From The Vault
A weekly radio program from the Pacifica Radio Archives. (04:00 AM - 05:00 AM ET)
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
with
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(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)
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
with
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
with
BIG SCOOB
(02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET)
Attic Inhabitant
with
BEN
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)
Music in Queso Emergency
(05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET)
Indie Interlude
with
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
with
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)
Lake Snake Radio
with
ROB
Sail along as we explore the depths beneath mainstream and the blurs between genres. (09:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WRFI Updates:
CREATIVES: 100 Years of FAUST: A Conversation with Josh of Invincible Czars, hosted by Rob Hummel- 10/18 & 10/21
October 16, 2026
To commemorate 100 years of F.W. Murneau's silent film classic FAUST, Austin-based band Invincible Czars will return to Ithaca's Sage Chapel to perform their live score with the film on Friday, October 23rd at 7pm. Rob, host of the Lake Snake Radio Show on WRFI, talks with Josh from Invincible Czars about bringing fresh vibes ... more
WRFI Fall Fund Drive— Monday 9/28 through Sunday 10/4
September 24, 2026
WRFI's fall fund drive launches this Monday, September 28th, and lasts all week. Our volunteers are pulling out all the stops to make great radio - tune in! We're proud to amplify the voices of our community. We're a home for independent journalism, bringing local, regional, and national programs that work outside the restrictions of ... more
Board Meeting Minutes 8-11-26
September 10, 2026
WRFI BOARD MEETING NOTES (08.11.2026) Attending: Amie, Joe, John, Peter, Niki, Marc, Talaya, Ben, Stephen, Andrea (notes) SUMMARY The meeting began with the election of new officers (President and Vice President). Discussion continued to financial and development issues, including new grant opportunities and the upcoming Fall Fundrive; and to recent personnel matters (both staff and ... more
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 6-9-26
July 19, 2026
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Tuesday June 9, 2026 In attendance: Peter Bakija Marc Faris Niki Ray-Israelsohn John Young Amie Herman Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Peter Bakija Joe Romano John Young Stephen St. Francis Decky Niki Ray-Israelsohn Marc Faris Agenda Items: 6:05: Call to Order. 6:10: Committee Reports. Development Committee discusses recent ... more
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 5-12-26
July 19, 2026
WRFI BOARD MEETING MINUTES (05.12.2026) Attending: Amie, Joe, John, Peter, Niki, Marc, Talaya, Niki, Ben, Stephen (notes) SUMMARY The meeting discussed the need for a new vice president and financial updates from the recent fund drive. The drive met its goal, with a focus on large donors and matching funds. The threshold for receiving ... more
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