David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

This Week in Politics: Explaining the Norcross indictment

Saturday, June 22, 2024

WNYC
It's been quite a year in New Jersey. The latest chapter is the indictment of George Norcross, long considered one of the most powerful men in the state.

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Visiting every neighborhood in New York City

Sunday, June 16, 2024

WNYC
Photographer Rob Stephenson is documenting his visits for his project, The Neighborhoods.

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This Week in Politics: Another round of early voting begins in New York

Saturday, June 15, 2024

WNYC
Early voting gets underway for the state legislative and congressional primaries.

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The bottled sauces of New York City's Italian restaurants

Sunday, June 09, 2024

WNYC
Food critic Robert Sietsema puts bottled marinara to the test.

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This Week in Politics: Governor Hochul pulls the plug on congestion pricing and the legislative session wraps up in Albany

Saturday, June 08, 2024

WNYC
As Governor Hochul reverses her stance on congestion pricing, we consider the continuing fallout.

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Arooj Aftab's New Album, 'Night Reign' (Listening Party)

Monday, June 03, 2024

Grammy-winning musician and singer Arooj Aftab joins us for a Listening Party for her new album, Night Reign, which combines jazz and folk sounds.

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Examining the Roots of Hypochondria (Mental Health Mondays)

Monday, June 03, 2024

In an age of Web MD, most of us have found ourselves anxiously Googling symptoms, and diagnosing ourselves with terrible ailments, even if we know it's a bad idea. 

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What Does Your 'Coming Out' Journey Look Like?

Monday, June 03, 2024

Happy June! We're kicking off Pride Month by asking listeners about their 'coming out' journeys. We're joined by Mathew Rodriguez, freelance writer for Teen Vogue, Slate, Out and Reme...

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A New Season of Slow Burn Tackles the Briggs Initiative

Monday, June 03, 2024

A new season of Slate’s popular narrative-driven podcast, Slow Burn revisits the fight against the Briggs Initiative in California, the nation’s first statewide referendum on gay rights.

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Why this a great time to stare at the sun - with all of the proper eye protection

Sunday, May 26, 2024

WNYC
The sun is very "active" right now. And if you take the right precautions to protect your eyes, there's a lot to see.

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Looking for some warm weather fun? Check out WNYC's summer bucket list.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

WNYC
To kick off the Memorial Day Weekend, we asked the WNYC newsroom to help us come up with a summer bucket list.

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This Week in Politics: The trial of Senator Bob Menendez

Saturday, May 18, 2024

WNYC
New Jersey Senator Bob Menenez is charged with bribery and corruption along with his wife and two businessmen.

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The Knicks prepare for a deciding game 7 at Madison Square Garden

Saturday, May 18, 2024

WNYC
The Knicks come home to Madison Square Garden for a winner-take-all game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.

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The price of specialty coffee drinks keeps going up

Sunday, May 12, 2024

WNYC
The caffeine may not be the only thing giving you a jolt at the coffee shop these days. And Eater New York says those prices get turbocharged in New York City.

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This Week in Politics: The 2025 New York City mayor's race starts to take shape

Saturday, May 11, 2024

WNYC
As of now, Mayor Adams is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. But the list of people who might be ready to challenge him is growing.

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This Week in Politics: Meet the new ballot, same as the old ballot

Saturday, May 04, 2024

WNYC
Essex County, home to the largest number of Democrats in New Jersey, has laid out a ballot for this June that looks strikingly similar to the now banned 'county line.'

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A New York City sports moment has fans thinking back to 1994

Saturday, May 04, 2024

WNYC
With the Knicks and the Rangers both advancing in the playoffs, we remember a big year for the teams.

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Eater New York hits Jersey City

Saturday, April 27, 2024

WNYC
Eater New York picks 22 restaurants that highlight Jersey City's dining diversity.

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WNYC takes the kids to work - and gets them to help plan our weekends

Saturday, April 27, 2024

WNYC
Kids picks for things to do in New York City and beyond.

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This Week in Politics: New York finally, really has a state budget

Saturday, April 20, 2024

WNYC
New York appears to have a final budget. WNYC's Jon Campbell has the latest.

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