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Steal This Story Please! Film Screening - 5/2

Democracy Now! was birthed at WPFW’s Champlain Street Studios!

On Saturday, May 2, WPFW celebrates Democracy Now!’s 30th Anniversary with a noon screening of the new documentary STEAL THIS STORY PLEASE! at AFI, including a post-screening discussion between Amy Goodman and Program Director Katea Stitt. The screening is part of the DC Labor Film Festival. The celebration continues after the screening with a luncheon with Amy Goodman and filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin at Busboys and Poets Takoma, beginning at 2:30pm, featuring a special Democracy Now 30th Anniversary menu curated by Andy Shallal.

Screening only tickets are $50; and screening and luncheon tickets are $150. Space is limited; tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE

Special Programming: Jazz Appreciation - 4/1

In honor of and beginning in Jazz Appreciation Month, WPFW will present the radio documentary "No Regrets: The Music and Spirit of Billie Holiday". The program will air every Wednesday at 5pm, and Thursday at 2pm, beginning April 1 through May 13, the 13-part series examines Holiday's early life, the evolution of her singing style, her activism, and other topics related to her career.

An Interview with Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera

An Interview with Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera by Katea Stitt (The interview will be re-broadcast on Tuesday, March 17, at 7PM on WPFW)

KS: Greetings, Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, Cuban Ambassador to the United States. It's such an honor to have you. And I also want to say happy International Women's Day to you yesterday, of course, but today we also say happy International Women's Day to you.

Old School and Southern Soul Music Show with DJ Scooter Magruder & DJ Lady C - 4/18

Old School and Southern Soul Music Show with DJ Scooter Magruder & DJ Lady C

Where: Citizens & Culture - 8113 Georgia Ave - Silver Spring, MD

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, From 7PM to 10PM

Tickets: $30

For More Info: 818-466-1623 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: onehitwonders.website

Sponsorship and Underwriting

As Washington, D.C.'s premier FCC-licensed, non-commercial, educational public radio station, and a proud part of the Pacifica Network, WPFW 89.3 FM is dedicated to social justice, providing education, information, and entertainment to the community, and acting as a networking agent.

Our listeners value our independent, community-funded programming, which offers a unique blend of music—including Jazz, Blues, World Music, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, House, and Roots—alongside grassroots news and public affairs, such as "Democracy Now!". With over 100 volunteer programmers and a robust 50,000-watt signal (reaching from southern Delaware to upper Richmond), complemented by a global digital footprint, WPFW serves as a vital platform for diverse perspectives and a lifeline of local culture.

We rely on the many and various voices and active participation of our listeners, non-profit organizations, and mission-aligned businesses to uphold our unique programming and community mission. Through these opportunities for engagement, WPFW amplifies diverse perspectives, promotes civic engagement, and strengthens the cultural fabric of our region.

Show your organization's support for our valued mission by becoming a sponsor or underwriter today.

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