David Furst appears in the following:
Grappling With a Post-Covid Life, Around a Dinner Table
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Richard Nelson's final play in his Rhinebeck series is a wake for a dance superstar — and all the large and small losses that have accrued during the pandemic.
NYC Rules for Ride-Share Vehicles Can Mean Smaller Payout for Crash Victims
Thursday, September 09, 2021
A new report explores the ways that New York City rules around insurance for app-based ride share companies can leave New Yorkers uniquely vulnerable if there's a crash.
Chaotic Campaigning In Final Weekend Before Primary Day
Monday, June 21, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins host David Furst with a recap of early voting and the final weekend before Primary Day.
Risk Connecting With Strangers On A Phone Or A Stage At 'A Thousand Ways'
Saturday, June 19, 2021
"A Thousand Ways" at the Public Theater asks us to reveal ourselves to a stranger - another (anonymous) ticket holder.
This Week in Politics: Manhattan DA Candidate Fends Off Attacks From Rivals In Heated Debate
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Reporter Gwynne Hogan and Weekend Edition Host David Furst discuss the race, including the fact that New Yorkers are likely to know the winner after polls close on Tuesday.
This Week in Politics: Early Voting Gets Underway in the New York City Primary
Saturday, June 12, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergin has an update on the primary as early voting gets started.
This Week in Politics: Next Front For Police Reform Advocates? The New York City Council
Saturday, June 05, 2021
The progressive left is backing City Council candidates who pledge to hold the next NYC mayor accountable on police reforms.
This Week In Politics: New York City Council Is About To Experience Huge Turnover
Saturday, May 29, 2021
With so many open seats, there's a lot up in the air. Here's what you should be paying attention to.
A Bird's Eye View of the City Council Seats Up for Grabs
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Gotham Gazette executive editor Ben Max speaks with host David Furst about what's at stake in City Council races.
This Week in Politics: Bundlers Get Busy in the NYC Mayor's Race
Saturday, May 22, 2021
People who are limited in giving to candidates skirt restrictions by acting as "bundlers."
This Week in Politics: Fiance of Stringer Accuser Says She Spoke of Assault 7 Years Ago
Saturday, May 08, 2021
On not speaking up until now, Jean Kim says Stringer was a powerful figure who had, "All the resources. And you know, I don't have any resources."
Comparing NY and NJ's Marijuana Legalization Efforts
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
On Wednesday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the historic marijuana legalization law that the New York state legislature passed overnight.
Remembering Dandy, The New York Yankees' Short-Lived Mascot
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The pear-shaped, pinstriped mascot ran afoul of team owner George Steinbrenner even before he made his debut.
Diversity In Monuments Isn't Just About Who They Depict -- It's Also About Who Makes Them
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Public works made by women and other minorities are often overlooked in the debate over representation through monuments.
WNYC' s David Furst Passes Baton to New Morning Edition Host Michael Hill
Friday, March 19, 2021
David has hosted since last summer. Michael starts Monday.
Dedicating WNYC's 2020 Time Capsule
Thursday, March 18, 2021
WNYC's 2020 Time Capsule has been delivered to it's semi-permanent home for the next decade: Next to our station's transmitter, at the top of the Empire State Building.
Public Theater and WNYC Studios Release Groundbreaking New Audio Interpretation of Romeo & Juliet
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Public Theater in partnership with WNYC Studios is launching an audio interpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.
WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab Violist Jordan Bak on WNYC's Morning Edition
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Jordan Bak is a violist and one of the winners of WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab.
Study: NY Children With COVID-19 Recorded Higher Than Normal Kidney Injuries
Monday, March 15, 2021
A new report from Northwell Health, the state’s largest health system, spots a worrying complication for kids with COVID-19. Here’s what parents need to know.
The New York Variant Is More Infectious. Can The COVID-19 Vaccines Stop It?
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The city's vaccination campaign is locked in a race against the coronavirus variants, so what does that mean for reopening?
