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WCNY is proud to bring you Community FM, presenting compelling and relevant original local programming like Central Current Radio, Built to Serve, Our New Neighbors, Science Today, Syracuse (On)Stage, Innovate to Educate, CNY Heroes, Check It Out, Checkup From the Neck-Up, The Capitol Pressroom, Repeating History, and Firebarn Chats. Community FM airs the audio portion of WCNY-TV’s outstanding local programming like Cycle of Health and Ivory Tower, and also broadcasts great, locally-produced podcasts of interest to listeners throughout our region, including the award-winning From Suarez’s Basement and Zestful Aging, Shadow // Yaddo, CNY Latino Podcast, Funky Foodies, Talk CNY, North Words from North Country Public Radio, The ARISE Podcast, and D.O.T. P.O.D. Community FM features a one-hour block of programming just for children, weekend mornings at 10.

Community FM is available on an HD radio: at WCNY 91.3 HD-3 Syracuse, WUNY 89.5 HD-3 Utica, and WJNY 90.9 HD-3 Watertown. Live stream the station here at wcny.org (just click the blue button below!). You can also listen live on apps like TuneIn, or ask Alexa to “Play WCNY,” then follow the instructions to “Play HD-3.” Listen on demand to our programming by clicking on the individual tabs and programs shown below.

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    Innovate to Educate, Episode 32 – The Communication Arts CTE Pathway at Liverpool High School
    On this edition of Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning is joined by two educators, Tim Nicholas and Owen Valentine and two of their students from the Communication Arts CTE…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 34 – Syracuse University Athletic Director John Wildhack
    It's always a fine day in the 315 when the Orange win.  But Intercollegiate athletics is so much more than a team's record. SU Athletic Director John Wildhack brought all…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 31 – Juliet Nadeau and Vincent DelSignore Discuss “SyracuseServes”
    On this edition of CNY Heroes, Dan’s guests are Juliet Nadeau, Community Care Coordinator for the SyracuseServes program and program team leader Vincent DelSignore. SyracuseServes, hosted by the Institute for Veterans…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 35
    Can computers think more like humans? Learn how neuromorphic computing technology, using hardware and algorithms based on brain anatomy, provide more adaptability and efficiency than current artificial intelligence systems. New…read more →
    Check It Out: RetroGameCon with Danny Tripodi
    You may not know him, but his company creates a LOT of fun at the libraries in Onondaga County. This week, we welcome Danny Tripodi of RetroGameCon. They are the…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 29 – Federal $ Cuts and Your Longevity
    Former SUNY Upstate President Dr. Greg Eastwood talks about how research has driven the dramatic increase in life span since 1900, and the human cost of federal budget cuts on…read more →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 27 – “Sense and Sensibility” with Kate Hamill and Jason O’Connell
    Playwright and actor Kate Hamill talks about her adaptation of Jane Austen’s "Sense and Sensibility" with director Jason O’Connell for Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production.   read more →
    Our New Neighbors, Episode 27 – Osman Hassan
    On this edition of Our New Neighbors, hosts Ibrahim and Maryna are joined by Osman Hassan. Osman fled from his native country of Somalia to Kenya with his family to…read more →
    Check It Out: Spring Break!
    Spring Break week is upon the Check It Out crew, and they have come prepared with events going on at over 17 libraries in the county. Plus, Tom and Maggie…read more →
    It’s Happening Here Ep. 3 – Syracuse’s 53rd Mayor and Colgate University Professor Stephanie Miner
    Syracuse’s 53rd mayor and Colgate University professor Stephanie Miner has been busy: in March she published her first book, Madam Mayor: Love and Loss in an American City, detailing her rise in…read more →
    Repeating History, Episode 9 – Emerson Shenandoah, Director of the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center
    On the latest episode of Repeating History, Robert's guest is Emerson Shenandoah, Director of the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center.  Skanonh and the Onondaga Historical Association are preparing to host…read more →
    Firebarn Chats, Episode 8 – Prof. Thomas Keck Discusses the CNY Solidarity Coalition
    On this episode of Firebarn Chats, host’s Patricia Black and Robin Larkin are joined by Thomas Keck, a professor of political science at Syracuse Universities’ Maxwell School. Prof. Keck discusses…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 34
    Promising new male contraceptives are under development. How do they work? Will they win FDA approval? The “BLOB” is more than a ‘50s Sci-Fi monster; learn about its catastrophic ecological…read more →
    Thursday Morning Roundtable – December 5, 2024 – Looking ahead to 2025 with Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon
    This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable features Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon providing an update on the future of the county. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see the Thursday…read more →
    On Point for College Alumni Stars – Nidda amd Fidaa Aljabbarin
    WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College. Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there,…read more →
    On the One LIVE!, Episode 10 – Kev Jones
    In this On The One LIVE!, host DJ Bella J chats with Caribbean singer and songwriter Kev Jones about his latest music and his inspiring journey into Central New York's…read more →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 72 – Latinos in Law
    (#72, 5/5/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we will have two interviews, one with interview with Maximilian Eyle about the event of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society an…read more →
    Zestful Aging – What Makes a Good Death?
    Suzanne B. O’Brien was named the Humanitarian Ambassador for Oprah Magazine for her work to bring peace and comfort to those facing the end of life around the world. Her life's mission…read more →
    Plant People: The Periodic Table of Food
    New to WCNY is Plant People from the New York Botanical Garden. NYBG’s CEO & President, Jennifer Bernstein, connects the dots between nature and humanity through lively conversations with plant…read more →
    WoodSongs Kids Episode 12: Cruze Edwards and Ellie Hack
    New to WCNY's kids' hour on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. is WoodSongs Kids. The series features young musicians and performers. It's recorded in front of a theatre…read more →
    The Joy of Why: Can Quantum Gravity Be Created in the Lab?
    Quanta Magazine's The Joy of Why is a special addition to WCNY Community FM. It's hosted by Cornell mathematician Steven Strogatz and senior produced by Genevieve Sponsler (also a producer…read more →
    “The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Motor Carrier Inspectors
    The New York State Department of Transportation prioritizes safety. Every time we travel, whether it's our daily commute, or shuttling our kids to school, we share the road with large…read more →
    Talk CNY – Inspiring Growth Through Innovation
    This episode will start with a trivia question. What do the dental chair, the tool you use to measure a person’s shoe size and the 24 second shot clock all…read more →
    Zestful Aging – Three Extraordinary Women Climb Kilimanjaro
    Nicole met Pearlette Ramos when she invited her to the screening of her first feature documentary: Three (Extra)Ordinary Women, held at United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The documentary…read more →
    North Words: NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly
    On the latest edition of North Words, Mitch Teich talks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about the breathtaking year that led to her memoir, “It Goes So Fast.”  Plus, why…read more →
    Shadow // Yaddo – Art Grows Out of Life
    Phenomenal Yaddo composers Paul Austerlitz and Daniel Thomas Davis on voodoo pilgrimages, lake vibes, life as collaboration, playing the hurdy-gurdy, and more. Contributing artist: Joseph Keckler.read more →
    From Suarez’s Basement – Breaking Boundaries one Frame at a Time
    In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Kat Coiro, the TV and film director behind the hit film Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez, and the upcoming Matlock series…read more →
    ARISE: The State-Wide Agency Advocating for New Yorkers with Disabilities
    The ARISE podcast comes to WCNY Community FM from ARISE in Syracuse. Hosted by CEO Tania S. Anderson, each episode introduces listeners to someone in our community supporting access and…read more →
    The Plate Show: “Happy Lunar New Year!”
    January 29th begins the Lunar New Year, and Spoonie and Tongs are making Vietnamese spring rolls for “The Big Taste." Their biggest challenge? Trying to stay up late to celebrate…read more →
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    Monday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Checkup from the Neck-Up Our New Neighbors Science Today D.O.T.P.O.D. Talk CNY Behind the Woman Balancing Act with John Katko Jazz Network Cycle of Health From Suarez's Basement Firebarn Chats Thursday Morning Roundtable Footlight Parade Jazz Network
    Tuesday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Built to Serve Innovate to Educate The Joy of Why ARISE Podcast Zestful Aging Central Current Radio North Words Jazz Network D.O.T.P.O.D. CNY Heroes Shadow//Yaddo From Suarez's Basement Repeating History / Science Today Classic Sinatra with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network
    Wednesday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Our New Neighbors Talk CNY Ivory Tower CNY Heroes Checkup From the Neck-up Science Today On the Money Repeating History Jazz Network Built to Serve Syracuse (On)Stage Firebarn Chats The Joy of Why/ARISE Podcast Jazz Night in America Jazz Network
    Thursday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Innovate to Educate Connect-NY Zestful Aging Cycle of Health Syracuse (On)Stage Honor Flight Mission 21 Jazz Network Our New Neighbors Checkup from the Neck-Up Balancing Act with John Katko From Suarez's Basement Thursday Morning Roundtable Jazz Inspired Jazz Network
    Friday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Built to Serve CNY Heroes Ivory Tower Repeating History Firebarn Chats Behind the Woman Checkup from the Neck-up Jazz Network Innovate to Educate On the Money Syracuse (On)Stage Shadow//Yaddo North Words Jazz and the American Spirit Jazz Network
    Saturday Jazz Network The Plate Show (10:06) / Check It Out (10:35) / Funky Foodies (10:45) Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Talk CNY Firebarn Chats D.O.T.P.O.D. From Suarez's Basement CNY Latino Podcast The Joy of Why ARISE Podcast Repeating History / Shadow//Yaddo Jazz Network
    Sunday Jazz Network The Plate Show (10:06) / Check It Out (10:35) / Funky Foodies (10:45) Connect-NY Built to Serve Innovate to Educate Zestful Aging CNY Heroes Our New Neighbors Syracuse (On)Stage North Words Balancing Act with John Katko Honor Flight Mission 21 Ciao! Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network