day

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Week 1 NYSNA Strike as Trump Doubles Down on Twin Cities and Greenland

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US Attacks Venezuela and Seizes President Maduro

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Mamdani Sets the Tone

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Countdown to Mamdani’s Time Amidst Trump Tempest

Meetings

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WBAI Programming Committee
Open to the public, Monday, January 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Thursday, December 11, 2025

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


Public News Service

2026Talks - January 23, 2026

Community response grows as immigration enforcement expands, while families, schools, and small businesses feel the strain and members of Congress again battled over how to see the January 6th attack.

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