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Indy Audio

The Indypendent
New York City
Zohran Mamdani
ICE
Democratic Socialists Of America
Andrew Cuomo
Trump Administration
Zoran Mamdani
Gaza
Columbia University
CUNY
Affordable Housing
WBAI
Harlem
New York City Mayoral Race
Minneapolis
Eric Adams
New York State Budget
New York
Deliveristas
Veterans For Peace

The Indypendent News Hour airs Tuesdays 5–6 p.m. on WBAI-99.5 FM. Check out our archives to listen to past interviews with movement organizers, authors, elected officials and others fighting for justice in New York City and beyond.

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In our first segment, we speak to State Senator Kristen Gonzalez who is a former tech worker, a democratic socialist, the youngest member of the New York State Senate and she chairs its Internet and Technology Committee. Since first being elected in ... more

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez is a former tech worker, a democratic socialist, the youngest member of the New York State Senate and she chairs its Internet and Technology Committee. Since first being elected in 2022, she has championed legislation t... more

In the summer of 1936, New York City opened 11 large outdoor swimming pools across the city that each could hold upwards of 1,000 bathers. It was the height of the New Deal with ambitious public works projects being carried out across the country. FD... more

July 14, 2026: Palestine Protest Against Smotrich, Mamdani’s Fast Bus Plan & New York in the 1920s by The Indypendent

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Kristen Gonzalez
State Senator, Democratic Socialist; chairs the Senate Internet and Technology Committee
New York State Senate
Episode: July 21, 2026: Kristen Gonzalez on New York’s Data Center Moratorium + NYC’s New Deal Era Pools
Mahmoud Khalil
Palestinian student protest organizer from Columbia University
Columbia University (student organizer)
Episode: July 14, 2026: Palestine Protesters Celebrate Thwarting Ben-Gvir Appearance at United Nations.
Nouriel Vera de Graff
Independent journalist, spoke post-interview
The Indypendent
Episode: July 14, 2026: Palestine Protesters Celebrate Thwarting Ben-Gvir Appearance at United Nations.
David Chang
Organizer from the People's Forum
People's Forum
Episode: July 14, 2026: Palestine Protesters Celebrate Thwarting Ben-Gvir Appearance at United Nations.
Danny Perlstein
Spokesperson for the Riders Alliance
Riders Alliance
Episode: July 14, 2026: Mamdani, Hochul Roll Out Plan to Speed Up Service on 50 Bus Routes
Jonathan Ezra Goldman
Historian and author of Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York, From the Suppressed to the Strange
Author/Historian
Episode: July 14, 2026: Jonathan Ezra Goldman Discusses New Book on the “Hidden History” of 1920s New York
Alex Patterson
Campaign Coordinator for the Public Power New York Coalition
Public Power New York Coalition
Episode: July 7, 2026: Columbia Postdocs Fight for New Union Contract + Sarahana Shrestha on Public Power
Sarahana Shrestha
Assemblymember, Democratic Socialist from the Hudson Valley
New York State Assembly
Episode: July 7, 2026: Columbia Postdocs Fight for New Union Contract + Sarahana Shrestha on Public Power
Ivano Maccaccini
Researcher and union organizer
Columbia University/UAW Local 4100
Episode: July 7, 2026: Columbia Postdocs Fight for New Union Contract + Sarahana Shrestha on Public Power

Hosts

John Tarleton
Host of The Indypendent News Hour (movement-focused NYC politics).
Amba Gagarian
Co-host with emphasis on movement organizing and community reporting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Dynamite podcast

    Very informative and entertaining

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    jpatterson70
    United States7 years ago
  • Sound and color.

    I’m glad you guys are using sound and music a bit more. I listened to this weeks casts and found it nice.

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    Dave from montclair
    United States8 years ago

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July 14, 2026: Palestine Protesters Celebrate Thwarting Ben-Gvir Appearance at United Nations.
Q: Does public turnout really make a difference in how the administration conducts immigration policy?
Yes, the guests argue that mass mobilization pressures the administration to adjust or pause enforcement tactics, with examples from other cities where broad participation led to tactical retreats by ICE or related agencies.
July 14, 2026: Palestine Protesters Celebrate Thwarting Ben-Gvir Appearance at United Nations.
Q: Tell us a little bit more about the protest and where you'll be today.
David Chang describes the Foley Square gathering at 6 p.m. as a demonstration demanding abolition of ICE and calling for independent investigations into killings, linking local action to a broader national movement.
July 14, 2026: Palestine Protest Against Smotrich, Mamdani’s Fast Bus Plan & New York in the 1920s
Q: What are the highlights of the Next Step bus plan and how will it affect riders?
The plan includes 50 routes with five rapid-bus corridors, all-door boarding, better enforcement of priority lanes, signal priority, and a target of 20% faster speeds across corridors, funded by $882 million over five years, with ongoing monitoring and community engagement.
July 14, 2026: Palestine Protest Against Smotrich, Mamdani’s Fast Bus Plan & New York in the 1920s
Q: Tell us a little bit more about the protest and where people should be.
The protest is at Foley Square at 6 pm, organized by The People's Forum and supported by multiple groups, calling for an independent investigation and an end to ICE's presence in Houston and broader anti-ICE demands.
July 7, 2026: Columbia Postdocs Fight of New Union Contract Amid Trump Admin Attack on Sciences
Q: Sure. First of all, if you could just paint a quick scene of what's going on out there, and how many people have turned out so far.
Nasreen describes a sizable turnout at the Daghara Mosque Plaza with both supporters and counter-protesters, highlighting the strength and energy of the demonstration despite rain.

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A left-leaning NYC-focused current events show centered on grassroots organizing, labor rights, housing, immigration, and anti-war activism. Episodes frequently feature union organizers, Democratic Socialists, community advocates, and movement journalists, with segments that connect local campaigns to national mobilizations. Notable is the blend of intimate organizer narratives with broader strategy discussions, plus counter-narratives around history, memory, and democracy that aim to empower grassroots action. The format often pairs campaign profiles, policy analysis, and on-the-ground reporting from activist spaces, making it particularly valuable for listeners who want actionable organizing insights and a clear view of progressive moveme... more

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2. Mahmoud Khalil
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5. Danny Perlstein
6. Jonathan Ezra Goldman
7. Alex Patterson
8. Sarahana Shrestha

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