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Upcoming Programs

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Law and Disorder

Mon, May 5, 2025 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder May 5, 2025

From The Soundboard

Tue, May 6, 2025 - 12:00AM

Fred Ho

Cat Radio Cafe

Tue, May 6, 2025 - 9:00PM

Leni's Last Lament: on Hitler's Filmmaker

Naturalistic Support

Wed, May 7, 2025 - 2:00PM

Everyday Acts of Kindness

Arts Express

Wed, May 7, 2025 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

The Harlem Connection

Fri, May 9, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Mental Connection (2025)

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, May 10, 2025 - 6:00AM

As I Please for May-Our Monthly Free-for-All Broadcast

Animal Matters

Sun, May 11, 2025 - 9:00AM

Cats, Dogs and Birds!

Everything Old is New Again

Sun, May 11, 2025 - 10:00PM

The Travelin' Show

City Watch

Thu, May 15, 2025 - 5:00PM

Your Primer on Ranked Choice Voting

Meetings

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WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025


Public News Service

2025Talks - May 5, 2025

Canada's PM doubles down on country's independence. Trump refuses to say who has due process rights. The DOJ sues several states over climate laws, and Head Start cuts jeopardize early childhood education in MI.

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