WRFI Community Radio 11/7/25, 1:01 AM
with
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(01:00 AM - 02:00 AM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(02:00 AM - 03:00 AM ET)
From The Vault
A weekly radio program from the Pacifica Radio Archives. (04:00 AM - 05:00 AM ET)
The Thom Hartmann Program
Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talkshow host. (06:00 AM - 07:00 AM ET)
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)
The Human Rights and Social Justice Program
with
UTE RITZ-DEUTCH
Conversations with activists and scholars about human rights and social justice issues of interest to our community, and how these issues intersect on the local, national, and international level. (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
The Inquiring Socialist
with
THERESA ALT
Explores politics, economics and labor matters - local, state, national and international questions - with diverse activists or observers of social change. We share information that empowers people to work together for better lives. A collective effort by members of Ithaca DSA and host Theresa Alt. Airs every other week. (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET)
Economic Update
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current
state of the economy, locally and globally. The program explores
alternative ways to organize, markets, and government policies (10:30 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)
Crazy Words, Crazy Tune
with
ROGER SMITH
DJ Roger Smith plays music and popular culture of the 1920s and 1930s, in all genres and from around the world. (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET)
Kampung Jams
with
DR. BILLY
Kampung Jams plays the latest and greatest music from Southeast Asia. Join us as we dance across the region and genre: from hip-hop bangers to folk/traditional, from R&B to reggae...from saravans and singalongs, to pop punk and psychedelic rock, we'll slide across the soundscapes across one of the world's most diverse musical and cultural geographies. (05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET)
Radio Waves
with
CHRISTINA
A show dedicated to women in music. (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
Rocket Morton Show
with
ROCKET MORTON
Raw power from the old school, some familiar, most not, all killer no
filler. Wild R&B shouters, lysergic weirdos, avant-garage,
hillbillies, rockabillies, funky freaks, soul crooners, outsiders, acid
blues, odds & ends served up by your host with the most Rocket
Morton. (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET)
Conference of the Birds
with
STEPHEN COPE
Experimental, folk, and classical musics from around and beyond the
globe, from field recordings to free-jazz. Hosted by Stephen Cope. (09:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WRFI Updates:
Upcoming Live Performance by IDELYNE 11/13 on The Scenic Route with Felix
November 6, 2025
This live performance with IDELYNE is scheduled to air on Thursday November 13 from 12-1pm on The Scenic Route with Felix. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Airing live on Thursday November 13th from 12-1pm for a performance by IDELYNE on The Scenic Route with Felix ... more
CREATIVES: Interview with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty on the Youth Radio Project
November 4, 2025
Brendan Canty with Fugazi. Brendan Canty with The Messthetics in Seattle. (Cat Rose photo) Tune in Wednesday November 5th at 5pm or Sunday November 9 at 3pm for a new Creatives on WRFI interview with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty on the Youth Radio Project Tune in for two November broadcasts of Creatives on WRFI, ... more
Upcoming SPECIAL 11/7: Dr. Alice Rothchild on the Human Rights & Social Justice Hour
October 30, 2025
This Special interview with Dr Alice Rothchild is scheduled to air on Friday November 7 at 9am on the Human Rights & Social Justice Hour with host Ute Ritz-Deutch. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Tune in Friday, November 7 at 9am for an interview with ... more
WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at Stone Bend Farm – Friday October 24 6-9pm
October 7, 2025
WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at StoneBend Farm in Newfield on Friday October 24th from 6-9pm. No experience necessary! WRFI & FLX Squares welcomes experienced and beginner dancers. Experience the joy and laughter of a classic square dance, with delicious food from Stonebend, and music by the Mess-a-rounders. A can't miss community celebration in ... more
Upcoming Live Performance by Grammy-Nominated Musician Courtney Hartman on 10/4 on Lowlands with Somer
October 2, 2025
This live performance with Courtney Hartman is scheduled to air on Saturday October 4 from 3-5pm on Lowlands with Somer. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Airing live on Saturday, October 4 from 3-5pm for a performance by Courtney Hartman on Lowlands with Somer. Courtney Hartman, ... more