David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

'The Kite Runner' Comes to Broadway

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Khaled Hosseini's wildly popular 2003 novel The Kite Runner has now been adapted into a Broadway.

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A New Documentary Shows How Hurricane Katrina Affected Young People

Thursday, August 18, 2022

New Orleans native Ed Buckles' new film, "Katrina Babies," documents how the disaster changed the trajectory of the lives of kids who were also his age at the time.

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'As You Like It' Closes Out Free Shakespeare In the Park

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Closing out the 60th anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, The Delacorte Theater is staging Public Works' musical adaptation of Shakespeare's "As You Like It."

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The End of 'Better Call Saul'

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Vulture TV writer Jen Chaney joins to discuss the final season of the series 'Better Call Saul.'

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Weekend Arts Planner: Intimate theatre at Lincoln Center plus the expansive "Cuban-Khaleeji Project"

Saturday, August 13, 2022

WNYC
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor brings us his latest picks.

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This Week in Politics: A guide to the New York state Senate primaries

Saturday, August 13, 2022

WNYC
Congressional races are capturing most of the headlines in New York City, but there are also plenty of competitive state Senate races.

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Is monkeypox an STI? Why the answer matters for slowing New York’s outbreak

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Labeling monkeypox as a "sexually transmitted infection" could ensure free access to some health care, but the virus doesn't fit the classic definition.

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Food: A long-awaited food hall opens in Astoria

Sunday, August 07, 2022

WNYC
World Artisan Market boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants in converted warehouse space.

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This Week in Politics: Congressional primary debate season in New York City

Saturday, August 06, 2022

WNYC
We look back at this week's debate in the 12th District and look ahead to the upcoming debate in the 10th.

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Weekend Arts Planner: A musical "As You Like It" in Central Park and Bill Frisell at the Village Vanguard

Saturday, August 06, 2022

WNYC
WNYC Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith brings us his latest picks.

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Food: Russ & Daughters Cafe un-lox its doors

Sunday, July 31, 2022

WNYC
It's back. And the food is exactly as you remember it.

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Weekend Arts Planner: Sons of Kemet in Central Park and choreographer Kyle Abraham at Lincoln Center

Saturday, July 30, 2022

WNYC
Break out your arts calendar, WNYC's Steve Smith is back with his latest picks.

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This Week in Politics: The debate over bail reignites on the campaign trail

Saturday, July 30, 2022

WNYC
The state's bail laws keeps coming up on the campaign trail -- this time, in the governor's race.

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Weekend Arts Planner: Visionary art at MoMA and a new sound for The Bad Plus

Saturday, July 16, 2022

WNYC
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith is back with his latest recommendations.

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Weekend Arts Planner: The photography of Cindy Sherman and a free Nicole Atkins concert

Saturday, July 02, 2022

WNYC
The photography of Cindy Sherman is on display on the Upper East Side and Nicole Atkins hits Battery Park.

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This Week in Politics: Looking ahead to New York's August primary and the governor's race

Saturday, July 02, 2022

WNYC
The stage is set for the race between Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger, Lee Zeldin.

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This Week in Politics: New York City is next up for redistricting

Saturday, June 11, 2022

WNYC
We check in on New York City's redistricting process with WNYC's People & Power Desk Editor, David Cruz.

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This Week in Politics: New Jersey's primary is this Tuesday

Saturday, June 04, 2022

WNYC
A preview of New Jersey's congressional Primary Election Day.

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