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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.

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.

Upcoming Programs

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Gary Null Show

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 12:00PM

Leonard Lopate at Large

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 1:00PM

Tsedal Neeley on her book Remote Work Revolution

Eco-Logic

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 2:30PM

HUMOR, ART & THE ENVIRONMENT!

Sojourner Truth

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 4:00PM

With Margaret Prescod

Women Fight Back! Breaking the Chains

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 5:00PM

WBAI Evening News

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 6:00PM

with Paul deRienzo

Laura Flanders Show

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 6:30PM

Stimulus Checks

The Harlem Connection

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 - 10:00PM

The Harlem Connection to Nommo

Back of the Book

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 - 5:00AM

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

Any Saturday

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 - 8:00AM

with David Rothenberg


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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.

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

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News

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Biden Orders Afghan pull-out, Cop arrested, Did George Floyd Cause his Own Death, Fukushima (04/14/2021)  Biden declares an end to America’s longest war… The officer who shot Daunte Wright is arrested for...  

Ecuador, Afghanistan, Officer Billy Evans, Daunte Wright, Virginia is for Pot Smokers (04/13/2021)  ...  

Daunte Wright Killing, Biden calls for calm, Teachers Union President speaks, Plowshares (04/12/2021)  Another Police shooting in Minnesota.. the police chief say’s it’s an accident.. The President cals for calm as...  

Iran attacked, Ecuador Elections, ICE Burned, Booze and COVID, Ramsey Clark Passes (04/11/2021)  A Blackout at Irans nuclear site.. is it an Israeli attack and will it effect peace talks with the United States…...  

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...  

Meetings

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

WBAI Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 5:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, April 13, 2021

WBAI Radio Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 1:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, April 12, 2021

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

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Monday, May 3, 2021, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, April 5, 2021