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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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    Our New Neighbors, Episode 25 – Dr. Kaushal Nanavati
    On this episode of Our New Neighbor’s, Maryna and Ibrahim are joined by Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, who immigrated from India to the United States with his family in 1979, searching…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 24 – De-stressing the holidays!
    On this episode of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Dr. Neckup psychologist Rich O’Neill is de-stressing his holiday season by taking a day off and passing the hosting reins to Ms. Nicole Christina…read more →
    Central Current Radio, Ep. 59 – Alicia Ernest Discusses Civic Engagement
    What does it really mean to be civically engaged? How does someone learn to run for local office, study local government, or find volunteer opportunities in their community? Alicia Ernest…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 30
    The remarkable new drug Semaglutide continues to impress. In addition to its rapidly growing use for diabetes and weight loss, new indications may be on the way. Also in this…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 29 – Hope for the Holidays
    There are a couple of cultural constants that remind us that the holidays are upon us: Old Newsboys’ “Hope for the Holidays” Campaign and the Red Kettles from The Salvation…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 26 – “The Matt and Monica Podcast”
    On this episode of CNY Heroes, Dan talks with a Central NY veteran and his wife who host their own podcast with inspiring stories about overcoming adversity.  “The Matt and…read more →
    Repeating History, Episode 6 – Dr. Junko Takeda, Professor of History
      On this episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Junko Takeda, Daicoff Faculty Scholar  and professor of History at Syracuse University. She has written two books, “Between Crown…read more →
    Innovate to Educate, Episode 27 –  The Power of Curiosity – Teaching Inquiry-Based Learning Skills
    Isaac and Stephanie Budmen and their students from the Keenan Center dive into the transformative power of curiosity and how it drives education. Focusing on inquiry-based learning, they share insights…read more →
    Check It Out: Thankful for Free Library Activities
    Tom and Maggie share their favorite desserts, but more importantly, they share free library activities for Thanksgiving and beyond. Get out over the holidays for some library fun.read more →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 22 – “Cinderella” with Brian Cimmet & Jessica Chen
    The annual co-production between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Department of Drama proudly features CINDERELLA in the 24/25 Season. Music Director Brian Cimmet and Choreographer Jessica Chen speak with host…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 →
    Thursday Morning Roundtable – November 7, 2024 – 2024 Election Breakdown: Insights from Experts at WCNY’s Ivory Tower and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School
    Join the conversation at this month's Thursday Morning Roundtable featuring Luke Perry and Ben Baughman, panelists from WCNY’s "Ivory Tower" program, as well as Christopher Faricy, Associate Professor at Syracuse…read more →
    On Point for College Alumni Stars – Moo Toh Taw
    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 →
    Talk CNY – Defining Moments of 2024
    We are in the final month of 2024 and thinking back on all this region’s accomplished this year, you’d be forgiven if you missed or forgot some of the great…read more →
    Zestful Aging – Help! How Can I Destress?
    If you’ve listened to Zestful Aging, you know that Nicole Christina loves nature and is fascinated by its healing properties. In this episode we’re going to talk about a profoundly healing practice…read more →
    Funky Foodies Episode 302: The Funkies Get Super Stealthy
    The Funkies raid Glow’s closet for disguises they plan to wear to the Fast Fashions R Us clothing store at the mall so they can get the scoop on fast…read more →
    The Plate Show: “The Big Flip!”
    I flip, you flip, we all flip for…pancakes! Join Spoonie as she explores different types of pancakes from all over the world. Spoonie is all ready to make super fluffy…read more →
    From Suarez’s Basement – From Concept to Screen: A Producer’s Journey!
    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 →
    ARISE: The Benefits of the VDC Program
    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 D.O.T. P.O.D.”: One Year of The D.O.T. P.O.D.
    On this episode, hosts Josh Heller and Anya Kardos celebrate the first anniversary of The DOT POD, which launched on November 16, 2023. Hop in the way-back-machine and revisit moments…read more →
    The Joy of Why: How Can Math Help Beat Cancer?
    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 →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 61 – A Trip to New York City, Part 2
    (#61, 11/11/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast (and all episodes running in November), we documented in Video (sound) format, our trip to New York City back in October,…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 →
    North Words: Growth Through Books and Comedy
    On the latest edition of North Words, a chat with Meghan Keane, creator of NPR’s Life Kit podcast and radio show. Her new book offers help to people who feel…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