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Recent Features and Radio Specials
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 poet who was wrongfully locked up for 5 years on death…
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This audio documentary with Larry Schnell aired on August 8th 2025 from 12-2pm EST, hosted by WRFI DJ Roger Smith during his regular ‘Crazy Words, Crazy Tune‘ Friday show. The interview will be available on online after the first broadcast. A SAILOR’S SONG: LOST LOVE LETTERS OF WORLD WAR II FEATURED ON WRFI WRFI’s Roger…
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The City of Ithaca is looking for input to plan its 2026 sidewalk improvement work. Walk your neighborhoods solo, with neighbors—or even with your Common Council Member—to help find the sidewalks in your neighborhood that need repair or replacement most. You know your neighborhood best. Which sidewalks are most heavily used? Which are used by…
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As many of you are probably aware, the federal government is gutting funds for public media. While WRFI has directly received very little federal support over the years, these cuts will still affect us. And with our tiny budgets, small stations like WRFI are the most vulnerable. But these cuts are not just an attack…
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