Radio News, Features, & Specials

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Recent and Upcoming Features and Interviews

Board Meeting Minutes 8-11-26

By Peter Bakija | 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…

Upcoming Radio Specials – July 2026

By Zoe Van Nostrand | 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…

Friday July 10th – ‘Patch Me Through Community’ Art & Music Event on Ithaca Commons

By Zoe Van Nostrand | June 23, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the inaugural ‘Patch Me Through Community’ event on July 10th! Explore Upcoming Events Join us for a summer afternoon in community! Supported by a grant from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance we’re…

Recent Special Episodes

Station News Coverage from 2024

Voices from the Cornell Encampment: Andre

In early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll…

January 12, 2022 Daily Headlines

By George Christopher | January 12, 2022 | Comments Off on January 12, 2022 Daily Headlines

Soon to be Acting Ithaca Mayor Laura Lewis has released a statement in support of the Reimagining Public Safety Initiative. Lewis will take over as acting Mayor on February 7th after the resignation of Mayor Svante Myrick. The reimagining public safety plan was one of Mayor Myrick’s most notable actions and received national attention. Lewis…

January 11, 2022 Daily Headlines

By George Christopher | January 11, 2022 | Comments Off on January 11, 2022 Daily Headlines

On Saturday, New York reported 154 COVID deaths, the highest since February of last year. According to the Albany Times Union, the state reported nearly 80,000 new cases on Sunday. Despite the death toll, the state has seen fewer deaths relative to the amount of COVID cases. This is because the Omicron variant is believed…

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