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)
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)
The Warm Up
with
HEATHER
(06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
Monsoon Radio
with
DANIEL BASS
A two hour musical masala of modern, classical, fusion, devotional and
electronic music from the Indian subcontinent, its diasporas and
influences. (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:
Help power people-powered radio, support WRFI during the 2024 Fall Fund Drive is October 4-13!
October 3, 2024
WRFI is truly one in a million. We don’t fit the mold of commercial or corporate media. We’re homegrown, we’re independent, and, most importantly, we’re fun! Where else can you find unfiltered, independent news right alongside the wild, weird, and wonderful musical adventures from more than 60 local hosts and DJs? DONATE TODAY WRFI builds ... more
Voter Information for 2024
September 20, 2024
Elections in our area’s newly defined districts have been decided by razor thin margins. Make sure you're registered to vote today. The deadline to register is October 26. Early voting in Tomkins County runs from October 26 through November 3. Any registered New York State voter in Tompkins County can vote early at either of ... more
CREATIVES: Ruth Reichl with Rachel Bezner Kerr and Felix Teitelbaum [AUDIO, TRANSCRIPT]
September 12, 2024
Felix Teitelbaum hosts a discussion with Ruth Reichl and Rachel Besner Kerr on WRFI about the documentary Food and Country,” which explores the impact of the pandemic on food systems. Get tickets for the September 17 screening and join the panel conversation following the film. Reichl highlights the resilience and struggles of farmers, ranchers, and ... more
Local Food Security Roundtable [AUDIO]
September 12, 2024
How can we ensure access to healthy, sustainable food for everyone in our community? What can we do as individuals? What changes would you like to see to government policy? How did the pandemic affect the way you eat? Listen back to our WRFI's September 12 food security and call-in show. Panelists, callers, and host Felix Teitelbaum ... more
CREATIVES: Author Jonathan Lethem
September 10, 2024
In this edition of CREATIVES ON WRFI, a conversation between celebrated American novelist Jonathan Lethem and Jacob White, Associate Professor of Writing at Ithaca College and host of Jamaican Clash on WRFI. Jonathan Lethem visits Ithaca this weekend as part of the fourth annual Ithaca Is Books Festival (Sept. 12-15). You can see Lethem live ... more