David Furst appears in the following:
Counting Continues Nearly Three Weeks After New York Primary
Sunday, July 12, 2020
It may be several more weeks before winners are declared throughout the city. WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin reports on why this process is taking so long.
Action Park: Behind The Mayhem
Friday, July 10, 2020
Sometimes better known by nicknames like Traction Park—and Class-Action Park—this extinct New Jersey attraction still inspires stories. A new book surveys the mayhem.
NYC's 1.1 Million Students Face an Unpredictable Fall
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Schools will be re-opening—but only part time. And it will be up to more than a thousand school principals to decide how often kids will be in the classroom.
NYC School Reopening Plan Remains Unclear
Monday, July 06, 2020
New York City families got a little more information about what the fall semester of school may look like, but much is still unknown.
This Week In Politics: A Fight To The Finish In One of New York’s Most Closely Watched Congressional Primaries
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Longtime Democratic incumbent Eliot Engel faces possible defeat by challenger Jamaal Bowman.
This Week in Politics: John Farmer - Former Attorney General of New Jersey - On Police Reform
Saturday, June 13, 2020
New Jersey's former Attorney General looks back on his police reform efforts from 20 years ago – and considers what reforms need to happen now.
"My Words Are Insufficient" - Sunday Sermons in a Time of Protest and Pandemic
Sunday, June 07, 2020
During a time of pandemic and nationwide protests against police violence, Rev. Jeff Markay shares his thoughts.
This Week in Politics: "It's Really A Betrayal"
Saturday, June 06, 2020
Why Mayor de Blasio's response to the George Floyd protests has been shocking for the people who helped elect him.
Protests Against Police Brutality Erupt in Violence and Chaos in Brooklyn - Part 2
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Gothamist reporter Jake Offenhartz was on the scene late into the night in Brooklyn as police and protesters clashed on Friday night.
Protests Against Police Brutality Erupt in Violence and Chaos in Brooklyn - Part 1
Saturday, May 30, 2020
WNYC's Gwynne Hogan was on the scene at Barclays Center as police and protesters clashed on Friday night.
This Week in Politics: The Politics of Reopening New Jersey
Saturday, May 30, 2020
New Jersey's governor emphasized reopening the state cautiously and responsibly. But are regional pressures and economic collapse may be forcing a new approach.
What to Expect at New York and New Jersey Beaches for Memorial Weekend
Friday, May 22, 2020
It's no surprise that beach season will look totally different this year. And it's not too surprising that elected leaders couldn't agree on how different it should be.
This Week in Politics: Steve Sweeney on New Jersey’s Coronavirus Response
Saturday, May 16, 2020
The New Jersey Senate President joins us to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Weekly Music Roundup: Buscabulla, Eve Owen, and Rhiannon Giddens
Monday, May 11, 2020
New Sounds
New music from Rhiannon Giddens, Lettuce, and Natalia Lafourcade all pay tribute to older music, and Puerto Rican duo Buscabulla looks to summer with a beach-ready dance tune.
This Week in Politics: New Jersey's First Vote by Mail Election
Saturday, May 09, 2020
This week's election offers a test run for the upcoming presidential contests in the Garden State.
Judge Orders New York Presidential Primary Back On
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
A federal judge overturned the State Board of Elections decision last week to cancel the contest. WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins host David Furst to explain what it means for voters.
Weekly Music Roundup: Ghostpoet and Los Cumpleaños
Monday, May 04, 2020
New Sounds
Week of May 4: This week, dance the cumbia in a premiere from Los Cumpleaños, and unintentional pandemic songs from Ghostpoet and Son Lux.
This Week in Politics: Is a Run for New York City Mayor the Next Move for Andrew Yang?
Saturday, May 02, 2020
The former presidential candidate says he is "attracted" to executive roles. But is he really considering a run?
This Week in Politics: When Politics Can’t Go Door To Door
Saturday, April 25, 2020
How DO candidates get face time with voters during a pandemic?
This Week in Politics: A New York City Budget with Deep Cuts Across the Board
Saturday, April 18, 2020
With the city's finances falling off a cliff, Mayor de Blasio presented an executive budget with cuts across all city agencies.
