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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, Firebarn Chats, and On the One LIVE!. 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, Shadow // Yaddo, CNY Latino Podcast, Funky Foodies, Zestful Aging, Talk CNY, North Words from North Country Public Radio, The ARISE Podcast, D.O.T. P.O.D., and Dispatches from Planet Albany, produced by WCNY’s own political expert David Lombardo.

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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    Central Current Radio – Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny on the 2024 Election Cycle
    In this episode, Central Current Radio hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright are joined by Onondaga County Election Commissioner Dustin Czarny to discuss how this year’s election cycle is…read more →
    Our New Neighbors, Episode 23 – Shalo Shomansurova
    Shalo Shomansurova has always had a love for languages and literature. In her native Tajikistan, in Central Asia, she was well-educated in those areas. In 2022, on her fifth try,…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 23 – Vietnam Veterans Jim & Dan Delaney
    Dan Cummings' guests this month are Vietnam veterans and brothers Jim and Dan Delaney. Jim served with the Navy, Dan with the Army. After their military service, the Delaney brothers…read more →
    Innovate to Educate, Episode 25 – CNY Arts in Education
    CNY Arts is a regional arts council that promotes, supports, and celebrates arts and culture in Central New York. In this Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning introduces us to…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 28
    A new therapy uses a cancer patient's own T-cells to fight the deadly disease. Find out more about this potential breakthrough in this edition of Science Today with Dr. Rich…read more →
    Repeating History, Episode 4 – Author Dr. Leigh Fought
    In this episode of Repeating History, host Bob Searing speaks with Dr. Leigh Fought, Associate Professor of History at Le Moyne College. Professor Fought is the author of several books…read more →
    Check It Out: The Costume Closet
    The annual Costume Closet from the Onondaga County Public Libraries is back, and Tom and Maggie have the details on how to dig through all the costumes and find the…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 22 – Election Stress with Dr. Claudia Byram
    As the 2024 election approaches, “Dr. Neckup” Rich O’Neill discusses Election Stress with psychologist Dr. Claudia Byram: Where does this stress come from? What role does the “unknown” play? How…read more →
    Thursday Morning Roundtable – Artistry Meets Advocacy: How the Empty Bowls Annual Event Fills Gaps in Food Security
    This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable features Errol Willett and Peter Beasecker, Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts professors, and Kate Artessa, Director of the Interreligious Food Consortium,…read more →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 20 – How the Arts Impacts our Local Economy, with Dr. Travis Newton
    There is an entire economic ecosystem connected to the creative economy. And whether you’re onstage, in the box office, or in the audience, we’re all apart of it. Dr. Travis…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 26 – Helping Our Children Overcome Life’s Obstacles
    With the reappearance of school buses on our streets, and the wispy hints of autumn air, we are surely in “back to school” mode. Our schools are facing great challenges:…read more →
    Firebarn Chats, Episode 5 – In My Father’s Kitchen
    We've all passed a homeless person holding up a cardboard sign, conflicted over whether to ignore and move on, or to stop and help. John and Leigh-Ann Tumino say there's…read more →
    On Point for College Alumni Stars – Brandon Hanks
    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 →
    Funky Foodies Episode 305: It’s Show Time for the Ditzy Daisies
    The Funkies’ efforts to disrupt the Ditzy’s Fast Fashion Show backfires after Larry the mall cop chases them away and nearly lands them in the Moretown Shopping Mall slammer. Funky…read more →
    The Plate Show: “Taking It to the Streets!”
    New to WCNY Community FM: Live from the kitchen...it’s The Plate Show! The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 and their families about cultures around the world…read more →
    Zestful Aging – Is Your Head in the Sand About Your Future Finances?
    Midlife women can put their heads in the sand about their financial future, and it’s to their detriment. Host Nicole Christina know for herself the talk of money brings up…read more →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 56 – 2024 NASCAR Race in Watkins Glen
    (#56, 10/3/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, a series of interviews, conversations, and demonstrations. We will also cover many different highlights, events, and encounters we ran into during…read more →
    Merger: ARISE and Exceptional Family Resources (EFR)
    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 →
    Talk CNY – Navigating the Changing DEI Landscape
    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been declining nationwide over the last few years. But the values of those initiatives are vital to business and overall community success. As…read more →
    North Words: Keeping Tradition Alive
    On the latest edition of North Words, we’ll meet a professional taxidermist whose skill and sensibilities are moving the centuries-old craft into a new age.  Later, we’ll talk with two…read more →
    “The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Recruitment
    On this edition of The DOT POD, the New York State Department of Transportation is constantly on the lookout for the best and the brightest to join the DOT team,…read more →
    The Joy of Why: What Makes for ‘Good’ Mathematics?
    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 →
    From Suarez’s Basement – Poetry in Motion Unpacking the Power of Words
    Prepare to dive deep into the world of modern poetry in this episode of From Suarez's Basement. Join us as we embark on a lyrical journey, exploring the transformative power…read more →
    A D.O.T. P.O.D. Special: NYSDOT Remembers 9/11
    On this special episode, Josh and Anya travel to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. They speak with two former D.O.T. employees, Mukesh Desai and…read more →
    Shadow // Yaddo – Understructure
    In this edition of Shadow // Yaddo, sculptor Ron Baron on limitless exploration, the history of the urn, hands as tools, and embracing brokenness. PLUS: Preview Laurie Anderson's Amelia. Contributing…read more →
    Dispatches from Planet Albany – Legislating 101: The end-of-session sausage-making
    Two bills – one imposing a controversial waste reduction mandate and the other a broadly supported employee benefit update – successfully made it through the state Senate in the waning…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 On the One LIVE! Jazz Network Our New Neighbors Checkup from the Neck-Up Our Teachers Our Future 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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