Forgiveness or Parmesean?
(03:00 AM - 04:00 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)
Instrument Spotlight
with
SAM THE COOL FISH MAN
Once a week, we listen to music that features a chosen instrument. One week it will be drums, the next could be flute, and after that, maybe harp?! Many instruments will have their time to shine. (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 Receives Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes for Community Announcements
December 19, 2025
We are excited to announce that WRFI Community Radio is a recipient of a Neighborhood Mini-Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes! WRFI submitted a first-time application to Sustainable Finger Lakes this fall to expand our on-air Public Service Announcements to include a series on sustainable resources, programs, funding, and services offered across our listening area. Our ... more
Independent Local Media IS THE GIFT OF THE SEASON – WRFI Winter Fund Drive – Giving Tuesday 12/2 through 12/8
November 30, 2025
It's not just giving season, its gratitude season. Kicking off our Winter Fund Drive on a very special Giving Tuesday, stay tuned 12/2-12/8 for daily specials and features as our show hosts express their gratitude to YOU their listeners and our station supporters. PLUS we have lots of ways for your donation to WRFI to ... more
CREATIVES on WRFI: ‘Remaining Native’ a Conversation with Indigenous Filmmaker Paige Bethmann
November 24, 2025
This special interview with Paige Bethmann is scheduled to air on Monday December 1st from 5-6pm and on Saturday December 6th from 10-11am hosted by Zoë Van Nostrand. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, 91.9 Watkins Glen or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Tune in for two special broadcasts of CREATIVES on ... more
Upcoming SPECIAL airing 11/31 & 12/6: Interview with Indigenous Filmmaker Paige Bethmann
November 24, 2025
This special interview with Paige Bethmann is scheduled to air on Monday November 31st from 5-6pm and on Saturday December 6th from 10-11am hosted by Zoë Van Nostrand. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, 91.9 Watkins Glen or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Tune in for two special broadcasts of CREATIVES on ... more
Upcoming CREATIVES airing 12/1 & 12/6: ‘Remaining Native’ a Conversation with Indigenous Filmmaker Paige Bethmann
November 24, 2025
This special interview with Paige Bethmann is scheduled to air on Monday December 1st from 5-6pm and on Saturday December 6th from 10-11am hosted by Zoë Van Nostrand. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, 91.9 Watkins Glen or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Tune in for two special broadcasts of CREATIVES on ... more
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