Janae Pierre is an award-winning journalist from New Orleans, LA. She serves as host of NYC Now, WNYC’s three-times daily news podcast. Janae is also WNYC’s fill in local host for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She has filled in as guest host of WNYC’s Notes from America with Kai Wright and The Takeaway. Plus, she can be heard every now and then anchoring morning newscasts on WQXR. Janae previously worked as a general assignment reporter and host of All Things Considered at member station WBHM in Birmingham, AL. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to vinyl records and frequents dance classes in Brooklyn, including tap and Afro-Caribbean dance and movement.
Janae Pierre appears in the following:
The Way Candidates Have Historically Approached the Latino Vote Won’t Fly in 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Two political strategists — one conservative, one progressive — talk about the opportunities candidates miss when seeking support from Latino voters.
A new agreement means "open skies" between the Dominican Republic and the United States
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
New Yorkers of Dominican descent could soon see cheaper flights between the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Brooklyn's Anne Cebula heads to the Paris Olympics
Friday, July 26, 2024
Anne Cebula is among the dozens of New Yorkers who are competing at this year’s Olympic Games.
Competitive eater Crazy Legs Conti previews this years Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Thursday, July 04, 2024
The world record-breaking competitive eater once ate over 30 dozen oysters.
New York City is revising its local constitution — top to bottom
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
New Yorkers have until July 12 to give feedback on the revisions to the city charter.
Weekly Music Roundup: Ezra Collective, St. Vincent, and shirlette ammons
Monday, April 29, 2024
New Sounds
This week, the return of London's Ezra Collective; St. Vincent’s tribute to Sophie, and an all-star global music collaboration from Amadou & Mariam. Plus music by NC's shirlette ammons.
NYC Public Advocate on override of Mayor's veto of public safety bills.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Council overrode Adams’ vetoes of the legislation on Tuesday despite weeks of vigorous attacks from the mayor and his administration.
Weekly Music Roundup: Brittany Howard, Heems, and The Smile
Monday, January 29, 2024
New Sounds
This week, new singles from guitarist and bandleader Brittany Howard and the rapper Heems; returns for The Smile and The Staves, and a bass summit with a sense of humor.
Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexually assaulting woman in 1993
Thursday, November 23, 2023
The lawsuit was filed late Wednesday under the Adult Survivor's Act, two days before the law expires.
Nikki Giovanni and Kimberly McGlonn on space travel, sustainable fashion and Black liberation
Monday, November 13, 2023
Black women make the best space travelers, according to Nikki Giovanni.
Weekly Music Roundup: El Buho, Marnie Stern, and Anna Mieke
Monday, November 06, 2023
New Sounds
A tech-enabled Beatles farewell; eco-dance music from Argentinian-based DJ El Buho; and guitarist Marnie Stern’s return. Also, new releases by Anna Mieke; and the Silk Road Ensemble.
Despite criticism, the Jay-Z exhibition at Brooklyn Public Library gets an 'Encore'
Thursday, September 28, 2023
WNYC's Janae Pierre explores the blockbuster "Book of Hov" exhibit at Brooklyn's Central Library
'Paying to be world’s refugee camp': Staten Island councilmember on how to confront migrant crisis
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Republican Council leader Joe Borelli testified about New York's migrant crisis before a congressional committee in Washington on Wednesday.
Interview with NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing on city's new housing plan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Mayor Adams unveiled a medley of rule changes to make it easier to build housing across the five boroughs.
Celebrity hair stylist Dionne Alexander looks back on the evolution of glam in hip-hop
Monday, August 07, 2023
Dionne Alexander is behind some of the most iconic looks in hip-hop. She tells us the story behind Lil Kim’s infamous 1999 MTV Video Music Awards look and other iconic styles.
Sudan’s Silent Conflict: A Brooklyn Family’s Enduring Reality
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Ongoing violence in Sudan resonates deeply in the heart of a Brooklyn home.
Producer Appreciation Weeks: Monica Morales-Garcia
Monday, May 29, 2023
West Coast correspondent Monica Morales-Garcia share's her favorite segments and why they mattered to her.
Puff Puff Passing Marijuana Legislation
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The legalization of marijuana across the nation could be inevitable.
Little Richard, the Architect of Rock n' Roll
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A new documentary showcases larger-than-life personality, Little Richard.
