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You will have the opportunity to vote in a referendum for 30 days starting June 7th to replace the Pacifica Foundation’s bylaws with new bylaws proposed by a group of Pacifica members. If adopted, significant modifications will be made to the foundation’s governance structure affecting both the national and local station boards, including how you, as a listener sponsor, are represented and can participate. To assist you in navigating the complex issues, a graphics-based voter guide is under development and can be viewed here, alongside the text of the current and proposed bylaws. In order to be eligible to vote, check that your membership is up to date by verifying with your station that you have contributed $25 or performed 3 hours of volunteer work between April 8, 2020 and April 7, 2021.

You will have the opportunity to vote in a referendum for 30 days starting June 7th to replace the Pacifica Foundation’s bylaws with new bylaws proposed by a group of Pacifica members. If adopted, significant modifications will be made to the foundation’s governance structure affecting both the national and local station boards, including how you, as a listener sponsor, are represented and can participate. To assist you in navigating the complex issues, a graphics-based voter guide is under development and can be viewed here, alongside the text of the current and proposed bylaws. In order to be eligible to vote, check that your membership is up to date by verifying with your station that you have contributed $25 or performed 3 hours of volunteer work between April 8, 2020 and April 7, 2021.

Upcoming Programs

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Any Saturday

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 - 8:00AM

with David Rothenberg

On the Count - The Prison And Criminal Justice Report

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 - 10:00AM

COPING WITH COVID19: A HELPFUL, HOPEFUL CALL-IN SHOW

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 - 12:00PM

with Prof. Sree Sreenivasan

WBAI Playhouse

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 - 7:00PM

I Love Lucy

Dreamleapers

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 - 9:00PM

On Contact with Chris Hedges

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 - 12:30PM

American Economic Illusion

Con Sabor Latino

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 - 3:00PM

Remembering Bassist Andy González/Chembo Corniel

WBAI Evening News

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 - 6:00PM

with Paul deRienzo

Everything Old is New Again

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 - 10:00PM

ABBEY LINCOLN & Celebrating Jazz Appreciation

Cat Radio Cafe

Mon, Apr 12, 2021 - 12:00AM

"Unmarked" Restoration of African-American Gravesites


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Because of the pandemic, donations to not-for-profits are down by 60%


Help WBAI survive yet another challenge

WBAI is searching for a Program Director to supervise their on-air program format, assure FCC compliance and oversee fund drives.

See the full job description

WBAI is searching for a Program Director to supervise their on-air program format, assure FCC compliance and oversee fund drives.

See the full job description

News

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St. Vincent Volcano Erupts, Northern Ireland Violence, Rezoning Soho (04/09/2021)  A volcano threatens St. Vincent as evacuations begins… violence in Northern Ireland… Coney Island is open for...  

Bad Apple Cops, Trump Online Again, NYPD Riot Cops, ESCRP (04/07/2021)  Day 8 of the trial of Derek Chauvin.. is the former officer a bad apple.. or is the whole bunch rotten… a call to Facebook...  

Day 7 of Chauvin Trial, Yemen Hinger Strike, Military Poisons, Penn Station (04/06/2021)  The trial of Derek Chauvin enters its 7th day.. pleading the 5th and a dog in the fight… Yemen hunger strike is nine days...  

Corporate tax hike, George Floyds last minutes, No Knock Raids (04/05/2021)  Yellin Talks Taxes… Hedge Funds set to devour the stimulus… an Emergency Room Doctor on George Floyds last...  

Economy Booms, Capitol Crash, Yemen Hunger Strike, Ganga Granny (04/03/2021)  A vehicular assault on the United States Capitol leaves a Capitol Police Officer dead.. an assailant is shot to death… A...  

Chauvin Trial Day 3, Graetz Investigated, New York Legalizes Pot (03/31/2021)  George Floyds arrest… what’s wrong with Black people and the police… A Trump stalwart in Congress is...  

Chauvin trial day 2, QAnon and the Vaccine Passport, Congestion Pricing (03/30/2021)  The second day of the trial of Derek Chauvin. A witness says the cop had a heartless look as he pressed his knee to George...  

Trail of Derek Chauvin, 9 minutes 29 Seconds, Vaccine Passports, Recycling NYC (03/29/2021)  Opening arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin.. the former police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd… What...  

"I Can't Breathe," the killing of George Floyd as covered by the WBAI news Part 1 (03/29/2021)  It was nearly one year ago that an offficer's knee on the neck of a Black man, for nearly 9 minutes before killing him,...  

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Thursday, March 25, 2021

Community Advisory Board-WBAI
Open to the public, Sunday, April 18, 2021, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, April 5, 2021

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021