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Upcoming Programs

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Black Agenda Radio

Wed, Sep 9, 2020 - 3:00PM

with Margaret Kimberly and Glen Ford

Democracy Now!

Wed, Sep 9, 2020 - 4:00PM

Extradition Trial of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange

Equal Rights and Justice

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 - 9:00AM

Economic Justice

CODEPINK Radio

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 - 11:00AM

Gary Null Show

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 - 12:00PM

Driving Forces

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 - 5:00PM

NYC Schools Reopenings: Is the System Ready?

Jimmy Dore Show

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 - 7:00PM

Comedy and Political Satire

Caribbean Voices and Beyond

Sat, Sep 12, 2020 - 4:00PM

Music in Protest with Isaac Ferguson

Vantage Point

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 - 3:00PM

Clearing The Fog

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 - 11:00AM

with Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese


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News

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Kevin Zeese & Margaret Flowers, Trump & the military, Julian Assange in court (09/08/2020)  A progressive activist passes, we hear from a loved one, a soldier on Trump and and his slurs against the military, and Julian...  

Kevin Zeese, requiem for an activist of extraordinary energy. (09/06/2020)  ...  

Tip Wage rip-off, American Protester, Drugs and Police Excuses (09/04/2020)  Labor Day and tip workers.. the struggle to survive… Protests sweep America.. what’s next.. Drugs and excuses for...  

Prude killing, Biden in Kenosha, Cuomo slamsTrump, J'Ouvert online (09/03/2020)  ...  

Rank & File Educators Say No, Barr on Race, US Economy on the Ropes (09/02/2020)  ...  

Trump in Kenosha, school delayed in NYC, Gates Foundation and the Media (09/01/2020)  Trump lights a fuse in Kenosha… school openings delayed join New York City.. the Gates Foundation media...  

Sports, Labor and Black Lives Matter, march on Washington 57 (08/28/2020)  Trump hijacks the White House for a campaign photo op.. He says its the most important election in history.. Sports, Labor and...  

Hurricane disaster, Cancer Alley, NBA, VOA, Israel & Biden/Harris (08/27/2020)  A disaster narrowly averted on the Gulf Coast.. but a toxic legacy lingers… Day three of the DNC brings more attacks on...  

Kenosha Vigilante, Jacob Blake, Melania, Q Anon (08/26/2020)  Two shot dead by an alleged vigilante in Kenosha during protests after the shooting of Jacob Blake… The Republicans day...  

Recently Aired Shows

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Special Programming March on Washington (08/28/2020)  From the Lincoln Memorial we bring you the 2020 March on Washington on the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington where...  

LSB Radio Show (07/31/2020)  Originally aired Friday, July 31, 2020 from 10PM-12AM. Hosted by Basir Mchawi. The first hour features reports from Jack Devine,...  

Law of the Land with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (07/28/2020)  Topics: Criminal justice reform of police departments must include reform of prosecutor powers. Attorney General William Barr...  

In The News Covid, Race and Democracy: WBAI Edition (07/09/2020)  Covid Race and Democracy is a collective effort from the Pacifica Network and our affiliates across the U.S. In this...  

In The News Pacifica Radio's Covid, Race & Democracy Presented by WBAI Radio (06/26/2020)  Covid, Race and Democracy -- a collective effort from the Pacifica Network and our affiliates across the U.S. Today’s...  

Special Programming Black Priest-White Church: Tribute to Father Lawrence Lucas (05/31/2020)  Viola Plummer, Michael Tarif Warren, Prof. James Small, Betty Dopson, Charles Barron, Eric Adams and many others honor the...  

WBAI Evening News George Floyd -NYC set for Phase One Reopening-Vocal NY Protest-More (05/29/2020)  -Minneapolis Officer who held George Floyd down as Floyd pleaded "I can't breathe" has been charged with...  

Of General Interest Apollo Uptown: Movement Required (05/09/2020)  As the 35th anniversry of Philly Police attack on MOVE's house draws near, we rebroadcast an upfront community conversation...  

Special Music, Art, + Literature Programming U.S. Empire v. Political Prisoners (05/03/2020)  Johanna Fernandez presents Rise Up and Resist: A teach-in Celebrating Mumia Abu Jamal's 66th Birthday and the lives of all...  

Cuba in Focus Cuba In Focus: CoVid19 (04/30/2020)  A monthly newsmagazine presenting issues and discussions not commonly found in the corporate media..We here at Cuba In...  

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Saturday, August 22, 2020

WBAI Radio Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, September 8, 2020

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Friday, August 28, 2020