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wbai.org @wbai.org · 01/08/2026
This week, scores of activists turned out on the steps of City Hall to support "No More 24!" hunger strikers pressing for a municipal ban on the practice of paying live-in caregivers just 13 hours pay. More from @stucknation.bsky.social: wbai.org/news/no-more...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 31/07/2026
Read Frenchie Davis’ observations and experiences during her trip to Cuba as part of a humanitarian delegation: wbai.org/news/i-have-...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 28/07/2026
Did you miss Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir's concert on Sunday night? Catch up with the recording of our live broadcast of the We Got to Move concert from the historic 15th Street Friends Meeting House: wbai.org/news/we-got-...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 08/07/2026
During Sail4th, the Coast Guard forced the Sloop Clearwater to exit the flotilla due to its constitutionally-protected protest banners proclaiming support for the Clean Water Act, indigenous rights, racial justice and climate solutions. More: wbai.org/news/uscg-bl...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 04/07/2026
Throughout the heat emergency, scores of FDNY EMS ambulances sat idle due to lack of staffing, according to the FDNY EMS unions, which noted call volumes exceeded 6k/day with some calls being held for a couple of hours. From @stucknation.bsky.social + Jenna Flanagan: wbai.org/news/deadly-...
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Deadly Heat Wave Tests an Abused FDNY EMS
ListenIt's July 3rd, the federal holiday marking the 250th anniversary celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.Th...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 30/06/2026
New York City’s dangerous heatwave. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social on Delta Airlines’ attempts at union busting. UAW 9A’s primary victories. This and more: wbai.org/news/heat-wa...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 25/06/2026
Less than a year after Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York, the rookie politician has once again upended conventional political wisdom and helped to defeat two congressional incumbents backed by the Democratic Party Beltway establishment. www.wbai.org/news/mamdani...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 17/06/2026
Over two dozen protestors gathered outside of JP Morgan Chase’s headquarters on Friday chanting “No Billionaires, No Trillionaires” as CEO Jamie Dimon threw a party to celebrate Elon Musk’s company SpaceX going public. Read more: wbai.org/news/as-the-...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 16/06/2026
An Ohio based non-partisan voting rights non-profit was raided by the FBI, a move now being blasted as voter intimidation ahead of the midterms. Read more from @stucknation.bsky.social in @salon.com: www.salon.com/2026/06/16/f...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 15/06/2026
The FBI raid of an Ohio based non-partisan voting rights non-profit, that included the seizure of cell phones and computers, is being blasted as heavy-handed voter intimidation ahead of the 2026 midterms. More from @stucknation.bsky.social: wbai.org/news/fbi-rai...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 06/06/2026
Last week, Mayor Mamdani released his housing plan, Block by Block. He is allocating almost $2B to assorted privatization schemes which pay private developers to take over NYCHA buildings, collect rent, and make repairs. More from Jillian Jonas: www.wbai.org/news/will-ny...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 06/06/2026
Independent media needs independent support. Our back rent on the transmitter is close to $170,000. We need to raise a substantial portion of that to stay on air. Please consider donating at WBAI.org or by calling 1-833-WBAI-NYC
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 02/06/2026
The US and Iran exchange attacks while Gov. Mikie Sherrill called out mounted NJ State Police to Delaney Hall to quell anti-ICE protests outside the private prison. More from @stucknation.bsky.social: www.wbai.org/news/iran-fl...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 30/05/2026
For @salon.com, @stucknation.bsky.social continues his coverage of the escalating tension and inhumane treatment of detainees at Delaney Hall as the hunger and labor strike continues. Read more: www.salon.com/2026/05/30/e...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 25/05/2026
About 300 detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark started a hunger strike and work stoppage Friday night to protest inhumane conditions inside the privately owned immigration prison. Detainees are paid $1 a day for work. Follow along LIVE on Frontline Voices at 12PM on 99.5 FM.
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 24/05/2026
TOMORROW: As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its birth on July 4th, WBAI will use this Memorial Day to re-broadcast Pacifica’s May Day coverage of events across our nation. Tune in at 6AM as we hear how activists are imagining the America yet to be.
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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
“Last night, CBS's Late Show with Stephen Colbert went dark and with it close to 200 good paying union jobs disappeared as did a vital platform for performing artists for whom even just one appearance on the show could be a career maker.” @wbai.org
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Late Night Goes Dark: Gaza Update: Cuba On Edge
ListenFRONTLINE VOICES with Rebecca MylesLast night, CBS's Late Show with Stephen Colbert went dark and with it close to 200 good paying union...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 23/05/2026
The closing of Late Night is about a lot more than a comedian losing a show. It’s the destruction of scores of creative, good-paying union jobs as President Trump's deportation campaign and the economic fallout from his war with Iran undermine global tourism and spark inflation.
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 15/05/2026
Through the power of grassroots organizing, New Jersey locals have won a delay of the proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury. Check out the full outline of where the situation currently stands: www.wbai.org/news/nj-loca...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 12/05/2026
The ongoing illegal war abroad and increasing voter suppression here at home continue to spark resistance across the nation. Read and listen to more on that and an update on the push to increase access to the MTA's Fair Fares program: wbai.org/news/resista...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 01/05/2026
This May Day, workers across the city, country, and the world are standing up for workers rights, immigrant rights, and the defeat of the right-wing agenda.
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 30/04/2026
Scores of union members and their supporters gathered on Worker Memorial Day to remember the workers we lost in 2025, including those killed in the mass shooting at 345 Park Ave. More: wbai.org/news/workpla...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 30/04/2026
You probably know we can’t swear on the radio. But do you know how that rule started? Check out the history of the “seven dirty words” 👀
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 29/04/2026
Yesterday on Worker Memorial Day, workers, unions, advocates, and loved ones gathered outside 345 Park Avenue to honor the workers lost in workplace accidents and violence over the last year, including those killed in the mass shooting at that location.
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 28/04/2026
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! ⌛️ We are less than $10K away from our goal of $120K by the end of April! In a time of constant breaking news, we’ve shown up when it matters most. We rely on your support! Make a donation today by calling 833-922-4692 or visiting wbai.org
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 25/04/2026
As the Trump regime engages in widespread union busting, this May Day takes on an historic gravity. Read and listen to more: wbai.org/news/unioniz...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 22/04/2026
For Earth Day, activists and community members are gathered outside of JP Morgan to protest their financing of Esencia, a billionaire settlement in Puerto Rico. Listen to Reverend Billy’s 24-hour Earth Day sermon at 99.5 FM and wbai.org
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 14/04/2026
4/14 @midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard celebrate the tenacity of the Cuban people by focusing on trumpeter and band leader of Havana D'Primera, #AlexanderAbreu. rebrand.ly/FTSB-ALHav @fusicology @deepdancenyc
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 14/04/2026
4/14 @midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard celebrate the tenacity of the Cuban people by focusing on trumpeter and band leader of Havana D'Primera, #AlexanderAbreu. rebrand.ly/FTSB-ALHav @fusicology @deepdancenyc
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 07/04/2026
4/7 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will focus on a composer who combines #EuropeanClassical with #NegroSpirituals. She was #FlorencePrice rebrand.ly/FTSB-FloPri @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 07/04/2026
4/7 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will focus on a composer who combines #EuropeanClassical with #NegroSpirituals. She was #FlorencePrice rebrand.ly/FTSB-FloPri @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 06/04/2026
4/7 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will focus on a composer who combines #EuropeanClassical with #NegroSpirituals. She was #FlorencePrice rebrand.ly/FTSB-FloPri @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 06/04/2026
4/7 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will focus on a composer who combines #EuropeanClassical with #NegroSpirituals. She was #FlorencePrice rebrand.ly/FTSB-FloPri @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 06/04/2026
4/7 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will focus on a composer who combines #EuropeanClassical with #NegroSpirituals. She was #FlorencePrice rebrand.ly/FTSB-FloPri @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 03/04/2026
115 years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, New Yorkers gathered to remember the 146 lives lost and call for stronger worker protections today. History is not just something we remember, it is something we act on. Read more: ow.ly/sZk650YCTsJ #TriangleFire #Labor #WorkersRights
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 31/03/2026
3/31 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will conclude #WomensHistoryMonth by focusing on Persian Trance vocalist #MamakKhadem rebrand.ly/FTSB-Mamak @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 31/03/2026
3/31 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will conclude #WomensHistoryMonth by focusing on Persian Trance vocalist #MamakKhadem rebrand.ly/FTSB-Mamak @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 30/03/2026
3/24 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard will conclude #WomensHistoryMonth by fovusing on Persian Trance vocalist #MamakKhadem rebrand.ly/FTSB-Mamak @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 28/03/2026
Across the country, thousands are taking to the streets today to participate in the “No Kings” March. New Yorkers shared with us why they chose to raise their voices in this historic protest.
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 28/03/2026
TODAY: Pacifica National News will be reporting live on No Kings Marches across the country. 6 time zones. 200 affiliate stations. Listen live and follow WBAI socials for interviews with protestors making history.
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 26/03/2026
In 2026, are dead children just collateral damage? Listen to yesterday's episode of We Decide for a conversation on the current health and welfare of children around the world: www.wbai.org/articles.php...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 25/03/2026
Are we at a turning point where children are treated as collateral damage? This conversation connects global conflict and policy decisions shaping their future. 🌍 Read more: ow.ly/1Ogj50YyGGP #HumanRights #ChildrensRights #GlobalJustice #WBAI
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 24/03/2026
3/24 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard continues to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by paying tribute and focusing on versatile vocalist #MarlenaShaw rebrand.ly/FTSB-MarShaw @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 24/03/2026
3/24 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard continues to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by paying tribute and focusing on versatile vocalist #MarlenaShaw rebrand.ly/FTSB-MarShaw @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 17/03/2026
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 17/03/2026
3/17 midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) #FromtheSoundboard continues to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by focusing on London based Downtempo artist #AndreyaTriana rebrand.ly/FTSB-AndTri @deepdancenyc @fusicology
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 16/03/2026
In the wealthiest city in the world, many New Yorkers are struggling to find housing, pay rent, and put food on the table. Last week, workers filled the steps of City Hall calling for a $30 minimum wage. More from @stucknation.bsky.social: wbai.org/articles.php...
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 15/03/2026
TOMORROW: Tune into What’s Going On at 7AM to hear from UFT Mike Mulgrew, Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin, and Patriotic Millionaires founder Erica Payne on the week and the challenges ahead. Listen at 99.5FM and wbai.org
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 15/03/2026
NYC is the richest city in the world. Yet many workers earn about $17 an hour while rents soar. At City Hall, workers rallied for a $30 minimum wage. Read more: ow.ly/MZXh50Yungr #NYC #MinimumWage #WorkersRights
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wbai.org @wbai.org · 11/03/2026
One year after ICE detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, supporters rallied outside Columbia University demanding justice. His legal battle now raises urgent questions about free speech and dissent in the US. Read: ow.ly/Ym3q50YsoCg #MahmoudKhalil #FreeSpeech #CivilRights
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