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1-800-ON-HER-OWN at Monty Hall

In 1990, indie folk musician and feminist Ani DiFranco did an end-run around the major labels by starting her own record label, Righteous Babe, which is still going strong 35 years later. Prince called her “my hero” for her independent stance in the music industry. On Thurs, May 15th, Monty Hall will present the documentary 1-800-ON-HER-OWN, which explores Ani DiFranco’s dedication to music and activism on her own hard-won terms. The film will be hosted by DJ Therese and a Q&A with producer Amy Hobby will follow the film. 8pm, $15. Get your tickets in advance here.

Pine Barrens Event at Monty Hall

On Sunday, May 18th, spend your afternoon at WFMU learning about and celebrating one of New Jersey’s great natural wonders, the Pine Barrens. The event will include music by Jackson Pines, a band from the area who play old as well as original songs about the region; a talk by Jason Howell of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance; and a 20-minute B-movie horror film by John Cozz called The Legend of Louie set in the region. The event starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are $19. Get tickets in advance here or buy at the door on the day of show.

Marathon Swag is a Comin’

Some of you have received your swag by now, but there are a bunch of you that we still need to get to. The biggest packages sometimes take the longest to get out the door, but they do always taste the sweetest. If you haven’t received yours yet, hang in there a bit longer, we’re a tiny operation chuggin’ along. It should be on its way soon! Should you have any questions about your pledge, feel free to drop Listener Services Director Joe McGasko an e-mail at: pledge@wfmu.org.

Tuning Out the Algorithm at WFMU

Writer/reporter John Erik Hmeil was hanging around at WFMU a little while ago saying he was going to write a story about us. Sure, fella. But lo and behold – he actually did! His article, “Tuning Out the Algorithm at WFMU,” appears in the latest issue of Jacobin. If you don’t know much about our freeform history and our commitment to human-based programming, this article will tell you what you need to know. You can read it online here.

Coming Up in Monty Hall

Sun  May 18 | The Music, Ecosystems and Art of the NJ Pine Barrens | Tickets

Thu May 22 | Thursday Night at the Movies with Station Manager Ken | Tickets

Sun June 8 | WFMU Film Night: Pavements | Tickets

Thu June 19 | WFMU Film Night: Broken Social Scene: IT’S ALL GONNA BREAK | Tickets

Sat June 21 | Furever Changes: Cat Adoption Party | Free

Thu June 26 | WFMU Film Night: Death Laughs Among Us, and the Animated World of John Schnall | Tickets

Sun June 29 | WFMU Freeform Roulette at Monty Hall and Live Broadcast  | Free

Save the Date: 2025 WFMU Record Fair November 8–9th!

We’ll be returning to the Metropolitan Pavilion for a two-day fair, on Saturday November 8th and Sunday November 9th, 2025. The Pavilion is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, at 125 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. If you are interested in becoming a dealer at the fair, email recfair@wfmu.org and ask to join our dealer list.

All the Archives. Every Show. Ever. Presenting the Brand New WFMU Archive Bunker App.

The WFMU ARCHIVE BUNKER APP, is now available for your exploration! Browse all archived WFMU shows going back to the year 2000! Now the vast WFMU audio archives are available on your iPhone and iPad. Not just the most recent archives of shows currently on the schedule; but, ALL of them. Yay. Thank you to Listener Scott Puhl (aka Muddlegeist) for creating this for us!

Check Out Our Upcoming Specials Page

WFMU has cool special programs happening all the time. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what they are and when they are, especially when you are listening and miss an announcement. For these reasons, and many others, we devote a page on our website to all of the specials coming up on WFMU. Go to our Upcoming Special Programs page to see the latest updates. You can also check out any fill-in shifts for regular DJs from the same page by clicking the link at the top. Nifty!

Stick It to The Man Beyond Your Lifetime!

Plan now for a future gift to WFMU, and help us preserve this important cultural resource for many years to come. Consider including a bequest to WFMU in your will or trust. It’s easy, painless, and incredibly flexible, allowing you to continue providing support for a cause you believe in.

Donate Your Old Car or Boat to WFMU

Donate your old car or boat to WFMU and we promise that we will never play the “Kars for Kids” jingle, EVER. Plus, you get a tax credit for the book value of your old beater! WFMU seeks donations of used aquatic and land-based vehicles from any state in the U.S. and in any state of disrepair. Call 1-855-WFMU-CAR (855-936-8227) to arrange for vehicle pick-up. It’s free and it’s painless!

Stick It To Your Boss Baby!

Will your employer match your donation to WFMU?! Many companies offer matching contributions for donations their employees make to non-profits like WFMU. This is an easy way for you to double your donation (or more!) at no additional cost. More info right here.