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Upcoming Programs

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Animal Matters

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 - 9:00AM

"High-Rise Syndrome" and Feline Cancer

Everything Old is New Again

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 - 10:00PM

A Listeners' Tribute To Doris Day

Law and Disorder

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 - 11:00AM

Law and Disorder March 30, 2026

From The Soundboard

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 12:00AM

Mamak Khadem

Naturalistic Support

Wed, Apr 1, 2026 - 2:00PM

Free Will and Sin part 1

Arts Express

Wed, Apr 1, 2026 - 9:00PM

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Back of the Book

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 - 5:00AM

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

Everything Old is New Again - Again!

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 - 6:00AM

A Listeners' Tribute To Doris Day

Animal Matters

Sun, Apr 5, 2026 - 9:00AM

The Benefits of Cow Cuddling

City Watch

Thu, Apr 9, 2026 - 5:00PM

Why Fascists Fear Teachers

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COMMITTEE OF INCLUSION (COI) APPLICATION

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News

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Starbucks Workers' 'Red Cup Rebellion' Plus Gaza Update

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Rev. Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir Plus Gaza Update

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Labor's Post-Mamdani Seismic Win Moment

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Pacifica Radio Network’s We Decide: 2025 Change In Actions

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Key GOP House Reps Break With Trump’s Bid to Destroy Federal Unions

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Pacifica Radio Presents:
No Kings Day - Six Time Zones, One Nation Indivisible

Meetings

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WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, March 16, 2026

WBAI - Committee of Inclusion
Open to the public, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026

WBAI Local Station Board
Open to the public, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Sunday, December 14, 2025

WBAI Town Hall Assembly
Open to the public, Saturday, April 11, 2026, 6:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, October 27, 2025

WBAI Outreach and Fundraising Task Force
Open to the public, Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Monday, March 16, 2026

WBAI Finance Committee
Open to the public, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Teleconference
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026


Public News Service

2026Talks - March 6, 2026

Kristi Noem is fired from her position as Homeland Security Secretary, but moves to a new and unclear role. The Senate Majority Leader blames Democrats for the ongoing DHS shutdown and the House fails to advance a war powers resolution for Iran.

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