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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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    It’s Happening Here, by Central Current Ep. 2 – Public Policy Approaches to the Local News Crisis
    Journalist and local news advocate Steven Waldman speaks with Central Current’s Executive Director Maximilian Eyle about public policy options that would strengthen regional newsrooms. Through tax credits and other subsidies,…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 29 – Mark Murdock & Courtney Marshall Discuss the VA
    On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan’s guests are from the Veterans Administration. Mark Murdock has very recently retired from his role as Director of the Syracuse VA Medical Center after 39…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 32 – Executive Director of PEACE Inc., Carolyn Brown
    In the shadow of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, a group of concerned citizens founded a Community Action Agency. The goal of this group was to promote human…read more →
    Check It Out: Executive Director of the OCPL, Amanda Perrine
    In this week's edition of Check It Out, Maggie and Tom invite our new Executive Director of the Onondaga County Public Libraries, Amanda Perrine. While Amanda starts this week in…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 27 – Women’s Mental Health, Part One: Periods, Babies, and Hormones
    Many women have mental health symptoms including anxiety, depression, and irritability from hormonal changes prior to their period and after giving birth. Dr. Nevena Radonjic, a Reproductive Psychiatrist at SUNY…read more →
    Repeating History, Episode 8 – Dr. Kate Masur, Professor of History at Northwestern University
    On the latest episode of Repeating History, Robert's guest is Dr. Kate Masur, Professor of History at Northwestern University in Chicago. The main topic of discussion is the concept of…read more →
    Innovate to Educate, Episode 30 – Internship Program at 5 Peaks Animation
    5 Peaks Animation is a state-of-the-art production facility dedicated to expanding the animation industry here in Central New York. On this episode of “Innovate to Educate”, host Jody Manning welcomes…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 33
    How will artificial intelligence influence future breakthroughs in medicine? Here are several scenarios to consider. Why is the Earth habitable when our closest neighbors, Mars and Venus, are not? Also,…read more →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 25 – “King James” with Enoch A. King and Quinn Johnson
    Actors Enoch A King and Quinn Johnson talk basketball and friendship in the upcoming production of “King James” by Rajiv Joseph.   read more →
    Our New Neighbors, Episode 26 – Chef Christo: The CongoBox
    On this episode of Our New Neighbors, host Ibrahim Mohamed is joined by chef Christo who came to America in order to escape conflict in his home country of the…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 →
    Firebarn Chats, Episode 7 – Housecalls for the Homeless
    On this episode of Firebarn Chats, Dr. David Lehmann and Mia Ruiz-Salvador join host Mary Beth Horsington in a discussion about Upstate Medical University’s Housecalls for the Homeless. Founded in…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 68 – New York Farm Show
    (#68, 3/06/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we (Marisol Hernandez & Hugo Acosta) will talk about the 2025 New York State Farm Show, and the different exhibitions and…read more →
    North Words: Surveying Adirondack Park
    On the latest edition of North Words, we learn about the two men who pioneered the work of surveying the Adirondack Park. The work of Verplanck Colvin and Mills Blake…read more →
    “The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Cultural Resources
    As NYSDOT works to rebuild and enhance our vast transportation network, we're often reminded that our state has a rich history far older than our modern infrastructure. Sometimes a project…read more →
    WoodSongs Kids Episode 3: Braxton Rogers & Dusty Lee Crawford
    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 →
    Talk CNY – Creating Jobs & Attracting Business in New York
    Governor Kathy Hochul has a number of economic development initiatives in this year’s budget, from supporting the semiconductor supply chain to helping adults reskill for the new careers that will…read more →
    Zestful Aging – Are You Asking “Who Am I Now?”
    Nicole first became aware of her guest when she co wrote the classic, groundbreaking bestseller The Courage to Heal, 37 years ago. It’s a book Nicole has recommended many times in her…read more →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 66 – 21st Anniversary of CNY Latino
    (#66, 2/06/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we (Marisol Hernandez & Hugo Acosta) will start talking about our newspaper's anniversary of 21 years, then an interesting interview with…read more →
    From Suarez’s Basement – An Inside Look Into the World of a Production Designer!
    Patrick Howe, a five-time Emmy award winning production designer, is FSB’s extraordinary guest for this week. In this episode, Professor Suarez and Howe have an in-depth discussion about the intricacies…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 →
    The Joy of Why: How Is AI Changing the Science of Prediction?
    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 →
    Shadow // Yaddo – Space on Wheels
    A.S.M. Kobayashi on hanging out with archivists, navigating space on wheels, playing with audio, finding transcendence in everyday objects, and more. Contributing artists: Joseph Keckler, Avril Lavigne, Damu the Fudgemunk.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

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