Schedule for Thursday

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First Voices Radio
First Voices Radio (formerly First Voices Indigenous Radio) is the first Indigenous radio program in the northeastern U.S. The program has become known for bringing to the airwaves the experiences, perspectives and struggles of Indigenous peoples worldwide whose exclusion from mainstream, progressive and alternative media is deleterious to the whole of humanity. The program’s Host, Executive Producer and Founder Tiokasin Ghosthorse is from the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation in South Dakota and the bands of Itazipco/Mnicoujou and Oglala. Tiokasin has been described as “a spiritual agitator, natural rights organizer, Indigenous thinking process educator and a community activator.” One reviewer called him “a cultural resonator in the key of life.” Politics for the Lakota is spiritual and is not separate from the rest of life. Tiokasin has had a long history in Indigenous rights activism and advocacy. He spoke, as a teenager, at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Ever since his UN work, he has been actively educating people who live on Turtle Island (North America) and overseas about the importance of living with each other and with Mother Earth. FVR is syndicated on more than 70 community and public radio stations in 17 states in the U.S. and three Canadian provinces, including: British Columbia; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Idaho; Illinois; Iowa; Maine; Manitoba; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Montana; New Hampshire; New York; Northwest Territories; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Vermont; Tennessee; and Washington.
(07:00 AM - 08:00 AM ET) MORE

Against The Grain
A program about politics, society, and ideas. Against the Grain is a radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters -- political, economic, social and cultural -- important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. ATG focuses on meaty theoretical and action-oriented issues that the mainstream media tends to ignore, matters like political economy, the global justice movement, philosophical and cultural ideas, and race and gender relations. We strive to bring these perspectives to the airwaves in a way that's accessible, engaging, and, most of all, useful to people working for social change.
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET) MORE

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 enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration to innovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology. Five days a week, Background Briefing asks knowledgeable and thoughtful experts to explain the complexities behind major news stories in long-format interviews. Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media.
(10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET) MORE

The Thom Hartmann Program
Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talkshow host.
(11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET) MORE

The Lunch Pad with FELIX
(12:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET)

Rising Up with Sonali
Rising Up with Sonali is an all-women run Radio and Television show that brings progressive news coverage rooted in gender and racial justice to a wide audience.
(02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET) MORE

The Capitol Pressroom
From the State Capitol in Albany, award-winning public radio host Susan Arbetter guides listeners through the maze of New York State politics and public affairs, cutting through the jargon to make sense of even the most complex issues. Arbetter infuses the show with personality and humor, giving listeners a chance to enjoy lively conversations with elected officials, political reporters, activists and analysts. Governor Andrew Cuomo is a regular guest and the timely shows stay abreast of critical issues and current events. Produced by WRVO
(03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET) MORE

Chinese Studio with JIE DING
(04:00 PM - 05:00 PM ET)

Letters and Politics
Pacifica's Mitch Jeserich hosts “Letters & Politics,” a look at burning political issues and debates, and their historical context, within the US and worldwide
(05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET) MORE

WRFI Community Radio News with WRFI NEWS STAFF
Tompkins and Schuyler counties’ daily summary of local and regional news, particularly stories that are under-represented by commercial media. The broadcast also delivers local field reports, interviews, and public service announcements to our listeners. Produced by news director Laura Rosbrow-Telem and the WRFI voluteer news team.
(06:00 PM - 06:30 PM ET) MORE

This Way Out
The International Lesbian & Gay Radio Magazine
(06:30 PM - 07:00 PM ET) MORE

Roundabout with ANGELA
Description:Stick around, you'll get to where you need to be.
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ET)

Downtime with DJ DON'T
(08:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET)

Bartlemania with DR B
There are many great records out there that no one knows about. There are even tracks by well-known bands that never receive airplay. Since the early 80's, I've done a program which puts emphasis on these less-well-known tracks. If I think a record has merit, I'll play it regardless of chart status (if any). I play familiar artists like Bob Dylan and Yo La Tengo as well as more obscure artists like Jah Pelikaho, Conveniens and Gone. Sometimes I'll include unreleased live material. Originating on Wednesdays on WHRW-FM Binghamton, my program now comes to you on WRFI!
(11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET) MORE