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Pacifica Radio in New York City

Progressive & Independent News, Arts & Music

Upcoming Programs

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Chris Hedges Report

Thu, Jun 8, 2023 - 6:30PM

Clarence Lusane: Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice

Backstage Stories

Thu, Jun 8, 2023 - 9:00PM

Catching Up with Brenda Braxton

Folk Radio

Thu, Jun 8, 2023 - 10:00PM

with hosts Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman

Jimmy Dore Show

Fri, Jun 9, 2023 - 12:00AM

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jun 9, 2023 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Black Music Month 2023

Back of the Book

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 - 5:00AM

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

Dreamleapers

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 - 1:00PM

Dreamleapers with Sunny Hostin

What's Going On! Monday

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 - 7:00AM

with Bob Hennelly

Law and Disorder

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder June 5, 2023

Gary Null Show

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 - 12:00PM

WBAI’s 2023 local station board election is here, and we invite you to participate.

Join or Renew your membership by June 30th to vote for LSB Members or to run as a candidate.

Please call 212-209-2950 or donate online to become a member of WBAI Radio or to renew your membership for only $25.00 or more.

Visit elections.pacifica.org for the voter guide, candidate nomination package and nominator registration. Candidate nomination packets must be completed by June 30th. Contact the election supervisor by emailing nes@pacifica.org or leaving a voicemail on 213-635-9363

WBAI’s 2023 local station board election is here, and we invite you to participate.

Join or Renew your membership by June 30th to vote for LSB Members or to run as a candidate.

Please call 212-209-2950 or donate online to become a member of WBAI Radio or to renew your membership for only $25.00 or more.

Visit elections.pacifica.org for the voter guide, candidate nomination package and nominator registration. Candidate nomination packets must be completed by June 30th. Contact the election supervisor by emailing nes@pacifica.org or leaving a voicemail on 213-635-9363

Meetings

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WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, June 12, 2023, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, May 27, 2023

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, December 31, 2022

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, May 17, 2023


News

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Cornel West is running for President (06/06/2023)  Dr. Cornel West, the moral philosopher and civil rights activist, will formally announce today he is running for president on...  

Inverted Corporate Capitalism – Blocking Their Owner-Shareholders (05/30/2023)  It is the season of annual shareholder meetings for giant corporations when CEOs go through the motions of elections for their...  

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack (05/26/2023)  Oath Keepers extremist group founder Stewart Rhodes was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for orchestrating a...  

Tina Turner, Queen of Rock n Roll whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83 (05/24/2023)  Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and...  

George Santos Arrested (04/10/2023)   George Santos, the U.S. Representative from Long Island was arrested this morning on federal criminal charges. The Justice...  

Trump Guilty of Sexual Abuse (04/09/2023)  Today a New York Jury found Donald Trump guilty of sexually abusing magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 90’s ---and of...  

BRING BACK CARE PACKAGES (11/29/2022)  On Tuesday November 29th in the freezing cold, people formerly incarcerated, family members, advocates and elected officials...  

The Real Path to Peace in Ukraine (11/23/2022)  We listen to a broadcast from the People's Forum held on November 19th, 2022. The Real Path To Peace in Ukraine: Peace Yes,...  

Statewide Rallies to Stop State Prison Repression & Human Rights (11/22/2022)  This week family members —Survivors of incarceration and solitaire, along with allies held statewide rallies to bring...  

WBAI Intern's Corner

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Intern's Corner WBAI seeks interns to fulfill various roles this Fall. (09/05/2022)  The ability to receive academic credit is required for all positions. News Interns:News interns...