WBAI Radio

Stream WBAI 99.5 FM live from anywhere! NYC’s independent radio featuring news, politics, and culture. Enjoy background audio, sleep timer, and show archives, plus more.

WBAI 99.5 FM — Pacifica Radio NYC

Stream WBAI 99.5 FM live from anywhere. WBAI is New York City's home for independent, listener-supported radio on the Pacifica Network, featuring news, politics, culture, and community voices you won't hear anywhere else. Live streaming with background audio playback keeps the stream going while you use other apps. Lockscreen and notification controls let you play and pause without opening the app.

A sleep timer lets you set the stream to stop after 15, 30, or 60 minutes. The side menu gives you quick access to the program schedule, playlist archive, show archive, and donation page.

WBAI has been a voice for justice, free speech, and community since 1960. This app is your direct line to 99.5 FM, wherever you are.

Free to listen. Listener supported.