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:
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 ...
Where to dine in Jersey City
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Food critic Robert Sietsema joins us to talk about the best places to eat in Jersey City.
This Week in Politics: Governor Hochul says she won't remove Mayor Adams from office
Saturday, February 22, 2025
WNYC's Jon Campbell joins us for the latest on the mayor's corruption case as a federal judge considers whether prosecutors can drop his charges.
Tell Us Your Weekend Plans!
Friday, February 21, 2025
What's up this weekend? We ask listeners about their weekend plans.
Cold Weather Cooking
Friday, February 21, 2025
Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking.
Rest in Peace, Flaco
Friday, February 21, 2025
Rebecca Klassen, associate curator of material culture at the New-York Historical Society, discusses The Year of Flaco exhibition and we take your calls.
Benmont Tench Live in the Studio
Friday, February 21, 2025
Legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench will release his new solo album, The Melancholy Season, on March 7.
The most fun restaurants in New York City
Sunday, February 16, 2025
What makes a restaurant fun? For some, it might be a giant singing mechanical rodent and a roomful of video games. For others, it could be a quiet space as far removed from video scre...
This Week in Politics: How the DOJ memo resets the mayor's race
Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Justice Department filed a motion Friday - asking a judge to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The request caps off a week of legal drama ...
DOGE's Plan for the US Education Department; Mayor Adams' Good News; Oscar Docs: ’Black Box Diaries'; The State of Plastic Pollution
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
DOGE's Plan for the US Education Department; Mayor Adams' Good News; Oscar Docs: ’Black Box Diaries'; The State of Plastic Pollution
Open captions: now showing at a theatre near you
Sunday, February 09, 2025
Captions are increasingly common on movies in New York City, because of an ordinance requiring them in most theaters.
This Week in Politics: The governor's race gets real in New Jersey
Saturday, February 08, 2025
New Jersey will elect a new governor this year. This week, primary debates kicked off among Democratic and Republican candidates.
Our guide to February stargazing
Sunday, February 02, 2025
Sunsets are extra special this month for stargazers. All of the planets in the solar system are on display at twilight. There's also a star that could go 'nova' at any moment. WNYC's ...
How to navigate the Hoboken PATH closure
Saturday, February 01, 2025
The MTA's $9 daytime congestion pricing tolls kicked in about a month ago for drivers heading into Manhattan below 60th street. The program aims to push commuters out of their cars an...
