SEASON 2: Coronavirus and Class War

Coronavirus and Class War is a series of discussions and stories of workers on the frontline who are speaking out and stepping up where the state and federal government are failing, in this unprecedented health crisis. Airs every Thursday beginning April 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm et. on WBAI 99.5 fm and at 8pm on soundcloud and other streaming platforms.

Rezoning Battles in NYC

On this week's show, we focus on the anti-displacement work against the large scale developments of Industry City in Sunset Park and the waterfront in Flushing. Khadija and Lupita host and address NYC's richest residents, Yanny and Danny lay out some of the latest headlines, and Mel spoke with organizers Kimberly Morales and Seonae Byeon on their efforts to push back against these development plans, the upcoming city council votes to approve rezoning requests, and what’s at stake for communities in these neighborhoods.

Brianda GuzmanSeptember 21, 2020Season2, coronavirus and class war, Working Class Heroes, WBAI, New York City, Protests, Mel Gonzalez, Lupita Romero, Julian Guerrero, Rezoning, Sunset Park, Flushing, Kimberly Morales, Seonae Byeon

SEASON 2: Coronavirus and Class War

99.5 FM WBAI

Saturdays 6 pm et