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Published November 06LIVE Performance by IDELYNE 11/13 on The Scenic Route with Felix
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…
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Published November 04CREATIVES: Interview with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty on the Youth Radio Project
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…
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Published October 30Upcoming SPECIAL 11/7: Dr. Alice Rothchild on the Human Rights & Social Justice Hour
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,…
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Published October 07WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at Stone Bend Farm – Friday October 24 6-9pm
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…
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Published October 02Upcoming Live Performance by Grammy-Nominated Musician Courtney Hartman on 10/4 on Lowlands with Somer
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…
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Published September 30What’s Next Ithaca? Free Speech and Media Literacy – Sunday, October 5 at South Hill Cider
Join us for What's Next Ithaca? an in person conversation about media literacy, free speech, and the state of the free press. October 5 at 6pm at South Hill Cider. Panelists will include: Cyndy Sheibe, Executive Director of Project Look Sharp which enhances learning through media…
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Published September 30LISTEN: The Media Democracy Blues featuring Victor Pickard
This Special interview with Victor Pickard hosted by Roger Smith first aired on Friday October 3 at 12pm. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Tune in for 'The Media Democracy Blues' hosted by Roger Smith during Crazy…
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Published September 19Your Supports Defends Free Speech: Our Fall Fund Drive Starts Monday 9/22 • Special Programs You’ll LOVE All Week Long
Starting Monday 9/22, WRFI’s volunteer hosts are pulling out ALL the stops to help raise funds for free speech and free expression here on WRFI. Don’t miss this great special programming and don't forget to give early and often to support your LOCAL nonprofit community radio…
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Published September 02CREATIVES: 20 Years after Katrina: New Orleans Second Line Music Before and After the Storm: Field Recordings & Interview with Musicologist Nelson Eubanks
Tune in for '20 Years after Katrina: New Orleans Second Line Music Before and After the Storm: Field Recordings and Interview with Musicologist Nelson Eubanks' hosted with Jacob. ABOUT NELSON EUBANKS Born in New York City, Nelson Eubanks grew up in New York and New Jersey. He…
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Published August 13WRFI Board Meeting 7-15-25
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 15, 2025 In attendance: Peter Bakija Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan Ben Coakley Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Robin Elliott Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan…
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Published August 13WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 6-24-25
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday June 24, 2025 In attendance: Ben Coakley Amie Herman Mike Cook Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Joseph Haefeli Ben Coakley Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Robin Elliott Peter Bakija Joe…
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Published August 06The Undiscovered Country w/ Ketu Oladuwa
Host Michael Rhynes continues to explore the transformative role of poetry and literature in the lives of people affected by the carceral state. In this episode, scheduled to air Sunday August 10 and Wednesday August 13, hear Michael's interview with Ketu Oladuwa an octogenarian…