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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 – Robert Thompson on the Latest Evolution of News
    In the 1960s, just a few TV anchors delivered the national news to households across America. Today, the accessibility of the internet has democratized broadcasting – and brought with it…read more →
    Thursday Morning Roundtable – October 17, 2024 – Dynamics of Democracy
    This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable features former U.S. Congressman John Katko and Syracuse University College of Law Professor David Driesen as they share insights on the historical context of…read more →
    On Point for College Alumni Stars – Ali Alqaraghuli
    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 →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 21 – “Dial M for Murder” with Costume Designer Lux Haac
    Costume designer Lux Haac speaks with host Melissa Crespo about her designs for Syracuse Stage’s production of "Dial M for Murder". The show runs October 16 through November 3.  read more →
    Check It Out: Why Airports and Books are the BEST
    It's been almost two years since the Onondaga County Public Libraries started their Ready Runway at SYR; grab a free book before you get on the plane! Also, hear what's…read more →
    Firebarn Chats, Episode 6 – Syracuse’s Diverse Architecture
    Federal, Greek Revival, Colonial, Art Deco, Queen Anne, Italianate. Varied forms of architecture, all of which are present in the Syracuse area. In this edition of Firebarn Chats, host Madelyn…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 27 – HOPE for Bereaved
    When a loved one dies, it invariably changes your life. Since 1978, HOPE for Bereaved has provided grieving children, teens and adults with critical support, understanding, coping strategies, friendship and…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 →
    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 →
    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 →
    Zestful Aging – Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain
    Are you confused about what to do to prevent Dementia? Are you considering buying the supplements made from jellyfish advertised on TV? Well Nicole Christina get the straight story from…read more →
    The Plate Show: “A Pumpkin Spiced Podcast!”
    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 →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Ep.58 – Cold Weather is Here and How to Stay Safe
    (#58, 10/16/24) In this episode of CNY Latino, we are going to have several conversations about how Latinos cope (or don't) with the cold. What it's believed they do wrong…read more →
    The Joy of Why: How Is Science Even Possible?
    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 →
    ARISE: The Joe Family Foundation
    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 – Catching Up with CenterState CEO’s Rob Simpson
    We are in the last quarter of 2024, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down. The team at CenterState CEO is working on numerous projects and events to celebrate…read more →
    From Suarez’s Basement – Poetry in Motion Unpacking the Power of Words
    In this captivating episode we sit down with the multi-talented Tom Verica, an actor, director, producer, and head of Creative Production for Shondaland/Netflix. He is known for his remarkable work…read more →
    “The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Centro and the Future of Micro Transit
    On this edition of The DOT POD, we're visiting Rome, NY to explore the innovative world of micro transit. Josh and Anya sit down with guests Ross Farrell, Director of…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 →
    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 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