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Upcoming Programs

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Folk Radio

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 10:00PM

Richard Barr-tributes to Judy Collins & Pete Seeger

The Harlem Connection

Fri, May 1, 2026 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to the 5 Senses

Back of the Book

Sat, May 2, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, May 2, 2026 - 6:00AM

Diane Marino, V-Disc Big Band Jazz, Natalie Douglas

Animal Matters

Sun, May 3, 2026 - 9:00AM

Tax Credits for Pet Care

Arts Express

Wed, May 6, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Animal Matters

Sun, May 10, 2026 - 9:00AM

Homesick for a World Unknown

Animal Matters

Sun, May 17, 2026 - 9:00AM

Traveling with Pets & Paws of War

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News

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National April 25th, 2026 Unionize Like Life Depended On It-It Does by Jenna Flanagan and Bob Hennelly Global April 21st, 2026 Trump's Three Card Monte Peace Deal & A May Day Like No Other by Bob Hennelly Local April 18th, 2026 32 BJ Strike Averted Amidst Trump’s Global Chaos by Bob Hennelly National April 15th, 2026 Trump Jesus AI Image Sparks Outrage by Frenchie Davis & Bob Hennelly Local April 15th, 2026 “Tax Day” Saw Protestors Gather To Oppose Us Tax Spending On Warfare by Carrie McDaid Local April 9th, 2026 Billions For Bombs Cuts For Fire Fighting! by Bob Hennelly

Meetings

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WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, December 13, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026


2026Talks - April 30, 2026

The Florida legislature passes new congressional maps. The Supreme Court further weakens the Voting Rights Act and Senate Democrats create an election protection task force.

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