From The Vault
A weekly radio program from the Pacifica Radio Archives. (04:00 AM - 05:00 AM ET)
Writer's Voice
Writer's Voice is a national radio show and podcast featuring author
interviews, readings, and reviews. It's broadcast on the following great
stations. (05:00 AM - 06:00 AM ET)
The Thom Hartmann Program
Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talkshow host. (06:00 AM - 07:00 AM 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 (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)
Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder is a weekly, independent radio program airing on many
stations across the United States and podcasting on the web. Law and
Disorder radio gives listeners access to rare legal perspectives on
issues concerning civil liberties, privacy, right to dissent and the
horrendous practices of torture exercised by the US government. This
program examines the political forces and legislation that are moving
the United States into a police state.
Three of the top progressive attorne ... (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
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 ... (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)
Jumping in the Sugarbowl
with
KEIR NEURINGER
F R E E F O R M (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET)
The Good, The Bad & Ugly
with
MORPHEUS
DJ Morpheus plays all kinds of music. (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET)
Amie's Winehouse
with
AMIE
Amie's Winehouse brings you a very "happy hour" with an anything goes, eclectic mash up of music which will cross genres and eras. Amie will share favorite "sip and song" pairing suggestions from listeners, local folks and on-air guests. (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET)
Roundabout
with
ANGELA
Stick around, you'll get to where you need to be. (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
Feel Flows
with
TODD P
Slipping through genres in the search of the perfect free format wave. Folk traditions and popular takes: funky horns from Indiana and Ghana, power pop from North Carolina and New Zealand, dub, glam, desert blues, fuzz, Tropicalia, greasy rock-and-roll. Communal music from way back when to today, electrified or not, mostly on different sized vinyl. (07:00 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 familiar acts that never receive any airplay. Since the late 70'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 The Beatles as well as more obscure artists like R. Stevie Moore and Flying Lizards. Sometimes I'll include unreleased live material. Vintage rock, ... (09:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET)
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 ... (11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WRFI Updates:
Ithaca Pride Celebrating Queer Joy & Queer Power with 2025 Festival June 13-15
June 13, 2025
The Ithaca Pride Alliance (IPA) was formed in 2024 to serve as the first official group of organizers for LGBTQ+ focused events in Tompkins County. Andrew Scheldorf, local drag performer and current Chair of the IPA Board talked with WRFI in advance of their second annual "Pride in the Park" festival, which will take place ... more
AUDIO: Ithaca Pride Celebrating Queer Joy & Queer Power with 2025 Festival June 13-15
June 13, 2025
The Ithaca Pride Alliance (IPA) was formed in 2024 to serve as the first official group of organizers for LGBTQ+ focused events in Tompkins County. Andrew Scheldorf, local drag performer and current Chair of the IPA Board talked with WRFI in advance of their second annual "Pride in the Park" festival, which will take place ... more
CREATIVES: ‘The Firesign Theatre’ with Jeremy Braddock
May 25, 2025
WRFI talks to author and Cornell Associate Professor of Literature, Jeremy Braddock, about the history and culture of the 60’s-70’s era (and beyond) surrealist comedy troupe Firesign Theater. Jeremy recently published the book “Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine Comedy Albums” (University of California Press). Jeremy discusses Firesign Theater with Peter B (of ... more
Ithaca Planned Parenthood Public Meeting | Wednesday, May 14
May 7, 2025
Ithaca Planned Parenthood Meeting will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 14, 6pm at Tompkins County Public Library. Come learn about how to engage in upcoming Pride events in the region, how to get involved in advocacy efforts for the sexual and reproductive health movement and meet other volunteers! Registration is required. https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/ithaca-ppgny-may-commu ... more