David Furst is the Weekend Edition Host for WNYC - and is also host of The Christie Tracker Podcast. He joined WNYC and New Jersey Public Radio in 2012. He was born and raised in the Garden State so he really has no excuse if he pronounces the name of your town wrong.
He spent more than a decade reporting and producing for WAMU in Washington, D.C., where he was the host and executive producer of a weekly news and culture magazine. During his time in the nation's capital, he also produced award-winning documentaries like 20th Century Washington, Rock Creek Park: Gathering Place and Dividing Line and The Washington Opera Goes to Japan, where he followed Placido Domingo and the company during their first international tour.
In the mid-to-late 90s, David worked as a classical host for KPAC in San Antonio and launched a live contemporary music show for sister station KSTX.
He lives in Chatham, NJ with his wife, two children and an alarmingly large record collection.
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David Furst appears in the following:
St. Mark's Place as a dining destination
Sunday, May 11, 2025
You might have to deal with some crowds on this iconic Manhattan street, but food writer Robert Sietsema says it's worth a trip.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on her tussle with ICE and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Watson Coleman, 80, was shoved and corralled by federal immigration officers.
Knicks playoff madness at Madison Square Garden
Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Knicks are back in Midtown Manhattan for game 3 of the conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics.
Coming to NYC skies this month: Manhattanhenge and more
Sunday, May 04, 2025
What to watch for in the night skies in New York City in May.
This Week in Politics: A look at the cash pouring into the New Jersey governor's race
Saturday, May 03, 2025
Money is pouring into the governor's race and tracking where it's coming from is harder than ever.
Delivery workers accuse DoorDash of wage theft
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Delivery workers in New York City are accusing DoorDash of a pattern of wage theft.
Dining deals in the West Village
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Food critic Robert Sietsema says the West Village can be a great dining destination for any budget.
The Knicks are back in the NBA playoffs
Saturday, April 19, 2025
The Knicks are back in the NBA playoffs and still trying to break a 50-year championship drought.
The best pizza slices in the city
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Where to find the best pizza slices in New York City.
This Week in Politics: Primary voting just two months away in the New Jersey governor's race
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Primary Election Day in New Jersey is coming up on June 10.
'I just want to push the message that we're here': Local musicians mark Women's History Month
Monday, March 31, 2025
March is Women's History Month and to celebrate it, we've been profiling several local musicians and their journey through the music industry. Today, we hear from Carys Dixon, a 23- y...
April astronomy: Andromeda, overlapping meteor showers and "earthshine"
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Stargazers have plenty to observe in the April skies.
Get ready for cherry blossom mania at New Jersey's Branch Brook Park
Saturday, March 29, 2025
The park's Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on April 5.
Your chance to join All Of It's Public Song Project
Sunday, March 23, 2025
For the third year in a row, WNYC's All Of It is looking for submissions for the Public Song Project.
The New York Hall of Science showcases 'Women in the Space Age'
Saturday, March 22, 2025
'Imaging Women in the Space Age' is a new exhibit at the New York Hall of Science.
New York City, 5 years after Covid
Sunday, March 09, 2025
The New York City area is still grappling with the effects of the COVID pandemic, five years after it first shut down the city. While many are back at their jobs five days a week, som...
St. John's basketball is back in the spotlight
Saturday, March 08, 2025
As the team wraps up a record-setting regular season, fans look ahead to some serious March Madness.
All Of It Host Alison Stewart previews Oscar nominees from New York and New Jersey
Sunday, March 02, 2025
After all the buzz and the predictions about this year’s nominees, it will all be settled tonight. The 97th Academy Awards ceremony airs on ABC at 7pm on Sunday, March 2 with Conan O'...
Coming this March: a lunar eclipse and a (partial) solar eclipse
Saturday, March 01, 2025
When it comes to star-gazing, March marks the transition from winter to spring night skies. The spring equinox is on March 20th, when we will have equal amounts of daytime and night h...
This Week in Politics: Who's running for mayor in New York City
Saturday, March 01, 2025
As we flip the calendar to March, the New York City mayor's race is coming into focus. This week, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams took steps towards entering the race. And voters ...
