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Joy of Resistance

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 - 11:00AM

Trump attacks Violence Against Women Act

City Watch

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 - 5:00PM

Dr. Brandon R. Brown

Folk Radio

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 - 10:00PM

Richard Barone & guests discuss A Complete Unknown

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to All that Jazz

Back of the Book

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 - 6:00AM

Carmen McRae, Lorraine Feather, Billy Stritch & More

Animal Matters

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 - 9:00AM

Assessing Your Dog's Emotions, Navigating Pet Grief

Law and Disorder

Sun, Apr 27, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder April 28, 2025

Arts Express

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

The Harlem Connection

Fri, May 2, 2025 - 12:00AM

Spring into The Harlem Connection (2025)

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2025Talks - April 24, 2025

Amid market blowback, President Trump says China tariffs will likely be cut. Border Czar Tom Homan alleges Kilmar Abrego Garcia received due process, and the administration takes a tough line on people without housing.

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