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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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    Repeating History, Episode 12 – Douglas R. Egerton,  Professor of History at Le Moyne College
    On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Douglas R. Egerton,  Professor of History at Le Moyne College. Bob and Doug discuss a host of topics related to…read more →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 30 – “Relentless” with playwright Rae Binstock
    Playwright Rae Binstock talks about her upcoming world premiere play "Relentless" in Syracuse Stage's 25/26 season.  read more →
    It’s Happening Here Ep. 6 – This Moment in Local Politics
    Central Current’s Government and Politics Reporter Patrick McCarthy joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to examine recent election results in the city of Syracuse. They discuss the parallels…read more →
    Beyond Survival: The Health-Wealth Connection, Ep. 2 – Jan-Juba Y. Arway
    *TRIGGER WARNING* "This episode of Beyond Survival: The Health Wealth Connection, discusses instances of trauma brought on by cultural practices that may be triggering to some individuals." In this episode…read more →
    Innovate to Educate, Episode 34 – Caz Life
    The “Caz Life” program operates the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce and is now located at Cazenovia High School and run by student interns as part of a collaborative community effort.…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 36 – Making the City Smaller
    Beginning with a dream during the COVID-19 lockdown, pioneers Peter Ward and Mike Dunkin began a series of ZOOM gatherings that have since evolved into podcasts, “Podcumentary,” and live events,…read more →
    Check It Out: School is Out For the Summer!
    School is out for the summer (not forever!) and that means one thing when it comes to the libraries of Onondaga County: Summer Reading is back!  This week, Maggie and…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 33 – Major General Kevin Bradley, President of Honor Flight Syracuse
    On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan’s guest is Major General Kevin Bradley (retired), President of Honor Flight Syracuse.  Bradley served 36 years in the US Air Force and Air…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 31 – Autism: A Transformative Moment
    Psychologist and researcher Dr. Anthony M. Graziano describes meeting 6 kids with autism in 1959 and discovering that almost everything he had learned in graduate school about autism as “a…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 37
    Discover how mRNA vaccines could become a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. Explore whether genetically engineered mice might help bring woolly mammoths back from extinction. Plus, how babies…read more →
    Latino Issues: A Conversation with the Syracuse Democratic Mayoral Candidates
    This WCNY special reports on the upcoming mayoral primary elections. Host Jesús Rolón is joined by Democratic candidates Chol Majok, Sharon Owens and Pat Hogan, who will be sharing their…read more →
    “Special Release”: Zestful Aging – Caregiving: What You Should Know
    You may have noticed that the Caregiving crisis is finally receiving its due.  Our conversation today is part of promoting the film Caregiving, the documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper…read more →
    Check It Out: Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon
    Check It Out has hit the big time! Maggie and Tom welcome Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon as our guest for this week's episode. We learn a little bit about…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 →
    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 →
    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 →
    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 →
    Zestful Aging – What’s it Like Living in an RV Full Time?
    Would You Sell Everything and Live in an RV? What if you had a major life transition in middle age, decided to sell your worldly belongings and buy a RV…read more →
    Talk CNY – Fueling Economic Growth with NBT Bank
    In this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, host Katie Zilcosky sits down with David Kavney, President of Central New York and Pennsylvania at NBT Bank. From supporting…read more →
    North Words: A Journey on Iconic Roads
    This month, we’ll hear about how a trip on an iconic system of roads shaped a New York writer’s view of what might still hold the country together. Frank Barry…read more →
    There’s More to That from Smithsonian magazine: Why You Should Love Durian, the World’s Smelliest Fruit
    New to WCNY is There's More to That from Smithsonian magazine. What's the local connection? WCNY's Genevieve Sponsler is senior producer of There's More to That. The first episode we're…read more →
    The Joy of Why: How Did Geometry Create Modern Physics?
    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.”: Strategic Highway Safety Plan
    Safety doesn’t just happen by accident. To keep New York’s roadways safe, DOT has developed a Strategic Highway Safety Plan to drastically cut down on serious crashes and fatalities, with…read more →
    WoodSongs Kids Episode 7: Jacob Thomas and Johnathon Moore
    Featured on 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 →
    Plant People: Extreme Botany
    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 →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 75 – Internation Taste of Syracuse Part 2
    (#75, 6/17/25) In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/ Podcast, Marisol Hernandez will talk with Alba Huerta and the “Trailblazing Latina Woman in Mixology: Alba Huerta”; Marisol will also give…read more →
    Shadow // Yaddo – Scars on the Soul
    Performance maestro John Kelly and acclaimed author Paul Lisicky on storytelling, subversion, and a voice that still breaks our hearts—Joni Mitchell. Contributing artists: Joseph Keckler, Joni Mitchell, John Kelly.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 →
    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 →
    Air Date 12:00am-10:00am 10am-11am 11:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm 1:00pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:00pm 8:00pm-9:00pm 9:00pm-10:00pm 10:00pm-12:00am
    Monday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom It's Happening Here Checkup from the Neck-Up Our New Neighbors Science Today D.O.T.P.O.D. Talk CNY Beyond Survival Ivory Tower 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 It's Happening Here Plant People Beyond Survival 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 Honor Flight 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 It's Happening Here Innovate to Educate Connect-NY Zestful Aging Cycle of Health Syracuse (On)Stage CNY Heroes Jazz Network Our New Neighbors Checkup from the Neck-Up Balancing Act 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 Beyond Survival Checkup from the Neck-up Jazz Network Innovate to Educate Honor Flight 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 It's Happening Here Plant People Firebarn Chats D.O.T.P.O.D. From Suarez's Basement Talk CNY Balancing Act 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 Honor Flight Cycle of Health Ciao! Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network

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