WBLS Podcasts

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Fatiyn and Jennifer are joined by  Dr. Ron Daniels & Governor Kathy Hochul on the eve of the eve of the election! GO VOTE!

Recorded on 10/27/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Fatiyn and Jennifer are joined by District 28 Councilwoman Adrienne Adams to talk about the success of New York City sports teams, the upcoming election, and to remember DJ Clark Kent.

Recorded on 10/27/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Fatiyn and Jennifer are joined by Errol Lewis to discuss how the 2024 Presidential Election will affect Black Voters.

Recorded on 10/20/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Mayor Ras Baraka joins to discuss the state of Newark, Nj and his recent profile in the New York Times.

Recorded on 10/13/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always along with Dr Ron Daniels, to speak about about Don Rojas, Remember John Amos, and recap the Vice Presidential Debate.

Recorded on 10/6/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always to talk to New Yorkers about the current indictment of Eric Adams. 

Recorded on 9/29/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always along with Dr Lakiea Bailey to discuss the effects of Sickle Cell on the African American Community.

Aired 9/22/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always to discuss the federal investigation of NYC City Hall and the NYPD corruption!

Aired 9/15/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always to discuss the federal investigation of NYC City Hall! The team is joined by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams! 

Aired 9/8/24.

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Mike Teezy is an artist of many talents and through his trials and tribulations he has found God, which he shares through his music! Rhythm & Views host Krista B talks with Mike Teezy about his new album "New Leaf" and how faith inspires his music. 

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always to, this week she discusses the West Indian Day Parade, then Dr. Ron Daniels joins and the team reminisces on the great life of Fatman Scoop!

Aired 9/1/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always to discuss the upcoming election and to recap the 2024 DNC! Open Line is joined by White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris to discuss the upcoming election!

Aired 8/25/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always, for an Open Forum with the people of the tri-state area! 

Aired 8/18/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always, along with Michael Imhotep founder of the African History Network! This episode discusses the 2024 Olympics, the death of Michael Brown, and the current political climate!

Aired 8/11/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always, along with The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels! This episode is an open forum for listeners to call-in on whatever topic they please, plus NYC Councilwoman Linda Lee joins the program to discuss the disastrous fire in her district 

Aired 8/4/24.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always, along with Civil Rights Activist Tamika Mallory! On today's show - the team and callers discuss Kamala Harris becoming the frontrunner for the 2024 election, the police killing of Sonya Massey, and the passing of Civil Rights Lawyer Michael Hardy.

Aired 7/28/24.

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On this episode of Digital Dilemmas, JusNik sits down with the digital dating guru Alison Wellington. Wellington takes you through the past, present, and future of online dating! Victoria Jenn Rodriguez Talks To JusNik About Financial Security In Digital Dating! Victoria Jenn Rodriguez is a Master Mindset + Business Consultant, Acclaimed International Keynote Speaker, and is the Host & Executive Producer of the "Banking on Cultura" Podcast!

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin Esq joins the show as always, along with Marq Claxton Director of the Black Law Enforcement Alliance and Aton Edwards the founder of the International Preparedness Network! Host Brother Fatiyn Muhammad is live from Baltimore - everyone weighs in on the recent Trump Assassination attempt.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Jennifer Jones Austin keynote speaker at the Essence Festival Global Black Economic Forum, Brother Fatiyn at the Usher and at the Cash Money concert, the State of Black America with Professor Dr. Ron Daniels, Former Mayor of New Orleans - Marc Morial National Urban League, and so much more!

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Brother Fatiyn and Jennifer Jones Austin Esq discuss the Trump-Biden Debate and New York calls in to tell us how they feel!  Aired 6/30/24

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On this episode of Digital Dilemmas, JusNik sits down with the digital dating guru Alison Wellington. Wellington takes you through the past, present, and future of online dating! Alison Wellington is hosting an event in New York this October called Ready, Set, Love and has dating resources available on Align with Alison! Tap into gems of gold as JusNik helps you solve Digital Dilemmas. 

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Brother Fatiyn and Jennifer Jones Austin Esq discuss both Fathers Day and Juneteenth, as well as how they intersect! Ernest Crim III calls in as a guest, Crim is an Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor who uses (Black) historical narratives to empower and educate families and train educators through an equitable lens.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Brother Fatiyn and Jennifer Jones Austin Esq discuss the disparities in maternal health in America, as well as the search for financial equity!

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Brother Fatiyn and Jennifer Jones Austin Esq along with Professor Ron Daniels host of Vantage Point talk to callers throughout the New York area about Trump's recent felony conviction, the acceptance of the Negro League's stats into MLB history, and much more!

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On this episode of Digital Dilemmas, JusNik sits down with Dash Hudson about maintaining your mental health in the digital age, plus dating in the 21st century. Tap in to nuggets of gold as JusNik helps you solve Digital Dilemmas. 

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Brother Fatiyn and Jennifer Jones Austin Esq talk about people who have passed away recently, as well as issues facing New York and New Jersey. DJ Bent Roc speaks on the passing of Mister Cee.

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On this episode of Digital Dilemmas, JusNik sits down with Talitha Troupe aka "Coach Lii" to talk about dating in the digital age, hypergamy dating, and viral dating sensations! Buckle in for hot takes and gems of knowledge for your dating life!

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - callers tap in to discuss the issues of the day.

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Motivational Speaker Alethea Crimmins joins the Program to talk about positivity, plus a rapid fire segment that involves everything from Artificial Intelligence to Trump. 

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams discusses the State of the City Address. 

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - Wayne Spence the President of the Public Employees Federation, and Dr. Ron Daniels from Vantage Point join the program! Callers highlight women trail blazers and raise concerns about shutting down Down State Hospital. 

WBLS's legendary Sunday show - Open Line will now be on WBLS Podcasts every Monday!

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The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019.  From it’s beginnings in the early 1980’s on WRKS-FM, Open Line has continued to inform, inspire, educate and call to action, citizens of the Greater NYC Community and beyond.

On this week's episode - New Yorkers call in to sound off.

WBLS's legendary Sunday show - Open Line will now be on WBLS Podcasts every Monday!

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WBLS Host Jus Nik has always had a passion for technology, and her friend and co-host Tat Wza has been tapped into tech for his entire life. On "TechNIKally Speaking" Nik and Tat are talking to Strategic Solutionist Akanundrum aka Alquincia "AKAnundrum" Selolwane about how Automation will change the future!

On this episode, Jus Nik and Tat Wza break down the some ways that automation.

Out every month on the 20th!

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WBLS Host Jus Nik has always had a passion for technology, and her friend and co-host Tat Wza has been tapped into tech for his entire life. On "TechNIKally Speaking" Nik and Tat are talking to Strategic Solutionist Akanundrum aka Alquincia "AKAnundrum" Selolwane!

On this episode, Jus Nik and Tat Wza break down the some ways you can make money using the internet and many other gems along the way!

Out every month on the 20th!

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On today's episode correspondent Jason Peters goes to the Friendly Faces Fashion Show thrown and hosted by Morehouse Alumni. Guests include Olufemi Yessoufou, Winston Stewart, and Omar Toumbou.

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On today’s episode we sit down with Professor Umar Muhammad & Finote Weldemariam, who are carrying on Major Taylor’s legacy of breaking the color barrier in cycling. In 2020 St. Augustine University in Raleigh, North Carolina worked with their business school to create the first HBCU cycling team in an attempt Black faces into incredibly white spaces.

HOSTED BY DJ FRED "BUGSY" BUGGS

Produced by Jason N. Peters

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Rhythm & Viewsis hosted by Krista B, Niani Noelle, and Zayna The Brand about the trending topics and biggest stories in R&B today. They've got Rhythm and they've got Views - welcome to Rhythm & Views! 

On this episode the team discusses The Little Mermaid, Charlie Wilson on NPR, Burna Boy and Beyonce touring, Giving Roses to Teyana Taylor and Darkchild! The team records remotely because of the Canadian Smoke Storm. 

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Rhythm & Viewsis hosted by Krista B, Niani Noelle, and Zayna The Brand about the trending topics and biggest stories in R&B today. They've got Rhythm and they've got Views - welcome to Rhythm & Views! 

On this episode the team discusses underground artists like Kiana Ledé and TimaLikesMusic, Anita Baker/Babyface, and much more! Zayna is away on vacation!

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Rhythm & Viewsis hosted by Krista B, Niani Noelle, and Zayna The Brand about the trending topics and biggest stories in R&B today. They've got Rhythm and they've got Views - welcome to Rhythm & Views! 

On this episode the team discusses beautiful gowns at the Met Gala, new music, underground artists, and much more!

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Host Fred "Bugsy" Buggs talks with producer Jason N. Peters about his experience attending the New York Football Classic in the 1970's! 

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Hosted byDJ Fred Bugsy Buggs! 

Guest: Dr. Chad Hughes

Written and produced by Jason Peters
Production Assistant Christine Diaz

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Rhythm & Viewsis hosted by Krista B, Niani Noelle, and Zayna The Brand about the trending topics and biggest stories in R&B today. They've got Rhythm and they've got Views - welcome to Rhythm & Views! 

On this episode the team discusses random rap verses in R&B songs, Daniel Caesar's apology, Frank Ocean at Coachella, and so much more!

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This episode of Captains & Majors is live from the HBCU New York Football Classic! We speak to 16 different people who were on sight at MetLife Stadium on September 17th, 2022 including the hosts of NPR Podcasts Invisibilia and Code Switch - Kia Miakka Natisse and B.A. Parker, Howard QBQuinton Williams, and DL Darrian Brokenburr, Howard Drum Major Keanu Powell, Band Director Kelvin Washington, WBLS personality Jus Nik, HOT 97's DJ Wallah, Little League World Series legend Mo’Ne Davis, Spelman Alum Kendall Lanier,Super Bowl Champ Brandon Torrey, Howard Hall Of FamerLamont Fein, Tai Perkins from HOT 97's "Ladies Night," Captains & Majors production assistant Christine Diaz, personality Destiny Deriso, Albert Williams CEO, and more!

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Hosted byDJ Fred Bugsy Buggs! 

Written and produced by Jason Peters
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Rhythm & Viewsis hosted by Krista B, Niani Noelle, and Zayna The Brand about the trending topics and biggest stories in R&B today. They've got Rhythm and they've got Views - welcome to Rhythm & Views! 

On this episode they talk about new music from Masego, Kali Uchis, and Kierra Sheard, Giving Roses to Candi Staton, and much more!

New Episodes Drop Every Other Thursday on WBLS Podcasts - next episode of Rhythm & Views is coming out 3/23! 

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This episode of Captains & Majors is focused on the past, present, and future of the Showtime Marching Band. Meet band members, alumni, and staff from Howard University as they prepare for the HBCU New York Football Classic! On this episode we discuss Marching Band history, the relationship between the Howard football team and marching band - and much more!

Guests Include:Kenny Gallop Jr., Quinton Williams, Darrian Brokenburr, AD Kery Davis, Jamaal McNair, Omai Goodwin, Sanaa Davis McClain, Keanu Powell, Michael Fitzhugh,and Kelvin Washington.

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Hosted byDJ Fred Bugsy Buggsand featuring Unique Chapman. 

Written and produced by Jason Peters
Production Assistant Christine Diaz

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Rhythm & Viewsis hosted by Krista B, Niani Noelle, and Zayna The Brand about the trending topics and biggest stories in R&B today. They've got Rhythm and they've got Views - welcome to Rhythm & Views! 

New Episodes Drop Every Other Thursday on WBLS Podcasts - next episode of Rhythm & Views is coming out 2/23! 

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