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Original features and interviews originally aired on WRFI Community Radio News. The show airs Monday-Friday at 6pm at 88.1 FM in Ithaca, 91.9 in Watkins Glen, and online around the world at http://www.wrfi.org/online-stream/

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Independent Local Media IS THE GIFT OF THE SEASON –...

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2025/11/30

It's not just giving season, it's 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 (SCROLL DOWN) as our show hosts express their gratitude to YOU our listeners and our station supporters. PLUS we have lots of ways for your donation to…

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Upcoming CREATIVES airing 12/1 & 12/6: ‘Remaining...

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2025/11/24

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…

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Robust Independent Local Media IS THE GIFT OF THE...

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2025/11/20

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…

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LIVE Performance by IDELYNE 11/13 on The Scenic Route...

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2025/11/06

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 performance by IDELYNE on The Scenic Route with Felix…

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CREATIVES: Interview with Fugazi drummer Brendan...

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2025/11/04

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 broadcasts of Creatives on WRFI,…

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Upcoming SPECIAL 11/7: Dr. Alice Rothchild on the...

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2025/10/30

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, November 7 at 9am for an interview with…

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WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at Stone Bend...

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2025/10/07

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 Stonebend, and music by the Mess-a-rounders. A can't miss community celebration in…

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Upcoming Live Performance by Grammy-Nominated...

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2025/10/02

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 by Courtney Hartman on Lowlands with Somer. Courtney Hartman,…

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Upcoming SPECIAL 10/3: The Media Democracy Blues...

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2025/09/30

This Special interview with Victor Pickard hosted by Roger Smith is scheduled to air 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 Words, Crazy Tune. This special two-hour interview…

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Your Supports Defends Free Speech: Our Fall Fund...

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2025/09/19

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 station. DONATE TODAY Civil society and democracy depend on…

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New CREATIVES: 20 Years after Katrina: New Orleans...

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2025/09/02

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 received a B.A. from Columbia University in 1994,…

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The Undiscovered Country w/ Ketu Oladuwa

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2025/08/06

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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SPECIAL: How Deep Is the Ocean: Larry Schnell on A...

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2025/07/31

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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Add Your Input to the City of Ithaca’s 2026 Sidewalk...

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2025/07/28

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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CREATIVES: Filmmakers Glenda Drew & Jesse Drew on...

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2025/07/08

About Open Country Purchase Tickets to the 7/14 Screening This interview originally aired on Wednesday July 9th 2025 at 5pm. WRFI talks to filmmakers Glenda Drew and Jesse Drew on their documentary 'Open Country'. Join WRFI for a screening of 'Open Country' on Monday July 14th at 6:30pm, with a Q&A with Glenda & Jesse…

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WRFI 2025 Grassroots Festival Ticket Contest...

WRFI Community Radio News ·

2025/07/07

UPDATE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AND NOTIFIED! Thank you to everyone who shared their GrassRoots stories with us this week! It's been a wonderful voyage down musical and community memory lane! WRFI is giving away TWO pairs of 4-day passes to the 33rd Annual GrassRoots Festival! Two lucky winners will EACH get a pair of…

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EVENT: Film Screening of ‘Open Country’ at...

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2025/06/26

WRFI Community Radio & PM Press present a screening of 'Open Country' at Cinemapolis on Monday July 14 at 6:30pm. Open Country is a journey into the roots of American Country music, reclaiming it as the creative musical expression of working people of all colors. Through archival clips, contemporary interviews, performances, and animated graphics, Open…

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AUDIO: Ithaca Pride Celebrating Queer Joy & Queer...

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2025/06/13

The Ithaca Pride Alliance (IPA) was formed in 2024 to serve as the first official group of organizers for LGBTQ+ focused events in Tompkins County. Andrew Scheldorf, local drag performer and current Chair of the IPA Board talked with WRFI in advance of their second annual "Pride in the Park" festival, which will take place…

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CREATIVES: ‘The Firesign Theatre’ with Jeremy Braddock

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2025/05/25

WRFI talks to author and Cornell Associate Professor of Literature, Jeremy Braddock, about the history and culture of the 60’s-70’s era (and beyond) surrealist comedy troupe Firesign Theater. Jeremy recently published the book “Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine Comedy Albums” (University of California Press). Jeremy discusses Firesign Theater with Peter B (of…

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CREATIVES: “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” with Kent Nerburn

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2025/05/21

"Neither Wolf Nor Dog" is a 2016 film directed by Steven Lewis Simpson based on the 1996 book "Neither Wolf Nor Dog" On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder" by Kent Nerburn. A free special screening of the film presented by the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ Learning Project on June 1, 2:30 PM at Cinemapolis— After the screening,…

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