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:
A former educator finds new ways to serve her community
Friday, December 20, 2024
They may not be household names, but across the New York City area, countless individuals are contributing to their communities, in big and small ways. WNYC's Community Partnerships...
A new leader for NJ Transit
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Kris Kolluri will step in as the new leader. He recently resigned as CEO of the Gateway Development Commission.
Drone frenzy shows no sign of slowing in New Jersey
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Several government officials in New Jersey and New York are asking the federal government for more information about the drones that have been spotted in the skies in the region. And ...
NYC Nightlife for Millennials and Gen Xers with bedtimes
Sunday, November 17, 2024
If you want to go clubbing in New York City but also want to get to bed on time, you’re in luck. A new trend of clubs is catering to this desire to go out - just not all night long. R...
This Week in Politics: A thumbs-down on the un-pause
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to restart the MTA's congestion pricing plan to toll vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Hochul is lowering the toll rate from $15–which had ...
America's largest documentary festival hits New York City this week
Sunday, November 10, 2024
DOC NYC kicks off on Wednesday, Nov. 13. It's the country's largest documentary festival.
This Week in Politics: How New York and New Jersey voted in the election
Saturday, November 09, 2024
As we continue to sift through the results from Tuesday's election, there are plenty of questions about what it all means going forward. WNYC's senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin ...
This Week in Politics: Why the path for control of the House runs through Long Island
Saturday, November 02, 2024
Early voting wraps up this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Election Day is Nov. 5, when voting will wrap up across the country. Here in our region, there are a handful of competit...
With the Yankees down 2 games, the action shifts to the Bronx
Sunday, October 27, 2024
It's been a rough start for the Yankees in the 2024 World Series. They lost again in Los Angeles on Saturday night to Dodgers. That means the Yankees are down two games to none.Now, t...
As early voting starts in New York and New Jersey, voters express last minute concerns
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 26 at select polling sites across New York and New Jersey.
Mets survive, Yanks 1 win away from the World Series, Liberty head to winner-take-all game 5. Let's go!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
It continues to be a wild autumn for New York City's sports teams, with the New York Liberty, the Mets and the Yankees making deep playoff runs.Checking on the latest results, the Lib...
Getting the Best out of Apples in the Kitchen
Friday, October 18, 2024
Autumn is apple season. Looking for inspiration in the kitchen with all the apples in the house?
What's the Best Apple? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Friday, October 18, 2024
Chances are you're going apple picking or frolicking in an orchard this long weekend. But before you pick your trees, we want to know: What's the best apple variety and why?
The Mets and Yankees move on and the Liberty face a big test
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Our fall of playoff fun and tension continues in the New York City area. The Mets and Yankees took care of business this week and are gearing up for their league championship series. ...
This Week in Politics: The only competitive congressional race in New Jersey
Saturday, October 12, 2024
New Jersey has one competitive congressional race on the ballot this November. In the 7th Congressional District, the Republican incumbent, Tom Kean Jr., is fighting a challenge from ...
This Week in Politics: An update on New York's 17th congressional district
Saturday, October 05, 2024
The balance of power in the House of Representatives could be determined by a handful of swing seats in blue states like New York.
New York City sports fans have playoff fever
Saturday, October 05, 2024
The New York City area officially has playoff fever. The Mets and the Yankees kick off the next round of Major League Baseball playoff games Saturday, Oct. 5. In the WNBA, the New Yor...
WNBA Playoffs: Round two for the Liberty is a rematch with Las Vegas
Sunday, September 29, 2024
We have a big-time re-match at Barclays Center in Brooklyn this Sunday. The New York Liberty are back on the court after their first round victory against the Atlanta Dream in the WNB...
This Week in Politics: How the city government is functioning after the Adams indictment
Saturday, September 28, 2024
New York City is living through an unprecedented moment, with its sitting mayor the subject of a criminal case and federal corruption charges. And this comes on the heels of several h...
20 Years of Keane's 'Hopes and Fears' Live in Studio
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The alternative rock band Keane are on tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears, one of the best-selling albums in UK charts history.
