David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

This Week in Politics: NJ Lame Duckery in Full Force

Saturday, December 16, 2017

WNYC
Governor Christie squeezes a few more drops out of the orange before he leaves the political stage.

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The L Train Shutdown Will Bring Big Changes to Manhattan

Thursday, December 14, 2017

The MTA and Department of Transportation have released a sweeping plan outlining ideas to reshape the commute between Brooklyn and Manhattan

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New Jersey Medical Examiner System Battles Decades of Dysfunction

Thursday, December 14, 2017

A new investigation peels back the layers of mismanagement in the offices responsible for investigating causes of death in New Jersey.

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This Week in Politics: Believe the (Bad) Hype

Saturday, December 09, 2017

WNYC
Local leaders make it sound like the financial Grim Reaper is coming for NY and NJ in the form of the GOP's tax bill. They may be right.

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This Week in Politics: A Very Jersey Transfer of Power

Saturday, December 02, 2017

WNYC
As Christie gets ready to leave office, is Murphy borrowing his predecessor's secretive style?

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What You Need to Know About the GOP Tax Plans

Monday, November 13, 2017

WNYC
The Senate Republicans' tax proposal could cut taxes for every income bracket, but not every individual or family.

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This Week in Politics: Is It 2018 Already?

Saturday, November 11, 2017

WNYC
2017 is a wrap. So it's time for an early preview of the governor's race and the Congressional midterms.

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The Suburbanites Behind the Big Blue Wave

Thursday, November 09, 2017

The suburbs may be out of the spotlight, but one political observer says these races are worth paying attention to.

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This Week in Politics: Will Low Turnout on Tuesday Cause a Surprise Result?

Saturday, November 04, 2017

WNYC
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday as the clock is ticking on the end of the Christie era. But is it?

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This Week in Politics: The Jersey Governor's Race Gets Real

Saturday, October 21, 2017

WNYC
With just two weeks to go, candidates for Gov sharpen their attacks. And the teacher's union goes after... the state senate's top Democrat?

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This Week in Politics: The Fight to Run Westchester County

Saturday, October 14, 2017

This week, the candidates running for Westchester County executive faced off in their first debate, where taxes and Donald Trump loomed large. 

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This Week in Politics: How Trump's Tax Plan Targets Blue States

Saturday, October 07, 2017

WNYC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling one proposed change in the tax code a "death blow" for New York.

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This Week in Politics: NJ Candidates Hit the Airwaves

Saturday, September 30, 2017

WNYC
It’s harvest time in Jersey — and this season boasts a bumper crop of political ads.

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This Week in Politics: Wake-Up Time in Jersey

Saturday, September 23, 2017

WNYC
Election Day is approaching but the governor's race still barely registers.

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This Week in Politics: The Gloves Come… On

Saturday, September 16, 2017

WNYC
A big primary victory for Mayor de Blasio. A tough challenge for his Republican opponent.

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This Week in Politics: An NYC Primary Primer

Saturday, September 09, 2017

WNYC
Tuesday is the day. Time for a crash course on the candidates.

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This Week in Politics: De Blasio in the Age of Harvey (and Sandy)

Saturday, September 02, 2017

WNYC
De Blasio says he'll never stop fighting for Mother Earth. But a climate expert says he's no Bloomberg. 

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This Week in Politics: Mayoral Election or Referendum on Trump?

Saturday, August 19, 2017

WNYC
In the days following Charlottesville, the battle for City Hall plays out in the shadow of Trump Tower.

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This Week in Politics: Daniel Squadron and the Ethics of Special Elections

Saturday, August 12, 2017

WNYC
New York State Senator Daniel Squadron announced his resignation this week, allowing party bosses to decide who can contend for his seat instead of voters.

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This Week in Politics: An Affordable Housing Fight Gets Political

Saturday, August 05, 2017

WNYC
When the mayor doesn't show up for your town hall … what’s plan B? An actor in a de Blasio mask, of course.

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