WBLS Podcasts

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019. From its 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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak to Dr. Ron Daniels about Black History Month, aviation safety, and so much more! Recorded on 2/2/25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019. From its 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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about the War on DEI with Selena Hill, and so much more! Recorded on 1/26/25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019. From its 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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke calls in, and so much more! Recorded on 1/17/25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019. From its 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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about the fires in LA, Donald Trump's case, Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka joins the program and so much more! Recorded on 1/17/25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019. From its 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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about Dr. Ron Daniels's “season of resistance and transformation,” remembering James Mtume, and so much more! Recorded on 1/5/25 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Open Line Legacy continues after the loss of the show’s founder Bob Slade on March 23rd of 2019. From its 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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, Bodycam Footage of Robert Brooks Assault in Prison, and the Life of Greg Gumbel. Recorded on 12/29/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about the passing of Alfa Anderson and Rickey Henderson, NYPD resignations, and Mayor Adams bribery case with guest Corey Pegues, retired NYPD Deputy Investigator. Recorded on 12/22/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Muhammad and Jennifer Jones Austin speak about the passing of the iconic Nikki Giovanni and the disappointing Neely-Penny verdict. Recorded on 12/15/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss relationship advice and anniversaries, the passing of June Clark, the killing of the United Healthcare CEO, and the trial of Daniel Penny with Mark Claxton, director of the Black Law Enforcement Alliance. Recorded on 12/8/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 host an open forum about everything the New York area cares about, with special frequent guest Dr. Ron Daniels. Recorded on 12/2/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 talk about Thanksgiving traditions and memories, a new report on the true cost of living in 2024, and Doctor Shango Blake - joins the program to talk about protecting Black Studies Programs in education. Recorded on 11/24/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING - Due to technical difficulties, the audio quality in the first 10 minutes of this episode is bad. It clear up around minute 11. We apologize for this inconvenience. 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 Jamie Harris of New Amsterdam News, to talk about Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul, and a variety of other local topics! Recorded on 11/17/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mayor Ras Baraka to talk about the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th POTUS. Recorded on 11/10/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.