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America at the Crossroads: Power, Justice, and a Nation in MotionA tragic attack on National Guard troops in Washington,...
12/04/2025

America at the Crossroads: Power, Justice, and a Nation in Motion

A tragic attack on National Guard troops in Washington, DC has sent shockwaves through the country. The response from the White House and the ruling from a federal judge have raised urgent questions about executive power, constitutional limits, and the direction of American democracy. 🚨⚖️

In this episode of We Decide, Jenna Flanagan gathers reporters, scholars, and policy voices for a deep look at how the justice system is navigating this moment. They discuss the courts, the expanding reach of executive authority, and what this tells us about where the country may be heading. 🎙️

The program also turns to civic literacy. With studies showing widespread gaps in basic knowledge of government, stations like WNHN are stepping up through quick and engaging lessons designed to help rebuild voter understanding. 📚✨

Explore the full story and join the conversation:
👉 https://ow.ly/9Och50XC0iN

There’s still time to make your Giving Tuesday contribution before midnight.WBAI has stayed on the air through one of th...
12/02/2025

There’s still time to make your Giving Tuesday contribution before midnight.

WBAI has stayed on the air through one of the most intense news years in recent memory — covering stories ignored, underreported, or distorted by corporate media. We’ve amplified voices from Gaza to Newark, from striking workers to grassroots organizers, from our neighborhoods to the national stage.

Tonight, we’re asking you to help us finish strong.

Your Giving Tuesday contribution — whether $10 or $100 — helps sustain independent journalism, local culture, public affairs programming, and the kind of live, unfiltered coverage that WBAI provides every single day.

If you haven’t donated yet, or if you’d like to give a little more:

🎁 Make a gift before midnight at https://ow.ly/kmHw50XAqB4

Thank you for believing in community-powered radio.

Our Winter 2025 Fund Drive begins today!This past year, WBAI has been on the front lines of the biggest stories in New Y...
12/02/2025

Our Winter 2025 Fund Drive begins today!

This past year, WBAI has been on the front lines of the biggest stories in New York and beyond - from Mayor Baraka’s arrest by masked ICE agents, to Zohran Mamdani’s seismic election-night victory, to coverage of Gaza that corporate media simply refused to give the attention it deserves.

In moments of crisis, outrage, joy, and resistance, WBAI has been here - commercial-free, corporate-free, and accountable only to you.

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we’re kicking off our most important fundraiser of the year. Our goal is $150,000 by January 1st, and we can only get there with listener support.

If independent journalism, movement media, and community storytelling matter to you, today is the day to stand with WBAI.

Become a BAI Buddy.
Make a one-time contribution.
Share this post.

Every action moves us closer.

👉 Donate at https://ow.ly/iRye50XAqzz
Thank you for keeping independent radio alive.

As wars in Gaza and Ukraine escalate, the world’s largest weapons manufacturers are reporting all-time record revenues —...
12/02/2025

As wars in Gaza and Ukraine escalate, the world’s largest weapons manufacturers are reporting all-time record revenues — even while militarism accelerates the global climate crisis. 🌍🔥

This week, we break down:
• The 26% surge in weapons-industry profits over the past decade
• Why military emissions remain exempt from major climate treaties
• How U.S. arms makers now account for nearly half of all global weapons revenue
• The political influence behind the defense sector’s massive campaign spending 💸

Plus — in brighter news — dancers at New York City Ballet have won a major new contract through AGMA, strengthening protections and pay for performers. 🎭💃

Dive into the full analysis & conversations here:
👉 https://ow.ly/KSvV50XArMy

It’s been a year full of breaking news, historic moments, and stories the corporate media refused to touch — and through...
12/01/2025

It’s been a year full of breaking news, historic moments, and stories the corporate media refused to touch — and through it all, WBAI has been here, 24/7, for you and for our city.

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and it marks the beginning of our Winter 2025 Fund Drive.
This year, more than ever, independent community-based journalism needs your support to stay strong and stay free.

Before the big day arrives, we just wanted to say thank you.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for believing in non-commercial, non-corporate media.

We hope you’ll stand with us tomorrow as we begin this important campaign.
Every donation - every share, every listener, every BAI Buddy - keeps WBAI alive and on the air.

Stay tuned. ❤️
Giving Tuesday begins at midnight.

will air archival sound from the 1995 in Washington, DC on Tuesday, December 2 at midnight (that's Monday into Tuesd...
12/01/2025

will air archival sound from the 1995 in Washington, DC on Tuesday, December 2 at midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday). This will commemorate the 30th anniversary of this event which will also include most of the closing speech from .

Amnesty International warns that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza is continuing under the guise of a “ceasefire,” with...
11/28/2025

Amnesty International warns that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza is continuing under the guise of a “ceasefire,” with hospitals collapsing, aid restricted, and civilians facing deadly conditions as winter sets in. Nearly 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7th.

We also cover the UN’s newly approved U.S. plan for Gaza’s future governance, the Trump administration’s intensified troop deployments, and the tragic shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.

Rev. Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir join us to help navigate the emotional and political storms of the holiday season. We also speak with NJ activist Larry Hamm about a march for Mumia Abu-Jamal, and check in with FDNY EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera about the growing crisis inside NYC’s EMS system.

👉 Read More: https://ow.ly/BVnt50Xz8qK

A packed midtown forum heard from labor heavyweights Sara Nelson and Jimmy Williams Jr., who say Mayor-elect Zohran Mamd...
11/25/2025

A packed midtown forum heard from labor heavyweights Sara Nelson and Jimmy Williams Jr., who say Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s seismic victory is more than a political upset — it’s a blueprint for a new, people-powered labor movement.

From rejecting poll-driven politics to fighting for affordable housing, climate justice, and worker power, the message was clear: momentum is building, and the movement is ready to lead. ✊🔥

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/qou750XxwBt

11/25 at midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) will pay tribute by re-airing the second half of the interview that foc...
11/25/2025

11/25 at midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday) will pay tribute by re-airing the second half of the interview that focused on . The one and only . rebrand.ly/FTSB-EdPalm1
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is a program that usually focuses on concerts regardless of genre. This is where the artist and (or) group perfect the...
11/24/2025

is a program that usually focuses on concerts regardless of genre. This is where the artist and (or) group perfect the art of the "call and response" with its audience. On Tuesday, November 25, at midnight (that's Monday into Tuesday), we will re-air the second part of a lively interview marvelously conducted by former host of - , as a tribute to . The one and only .

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