Scholar's Circle
Maria Armoudian is the author of two books, Reporting from the Danger
Zone: Frontline Journalists, Their Jobs and an Increasingly Perilous
Future and Kill the Messenger: The Media's Role in the Fate of the
World. She is a lecturer at the University of Auckland in New Zealand,
the host and producer of the syndicated radio program, The Scholars'
Circle. Maria served as an environmental commissioner for the City of
Los Angeles for five years, on the Board of Taxi Cab Commissioners for
two a ... (05:00 AM - 06:00 AM ET)
Project Censored
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Background Briefing
A radio program featuring international and national news, expert
guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on
national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and
social issues.Background
Briefing"focuses on national security in the broadest sense going
beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural
influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from
healthcare to human rights, the environment to ent ... (07:00 AM - 08:00 AM ET)
Democracy Now
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news
program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Democracy Now!'s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access
to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored
media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary
people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign
policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and
independ ... (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET)
Counterspin
FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented
criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We work to invigorate
the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press
and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest,
minority and dissenting viewpoints. FAIR produces the weekly radio
program CounterSpin, the show that brings you the news behind the
headlines. (09:00 AM - 09:30 AM ET)
Making Contact
Making Contact is committed to in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. Showcasing voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media, Making Contact focuses on the human realities of politics and the connections between local and global events, emphasizing positive and creative ways to solve problems. (09:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
The Ralph Nader Radio Hour
Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate, lawyer, and author.
He was born in Winsted, Connecticut on February 27, 1934. In 1955 Ralph
Nader received an AB magna cum laude from Princeton University, and in
1958 he received a LLB with distinction from Harvard University. His
career began as a lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut in 1959 and from
1961-63 he lectured on history and government at the University of
Hartford.
In 1965-66 he received the Nieman Fellows award and was named one of ten
Outstand ... (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET)
The Capitol Pressroom
Hosted by David Lombardo, The Capitol Pressroom is a daily one-hour radio program broadcast from the Legislative Correspondents Association Pressroom on the third floor of the State Capitol in Albany. The show features interviews with important newsmakers. It also features analysis from seasoned political reporters who work the Albany beat for newspapers and wire services around the state including The New York Times, Newsday, the Albany Times, Union, Gannett News Service and the Associated Pre ... (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET)
The African Postman with DJ Art-V
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DJ ART-V HOST OF THE AFRICAN POSTMAN SHOW WRFI-FM & WINO-FM
DJ Art-V delivers the music of the African continent to you every Monday 12-2 (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET)
The Big Scoob Show
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BIG SCOOB
(02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET)
Attic Inhabitant
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It's an indie rock show, but not one that's real dedicated to the concept of 'rock', and gets kind of flexible about the 'indie'. A few of your old faves, some of the new stuff you've been meaning to check out, and some cross-pollination from other genres near and far. Airs every other week. (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM ET)
Indie Interlude
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TALIA
Indie Interlude features contemporary indie, alternative, and folk music with a focus on independent artists and labels. Each show will have a new theme. Themes might include music from specific regions, a lyrical theme, or new releases. Tune in to discover new favorite tunes! (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
The Humming Wires
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JOHN
The Humming Wires is a weekly, genre-bending jaunt through the worlds of cosmic country, Southern-fried groove-grease, Afro-garage-disco and just about every other type of music you can imagine. Join John as he plums the depths of the record bin for classic cuts and probes the outer limits for unheralded masterworks. (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(09:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WRFI Updates:
WRFI Receives Downtown Events & Activations Grant to host collaborative arts & music event on July 10th
June 3, 2026
Learn More About Recent Grants WRFI has received it's first ever Downtown Ithaca Activations & Events Grant! WRFI Community Radio and new downtown clothing shop and punk community hub Seed Bomb have received a micro grant to co-host a interactive DIY art, music, and community building event on the Ithaca Commons on Friday July 10th ... more
Upcoming Radio Specials – June 2026
May 26, 2026
6/5 PRIDE SPECIAL on LGBT Rights with guest Ian Lekus 9-10am Friday June 6th - Human Rights and Social Justice Program hosted by Dr. Ute Ritz-Deutch - Special guest Ian Lekus is the LGBTQUI+ thematic specialist at Amnesty International USA 6/25 PRIDE GOES DOWNTOWN 9-11pm Thursday June 25th -PRIDE special on Downtown with The Batgirl- ... more
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 4-7-26
May 16, 2026
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday April 7, 2026 In attendance: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Marc Faris Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Niki Ray-Israelsohn Stephen St. Francis Decky Ben Coakley Absent: 6:05: Call to Order. 6:10: Board Succession: Peter plans to step down from Board Presidency after 2 years. Looking for ... more
CREATIVES: Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents join forces for inaugural Punk & Poetry Fest, hosted by DJ Clara- 5/13 & 5/21
May 12, 2026
Join us for a special CREATIVES on WRFI episode with Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents hosted by DJ Clara of Mind Meadow (Airs every Wednesday 6-7pm) Ithaca DIY Poetry and Practice At are joining forces for a massive Punk and Poetry Fest at Stone Bend Farm on May 23rd from noon to night. And just our luck, they’re ... more
Upcoming Radio Specials – May 2026
April 30, 2026
MAY DAY SPECIALS - Friday May 1st 12-2pm Crazy Words, Crazy Tune with Roger Kimmel Smith - and SPECIAL GUEST Plucky Rosenthal Live appearance by Chicago-based singer/songwriter/personality Plucky Rosenthal, possibly with a song or two from her one-woman show, "Vintage Tunes, Modern Gal" -- appearing this week at the Old Greeny Fringe Fest 5-6pm The International Workers ... more