Forgiveness or Parmesean?
(03:00 AM - 04:00 AM ET)
From The Vault
A weekly radio program from the Pacifica Radio Archives. (04:00 AM - 05:00 AM ET)
51%
In America, women make up more than half the population. Worldwide, women are expected to outnumber men within the next fifty years - and every issue we face is one that affects us all. Whether it's the environment, health, our children, politics or the arts, there's a women's perspective, and 51% is a show dedicated to that viewpoint. Host Jesse King talks to experts in their field for a wide-ranging, entertaining discussion of issues that not only fall into the traditional "women's issues" ca ... (05:00 AM - 05:30 AM ET)
Between The Lines
Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour news magazine
featuring progressive perspectives on national and international
political, economic and social issues.
Because Between The Lines is independent of all publications, media
networks or political parties, we are able to bring a diversity of
voices to the airwaves. This award-winning program provides a platform
for individuals and organizations generally ignored or marginalized in
corporate media. (05:30 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)
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)
Unreserved
with
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(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
Techtonic
w/Mark Hurst. Conversations with creators and thinkers who are charting the way forward in a tech-saturated society. In our shift to a digital future, we need alternatives to Big Tech. (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 Scenic Route
with
FELIX
Musical meanderings charting a course through time and space. Discover new vibrational vistas and buried beauties, and take unexpected detours on 'The Scenic Route.' (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET)
Classical Greatness
with
SAM THE COOL FISH MAN
Join Sam The Cool Fish Man and explore the wonderful world of classical music. You'll hear Mozart, Beethoven, Holst, Delius, Chopin, and Schubert, to name a few. We'll explore opera, romance, modernism, and minimalism, and treat our brains to music that inspires and stands the test of time. Bravo! (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET)
Are You Out There?
with
MAX
Are You Out There? exists at the intersections where music and queer identity collide with history and pop culture. From the clubs to the riots to the mainstream, queer artists have always used music to express themselves. Join me as we cross genres like folk, electronic, punk, and indie and themes like soundtracks, jukebox classics, gender-defying anthems, and the songs we put on our mixtapes. Queer artists (and their friends) will be showcased to weave a musical narrative that honors the spiri ... (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET)
George's Sparkletone Hour
with
GEORGE
Record collector records chosen at random. (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
Thrift Shop Radio
with
KEVIN DEERY
Thrift Shop Radio: where the proprietor presents those purveyors of popular music, who have persistently prevailed in providing the power of pop in a thrifty 3 and ½ minutes or less. Bands from then and now who live and breathe the spirit of early rockin' roll, 60's garage, and the post-punk-power-pop of the 70's, 80's and beyond. In the Thrift Shop we bring songs out from under your stairs, your grandma's garage, the library sale down the street, the used record store that's still hanging ... (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET)
Downtown
with
THE BATGIRL
Vanquishing evil with music (09:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET)
Music in Queso Emergency
(11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WRFI Updates:
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
Upcoming Radio Specials – July 2026
July 11, 2026
Additional specials and guest details may be added to this page throughout the month. Check back regularly! 7/11 America at 250 - Blues Zeppelin Special 5-7pm Saturday July 11th -America at 250: Interview & Music w/ the Philosopher of the Blues, Mighty Mo Rodgers. This program is a clear example of the importance of Community ... more
Friday July 10th – ‘Patch Me Through Community’ Art & Music Event on Ithaca Commons
June 23, 2026
Explore Upcoming Events Join us for a summer afternoon in community! Supported by a grant from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance we're gathered for an afternoon to evening celebration and community building. Event is free to attend for all ages! Grab a late lunch, bring a chair, enjoy the music, and partake in the community art ... more
WRFI Receives Community Empowerment Grant from Ithaca Pride Alliance to create local LGBTQ history radio episodes
June 16, 2026
Learn More About Recent Grants WRFI has received it's first ever Community Empowerment Grant from the Ithaca Pride Alliance! WRFI Community Radio is the recipient of a micro-grant from the Ithaca Pride Alliance to record and broadcast a series of local history audio "mini-sodes" highlighting queer artists, musicians, and queer community spaces in Ithaca and ... more
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