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Winter Fund Drive

Over Halfway There! Help Us Finish Strong.

Thanks to generous listeners, WBAI is over halfway to our goal. Your continued support matters.

Winter Fund Drive Goal $76,353 of $150,000
51% funded

The Winter Fund Drive continues as we work toward our $150,000 goal by January 1st. Every donation moves us forward. Read a note from Interim General Manager Bob Hennelly

Upcoming Programs

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Afrobeat Radio

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 10:00PM

Honoring the Legend Jimmy Cliff

City Watch

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 5:00PM

Your Weekly Dose of Politics and Policy

Haitian All-StarZ Radio

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 12:00AM

Tonight! Haitian All-Starz Radio w/ Hard Hittin Harry!

Beyond the Pale

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 9:00AM

Bondi Beach at Chanukkah

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to the Holiday Spirit

Back of the Book

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 6:00AM

Chet Baker, Friends of the Broadcast,Fundraising & Fun

All Mixed Up

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 6:00PM

A Shortcut To The North Pole

Animal Matters

Sun, Dec 21, 2025 - 9:00AM

What To Do When Your Pet Goes Missing

Law and Disorder

Mon, Dec 22, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder December 22, 2025

Meetings

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WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, December 21, 2025, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Friday, December 12, 2025

WBAI Management Evaluation Committee
Open to the public, Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, December 8, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - December 17, 2025

House Republicans leaders won't allow a vote on extending healthcare subsidies. The White House defends strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats and escalates the conflict with Venezuela and interfaith groups press for an end to lethal injection.

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