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WBAI Ordered Back On The Air As NYC Station Fights Takeover
A judge ordered WBAI's nonprofit owner to let the beloved community radio station continue broadcasting after it was abruptly shut down.

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A judge ordered WBAI's nonprofit owner to let the beloved community radio station continue broadcasting after it was abruptly shut down.

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